Setting aside the fabulous 70s revival that’s happening everywhere and in particular, below my belt today, I want to talk about this glorious t-shirt. Hear me out on this one…
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Since tomorrow is a day off for many of us celebrating Easter, I thought I’d do a little Casual Thursday post today, featuring these amazing flare leg jeans, Burberry striped tee and blazer.
Setting aside the fabulous 70s revival that’s happening everywhere and in particular, below my belt today, I want to talk about this glorious t-shirt.  Hear me out on this one.
I used to think that spending more than $25 on a “t-shirt” like the one depicted here was ridonkulous.  But last weekend, when opening my dresser drawer to a proverbial sea of ragged-looking t-shirts, I finally saw them for the cheap chumps that they are (though actually, in this case, I am indeed the chump).
There are few clothing items that I spend more time in than tees like the one pictured above, so I’m not sure why the natural inclination is to skimp.  Would I rather have a few better pieces or a volcano of pilled t-shirts whose necklines look like sad, mangled versions of their former selves after one or two washings?  I came up with two options: (a) I could stop washing my clothing for fear of cheap t-shirts immediately losing shape; or (b) I could stop buying 18,000 cheap t-shirts, suck it up and shell out a couple extra bucks in order to have a few decent-looking basics for many years to come.
It should go without saying that I immediately chose option A.  However, for fear of ostracization from my friends and family not to mention the potential rodent problem that such practices could elicit, I realized that a laundry strike was the less optimal solution.
And thus, I give you this stripey delicious Burberry t-shirt.  It’s so good.
I hear you squawking big chicken!!! But sometimes I’d rather wear out my clothes so I feel like I got good wear per $ for them and THEN I can go shopping again!! jodie http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
ps…with the jacket over the shirt, it doesn’t even have to be casual thursday—it looks appropriate for a lot of offices!
This outfit works for me on so many levels. LOVE the pants, primarily because they are not above the ankle. Ankle or higher pants is a trend I just can’t get on board with. Same for calf length culottes (sorry, Mary, I know you like them). Love the chunky heels you’ve paired them with as well, rather than the skinny heel pumps. The striped top is perfection, and putting a blazer over the whole thing makes it appropriate for even a conservative office. Overall, a classic that survives each decade from the 70s to today.
I am so in love with this shirt. When I saw your liketk.it link and saw it was $125 I definitely had sticker shock.. HOWEVER you are so right! I hate spending money on things to only have to rebuy them next year! I think I’m going to knab this shirt before it sells out! What size are you wearing? Just want to make sure I order the correct one!
I could LIVE in this outfit! Love me a stripe tee. And I am definitely feeling ya on the tee thing…I just got back from Anthropologie after shelling out $40/tank over my usual $6/tank – worth every penny; they are glorious!
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