#NeverBasic

three ways to wear a tee shirt spring summer outfits

No matter the season, a great-fitting tee shirt is a wardrobe staple. It’s the foundation for almost all of your weekend looks, especially in the summer! Dress it up or dress it down, a wear-with-anything tee shirt is just as versatile as a great pair of jeans. But just like denim, finding the ‘perfect’ tee shirt isn’t always easy!

how to style patio pants weekend outfit

I’ve been buying Old Navy tees for years, but they just re-designed their entire tee shirt collection with better fabrics and new silhouettes. Wardrobe essentials with a luxurious twist… They’re #NeverBasic! There are three fabrics – linen-blend, garment-dyed and soft-washed. The tees are softer and more durable than before! Old Navy has increased the durability throughout the shoulders and perfected the overall fit. They’re designed to have a flattering, comfortable fit that you can wear all day long. (And each tee is tag free!) The tees have been pre shrunk, too. Each tee is also machine washable, which makes them even easier to wear and care for! Check out the full lineup here — they’re up to 50% off right now!

knotted tee shirt, blue and white linen pants, straw market tote, pink tulips

I styled three of the new tee shirts, each in a different way! For the first look, I tied this relaxed tee up into a little knot and slipped on a pair of patio pants. These striped linen pants are too fun… Super comfy and the vertical stripes are elongating, too! You can wear them with heels or sandals depending on where you’re headed… both look fab. PS: If you’re on the hunt for blue and white pants, I’m obsessed with these gingham pants!! They weren’t in store when I was in last, but I just ordered them online. In love!

blue and white striped pants, leather mules, straw tote, tulips

blue and white striped pants, white tee shirt, straw tote, weekend outfit

casual weekend outfit, white tee shirt, blue and white linen pants, straw market tote

leather mules, straw farmers market tote, blue and white linen pants, tulips

simple weekend outfit white tee shirt

straw tote, leather mules, linen pants

tie a knot in your tee shirt outfit ideas

Old Navy Relaxed Crewneck Tee
Old Navy Patio Pants (also love these!)
J.Crew Leather Mules (similar for less at Old Navy!)
Mar Y Sol Straw Tote (similar for less at Old Navy!)
Celine Sunglasses (similar for less at Old Navy!)

weekend outfit white tee shirt, straw tote, blue and white striped linen pants

For the second look, I paired a crewneck tee with a pair of printed shorts, a must-have denim jacket, simple sandals, and a straw hat. This is the ultimate weekend look! Whether you’re headed to a daytime concert, an outdoor air fair, an alfresco brunch, or simply running errands, I love this colorful and casual pairing. PS: These shorts are also available in blue and white gingham!

colorful summer outfit, wide brim straw hat, denim jacket, printed shorts, white aviator sunglasses

jean jacket, colorful printed shorts, straw sun hat, pink crossbody bag

summer hat outfit ideas, white tee shirt, denim jacket, blush pink crossbody bag, colorful bangles

summer outfit colorful, jean jacket, white tee shirt, printed shorts, wide brim straw sun hat, leather slides sandals, pale pink crossbody bag

summer outfit ideas straw hat, denim jacket, printed shorts, leather sandals, blush pink crossbody bag, summer concert outfit

summer outfit ideas white tee shirt, straw hat, denim jacket, crossbody bag

summer outfit ideas, straw hat, denim jacket, colorful shorts, leather sandals

Old Navy Perfect Crewneck Tee
Old Navy Reef Printed Shorts
Express Denim Jacket (similar for less at Old Navy!)
Tory Burch Tassel Crossbody (similar for less at Old Navy!)
Old Navy Sandals
Old Navy Sun Hat
Coach Sunglasses (similar here!)
Sequin NYC Bangles (old, similar here!)

tory burch crossbody handbag tassel blush pink, old navy printed shorts, white tee shirt, summer concert outfit

white tee shirt outfit ideas, farmers market, straw hat, crossbody bag

For the third look, I paired this curved hem tee with a pair of destroyed denim jeans. I love how this tee is a little bit longer in the front and in the back, perfect for wearing with white jeans for a little bit of extra coverage! I topped the look with a little denim vest and went with a pair of classic sandals for an outfit that’s great for a casual night out. (Or even casual Friday if your office is on the creative side!) Such an easy outfit to take you from your desk to dinner and drinks after work! It’s patio season, after all. 🙂

