There is a reason t-shirts have been a necessity for years and will continue to be so. It is because they are so diverse. So do yourself a favor and avoid getting stuck in the rut by using these 8 awesome tips!

Is that a blouse? Nope it’s a t-shirt: Disguise your t-shirt as a blouse. Tuck your shirt into your pants, skirt, or shorts to give it that lively blouse feel. Next layer it with some necklaces, a vest, or maybe even a blazer. Just make sure that if the sleeve show you fold or roll them up, we don?t want any loose ends you could say.

Dress down your outfit with a t-shirt: If you have some fancy pieces that you would like to wear to hang out, but don’t want to look over done, the t-shirt is for you. Pair your dressy necklace or sparkly vest or blazer with a plain shirt to tone it down and make it more casual.

Find something artsy: Graphic t-shirts have been around for years, but thankfully people are steering away from the ironic tee. Now it is the artsy tee that has everyone wanting. The artsy t-shirt is a sophisticated step up from the general graphic tee.

If you’re going to get wordy, keep it simple: It is understandable that some of those slogan t-shirts are just too hard to pass up. That is why when it comes to typography t-shirts make sure it is short and sweet, oh, and big printed.

Let a neutral t-shirt become a blank canvas for accents: Let your neutral t-shirt blend into your overall looks so that you can really make those accents stand out. Layer on some bold necklaces, wear colorful pants, or intensify your make-up. A solid shirt will not take away from you accents; it will only make them stand out more.

Show your support: It is a strong style statement when someone is brave enough to wear a shirt representing what they believe in. Whether it is cancer awareness, change, or even MS; show your confidence and support by wearing a t-shirt representing what you believe in.

Barrow from the boy: If you are dying to bring out your boyish side or just simply your rocker side, than this tip is for you. There is a reason why boys always wear t-shirt, they know what to do with them! So it is time to think like a boy. Grab a band tee or just a t-shirt you love and pair it with a boy style blazer or vest. To keep it a little feminine add some heels and a clutch.

Have some fun with it: There is a reason the t-shirt has been an essential part of weekend attire. The reason being it is easy, comfortable, colorful, and affordable (most of the time). So go have fun with your t-shirts, experiment with different looks and styles, just be yourself!

Tami Starling is passionate about her love for fashion and likewise her love for t-shirts. Her blog Customized T-Shirts focuses on t-shirts, documenting the good, the bad, the deals, and the competitions. Check out photos of the 8 ways to wear a t-shirt to get full ideas.