If you think about the ultimate fashion staples, items that fit into any number of different styling categories with ease, there are quite a few contenders. You’ve got items like the plain denim jeans, the white button-up shirt, and, importantly, the blank tee.
In our opinion, blank tees really are the ultimate option when it comes to timeless styling solutions, for a number of reasons. From the aesthetic blank they provide for outfits more generally, to their affordability, here’s why they’ve stood the test of time.
Aesthetic blanks
One of the main reasons why blank tees from providers like Screen Textiles are so timeless is that they’re essentially aesthetic blanks. While they do have a cultural history (as we’ll see later on in the article) that history really isn’t so prominent in most of our minds when we see a blank tee.
As a result, it provides the perfect backdrop for a wide variety of outfits. Whether that’s to provide a subtle background for something a bit louder to stand out against, or to be combined with a smart and lowkey smart-casual fit, it really has stood the test of time as a fashion staple.
A rich history
Despite the fact that blank tees can be picked up and adapted into any number of different styles from most time periods, they also have a rich history. White tees in particular have been sported by any number of superstars, including the likes of Marlon Brando, James Dean and Paul Newman.
Back in those days, white tees weren’t as value-free as they are today, however. They were highly symbolic of the counterculture at the time, far more casual than the button-up shirts and suit combos that were typical of the time.
Incredibly versatile
With items that have some kind of prominent colour, pattern, distinctive fits, or prominent branding, it can be difficult to combine them in an outfit with other items. You need to pay a lot more attention to potential clashes, and for the more fashion-conscious among us, consider whether it may be somewhat dated.
Blank tees – especially white or black ones – don’t really suffer from these drawbacks. You can wear these kinds of items with pretty much anything and still have an aesthetic, convincing look – within reason of course.
Affordability
Lastly, blank tees have also remained timeless at least in part due to their affordability. No matter how much you are struggling financially, you can almost always find a blank tee in your price range that will help you look smart and put together. And that’s not to say that blank tees are reserved for the working class – you can also spend eye-watering sums on designer blank tees, if that’s your cup of tea!
Blank tees have been around for a while now, and we don’t reckon they’re going anywhere anytime soon. If you’re looking for some fashion staples to bulk up your wardrobe with, they’re a promising bet, no matter your personal circumstances and fashion requirements.