Z Investigates: How to Style an Oversized T-Shirt Like a Celeb — ZEITGEIST (2024)

Every Zeitgeist girl needs a trusty oversized t-shirt or two (or twenty 🤫) in her closet. On days when you just want to be comfy, there's nothing quite like the familiar feel of your favorite tee. When styled correctly, this humble wardrobe staple can look laid-back and effortlessly chic.

For a lesson in how to style an oversized t-shirt, we've turned to a fewcelebrity street style icons. Their chic looks prove that a graphic tee can be worn any place, any time— even to the club. S2G!

And just FYI, you can style any of these oversized shirt outfits with one of Zeitgeist's signature bleach tie-dye t-shirts or vintage graphic tees.

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The classic combination of jeans and a tee is a foolproof way to style any oversized t-shirt in your closet. Take it fromKendall Jenner; with the right styling, this timeless look is anything but boring. The blank canvas offers the perfect opportunity to showcase your favorite statement footwear and accessories.

Kendall'scherry-print vintage Louis Vuitton bagand fishnet heels keep her outfit interesting, while her dressy heels bring balancetothe outfit's relaxed silhouette. For a more casual take on Kendall Jenner’s style, swap the heels for white sneakers.

It's incredible what a difference something as simple as tucking in your shirt canhave on the overall look of your outfit. If you ever feel like your jeans-and-tee combo looks a little sloppy, a tucked-in top (perhaps cinched with a black leather belt) will do just the trick. Tucking in an oversized tee helps create an hourglass shape and lengthen your legs.

When tucking in your shirt,stick torelaxed-fit denim as opposed to skinny jeans. Pairing skintight bottoms with an oversized top throws off your proportions and makes your upper half appear boxier. You can't go wrong with a pair of straight-leg jeans likeLevi's 501 or Wedgies.

The no-pants look is by far one of celebrities' favorite ways to style an oversized shirt. There's just something about intentionally forgetting to put on pants that says, "I'm rich enough to pull this off, and we both know it."

For us common folks, throw on a pair of bike shorts or denim cutoffs underneath your pants-less look to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions. Take a cue from Hailey Bieber’s trend-setting style and pair youroversized shirt with fashion-forward outerwear and accessories. Purposeful styling ensures you don't look like you just rolled out of bed.

Knee-high boots and leather blazers are two of the biggest trends for Fall/Winter 2021. Leather fabrics add a luxurious touch to the otherwiseplain look—especially when paired with gold jewelry.

If there's one celeb that really knows how towear an oversized shirt stylishly, it's Rihanna. The fashion designer/musician/absolutebossloves to play with proportion. She often juxtaposesstreetwear clothing items— like this tour merch tee from her 2016 Made in American tour— with otherwise formal looks.

Next time you're headed to happy hour or a night out with the girls, try layering an oversized graphic tee over a slip dress. The contrast is unexpected yet totally on-trend for 2021.

Other than the casual t-shirt, go all-out on the glam. Throw on your go-to heels, a swipe of redFenty lip paint, and a healthy dose of jewelry. Bonus points for flexinga faux fur coat or scarf like Riri's.

AsEmily Ratajkowski, the Kardashian clan, and everyone here at Zeitgeist HQ can attest to, an oversized graphic tee and sweatpantsis the unofficial official outfit of 2020. The combo is the perfectcasual winter outfitwhen you're working at home or running errands and want to feel at least a little stylish.

In the winter, color-coordinate your outwear with the colorway of your graphic tee. Emily Ratajkowski's green retro puffer and grungy graphic tee add that certainje ne sais quoito the look that helps it feel intentional. Finish the look with streetwear sneakers, gold hoops, and a sporty baseball hat.

Kim Kardashian is the queen of oversized tees and sweatshirts. She loves to sport an oversized Yeezy tee with a pair of bike shorts and futuristic footwear.

To recreate her look, simply throw on a pair of black bike shorts and an oversized heavyweight tee.In true KKW fashion, finish the 'fit with chain necklaces and a slicked-back hairstyle. Again, careful styling helps the casual outfit look deliberate instead of thrown-together.

As a twenty-something, it can be quite a confusing task to understand which items in your closet can be made work appropriate and which ones should be saved for the weekend. If you work in a business casual office, you can absolutely wear an oversized t-shirt— as long as any graphic,phrases, and logos are SFW.

Paired with wide-leg high-waisted trousers, a graphic tee feels effortlessly chic.Heeled ankle boots ensure your stylish outfit is 100% officeapropro. Add a chunky cardigan or boyfriendy blazer to complete yourwork outfit selfie in the bathroom-worthylook.

For an easy summer outfit, tuck your oversized shirt into a flirty miniskirt like Zoe Kravitz's forest-green pleated tennis skort. The internet's obsession with Serena Williams has helped make the school-girl-inspired tennis skirt one of the most popular styles of skirt.

Stick to minimalist accessories like Zoe's black mini purse and oval sunglasses. If her playful socks and Mary-Janes combo isn't your style, go with old-school sneakers like Nike Air Force 1s or Air Max.

Want to know the real reason we miss Paris Fashion Week? Celine Dion's incrediblestreet style looks. With the help of her stylist Law Roach,she is unafraid to try new trends and take calculated fashion risks.

During Paris Fashion Week in 2019, Celine sported this chic blazer and oversized shirtoutfit. She finished the look with a blue Titanic-inspired pendant(because her heart will go on ppl!!) and simple pointed-toe pumps. The final ensemble feels feminine, chic, and very French.

Let's face it. Denim jackets can be worn with just about anything, so it should come as no surprise that they're perfect for throwing on over your favorite tee.

Selena Gomez's leggings and oversized shirt outfit is an easy last-minute look for a lazy day. The quirky graphic and crisp white sneakers help tie the whole thing together.

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