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data-reactid="278"><h1 class="title" data-reactid="279">For Holiday Parties This Year, Let&apos;s Get Behind The Conversation-Starter Tee</h1><div class="byline main-contributors" data-reactid="280"><span class="contributor" data-reactid="281"><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/author/connie-wang" data-reactid="282">Connie Wang</a></span></div><div class="byline modified" id="modified" data-reactid="283"><span data-reactid="284"><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/archives/2016/12/12" data-reactid="285"><span data-reactid="286"><span data-reactid="287">December 12, 2016</span>, <span data-reactid="289">8:00 PM</span></span></a></span></div><div class="story-share article-top" data-reactid="290"><a data-href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.refinery29.com%2F2016%2F12%2F132377%2Fgraphic-tees-statement-shirt-style-tips%3Futm_source%3Dpinterest%26utm_medium%3Dpinterest_share&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.r29static.com%2F%2Fbin%2Fentry%2F1c2%2F112%2C0%2C1776%2C2400%2Fx%2C80%2F1708221%2Fimage.jpg&amp;description=For%20Holiday%20Parties%20This%20Year%2C%20Let&apos;s%20Get%20Behind%20The%20Conversation-Starter%20Tee%2B%23refinery29" data-pin-custom="true" data-reactid="292"><button class="fa fa-pinterest-p" data-reactid="293"></button></a><button class="fa fa-envelope-o" data-reactid="294"></button></div></div><div class="article-content" data-reactid="295"><div data-reactid="296"><section class="body" data-reactid="297"><div class="section-container" data-reactid="298"><div data-reactid="299"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="300">In a year when so much (too much?) happened that we&apos;re all still trying to make sense of, it makes a <em>lot</em> of sense that graphic tees &#x2014; the kinds with sound bites, provocative statements, and subversive takes on familiar logos &#x2014; were so ubiquitous. A tee like these lets you broadcast what you think and feel every second you&apos;re wearing it. But isn&apos;t it curious that at those events where we tend to need a little help with conversation &#x2014; awkward holiday parties &#x2014; clothes that elicit anything other than &quot;That looks nice!&quot; are nowhere to be found?</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="301"><div data-reactid="302"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="303">&quot;That looks nice&quot; hardly ever leads to a deep, buddy-making conversation. And, to be frank, saying, &quot;that looks nice&quot; is also a deflated kind of way to wrap up a year and look forward to the next. Why not say, &quot;Let&apos;s be kind toward one another.&quot; Or even, &quot;Yes! I see you, Queen!&quot;</div></div><div class="section-ad" data-reactid="304"><span data-reactid="305">Advertisement</span><div class="ad" data-ad-size="1280x90,970x90,970x250,728x91,728x90,300x251,300x250,10x10" data-ad-position="A" id="ad-section-ad-A" data-reactid="306"></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="309"><div data-reactid="310"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="311">So, we&apos;re going to be introducing T-shirts into our holiday-party wardrobe for the above reason &#x2014; and because they&apos;re a fresh way to make fancy dresses and separates feel more like something <em>you&apos;d</em> wear, and less like something the Lifetime<em> </em>movie version of you would wear. To help us out in this endeavor, we&apos;ve turned to six of our favorite illustrators and artists whose work we&apos;ve looked to for eye candy and wisdom in the past year &#x2014; and have commissioned six one-of-a-kind T-shirts that communicate exactly what&apos;s on their minds.</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="312"><div data-reactid="313"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="314">Because if we&apos;ve learned anything from this year, it&apos;s that we&apos;re all better off if we talk to one another.