An oversized graphic T-shirt should be one of the easiest things in your wardrobe to wear. Start with a print you like, then build the rest of the outfit around its colour and shape.
At Masc Femme Clothing, our oversized graphic T-shirts are designed in Manchester and inspired by music, nightlife and northern culture. Here are five ways to wear them, from a coffee run to a gig, using pieces you may already own.
Start with the fit
Oversized is a cut, so you do not automatically need to buy a bigger size. Our Northern, Music Player and Not Your Matcha oversized tees have dropped shoulders, a relaxed shape and heavyweight 200gsm organic cotton fabric.
Check the fit advice on the individual product page before choosing your size. These styles run oversized, and UK and European customers may prefer to size down for a more standard fit.
Think about where you want the hem to finish and how much room you want through the body. You can wear a loose tee with loose trousers, or use a straighter leg for a more defined shape. Both work.
1. A black graphic tee with straight-leg jeans
The outfit: Northern black tee, blue straight-leg jeans and trainers.
The Northern Black Oversized Graphic T-Shirt has a colourful pop-art print that gives a simple denim outfit a focal point. Keep the jeans plain and let the artwork carry the colour.
Wear the hem loose for the full oversized shape. If you want to show the waistband, tuck a small section at the front and leave the sides relaxed. Avoid pulling the whole tee tight across your middle, which changes the way the fabric falls.
A short denim jacket or bomber works over the top when you need another layer. Check that its sleeves have enough room for the tee underneath.
2. A white graphic tee with cargos
The outfit: Music Player white tee, olive or navy cargos and simple trainers.
The colourful retro graphic on the Music Player White Oversized Graphic T-Shirt works with muted trousers. Olive, navy and charcoal give the print room without needing to match every colour in it.
If your cargos are very wide, try a pair that finishes cleanly at the shoe instead of gathering heavily around the ankle. That keeps the outfit loose while making it easier to see its shape.
This is an easy option for record shopping, a casual gig or a weekend away. Add an overshirt if you need one, with enough room across the shoulders to sit comfortably over the tee.
3. A graphic tee with tailored trousers
The outfit: Not Your Matcha white tee, black pleated trousers and loafers or low-profile trainers.
Tailored trousers give a graphic tee a different feel without making the outfit formal. Try the Not Your Matcha White Oversized Graphic T-Shirt with a relaxed trouser that sits comfortably at the waist.
Leave it untucked for a long, loose silhouette, or use a small front tuck to show the pleats. With heavyweight cotton, a full tuck can create a lot of fabric at the waistband, so try it with your actual trousers before deciding.
Keep a jacket open if you want the front of the tee visible. For designs with artwork on the back, remember that a jacket will cover that part of the print.
4. An oversized tee with shorts
The outfit: A black or white graphic tee, denim or tailored shorts and trainers.
Pay attention to the two hems. If you want the shorts to be visible, choose a length that extends below the tee or tuck a little of the front into the waistband.
Longer denim shorts give the outfit a relaxed shape. Tailored shorts with a simple front create a cleaner line. Try both with the same tee before buying anything new.
For a holiday or festival, choose footwear you already find comfortable and a bag that leaves your hands free. The outfit needs to work for the day you are actually having.
5. A graphic tee with a midi skirt
The outfit: A white graphic tee, a plain midi skirt and trainers or ankle boots.
A midi skirt gives you another way to wear an oversized tee beyond jeans and cargos. Try a small side tuck if you want to show the waistband, or wear the tee loose over a straighter skirt.
If both pieces have a lot of volume, start by changing the tuck before changing the whole outfit. A plain black skirt is an easy starting point with a colourful print.
In cooler weather, add an open coat or a roomy jacket. Check the layers while sitting down as well as standing up, especially if the tee is tucked.
Quick answers about styling oversized T-shirts
Should you tuck in an oversized graphic T-shirt?
Either works. Leaving it loose shows the intended cut. A small front or side tuck reveals the waistband while keeping some of the relaxed shape. Avoid tucking through a print you want to keep visible.
Can you wear an oversized tee with wide-leg trousers?
Yes. Try a trouser length that works with your shoes, then decide whether you want the tee loose or partly tucked. You do not need fitted trousers to make an oversized top work.
What if you prefer a shorter T-shirt?
A cropped cut is another option if you want less fabric around the waist. The Gloria White Cropped Graphic T-Shirt has a shorter silhouette and a pink flamingo graphic. You can also browse our cropped graphic T-shirts.
Find your print
Start with the colours and trousers you already reach for, then choose a tee you will want to wear with them. Browse the full Masc Femme Clothing oversized graphic T-shirt collection for the current designs.