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ivanka trump blue suede crossbody bag, old navy round hem tee

how to wear a denim vest outfit ideas

ivanka trump crossbody bag gold chain strap, white ripped jeans, coral tee shirt

ripped white jeans outfit, denim vest, long tee shirt, cornflower blue handbag

white jeans outfit spring summer, denim vest, coral tee, ankle strap heels

what to wear with a denim vest outfit ideas, coral tee shirt scoop neck round hem

Old Navy Relaxed Curved Hem Tee
Old Navy Denim Vest
Old Navy White Destroyed Denim
Zara Heeled Sandals (old, similar here)
Celine Sunglasses (similar for less at Old Navy!)
Ivanka Trump Handbag
Gold Cuff

ivanka trump handbag, blue suede crossbody bag, gold chain strap, denim vest outfit
white jeans outfit, denim vest, coral tee shirt, ankle strap sandals

Get the Looks…

Outfit #1

Old Navy Relaxed Crewneck Tee
Old Navy Patio Pants (also love these!)
J.Crew Leather Mules (similar for less at Old Navy!)
Mar Y Sol Straw Tote (similar for less at Old Navy!)
Celine Sunglasses (similar for less at Old Navy!)

Outfit #2

Old Navy Perfect Crewneck Tee
Old Navy Reef Printed Shorts
Express Denim Jacket (similar for less at Old Navy!)
Tory Burch Tassel Crossbody (similar for less at Old Navy!)
Old Navy Sandals
Old Navy Sun Hat
Coach Sunglasses (similar here!)
Sequin NYC Bangles (old, similar here!)

Outfit #3

Old Navy Relaxed Curved Hem Tee
Old Navy Denim Vest
Old Navy White Destroyed Denim
Zara Heeled Sandals (old, similar here)
Celine Sunglasses (similar for less at Old Navy!)
Ivanka Trump Handbag
Gold Cuff

pink wall chicago, white tee shirt outfit ideas

teal wall chicago, straw hat, denim jacket, printed shorts, leather sandals, spring summer outfit ideas

summer outfit white jeans, denim vest, ankle strap sandals, scoop tee shirt

Created in partnership with Old Navy

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14 Comments

  1. 5.10.16

    All 3 looks are darling but the 1st has to be my very favorite- those mules look so comfy!!

    Blonde in Cashmere

  2. 5.10.16
    Kate said:

    Love the way you styled these! The last look was my favorite!
    -kate
    Katekoutures.blogspot.com

  3. 5.10.16
    Ellen said:

    So tempted to buy just about every Old Navy piece that you’ve featured here! Especially love the striped pants and the gingham pants you linked, and the price of those tees is unbeatable!

    Ellen | A Pop of Pink

  4. 5.10.16
    Maggie said:

    Love these looks!! And I love the tee 🙂 Perfect for everything!

    http://www.maggiealamode.com

  5. 5.10.16
    Natali said:

    Yep, hard to pick one because all three are in my mind perfect combos for Spring/ Summer but the 2nd one is the one that I can totally see myself wear too. 🙂

    http://lartoffashion.com

  6. 5.11.16
    Kari said:

    I love these looks! I really love looks #2 & #3 and I’m glad I have a Shopping Saturday planned!

  7. 5.11.16

    I agree with your sentiments! My wardrobe staples for spring and summer are black cotton tees, chinos, and boyfriend jeans. Love the leather mules from J. Crew.

    Happy Wednesday
    http://www.lovecompassionatelee.com/thinkoutloud

  8. 5.12.16
    Gaoly said:

    I just bought that print in the dresses to match with my little one. I love it for summer.

    • 5.12.16
      Gaoly said:

      I love that they have options to match with the younger kids or little ones.

  9. 5.19.16
    Lindsay said:

    Definitely ran out and bought those pants and even better they were on a super sale! I also tried on one of the relaxed fit tees with them just to try on a shirt with then and I had to buy it! Probably the most comfortable tee I’ve ever had worn. Great picks.

  10. 5.28.16
    Emily said:

    such a great top! xo

    http://dearserendipity.com/