</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="315"><div data-reactid="316"><div class="section-image-container" data-reactid="317"><div class="section-image left" style="width:700px;" data-reactid="319"><div data-reactid="320"><div class="loading" data-reactid="321"><noscript><img src="http://s1.r29static.com//bin/entry/1a2/x/1708242/image.gif" class="loading"></noscript></div><div class="story-share image-shares" data-reactid="322"><a data-href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.refinery29.com%2F2016%2F12%2F132377%2Fgraphic-tees-statement-shirt-style-tips%3Futm_source%3Dpinterest%26utm_medium%3Dpinterest_share&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.r29static.com%2F%2Fbin%2Fentry%2F1a2%2Fx%2F1708242%2Fimage.gif&amp;description=For%20Holiday%20Parties%20This%20Year%2C%20Let&apos;s%20Get%20Behind%20The%20Conversation-Starter%20Tee%2B%23refinery29" data-pin-custom="true" data-reactid="323"><button class="fa fa-pinterest-p" data-reactid="324"></button></a></div><div class="content-caption" data-reactid="326"><div class="credit" data-reactid="327">Photographed by Sharokh Mirzai. </div><div class="description" data-reactid="328"><a href="http://isaarfen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Isa Arfen</a> pants; <strong>RED Valentino</strong> dress; <strong>Sonia Rykiel</strong> corset; <strong>Frye</strong> Addison Belt, $148, available at <a href="http://www.thefryecompany.com/addison-belt/d/43982C26398?CategoryId=419&amp;Colors=Black" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frye</a>. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="329"><div data-reactid="330"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="331"><a href="http://tgoodman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Timothy Goodman</strong></a></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="332"><div data-reactid="333"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="334"><strong>The statement: </strong>&quot;I enjoy writing out my own maxims on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/timothygoodman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, which are generally about my own vulnerability and fucked-up-ness. I like exposing that and having a dialogue with people.&quot;</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="335"><div data-reactid="336"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="337"><strong>The ideal conversation-starter scenario: </strong>&quot;[They&apos;d say,] &apos;Hey, I fucking care about shit, too!&apos;&quot;</div></div><div class="section-ad" data-reactid="338"><span data-reactid="339">Advertisement</span><div class="ad" data-ad-size="1280x90,970x90,970x250,728x91,728x90,300x251,300x250,10x10" data-ad-position="B" id="ad-section-ad-B" data-reactid="340"></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="343"><div data-reactid="344"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="345"><strong>The styling tip: </strong>This is the perfect time to buy one of those totally sheer dresses you&apos;ve been seeing. Instead of a slip, wear your tee underneath, and tuck it into either a slip skirt or a pair of superhero tights.</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="346"><div data-reactid="347"><div class="section-image-container" data-reactid="348"><div class="section-image left" style="width:350px;" data-reactid="350"><div data-reactid="351"><div class="loading" data-reactid="352"><noscript><img src="http://s3.r29static.com//bin/entry/c94/x/1708241/image.gif" class="loading"></noscript></div><div class="story-share image-shares" data-reactid="353"><a data-href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.refinery29.com%2F2016%2F12%2F132377%2Fgraphic-tees-statement-shirt-style-tips%3Futm_source%3Dpinterest%26utm_medium%3Dpinterest_share&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.r29static.com%2F%2Fbin%2Fentry%2Fc94%2Fx%2F1708241%2Fimage.gif&amp;description=For%20Holiday%20Parties%20This%20Year%2C%20Let&apos;s%20Get%20Behind%20The%20Conversation-Starter%20Tee%2B%23refinery29" data-pin-custom="true" data-reactid="354"><button class="fa fa-pinterest-p" data-reactid="355"></button></a></div><div class="content-caption" data-reactid="357"><div class="credit" data-reactid="358">Photographed by Sharokh Mirzai. </div><div class="description" data-reactid="359"><strong>Topshop</strong> Mesh and Flower Applique Midi Skirt, $130, available at <a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/skirts-70504/mesh-and-flower-applique-midi-skirt-6078437?bi=0&amp;ps=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Topshop</a>; <strong>Lane Bryant</strong> Lurex Chevron Shimmer Tights, $20, available at <a href="http://www.lanebryant.com/plus-size-accessories/tights-leggings-socks/lurex-reg-chevron-shimmer-tights/15834c14878p239451/index.pro?selectedColor=pale%20gold&amp;selectedSize=None%20selected" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lane Bryant</a>; <a href="http://perrinparis.com/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Perrin</a> gloves; <strong>Meira T</strong> Pave Diamond Circle Earrings, $4,590, available at <a href="http://www.meiratdesigns.com/collections/earrings/products/1e5022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meira T</a>.