The Graphic Tee…
{My DYT Type One Style Graphic Tee Justice, thrifted
Turquoise Pants Methode, thrifted, and upcycled by me
Platform Cork Sandals Aldo, and similar here Sunnies Guess, thrifted
Light Denim Jacket UP, thrifted and last seen here
Woven Bag no label, a treasure from Maui
Zoya Nail Polish on Fingers Perrie}
Good Monday morning everyone. I’m just chilling through a long weekend. Although no longer a colony of England, every year on the Monday prior to May 24th, we honor Queen Victoria’s birthday. Some communities hold a celebration and a parade, but you’ll find the majority of Canucks in a garden shop or a Canadian Tire store. This is the go-ahead weekend for planting annuals {at least in my little part of the country}, dusting off bicycles, and effectively banishing from our sight, anything remotely to do with winter. The May long weekend is also an invitation to relax and chill for a couple of days, so if my post seems a little lazy, please forgive me.
All righty, a brief chat about my outfit. Can a woman over fifty wear a graphic tee? I say, sure. The irony is that I haven’t had a graphic tee in my wardrobe for I don’t know how many years. I have lots of t-shirts but they are all either solids or stripes that coordinate with my preferred colour palette. So, why did this playful t-shirt end up in my shopping basket? Am I so intent on defying my age that I am resorting to adolescent clothing? Well, in my defense it was only a couple of dollars, and so dang cute I couldn’t resist. And no, I am not attempting to appear younger than my years. I just enjoy having a little fun with what I wear now and then. To have one, okay maybe two, {I may buy one with a cat on it, just sayin’.} graphic tees in my wardrobe suits me to a tee. The turquoise pants are a bit of an upcycle. They were originally cuffed and capri length, and though the colour was awesome, they were totally unflattering. It was either donate them or have a go at changing the hemline. Even after some effort, the fold lines were highly evident. So, I decided to add some trim. I especially love the bling at the bottom. I know the beads won’t last forever; but when doing laundry, I put the pants in a garment bag to minimize any bumps and bruises that they might encounter.
And, my handcrafted daisy crown? Worn only for the photos.
Peace & Love!
Linking up with:
Jenny of Plane Pretty for Sunday StyleLindsey of the Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday
Shana of ColorBlind for Thrifters Anonymous
The ever lovely Patti at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday
Peace & Love!
Linking up with:
Jenny of Plane Pretty for Sunday StyleLindsey of the Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday
Shana of ColorBlind for Thrifters Anonymous
The ever lovely Patti at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday
47 Comments
Of course you can wear a graphic tee! You look happy and fun 🙂
Having fun with outfits creates internal peace and is pleasing to others as well. Graphic tees can be worn at any age in my belief system. The addition of beads to your turquoise pants just adds to the fun. And a daisy crown is a brilliant idea for headwear!
You can and you wore it so fantastically groovy-licious!!!!!!
This is the way to celebrate the end of winter and the Queen while adapting a bohemian look to your taste and style.
Love the photos with the beautiful skies and the colors on your outfit.
I think you chose the perfect expression for yourself : )
Also I think graphic t-shirts can be worn by anyone if you have the confidence and or in your case, serenity to wear them. I'd be very disappointed if I couldn't wear the graphic t-shirts that I design.
Brilliant idea on the pants BTW.
bisous
Suzanne
With this super hippie flower power pants you should wear nothing else than a graphic tee, Sue! It's fun playing with closes, at any age.
Have a nice free day!
Man can you rock the graphic tee! Love love love. (and peace)
What a great idea for the capri pants. Very groovy. And the tee is perfect, though I am disappointed the head-wear was only for the photos!
BTW, I'm glad the consensus is that graphic tees are ok, as I wore one too this week. Mine is much darker though. Is there a type noir? 🙂
What a different and amusing post today! I think that fashion must be also fun…and you look so sweet in those photos!
I love a graphic tee (Adrienne wrote about this today too!) and esp one with a peaceful message. You look youthful and happy and you exude the positive. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday xoxoxo
So groovy man………
Shirl
Yay! I love the colours 🙂
I love it that you fight every “rule”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You look awesome and continue to be YOU!!!!!!! pippa
You look totally groovy, man! You little hippie. And you are so clever – what a great idea for extending the pant legs. Graphic tees – why not? I got some fabric paint pens that I need to use, so I may end up with some graphic tees, too!
I adore this Sue! I was totally drawn to your post at Patti's link- LOVE the t-shirt and amazing trousers and daisies are my favourite flower (I own 4 daisy crowns- eek!) so adore what you made!x
But I LOVE the daisy crown! (favorite shot though is you sitting in lotus with it on your knee) And you are right, go ahead and buy that kitty graphic darn it! We girls deserve to continue to have some fun as we go through life, isn't that what all of us are trying to say week in and week out?!
xo,
Alyssa
This outfit makes me want to scream “MAKE LOVE NOT WAR! LIVE FREE AND DON'T LOOK BACK!” You are rocking this!
