Sunday, May 20, 2012

How to Dress up a Boring Tee

Stuck in a style rut? Me too!

If your job is running after a toddler all day, you have little motivation to dress up -- if you even have time to think about it.

However, all girlie girls know that feeling good involves looking good. Even a stay-at-home mom has to pretty up at times. We just need to make it as effortless as possible.


Here are three easy, effortless ways to spruce up boring tee and leggings.

** Note: these were taken when I was only six weeks pregnant. The belly is much rounder now :O)

Before

My everyday ensemble of plain tee, leggings and boots.

 

Glam it up with accessories


Sexy pumps make legs look long and lean.

Accessories always add fun and dressiness.

Just a few additions took good to great.


Add structure with a blazer


Button it up to look more formal.

An open blazer keeps it casual and fun.


Create layers with a card and scarf


Sometimes all you need are pieces of layering.


 How do you dress up a boring tee?

 


Posted by Content Director - Strong Female Leaders
Beauty, Fashion and Skin Care Blog

62 comments:

  1. Gaby FauchonMay 20, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    I need a blazer is my life! And I love that belt!

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  2. LisaMay 20, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    These are all really great ways to dress up a t shirt and leggings!


    -Lisa
    The Lovely Memoir

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  3. ChristinaMay 20, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    I love the first glam up look you did. So creative it did transform. I typically do a scarf with any of my boring tees or accent my look with other things like accessories but I never thought about a belt! I think this is great post

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  4. YasmeenMay 20, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I like to create different looks with the "tuck" of the shirt. Side tuck means relaxed and center tuck means prim etc. You could also on a pair of sunglasses or accessorize with bright makeup :D

    Love the blazer though; that's one of my go-tos!

    Yasmeen
    Castle Fashion

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  5. UnknownMay 20, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Great post hun. I love how you dressed up a simple shirt.

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  6. Ashley KMay 20, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Great tips! I love adding a blazer to any outfit to give it a little extra ooph.

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  7. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I love how you accessorized your outfit there, it definitely added pizazz to it!! Great tips :)

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  8. EmmaMay 20, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    I Love to dress up a boring tee with Fabulous shoes, blazers and jewelry. These are great pics and outfits!

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  9. UnknownMay 20, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    I usually stop at the Before picture when I am getting dressed ^^ so lazy... I like the first and second style the best :) Blazers are my weakness but I tend to get sick of them by the weekend since I wear them all week eheh

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  10. YAKSON BEAUTY GLOBALMay 20, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Like the one with accessories!

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  11. Jenee C.May 20, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Great pics, I love the blazer look.

    xx http://camomeetscouture.blogspot.com/

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  12. Antonella C’est MoiMay 20, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    so cool!!!!

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  13. UnAMay 20, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    aww lovely! I love the last one!
    Thanks for your visit my dear!
    xoxo

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  14. coralcrueMay 21, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    woww! now that's called dressing up!

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  15. Kate L.May 21, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    I love the first assemble! Great style!

    FASHION CAT
    www.myfashioncat.com

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  16. ridsjMay 21, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    wow !! layering and adding accessories makes such a huge difference !!! thanks for teaching me ... :)

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  17. UnknownMay 21, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    Wonderful looks...dear!

    Kisses,
    Miriam
    Fashion Crazy Ball and My Facebook Page

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  18. Couture CarrieMay 21, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Beautiful looks, darling!
    Especially loving the last one!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  19. ftashionMay 21, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    I love the structured blazer look! It's so chic. Hey I know I'm really slow, haha, congrats pretty mum to your pregnancy!
    Fang Ting
    ftashion

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  20. ericaMay 21, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    What great ideas! I love dressing much a plain tee. They are so cheap, but the possibilities are endless. xo

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  21. ftashionMay 21, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Lovely ways! Congrats on being a mommomy to be!

    Ash :o)
    ftashion

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  22. minMay 21, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    such good ideas!

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  23. NelahMay 21, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Adore all three looks, totally transform a simple outfit into something extra sassy.

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  24. michelle_May 21, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    that's why i love basics !
    because you can dress them up :D

    GLISTERS AND BLISTERS

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  25. Irene De GiorgioMay 21, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    love the shoes!