<br><br><strong>Muuto</strong> E27 Halogen Pendant, $79, available at <a href="http://www.abchome.com/shop/muuto-e27-halogen-pendant-1410854" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABC Carpet &amp; Home</a>.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="360"><div data-reactid="361"><div class="section-image-container" data-reactid="362"><div class="section-image right last-in-polyptych" style="width:350px;" data-reactid="364"><div data-reactid="365"><div class="loading" data-reactid="366"><noscript><img src="http://s2.r29static.com//bin/entry/cb3/x,80/1708238/image.jpg" class="loading"></noscript></div><div class="story-share image-shares" data-reactid="367"><a data-href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.refinery29.com%2F2016%2F12%2F132377%2Fgraphic-tees-statement-shirt-style-tips%3Futm_source%3Dpinterest%26utm_medium%3Dpinterest_share&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.r29static.com%2F%2Fbin%2Fentry%2Fcb3%2Fx%2C80%2F1708238%2Fimage.jpg&amp;description=For%20Holiday%20Parties%20This%20Year%2C%20Let&apos;s%20Get%20Behind%20The%20Conversation-Starter%20Tee%2B%23refinery29" data-pin-custom="true" data-reactid="368"><button class="fa fa-pinterest-p" data-reactid="369"></button></a></div><div class="content-caption" data-reactid="371"><div class="credit" data-reactid="372">Photographed by Sharokh Mirzai. </div><div class="description" data-reactid="373"><strong>Topshop</strong> Mesh and Flower Applique Midi Skirt, $130, available at <a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/skirts-70504/mesh-and-flower-applique-midi-skirt-6078437?bi=0&amp;ps=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Topshop</a>; <strong>Lane Bryant</strong> Lurex Chevron Shimmer Tights, $20, available at <a href="http://www.lanebryant.com/plus-size-accessories/tights-leggings-socks/lurex-reg-chevron-shimmer-tights/15834c14878p239451/index.pro?selectedColor=pale%20gold&amp;selectedSize=None%20selected" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lane Bryant</a>; <a href="http://perrinparis.com/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Perrin</a> gloves; <strong>Meira T</strong> Pave Diamond Circle Earrings, $4,590, available at <a href="http://www.meiratdesigns.com/collections/earrings/products/1e5022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meira T</a>.<br><br>Softline Pink Noomi Swivel Chair, $1,329, available at <a href="http://www.abchome.com/shop/softline-pink-noomi-swivel-chair-1483627" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABC Carpet &amp; Home</a>. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="374"><div data-reactid="375"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="376"><a href="http://www.hehdesignsny.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Hallie Heald</strong></a></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="377"><div data-reactid="378"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="379"><strong>The statement: </strong>&quot;Someone&#x2019;s choice in lingerie style reveals more about their personality than any piece of outerwear. But great lingerie can get a little pricey. Enter, The Braless Bra Tee, the T-shirt that bridges the gap between multi-pack, 50%-off, getting-shit-done bras, and embroidered, jewel-dripping, couture brassieres.&quot;</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="380"><div data-reactid="381"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="382"><strong>The ideal conversation-starter scenario: </strong>&quot;It&apos;s a great ice-breaker. Walk up to fellow partier with your coat buttoned-up: &apos;Hi, want to see a magic trick? I can go braless and be wearing a bra at the same time.&apos; Unbutton coat, reveal T-shirt&#x2026;then walk away abracada-<em>bra.