Graphic tees and sweatshirts are all over for Fall (see Garance Dore for Kate Spade), and after seeing the cutest ballet inspired tee, I figured why not make my own? With a few simple steps, I think I’ve got a close second to the original.
1. Materials Needed: Ruler, Masking Tape, Pencil, Helvetica Stencil, Permanent Fabric Marker, T-shirt (total materials cost = about $15)
2. Using ruler and masking tape, align 4 equal rows (I aligned mine along the left hand side but you could center if you wanted). First in pencil, use the stencil to carefully trace out the phrase desired (I copied the ballet tee verbatim – but feel free to use any lyric, poem or catchphrase that you like!)
3. Simply fill in the pencil letters with the fabric marker. Let dry completely.
See below for how I plan to style this cute, simple graphic tee both for day and night!
For day, mixing simple graphics (like typography and florals) is stylish yet easy. Pair with sleek studs and dressy flats for an outfit that is cool without trying too hard. For night, switch out patterned denim for an on trend leather peplum skirt, a geometric necklace and patterned colorful heels to match the playful feel of the t-shirt.
(original tee)
(for day: 1. patterned jeans; 2. studs; 3. flats)
(for night: 1. peplum skirt; 2. necklace; 3. heels)
