Where To Shop Tees & Basics
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WHERE TO SHOP
Tees & Basics
Earlier this fall, I shared that I did an extensive cleanout of my closet and realized that I lacked some fresh basics. Either they were overworn and ready for retirement or didn’t fit well, so it was time for an upgrade. Shortly after that, I found out that I was pregnant, so I didn’t think it was the best time to reinvent my closet, as my body was changing faster than I could keep track of. Now that I’m well into my second trimester, I started to revisit the idea of fresh basics and wanted to share a few of my go-to destinations for tees and tanks, as well as some new discoveries as I embark on this new phase of life. Below, I’ve got a curated list of non-maternity and maternity basics in hopes of helping everyone, no matter their current phase of life!
No matter where you live or what season, it’s always a good time to have some t-shirts, tanks, and other go-to basics in your wardrobe. After all, they are probably one of the most versatile items in your wardrobe. You can dress them up or down, and they may be some of my most worn items. So, I thought it’d be helpful to dig through my closet and share some style inspiration and an updated list of my favorite quality and inclusive brands to shop them.
here are the tees featured above!
SHOP MY LATEST REEL HERE OR BELOW:
SHIRT NUMBER ONE (NAVY TEE, XL) SIMILAR TEE HERE
SHIRT NUMBER TWO, ALSO HERE (WHITE TEE, XL) ALSO COMES IN MATERNITY
SHIRT NUMBER THREE (GREEN TEE, XL) mine is older but the style is the same)
SHIRT NUMBER FOUR (GREY TEE, XL) ALSO COMES IN MATERNITY
SHIRT NUMBER FIVE (CORAL TEE, XXL) sized up for bump, use CARALYN10
Let’s Get Basic
The good kind of basic… Here are a few of my go-to destinations for t-shirts and basics.
You can click directly on the links to shop and be directed to their tees.
Links to my fav retailers
AMAZON | ATHLETA | GAP | GIBSON LOOK (CARALYN10) | J.CREW | J.CREW FACTORY | MADWELL | OLD NAVY | PROJECT SOCIAL T | SPANX (CARALYN10) | TARGET | UNIVERSAL STANDARD
I pulled a fresh assortment of tees and tanks from the above retailers, and you can shop them below!
Let’s Talk Maternity
Now onto my maternity recommendations for my fellow moms or moms-to-be out there. I’ve done a good amount of research over the past few months, and I think it comes down to preference, as most things do! I’ve been to avoid “maternity-specific” styles as much as I can but inevitably feel like tees and leggings have been essential for a proper fit. I don’t love the shirred ribbing on most maternity-related things, but they are necessary for certain styles, so I was sure to include a mix below. If you have any favorites, please leave them in the blog post's comments below.
Links to my fav retailers
AMAZON | GAP | HATCH | H&M | KINDRED BRAVERLY | OLD NAVY | STORQ (CARALYN10) | TARGET
I pulled a fresh assortment of tees and tanks from the above retailers, and you can shop them below!
FINDING THE PERFECT T-SHIRT BRA
One of the few occasions you need to wear a t-shirt/molded bra is with a thin tee! I try to avoid them because they make my chest look bigger, but I have found a few that I love and highly recommend. If you’re new to the blog, be sure to check out what to expect at a proper bra fitting and a few of my favorite styles of bras, many of which work for t-shirts.
a few styling tips
For that perfect “front tuck,” - don’t overthink it! Take the end of the shirt and gently tuck your shirt into the front of your pants, a little off-centered. To tie up your tee, simply stretch out the side of the shirt and tie a knot. Shown here!
If you have fair to medium skin tones, red + pale pink bras do NOT show through white, try it and report back!
Pay attention to the fabrics when purchasing tees. They all have different weights and feels, you may find that your preferences differ, and it may take a little trial and error to find what works and feels best for you.
Thanks for reading!
Thanks for reading! I hope this was helpful. Be sure to leave any questions/suggestions below. I would love to hear your favorite tees if you have any, maternity or non-maternity! I’m always looking for new things to try. As always, thanks for choosing me to be your go-to gal! Are you looking for more fashion inspiration and wardrobe essentials? Be sure to check out the fashion tab of the blog for more.
xx CMK