I consider myself pretty average...
I'm average height and at the moment probably average weight for my height (probably even a bit over)
Something that is not so average right now...
I'm nursing (my poor bosoms are 4x their "normal" size).
Due to this fact of life called womanhood I don't fit in most my shirts, well very good,
well at least I don't think so.
I don't want to feel like I'm busting out of everything but I also live in an apartment and don't have room
for a whole another wardrobe (or money).
I could just not wear clothes but ehh... that would be pretty scary.
My solution?
White Hanes shirts
They cost about $9.00 for a 3 pack.
Yes, they are in the mens section. No, that doesn't bother me.
Especially when the average shirt these days is over 20 bucks!
I love Tees and these plain white tees are my favorite right now.
So if you are in the exact same boat as me or are just looking to down size your wardrobe,
I'll give you 10 reasons to fall in love with them.
Reason #1. They are modest
Can I tell you how annoying it is to have to wear a tank under every shirt??? And even then I still have to worry if everything is covered... Its also not tight, and especially right now tightness is not my friend.
Especially white and tight (I just feel like barbie)
Reason #2. They are GREAT for nursing
its way easy to nurse with these tees (at least for me) than any other nursing shirt. I have a Hanes shirt that is stretched out on top and I can pull the V neck down to feed my babe and not have to worry about my back being exposed. Maybe its just me but i prefers tees when I'm nursing.
Now for some pictures... I am having a bad hair day and have only eye liner on. (don't judge me) But I really want to show just how easy these shirts are to wear and how even I can pull it off.
Reason #3.It looks good alone
Why not? Jeans and a white tee have become an American icon. Don't I just look totally American?
Remember "average Jane" here. I'm not a model so don't laugh too hard at me or my sweet bike in the back.
Reason #4 Your favorite Blazer stands out
I can't button any of my blazers right now. (Why does anyone want big boobs?) But thanks to my wonderful Hanes shirt I can still wear it and actually make the blazer stand out even more.
Reason #5 Scarves look Excellent
You can wear your favorite scarf and have everyone staring at it instead of... ok you get the picture by now right?
Reason #6 You can dress it up
All my skirts have gotten quite a bit tighter and I love wearing my white shirt with them because it is more flowy. I also rolled my sleeves up a bit and like that option on these tees. You didn't even notice did you?
Reason #7 Long necklaces look fabulous
Did I mention how much I miss my blazers right now?
Reason #8 Looks great with any sweater
I choose a neon zip up one to take a picture with but really even a pull over kind works too.
I have a lot of sweaters that need an undershirt of some kind and this is my go to.
(even when I'm not nursing)
P.S. I decided to quit looking at the camera I did mention I'm not a model right? (as if I needed to tell ya)
Reason #9 Wear it with a vest
This "vest" is actually a scarf! I found a tutorial on how to make a scarf into a vest.
Such a money saver! Vests are so in right now but I don't want to go out and buy any.
i happen to be a scarf hoarder and this is an easy fix to my wanting a vest problem.
the tutorial on how to make your scarf into a vest is here
I absolutely love it! Sorry I choose a more cream colored one I hope you can see it.
Last but not least...
Reason #10 Best Undershirt
All these darn sheer shirts you gotta wear something underneath them. This shirt I'm wearing is actually a shirt I wore while I was pregnant I just love it though its pretty deep for me and I have to wear something under it.
I hope this helps you. I really don't see why people go out and spend a ton of money on nursing clothes. I plan on nursing for another 6-8 months and in the meantime want to still enjoy my cute clothes.
love you annd this. I've got nothing to do with nursing babies, but I've always loved my Hanes V-neck tees. Word. You got it all right.
ReplyDeleteOh man I will definitely be wearing these well after I'm done nursing. Caitlin you are so stylish! i was just looking at your pictures and thinking to myself, "man Caitlin is the cutest girl ever!"
Deletealyse! i love this so much! i will have to look into these tee's! :))
DeleteThese are seriously the best! I went a week straight just wearing these thought I would share my excitement!
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