Oops! Between fighting the plague on one side and technology on the other, I totally spaced that I have a regular feature to write on Tuesdays. And I see that I forgot last week, as well. Double oops!
Well, since I remember now, I’ll just share this fun little tip:
When choosing colors for t-shirt and tank layering, consider combining your eye color with the color of the ring around the outside of the iris.
What does this have to do with teens? A few things:
- It’s fun to examine eye color. Teens like fun.
- Layering t-shirts and tanks is ubiquitous among the young.
- If they know what colors make them look good, they will be more than happy to fill in the necklines which sometimes leave a little to be desired. And not enough to the imagination.
To take this concept one step further in modesty, consider the contrast between the colors.
- Least modest = skin color with a bright or deep shade.
- A little better = white or black with a color.
- Most modest = two colors similar in value.
(Don’t believe me? Ask a man.)
Does this give you an idea for a color scheme you want to try? Last weekend I wore a pewter v-neck tee with a longer brown scoop-neck under it and liked it so much it is folded together in my drawer now.
I think I would like to try this. I have a green t-shirt that’s perfect–it would be great with a brown layer. I just got a heavier brown v-neck that would look great over it, but I wonder about something for spring. I still haven’t had the nerve to try short sleeves over long sleeves–maybe that’s too young a look, anyway.
This explains why I wear so much green…
About short sleeves over long: I’m a little tired of seeing it, personally, and what looks particularly bad that I’ve been seeing alot of lately is long sleeve t-shirt + short sleeve t-shirt + puffy vest. That’s just plain messy looking!
What I think looks a little fresher, and my 25 yo friends with little ones are wearing now, is long sleeve t-shirt + tank.
But don’t let me discourage you. If you like something and want to try it, go for it! But if it ends up feeling like you’re wearing someone else’s clothes, give it up.
I think your comment about wearing someone else’s clothes is bang on, Rebecca!
What an interesting take on modesty and color contrasts! I never would have thought of it that way. I definitely agree though. The clothes I’ve seen lately that have a “nude” under layer with a black lace overlay always get me. I almost always do a double take to see if the lady actually has clothes on. I can only imagine what a man would think at seeing that. My husband has expressly forbid me from those clothes. The idea of white or black with a color is interesting. I’ll have to get my husband’s opinion. Maybe I’d term it as more eye catching than immodest? Two colors similar in value…Yep…Very pleasing to the eye. Hmm…What do I have in my wardrobe to layer…? What fun!
Thank you for considering these layering looks (especially from a man’s point of view). These values are refreshing to me in a day & age where the rule is “If you’ve got it, flaunt it”. I’m so tired of seeing “it”, and having my young daughters exposed to”it”, too. Keep up the good work!
I layer all the time. Thanks for the color tips!!
I love the layered look, but I have trouble finding appropriate layering pieces. They seem to be either too snug or too baggy. Maybe I am just between sizes? I can never get a nice smooth look.
Chartreuse and cherry. Indigo and lime, Daquiri and violet. Red and hot pink.
You might enjoy my recent post @ http://www.passagedesperles.blogspot.com:
“Pretty Trippy:Silk Tees” which gives a source for layering silk tees. LL Bean also carry great tees for layering.
Also, layers are not just for the super-skinny!
Pink + white . . . dk pink + baby pink . . . dove grey + pink . . . . pink + lavender . . . cream + pink
that’s it for my layering, so easy^^ as for modesty: make sure most of my skin is covered, and really don’t worry about it . . .
I love layering a sheer-white tee over a colored tank…you see both of the colors, and you don’t have to worry about a huge contrast between the colors.