</em>&quot;</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="383"><div data-reactid="384"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="385"><strong>The styling tip: </strong>Instead of a blazer or another jacket, try a pair of evening gloves (yes, really!). Long elbow gloves have been trending hard on the <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/new-fall-2015-jewelry-trends#slide-13">runways</a> for the past couple years, and it&apos;s time to bring that look home.</div></div><div class="section-ad" data-reactid="386"><span data-reactid="387">Advertisement</span><div class="ad" data-ad-size="1280x90,970x90,970x250,728x91,728x90,300x251,300x250,10x10" data-ad-position="C" id="ad-section-ad-C" data-reactid="388"></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="391"><div data-reactid="392"><div class="section-image-container" data-reactid="393"><div class="section-image left" style="width:700px;" data-reactid="395"><div data-reactid="396"><div class="loading" data-reactid="397"><noscript><img src="http://s2.r29static.com//bin/entry/e5f/x,80/1708240/image.jpg" class="loading"></noscript></div><div class="story-share image-shares" data-reactid="398"><a data-href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.refinery29.com%2F2016%2F12%2F132377%2Fgraphic-tees-statement-shirt-style-tips%3Futm_source%3Dpinterest%26utm_medium%3Dpinterest_share&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.r29static.com%2F%2Fbin%2Fentry%2Fe5f%2Fx%2C80%2F1708240%2Fimage.jpg&amp;description=For%20Holiday%20Parties%20This%20Year%2C%20Let&apos;s%20Get%20Behind%20The%20Conversation-Starter%20Tee%2B%23refinery29" data-pin-custom="true" data-reactid="399"><button class="fa fa-pinterest-p" data-reactid="400"></button></a></div><div class="content-caption" data-reactid="402"><div class="credit" data-reactid="403">Photographed by Sharokh Mirzai. </div><div class="description" data-reactid="404"><a href="http://www.dsquared2.com/us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dsquared</a> sweater; <a href="http://www.cedric-charlier.com/eu_en/27/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cedric Charlier</a> top; <a href="http://www.miumiu.com/en?cc=IT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miu Miu</a> pants; <a href="http://www.miumiu.com/en?cc=IT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miu Miu</a> shoes; Bounkit Rectangular Buttons, $275, available at Bounkit; Edie Parker Melissa Crushed Velvet Jewel Shoulder Bag, available at <a href="http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/Edie-Parker-Melissa-Crushed-Velvet-Jewel-Shoulder-Bag-Black-Multi/prod120740065/p.prod?ecid=BGCS__GooglePLA&amp;gclid=COy65Zu-zNACFZBXDQodbZUNdg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bergdorf Goodman</a>.<br><br>ABC DNA Sent Sofia Rectangular Pouf Fuchsia, $2,295, available at <a href="http://www.abchome.com/shop/abcdna-sent-sofia-rectangular-pouf-fuchsia-1495657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABC Carpet &amp; Home</a>. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="405"><div data-reactid="406"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="407"><strong><a href="http://www.donaldrobertson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donald Robertson</a></strong></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="408"><div data-reactid="409"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="410"><strong>The statement: </strong>&quot;I&apos;m never really happy when I draw just one person. I prefer drawing a crowd. Takes the pressure off.&quot;</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="411"><div data-reactid="412"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="413"><strong>The ideal conversation-starter scenario: </strong> &quot;If you wore this shirt to a party, you would be the only one in it, because I made it just for you. [It&apos;s a] couture D-shirt!</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="414"><div data-reactid="415"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="416"><br><strong>The styling tip: </strong>To build up the drama, layer on a bustier, a ruffled crop top, or even a fancy swimsuit top. Balance it with with a bottom that has a higher waist to streamline your outfit.