GREETINGS FROM DUBAI
MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES (a fashion and life-style blog)
http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.ae/
Throwing peace signs, LOVE IT! You have such a fun personality and it shows through in your style and photos. How can you not love some Sue?
Sue, you look great! I love graphic T's!
xoxo
Lynn
PS — interesting about the Canadian holiday!
Heck yeah I wear graphic ts all the time. I like to buy men's small t-shirts because they are roomier.
Popped by from Visible Monday.
thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com
Hey there, hippie chick, that's an awesome upcycle. I love the beads on the bottom of the pants. Graphic T's all the way! And the daisy chain is the perfect crown.
You look ready to head to Woodstock! LOL How fun 🙂
I'm pleased that you are wearing a graphic tee!
I walk around with Hello Kitty on my tees and could give a darn what people think! hahaha!
I think this tee is splendid on you! you should have more!
I love your styling as well so pretty!
Lovely! you made my day girl!
Arianexx
Bryan Adams was singing “Summer of 69” on Pandora when I clicked on to your post!
I just love these pictures of you in ways that will always be with me when I think of you.
Don't get me wrong, you are clearly more than an adorable hippy girl in early summer, but you're that and a lot more of really important things. So glad you are my friend, Sue!
Thanks so much for posting this. It's taken away a lot of the chill I've been feeling after all the horrendous news from Oklahoma City from yesterday and today.
Thanks for being around, doing what you do and sharing it with me.
You never know what good may be flowing from your everyday activities.
Hey Tami, Thanks for visiting. Unfortunately, I am unable to leave a comment on your blog. It seems to be restricted to google + members.
Sue xo
Thanks all for your lovely comments! I am trying to make my way around to all of your blogs…Soon!
Sue xo
I love the graphic tee. Anything with the word PEACE is beautiful. It's an awesome photo with the glorious colors and message. I love the platform sandals. I bought the exact same ones a few years, but decided to give them to the Goodwill. Even though I loved them, I was just too tall in them. I would like to have a flat pair.
I love it! So very 70's – thanks for bringing back some very fond fashion memories.
darling outfit! love the peace shirt and the cute floral headband!
kelseybang.com
Definitely not too old! You look fabulous. There are no rules when it comes to fashion! and I love that you are having fun with what you're wearing and that's the most important aspect. Great colour combination and love the flower crown; I've totally wanted one of them myself for awhile now.
Thanks for your sweet comment 🙂
I'm an all star cheerleader and I am hypermobile so I don't think flexibility will be a problem! Thank you though, haha <3
I say “no rules” too! I'm thinking of a graphic tee at the moment too. and how could one resist yours? I'm just an ole hippie at heart anyway. lol
I would say a woman over 50 can war anything she chooses, graphic print t-shirt and all! Great refashion with the trousers, love a denim jacket (wear mine ALL the time) and the giant daisy crown is the perfect accessory for a cool hippy chick!
Thanks for dropping by my blog, Sue, and or your kind and thoughtful comment.
Love Curtise xx
Sue, you're too cute! i love your flower garland and your smile! (visiting from WIWW, You can see my outfit at Olivia Cleans Green)
Love your style!!!
http://www.goodbadandfab.com
personal style and fashion musings of a LA fashion lawyer living life in the fab lane!
Honestly? The best thing about these photos is your gorgeous + infectious smile Sue! And I think you are only as old as you feel…and you can certainly carry a fun graphic t 🙂
Also, gotta say that I love those green pants on you!
xo – Marion
Hey you can wear anything you like…and this looks nice and comfy!!!
So cute and you look like you are having a blast – which is what it's all about, right? Peace out!!!
XO ~Kim @ popcosmo.com
Cool tee Sue!
Denise
Those colors–or maybe it's the bright sunlight, really bring out the color of your hair! And I like your practical way of fixing the pants to make sure they work for you!
You completely fabulous hippy you!!!! Love it. I would buy more graphic tees if I were you.
Charlie
Love this, but I think I am in love with those cork-soled shoes the most! They are really cute!
http://www.highlandfashionista.com
This outfit is totally epic!!!
~Callie
http://www.creationsbycallie.com
Oh, those pants!!! Love. What a cool upcycle job. You're rocking them, Sue!
That Peace Graphic tees is really simple but Amazing!
I love those pants…..can't wait to buy some once I can wear regular clothes again!!
graphic tees
Anything with the word PEACE is beautiful. It’s an awesome photo with the glorious colors and message. I love the platform sandals. I bought the exact same ones a few years, but decided to give them to the Goodwill. Even though I loved them, I was just too tall in them. I would like to have a flat pair.
There are no rules when it comes to fashion! and I love that you are having fun with what you’re wearing and that’s the most important aspect. Great colour combination and love the flower crown; I’ve totally wanted one of them myself for awhile now.