How to Carry Off a Bold Slogan Tee If You’re New to the Style

You see bold tees everywhere: on casual hangouts with friends, coffee dates, stylishly accessorized for dressier events. But t-shirts with powerful slogans on them can be tricky to wear if you are new to the style. Many people find them loud and attention-grabbing, which keeps them from flaunting these clothes even when they are keen to.

Lately, the fashion world is replete with bold tees that have messaging on diverse subjects—from feminism and political ideologies to sustainability and pop culture. The unique cultural references that resonate with African American people are another popular motif for this fashion statement.

Here’s how you can embrace this boldness in full without sacrificing comfort or personal style.

Choose Flattering Lowers

How do you plan to wear your slogan tee—with denim jeans or tailored trousers? Both these options can give you a flattering look that matches many occasions. 

For example, you can adopt the tee and pants look on a lunch date with your friends. On a hotter day, you can consider shorts. Slogan tees work well with track pants as well. We recommend this choice if you are going to be on your feet running errands all day.

You should also let the occasion decide the outfit. Slogan tees have an inherent versatility that fits casual occasions across the spectrum—the dressier ones and the more fun occasions. Why not choose a mini skirt or even a midi for the latter? It will give you a relaxed vibe that still lends itself to photography.

Ultimately, the core focus is on ensuring your comfort. As you are presumably new to slogan tees, wearing cozy and breathable pants or skirts is a good idea. 

Then again, if the text is impactful enough, this stuff is secondary. Consider the viral “Protect the Dolls” tees as an example. The powerful statement against anti-trans sentiments has appeared on all sorts of fashion dos. 

From movie premieres to events like Coachella, celebs have sported these tees everywhere. The slogan indicates a rallying cry for equality and inclusion, and that’s all that matters.

Pick Messaging That Resonates With You

What does the slogan tee say? The text goes beyond aesthetics; it represents something you believe in. Picking a piece indiscriminately puts you at the risk of appearing superficial.

For instance, sustainability is a prominent theme flowing through many fashion lines today. You can find slogan tees that encourage people to protect the planet or take up habitat conservation. 

At the same time, some may poke fun at crucial causes like afforestation and choosing toxin-free products. The ongoing PFAS lawsuit shows the dangers of forever chemicals in consumer items, highlighting the risk of reduced immunity and cancer. Fashion that makes light of greener living undermines these threats.

In fact, more fashion companies, especially fast fashion retailers, are becoming aware of the need to pick appropriate messaging for all their product lines. Further to the PFAS legal proceedings, TorHoerman Law notes that many fashion items may be contributing to the mess—from water-resistant jackets to outdoor gear.

Beyond sustainability, other themes popular among bold tee lovers include equal human rights for all communities and personal pop culture favorites. Political designs may have a limited shelf life, such as election season. However, if you are an aspiring designer, you can consider jumping on an opportunity to make unofficial merchandise around political memes. 

Assess Your Non-Negotiables

While trying a new look, it helps to maintain balance by assessing what you cannot negotiate with: fabric, brand, or color. 

For example, you may find some fabrics uncomfortable or grating on the skin. Or you may disagree with what a fabric connotes. Indeed, options like viscose have stirred up considerable controversy due to the associated manufacturing processes. Although the fabric isn’t inherently polluting, cheap production can be damaging to the biosphere and local communities.

On that note, you may want to avoid sequins and other glittery items to reduce individual plastic consumption. The Guardian notes that clothes may have many hidden plastics in care labels, buttons, and zippers. You should check whether these items are durable or likely to fall off and end up in oceans and landfills.

Similarly, wearing a slogan t-shirt doesn’t mean your entire look must be “loud.” There are multiple ways to tone things down, such as wearing muted accessories or tailored pants. Some choose to wear a blazer or jacket to add depth to the ensemble.

Wearing a bold tee is congruent with the current era of fashion, a time when it stands for societal transformation. Fashion has the power to inspire and tell stories that would otherwise remain suppressed. No wonder more designers now embrace bold, unabashed styles for their collections, encouraging people to flaunt their beliefs and identities. 

Bold never goes out of fashion.