7 Ways to Style a Basic Long Sleeve Tee

What’s better than a basic long sleeve tee? One that is ethically made. Ha! Here are seven ways to style a basic long sleeve tee.

My tee is Evolverie’s Essential Long Sleeve Tee in olive. This company is incredible! They are a zero-waste clothing brand. That means their clothing is produced from excess, dead-stock fabric wasted by traditional clothing brands. This is huge for environmental sustainability.

For reference, I’m wearing the Evolverie tee in size small.

I’m wearing the same bracelets from Sela Designs throughout – Melody x2, diffuser bracelets, and Lexi, a leopard print leather bracelet. I am also wearing the Known Necklace, 16″ long. All other jewelry is noted.

So without further ado… 7 ways to style a basic long sleeve tee:

how to style long sleeve tee
Earrings
Necklace
Scarf via Grace Case
Tee
Jacket: thrifted
Jeans
Boots

All about those layers! First off, this scarf has been awesome! It’s actually some sort of poncho thing I got in The Grace Case, but I fold it into a square and wear it as a scarf. So much more my style this way.

I’m wearing the Everlane black skinnies in my usual size 28.

The Nisolo Chelsea boots run small, so I recommend sizing up! I’m wearing these in an 8, but my usual boot size is 7.5.

7 ways to wear a long sleeve tee
Earrings
Long Necklace
Tee
Cardigan
Jeans
Shoes

I really wanted to try some high-rise, exposed button jeans so when CJLA had these babies on a daily deal I grabbed them right away. I wear them every week. I’m typically a size 6 or 28 and I’m wearing these in a 7. They have a fair amount of stretch.

This cardigan is cool because it’s really versatile: it can be tied, tucked, or snapped for full coverage. It would be super great for breastfeeding with some coverage too.

outfit style long sleeve tee
Hair Clip
Earrings
Long Necklace
Tee: Not Perfect Linen, bought secondhand
Tee
Jeans
Boots

Same jeans & basic tee, linen tee added on top! I bought this tee secondhand. It’s a size large, so an oversized fit on me, but reviews say it runs TTS or a tad small.

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Earrings, in ivory size large
Long Necklace
Tee
Dress
Tights
Boots

Wondering what to do with all of those Summer dresses? Don’t pack them away! Add some thick tights & a long sleeve tee underneath.

I’m wearing the Krochet Kids dress in size small. The tights are bamboo (so comfy) and size medium (I’m 5’7″ and like extra length.

how to style a long sleeve tee with a skirt
Earrings
Tee
Scarf
Skirt: thrifted and cut raw hem
Tights
Boots

As long as the tights are out, keep those skirts out too! Skirts are fantastic year-round.

And let’s face it – the bandana scarf is what really pulls this whole outfit together. Don’t forget your accessories. They really make or break the look.

how to style a long sleeve basic tee
Earrings
Necklace
Tee
Sweater
Jeans
Belt: super old
Boots

All the Fall vibes in this one! I’m wearing size 28 in these wide-leg jeans.

I’m wearing the Blythe Boots from The Root Collective in size 7. I typically wear size 7.5 in boots, but they only have whole sizes and the 8 was too big.

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Earrings in Cool Gray
Hat: DIY (I didn’t have a pattern)
Tee
Cardigan: use code SelaDesigns to save 10%
Joggers
Shoes

I’m living in this right now. These joggers are on heavy rotation, paired with this essential long sleeve tee, some basic sneakers, and a hat for days or weeks when I forget to wash my hair.

The cardigan is french terry and super soft. I’m wearing a small, but the arms run tight. If you want to wear something heavy under, size up.

And now for a little bonus, 8th outfit…

how to style a long sleeve tee with plaid
Hair Clip
Earrings
Tee
Plaid Shirt
Belt: old
Jeans
Boots: same as above

If you happen to be in the market for a great, essential long sleeve tee, check out Evolverie and let me know what you think!

*this post is not sponsored.. All opinions are my own.


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