    FASHION SINNER
    FACEBOOK FANPAGE

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  26. AnnemarieMay 21, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    So gorgeous! Love all the different looks! The blazer looks so cute with the outfit! xo

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  27. AngelaMay 21, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    scarf and jewelry for me. : )

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  28. BonnieMay 21, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I tend to wear somewhat plain, basic tops and then I dress them up with different jewelry and other accessories. It's a fun way to reinvent an outfit.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  29. UnknownMay 21, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Great, I love all and with blazer

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  30. UnknownMay 21, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Great ideas for jazzing up a basic tee. Love your blog and your style. I just discovered your blog, and I'll be following for sure.

    http://www.shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

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  31. Seeking StyleMay 21, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Great remixes!
    Hope you're feeling better btw!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  32. MMay 21, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    awesome! really inspiring! :)
    http://spliffedcookies.blogspot.com/

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  33. Boho VanityMay 21, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    i LOVE all your outfits with the tee! great ideas- i like to be comfy and forget i can be casual and still cute with some jewelry :)

    x Jordan
    - Boho Vanity -

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  34. StephanieMay 21, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Great job dressing it up!

    http://fashionroll.net

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  35. StudentskanMay 21, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Thanks for the simple tips :)

    /MsSophie from Sweden
    http://blogg.improveme.se/mssophie

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  36. AnonymousMay 21, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Gorgeous outfit, I love how you can dress up such a classic, simple outfit! xoxo, Veena

    http://seven-inch-stilettos.blogspot.com
    Twitter: @VeenaMcCoole

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  37. kerkerMay 21, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    love how you transformed an ordinary outfit into something more funky!

    xo kerker
    The Ugly Moments

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  38. UnknownMay 21, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    I love your transformations here! Very visually stimulating... hmm, I may have to adopt this creativity if you don't mind ;)

    Anyway, to dress up a tee I go for statement jewelry or a silk scarf and nice shoes :)

    http://preponderance-of-fashion.blogspot.com/

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  39. Chelsea FinnMay 21, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Love this!! My favorite is the first change!\

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth

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  40. DianaMay 21, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    such great, easy ways to dress up a simple tee! i love that these are tips that anyone can do with their closet :)


    http://dressedupallligators.blogspot.com/

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  41. AZLAMay 21, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    first visit to our friendship, and friendship in the world of bloggers
    This blog is very nice, cool and beautiful, I love all the posts here, and I will follow and hold
    I would be happy if you accept me as a friend, and follow me follow you back to the way
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  42. JennyMay 21, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    This is such a great post, very cool! Good job sprucing up the tee!

    Seize the Styles

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  43. CHARRYMay 21, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Lovely! I love the first one! ;)

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  44. StylishByNatureMay 21, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    WOW !! You are a mix-n-match queen !!

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  45. UnknownMay 21, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    it's all about the accessories. great styling job. as a SAHM, feeling great inside is important. and looking good is pretty effortlessly. you just have to know how. :)

    enjoy your wk!
    xoxo
    jasmine
    AdamAlexMommy

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  46. sip-n-wearMay 21, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Great ideas!

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  47. PAPSMay 21, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Wow I looked very pregnant at six weeks. You dont even look pregnant at six weeks. Anyway good job dressing up a basic tee.
    www.thoughtsofpaps.com

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  48. NooraMay 22, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    You have a very nice blog! I liked this post a lot! ♥

    Greetings from Finland,
    curiousnoora.blogspot.com

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  49. JanandJill.comMay 22, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    I love the different ways you styled this and you look really pretty in these photos too eventhough it's a casual post. I always try to dress up a basic tee with a blazer or a necklace. You got it right :)

    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.com/

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  50. little luxury listMay 22, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    I love the combination with a blazer - so simple and chic!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  51. sleepandwaterMay 22, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Accessories and styling really do make all the difference. But I think you look fab with just a "boring" tee anyway :)

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  52. About Fashion ♥May 22, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Beautiful outifits! ;)

    Follow me if follow you?

    Ila.
    http://morethingsaboutfashion.blogspot.it/

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  53. Style-DelightsMay 22, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Wow..totally trying this soon! Such a transformation!! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
    -Jyoti
    Style-Delights Blog

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  54. UnknownMay 22, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    I love the jewellery you wear and the blazer! I definitely agree with you, when I look good I feel better too :) xx

    www.almostdelightful.com

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  55. JoandyMay 22, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    i love the cardi and scarf look, totally transformed a boring tee:))

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  56. Caitlin C.May 22, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    You look great!! These are awesome tips.

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  57. CeeMay 22, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    This is great - you really transformed that tee with just a few accesories! I rarely wear t-shirts, but when I do, it's usually to dress down a fancier skirt, rather than the other way around. I'm always overdressed - as you can probably guess, there are no toddlers at my house :)
    xox,
    Cee

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  58. Sharlynn May 23, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Amazing job, those pumps are just killer and with that blazer...BANG! You look awesome!

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  59. StephanieMay 23, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    Nice post! Amazing job xx

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  60. Jean BowlerMay 24, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Girlie, are you on Pinterest yet? I would love to follow a fashion board by you. You have asuch fashion flair!

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  61. Gaby de ModacapitalMay 27, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Love the shoes!
    xoxo

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  62. House of TongMay 30, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    I needed this post as it gave me structure to my organized chaos of a closest! Thank you! xo
    houseoftong.blogspot.com

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