T-shirt with trousers = ok? (Not jeans)

[pkiula]

Is there some unwritten rule that one cannot wear trousers, even casual trousers, with T-shirts? That t-shirts are to be worn only with jeans? Welcome thoughts..

 

[S. Magnozzi]

Originally Posted by pkiula

Is there some unwritten rule that one cannot wear trousers, even casual trousers, with T-shirts? That t-shirts are to be worn only with jeans? Welcome thoughts..

Well, as t-shirts are traditionally considered underwear, it would be "wrong." That said, it is not a look that do you any favours even if you do not care about rules.

 

[westinghouse]

Trying to save money, are we?

 

[pkiula]

Many people wear t-shirts. One could also wear polos.

Not sure I understand the comment about saving money...

 

[GBR]

Some rather stuffy views thus far - it is possible if a slightly hybrid look. If it suits your feel for the occasion then go for it, chinos might be better than very formal trousers but maybe a black pair would be OK as well.

Rules really are not very relevant and certainly nothing to get excited about.

 

[GBR]

Originally Posted by S. Magnozzi

Well, as t-shirts are traditionally considered underwear, it would be "wrong." That said, it is not a look that do you any favours even if you do not care about rules.

Not really helpful - T shirts are main stream leisure wear so what they were considered to be 50 years ago has no relevance whatever.

 

[S. Magnozzi]

Originally Posted by GBR

Not really helpful - T shirts are main stream leisure wear so what they were considered to be 50 years ago has no relevance whatever.

What's not helpful? T-shirts are at most ok as leisure wear for kids, not for grown-ups.

 

[acridsheep]

OP, in general you are not going to find a lot of love for T shirts in this subforum. If it is a look you are really interested in, check out the Streetwear and Denim subforum, where T shirts are more viable.

 

[Knucklehead]

I've seen that done best on thestyleblogger.com

Its one of those combos you can probably only wear in NY, LA, SF, Paris, London, etc.

 

[NewYorkBuck]

T-shirts only with jeans or athletic wear IMO.

 

[porcelain monkey]

Can be done with khakis, cords, etc. in a very casual setting - think yard work, walk the dog sort of thing.

 

[Sazerac]

If you go for this look, you have a moral obligation to have both a high-quality, well-fitted tee AND a body that can support such a look. If you lack either, don't do it.

I remember when I was 11 years old I wore a tee shirt beneath a blazer a la Miami Vice. My grandmother said I looked like Jed Clampett. Her words still haunt me and I haven't worn the look since.

Then again, this is the same grandmother who accused me of being gay because I ordered a gin and tonic.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

I generally wear my tshirts under something else like a polo or shirt but occasionally with jeans. If you are fat, do not wear a tshirt.

^Try gin and soda.

 

[oldog/oldtrix]

A very old fashioned idea, but still a good one:

 

[acridsheep]

Originally Posted by Sazerac

If you go for this look, you have a moral obligation to have both a high-quality, well-fitted tee AND a body that can support such a look. If you lack either, don't do it.

I remember when I was 11 years old I wore a tee shirt beneath a blazer a la Miami Vice. My grandmother said I looked like Jed Clampett. Her words still haunt me and I haven't worn the look since.

Then again, this is the same grandmother who accused me of being gay because I ordered a gin and tonic.

Your grandmother sounds like a metric **** ton of fun.