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How to Rock a Band Tee

Spice up your go-to band tee with these bold and stylish outfit ideas.

Last Updated on September 18, 2020 by Taylor - Brigham Young University
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Selena band tee
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Graphic tees are all the rage right now but more specifically, BAND TEES are everywhere!

If you’re like me, you love buying a new t-shirt every time you see your favorite artists in concert. (How else will people know that I actually went to the concert?!) But really, concert t-shirts are so fun. Yes…they can be pricey but hey — that t-shirt holds memories!

Luckily, this trend gives me an opportunity to pull out my favorite concert merch and style it. And don’t lose hope if you don’t have any concert tees. Currently, you can find shirts for all of your favorite artists in a number of stores!

I have no evidence for this theory, but I think this trend is coming back around thanks to the entertainment industry. They’re the ones that have given us A Star is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody, and this fall, Rocketman. I’m not complaining, this trend ROCKS!

How the Celebs are Wearing Band Tees

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A post shared by Kylie 🤍 (@kyliejenner) on Dec 17, 2018 at 9:23am PST

Everybodyyyyy, Backstreet’s Back ALRIGHT! Kylie is repping one of my personal favorite boy bands in this tee.

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East coast, did y’all see this TIMELESS contestant perform this TIMELESS song for her audition? 💁🏼‍♀️ West coast, I’ll be live tweeting with you at 8pm! #americanidol

A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on Mar 10, 2019 at 5:48pm PDT

Katy Perry wore a band t-shirt of Lionel Richie, her American Idol co-host, on a day of auditions.

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A post shared by Lea Michele (@leamichele) on Oct 18, 2018 at 9:25am PDT

Lea Michele looks gorgeous in a simple Nirvana t-shirt.

How You Can Wear Band Tees

Pants Outfits

Band t-shrt outfit: Metallica shirt, Guns N' Roses shirt, Metallica shirt, green pants, black linen pants, striped paperbag pants

From left to right: Metallica T-Shirt – Urban Outfitters, Guns N’ Roses T-Shirt – Forever 21, Metallica T-Shirt – Boohoo, Green Flare Pants – Forever 21, Black Linen Pants – Forever 21, Pink Striped Paperbag Pants – Forever 21

I am a big fan of throwing on a t-shirt and jeans and calling it a day. With band tees, you can totally do that, but here are a few options if you want to try different styles of pants.

Since band t-shirts are typically oversized, you can tie the bottom in a knot, tuck it in, or even just let it be loose depending on the style you are going for!

Skirt Outfits

Band T-shirt outfits: Run DMC t-shirt, The Rolling Stones T-shirt, Ariana Granda T-shirt, black denim skirt, leopard print skirt, denim skirt

From left to right: Run DMC T-Shirt – Boohoo, Rolling Stones T-Shirt – Target, Ariana Grande T-Shirt – Boohoo, Black Denim Skirt – Forever 21, Leopard Print Skirt – Forever 21, Denim Skirt – Forever 21

A band tee paired with a skirt screams cool girl! Now that the weather is heating up, we are seeing a lot more mini skirts and I am so excited!

Since band t-shirts are normally pretty plain-looking, you can add a patterned or distressed skirt for some more flare. These looks can be accessorized with some cute shoes like combat boots, sneakers or even sandals. A baker boy hat would also make a great addition!

Shorts Outfits

Band T-shirt outfits: Backstreet boys t-shirt, Johhny Cash t-shirt, Prince t-shirt, denim shorts, geo print shorts, biker shorts

From left to right: Backstreet Boys T-Shirt – Boohoo, Johnny Cash T-Shirt – Target, Prince T-Shirt – Urban Outfitters, Denim Shorts – Forever 21, Geo print Shorts – Forever 21, Silver Biker Shorts – Forever 21

I’m so excited for shorts weather! Shorts are just so easy and come in so many styles now.

Here are three potential outfits for three different occasions. The far left outfit is cute and casual with just a pair of denim shorts. The far right outfit with the biker shorts is when you want something comfy. Biker shorts are so cool and wearing them is like wearing leggings without the heat factor. The outfit in the middle is a little nicer with the flowy shorts. These are all fun ways to style your favorite band tee!

I want to hear from you!

What’s your favorite band or artist? How do you feel about this band t-shirt trend? Leave a comment below!

Tags : band tees, Casual Outfits, music, music inspired fashion, T-Shirts

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Originally published on April 27, 2019
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