How to Mix and Match Tees and Jeans
Accentuate your assets., Choose dark colors., Choose the right fabric., Choose v-necks., Choose the right sleeve., Choose the right length., Clothes should glide., Learn to sew., Choose a style for jeans., Choose the right fabric., Choose the right...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Accentuate your assets.
Choose colors and styles to enhance your eyes, hair, skin and figure.
Take time to experiment. -
Step 2: Choose dark colors.
They're slimming.
This includes black, brown, navy, maroon, olive or teal for t-shirts.
Choose black, brown or navy jeans.
Being monochromatic, such as wearing brown jeans with a brown t-shirt, is even more slimming.
Black jeans with a navy t-shirt is fairly monochromatic. , A thicker fabric will keep the shape of your t-shirt a lot longer.
Hang your t-shirt at the waistline, on a clothesline, to keep an even hemline. , They create a slimming line.
A scooped or crew neck broadens your appearance. , Sleeveless, short or long sleeves may be your best bet.
Three-quarter length sleeves broaden your appearance. , If worn outside your jeans, the hemline of a t-shirt should be about three inches below your natural waistline.
Shorter broadens your appearance.
Longer includes the bulk of your jeans. , Clinging fabrics will accentuate the flaws of your figure.
Buy a larger size for the appropriate length and width. , If you bought a larger size, learn to take in the side seams and sew a hem by hand for a nice finished look.
It's pretty simple and you'll get a custom fit.
Folding the hemline over once may be the only alteration required.
Most t-shirts are meant to cover a long torso; they're on the shelf with one-size-fits-all in mind. , Jeans should be loose when sitting, if they're going to glide when walking.
As said before, a larger size may be more appropriate.
Straight legs will widen your hips.
If you have a small waist, you can wear a lower waistline or tuck your t-shirt in. , Look for stretch fabrics in jeans.
They flow with you and are usually less bulky.
Plain pockets and plain stitching are slimming.
You can always add an embellishment at a later time. , A slight heel is slimming, yet comfortable.
Choose black, brown or navy to match your outfit.
For more comfort, look for a shoe that coincides with the natural shape of your foot. , Slimming accessories would be hoops or dangling earrings and medium to long necklaces.
Wear one accessory at a time.
Cluttered broadens your appearance. , If you plan to wear a belt over your t-shirt, you may want to buy a larger size than normal.
Wear a thin belt loosely around your waist.
Try a fabric belt, that has some of the color found in your t-shirt, to lessen the accentuation of a wider waist.
If you have a long torso, you can wear a wide belt.
If you're overweight, go without a belt. -
Step 3: Choose the right fabric.
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Step 4: Choose v-necks.
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Step 5: Choose the right sleeve.
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Step 6: Choose the right length.
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Step 7: Clothes should glide.
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Step 8: Learn to sew.
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Step 9: Choose a style for jeans.
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Step 10: Choose the right fabric.
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Step 11: Choose the right shoe.
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Step 12: Accessorize.
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Step 13: Wear a belt.
Detailed Guide
Choose colors and styles to enhance your eyes, hair, skin and figure.
Take time to experiment.
They're slimming.
This includes black, brown, navy, maroon, olive or teal for t-shirts.
Choose black, brown or navy jeans.
Being monochromatic, such as wearing brown jeans with a brown t-shirt, is even more slimming.
Black jeans with a navy t-shirt is fairly monochromatic. , A thicker fabric will keep the shape of your t-shirt a lot longer.
Hang your t-shirt at the waistline, on a clothesline, to keep an even hemline. , They create a slimming line.
A scooped or crew neck broadens your appearance. , Sleeveless, short or long sleeves may be your best bet.
Three-quarter length sleeves broaden your appearance. , If worn outside your jeans, the hemline of a t-shirt should be about three inches below your natural waistline.
Shorter broadens your appearance.
Longer includes the bulk of your jeans. , Clinging fabrics will accentuate the flaws of your figure.
Buy a larger size for the appropriate length and width. , If you bought a larger size, learn to take in the side seams and sew a hem by hand for a nice finished look.
It's pretty simple and you'll get a custom fit.
Folding the hemline over once may be the only alteration required.
Most t-shirts are meant to cover a long torso; they're on the shelf with one-size-fits-all in mind. , Jeans should be loose when sitting, if they're going to glide when walking.
As said before, a larger size may be more appropriate.
Straight legs will widen your hips.
If you have a small waist, you can wear a lower waistline or tuck your t-shirt in. , Look for stretch fabrics in jeans.
They flow with you and are usually less bulky.
Plain pockets and plain stitching are slimming.
You can always add an embellishment at a later time. , A slight heel is slimming, yet comfortable.
Choose black, brown or navy to match your outfit.
For more comfort, look for a shoe that coincides with the natural shape of your foot. , Slimming accessories would be hoops or dangling earrings and medium to long necklaces.
Wear one accessory at a time.
Cluttered broadens your appearance. , If you plan to wear a belt over your t-shirt, you may want to buy a larger size than normal.
Wear a thin belt loosely around your waist.
Try a fabric belt, that has some of the color found in your t-shirt, to lessen the accentuation of a wider waist.
If you have a long torso, you can wear a wide belt.
If you're overweight, go without a belt.
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