10 Ways To Style A Black Long Sleeve T-Shirt

A black long sleeve T-shirt is the type of wardrobe basic that doesn’t give us the sartorial inspiration of, let’s say, a pair of statement heels. Nor is it our go-to starting point for building an outfit, the way our white t-shirts or trusty jeans seem to be. But that doesn’t mean this closet classic isn’t worthy of its staple status. To prove it, we’ve put together ten outfits that showcase the versatility and value of this underrated and overlooked T-shirt.

  1. Anchor a printed skirt with your basic black top.
  2. Layer your casual cotton top under a slinky slip dress for a casual approach to sexy.
  3. Offset super short-shorts with the long sleeves of you black tee.
  4. Contrast a pair of ivory pants with your charcoal top.
  5. Break the navy and black rule by wearing your black long sleeve t-shirt with a pair of navy trousers.
  6. Rev up your basic black tee with a pair of leather pants. Just add a few heavy metal accessories and you’ll be ready to hit the road.
  7. Dress down a dramatic skirt with your sensible long-sleeved cotton tee.
  8. Let your black tee be the backdrop for a statement necklace.
  9. Make your office trousers work weekends when you partner them with your laid-back black tee.
  10. Tuck your black tee into your date-night mini skirt to take it out for a daytime stroll.

A black long sleeve shirt may not be the item that gets your blood pumping, but it will be the hardest working piece in your wardrobe.

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