Surprising Ways to Layer Long Sleeved Shirts

We all know the power of a long sleeved tee when it comes to wearing it under an itchy wool sweater or pairing it with our favorite fall jackets. But layering these long sleeved tees can do more than just keep you warm—it can help you make the most out of your wardrobe.

Let us re-introduce you to the long-sleeve tee—your secret weapon to transitioning your summer dress into cooler weather or making crop tops modest. Cotton and collarless with streamlined silhouettes, we’re reconsidering this top’s versatility with these surprising ways to wear it.

Make Your Summer Dress Seasonless

Take your summer dress into transitional seasons when you layer a long-sleeved shirt underneath. Anything from denim T-shirt dresses to sunny yellow shift dresses can feel seasonally appropriate with added sleeves. A navy and white striped shirt will bring dimension, and the pattern will make the extra layer feel more purposeful. Take your layering one step further with a bib necklace that ties it all together.

Give Your Basic Button-Ups a Boost

Give your basic button-up a surprise twist when you style it over a solid colored tee. Start with a button down in a colorful print, like floral or plaid. Pull a color from the shirt’s pattern for your long sleeved tee to wear as the base layer. Button your shirt over the top, leaving a few undone to create a V-neck. Roll up both your sleeves to let your undershirt peek out and pop the collar to polish off your look.

Convert a Crop to Conservative Top

A crop top is cute for weekend wear, but baring your belly-button isn’t always appropriate. That doesn’t mean you should banish this top to live solely for casual occasions. Wear your abbreviated blouses and short sweaters anywear when you layer and lengthen them with a long sleeved tee. The key to combining your crop top and your tee is contrast. Whether you choose the contrast your undershirt with an opposing color or go monochrome and find distinction in a varying texture, breaking up your outfit will pull it together.

Let a long sleeved tee take your style to the next level when you learn to layer it in new ways. With endless ways to pile these tees on, you’ll want to pick one up in every color.

Maximize your wardrobe when you mix in long sleeved T-shirts.

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