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graceful_stars · BCBG

Challenge: Can YOU work a boxy tee?

needsfashionadvice · Kate Spade

Maybe putting a fitted long sleeve flannel under it would "cuten" it up a little.

ETA: Not a flannel, I meant thermal...I don't want to manly up the outfit anymore with a flannel shirt lol.

-- Edited by needsfashionadvice at 15:31, 2005-12-15

Seashells · Dooney & Bourke

Boy, I have been there. I had to work a L mens (I would normally be a S) long-sleeve polo shirt once. However, since I assume you are in some type of business, its really good to look uniform. It helps with the perception of a team oriented place of business.

The key is to look professional in that boxy t-shirt.
Crisp, tailored pants and nice pumps. If it's cold, wear a long sleeve polo or a blouse that compliments the colors on the t-shirt. You don't want to necessarily work the shirt so that you stand out, you want to make it look really really professional.

Sorry, I know it sucks! I have so been there.

graceful_stars · BCBG

Seashells wrote:

You don't want to necessarily work the shirt so that you stand out, you want to make it look really really professional.

Yes, thank you! That's what I was thinking when I said I didn't need to look "dressed up." Definitely don't want to look like I'm trying too hard or stand out for that very reason. But I still want to look good so I can feel comfortable/confident. Will crisp dress pants look good with a boxy t-shirt, I wonder?? I wouldn't put the two together under normal circumstances.

I will be allowed to wear jeans. Maybe I'll try a trouser jean so I can wear nice pumps or a pointed toe with it... I'll play around with the long-sleeve underneath idea as well. Thanks ladies!

-- Edited by graceful_stars at 15:23, 2005-12-15

Christine · Coach

Which tradeshow will you be working at? Just curious because I'm going to be a staffer at the HIMSS show in February

graceful_stars · BCBG

Christine wrote:

Which tradeshow will you be working at? Just curious because I'm going to be a staffer at the HIMSS show in February

It's arts-related. I'd prefer not to say exactly which one, hee hee!

wicked · Coach

How about adding a low-slung belt over it?

halleybird · Hermes

I have to wear the boxy tee look every couple of Fridays for "school spirit." I just try to wear cute jeans and sneakers to make up for it.

Seashells · Dooney & Bourke

That would definately work! conventions are acutally really fun, so have a good time.

-- Edited by Seashells at 19:57, 2005-12-15

NCshopper · Hermes

wicked wrote:

How about adding a low-slung belt over it?

That's what I was thinking.

I think it's all about the accessories. I had to wear tons of tee shirts in college because of my sorority. The first key is to get one that fits decently. A Youth Large tee generally works best, because it fits a bit more narrow and it doesn't hang on you like a trash bag.

Then I'd wear nice looking jeans and cool shoes, and either interesting earrings or a cool bracelet. If it's cold, a long sleeve tee underneath would be cute, and you could even get a tee with a cute print (I'm thinking the Delia's printed thermals would be really cute). HTH!

theotherjess · Chanel

I think a big-ish tee looks cute with a sweater like this and a cute skirt (I did it with a denim mini but if you wanted to look more professional you could do a pencil skirt). The baggy tee looks styled when you pair it with a sweater that is purposely slouchy.

Xhilaration® Kabuki Sweater - Gray Mine is like this one from Target but it ties in the front.

graceful_stars · BCBG

Thanks ladies! You've been so helpful. And I feel hopeful about this now... ;)