Pick of the Week - Solid Color T-Shirts

It may seem boring, but solid color t-shirts are a staple in my closet.  They are must-haves for me, and they should be for you, too.  Graphic tees are cool, sometimes.  I can remember the exact moment in my life when I realized I needed better t-shirts.  I was moving out of my apartment I shared with my brother into my apartment I would share with my wife.  I was putting my clothes into my dresser and noticed all my tees were Billabong, Rip Curl, RVCA, and Quiksilver.  I had a ton of Quiksilver shirts because my sister works there, and I get a lot of free clothes from her.  I looked at my collection of shirts and thought, "At what age do I stop wearing these tees? At the very least I should have other shirts besides these?"  I got rid of most of the shirts with some sort of design or logo.  I kept a few I really loved.  It does not hurt to have a few graphic tees, but get rid of the "I'm with Stupid," "F.B.I. Female Body Inspector," and those kinds of shirts.  I went on a hunt for colored, plain t-shirts.

To be honest, I thought they looked a bit boring online, and they very well may.  What I realized when I purchased a few was the versatility and ease that comes with them.  They go with anything; jeans, shorts, pair a shirt with some slacks and a sports jacket.  Anywhere, anytime you can wear one.  My older tees I use for the beach.  Mrs. Straight guy actually sleeps in one of my Banana Republic tees that unfortunately shrank in the dryer.  The best part is the cost.  I can get a t-shirt from American Apparel, Banana Republic, or J. Crew for under $25.  Some designers have plain t-shirts from $50 and up.  I am looking at you William Rast.  I like designer clothes, but I refuse to spend $50 on a plain t-shirt.  If you have common sense, you would, too.  I doubt there is a significant difference between a $25 tee and a $50 one.  Step up your wardrobe.  Get some solid colored shirts.  They are far from plain.  One more thing, get rid of that Sex Pistols t-shirt.  Yes, they were good, but they were broken up long before you were born.