I love wearing graphic tees in the spring and summer. They’re an easy way to add personality to an outfit—whether you’re repping a favorite band (or drink of choice), supporting a cause, or just adding a fun pop of color without committing to a full-on print. There’s a graphic tee out there for every style, from whimsical to edgy, and I rounded up some fun options at the end of this post.
The Margarita Tee I’m wearing here is by MOTHER, and I found it during last year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. MOTHER makes a lot of fun graphic tees, but they’re definitely on the pricier side.
MOTHER Margarita Tee (L) // Pistola Kinsley Flares (29) // Paul Green Hadley (8)
Another brand I really like for graphic tees is Clare V. The quality is excellent, and they tend to look and feel a bit more elevated. I found this CIAO tee at EVEREVE earlier in the season, but this particular color combo is no longer available.
Clare V. CIAO Classic Tee (L) // Citizens Palma (29) // beek Sunbeam Flip Flops (8)
That said, you can still find other versions on the Clare V. website, as well as at EVEREVE and Anthropologie. Both retailers usually carry a great mix of graphic tees—playful, polished, and everything in between. I picked up this Grateful Dead tee from EVEREVE last year that I still wear and love!
How to Style a Graphic Tee
The simplest way to wear a graphic tee is with jeans or denim shorts. Add a front tuck, throw on some sandals or sneakers, and you’re good to go! You can also roll the sleeves or knot it at the waist for a little extra style. Graphic tees also pair well with skirts—especially fuller or more feminine styles. The contrast adds a fun twist and brings a little extra personality to the look.
Here’s a blast from the past… I also love pairing a graphic tee with olive cargo pants and topping it off with a denim jacket for a layered look.
Boden tees // PAIGE Mayslie Joggers // Tory Burch Miller Sandals
Graphic T-Shirts to Shop
I found some really fun options this season—from retro band tees to laid-back styles with a little extra attitude. You’ll see picks from EVEREVE, Nordstrom, Anthro, and even a few budget-friendly finds from LOFT and Gap Factory.
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Jo-Lynne, I just purchased the Brooklyn Bombshell blowout spray and I love it! I was wondering how many days you can go without washing your hair when you use the product?
Thanks for your guidance.
I’m glad you love it! I can usually go two days without washing my hair, so like every third day.
Thank you! I messaged you a couple times before it went through.
Is anyone else having trouble with some of the handbag links?
Yes, I got an error message when I linked on the hands free one
How strange! I see that too… I’ll fix.
For some reason, the TapTo.Shop links keep breaking, so I made a list of text links in the Substack post: https://jolynneshane.substack.com/p/favorite-graphic-tees-budget-friendly
Thank you!
Jolynne,
I purchased the Brooklyn Bombshell blowout spray and I was wondering how many days you are able to go without washing your hair?
This is the third time I’ve messaged you about this and my comment hasn’t been posted, just FYI.
I LOVE graphic tees!
I love some graphic tees but some seem over priced. I love the Palm Hollywood by Evereve but $100 is too much. I don’t buy fast cheap fashion but this item is a bit over the top. Evereve is one store I love but some items are over priced. Thanks for showing a range in all prices, I’m usually attracted to the most expensive!LOL