</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="417"><div data-reactid="418"><div class="section-image-container" data-reactid="419"><div class="section-image left" style="width:350px;" data-reactid="421"><div data-reactid="422"><div class="loading" data-reactid="423"><noscript><img src="http://s2.r29static.com//bin/entry/c76/x,80/1709876/image.jpg" class="loading"></noscript></div><div class="story-share image-shares" data-reactid="424"><a data-href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.refinery29.com%2F2016%2F12%2F132377%2Fgraphic-tees-statement-shirt-style-tips%3Futm_source%3Dpinterest%26utm_medium%3Dpinterest_share&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.r29static.com%2F%2Fbin%2Fentry%2Fc76%2Fx%2C80%2F1709876%2Fimage.jpg&amp;description=For%20Holiday%20Parties%20This%20Year%2C%20Let&apos;s%20Get%20Behind%20The%20Conversation-Starter%20Tee%2B%23refinery29" data-pin-custom="true" data-reactid="425"><button class="fa fa-pinterest-p" data-reactid="426"></button></a></div><div class="content-caption" data-reactid="428"><div class="credit" data-reactid="429">Photographed by Sharokh Mirzai. </div><div class="description" data-reactid="430"><strong>Cinq a Sept</strong> Celtic Mesh Turtleneck, $219, available at <a href="https://www.intermixonline.com/product/cinq+%C3%A0+sept+celtic+mesh+turtleneck.do?sortby=ourPicks&amp;from=Search&amp;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intermix</a>; <strong>Preen By Thornton Bregazzi</strong> Rebecca V-Neck Ruched Velvet Dress, $2,037, available at <a href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/1067295?qxjkl=tsid:38929%7Ccgn:J84DHJLQkR4&amp;c3ch=LinkShare&amp;c3nid=J84DHJLQkR4&amp;utm_source=linkshare&amp;utm_medium=affiliation&amp;utm_campaign=us&amp;utm_content=J84DHJLQkR4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MatchesFashion.com</a>; <strong>Sarah Flint</strong> Luisa Flat, $995, available at <a href="http://www.sarahflint.com/collections/all-styles/products/luisa-flat?variant=20649265793" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Flint</a>; <a href="http://www.hollydyment.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Dyment</a> ring; </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="431"><div data-reactid="432"><div class="section-image-container" data-reactid="433"><div class="section-image left last-in-polyptych" style="width:350px;" data-reactid="435"><div data-reactid="436"><div class="loading" data-reactid="437"><noscript><img src="http://s2.r29static.com//bin/entry/a51/x,80/1710798/image.jpg" class="loading"></noscript></div><div class="story-share image-shares" data-reactid="438"><a data-href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.refinery29.com%2F2016%2F12%2F132377%2Fgraphic-tees-statement-shirt-style-tips%3Futm_source%3Dpinterest%26utm_medium%3Dpinterest_share&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.r29static.com%2F%2Fbin%2Fentry%2Fa51%2Fx%2C80%2F1710798%2Fimage.jpg&amp;description=For%20Holiday%20Parties%20This%20Year%2C%20Let&apos;s%20Get%20Behind%20The%20Conversation-Starter%20Tee%2B%23refinery29" data-pin-custom="true" data-reactid="439"><button class="fa fa-pinterest-p" data-reactid="440"></button></a></div><div class="content-caption" data-reactid="442"><div class="credit" data-reactid="443">Photographed by Sharokh Mirzai.</div><div class="description" data-reactid="444"><strong>Cinq a Sept</strong> Celtic Mesh Turtleneck, $219, available at <a href="https://www.intermixonline.com/product/cinq+%C3%A0+sept+celtic+mesh+turtleneck.do?sortby=ourPicks&amp;from=Search&amp;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intermix</a>; <strong>Preen By Thornton Bregazzi</strong> Rebecca V-Neck Ruched Velvet Dress, $2,037, available at <a href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/1067295?qxjkl=tsid:38929%7Ccgn:J84DHJLQkR4&amp;c3ch=LinkShare&amp;c3nid=J84DHJLQkR4&amp;utm_source=linkshare&amp;utm_medium=affiliation&amp;utm_campaign=us&amp;utm_content=J84DHJLQkR4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MatchesFashion.com</a>; <strong>Sarah Flint</strong> Luisa Flat, $995, available at <a href="http://www.sarahflint.com/collections/all-styles/products/luisa-flat?variant=20649265793" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Flint</a>; <a href="http://www.hollydyment.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Dyment</a> ring.<br><br><strong>Flos</strong> White AIM Pendant Light, $620, available at <a href="http://www.abchome.com/shop/flos-white-aim-pendant-light-1362384" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABC Carpet &amp; Home</a>.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="445"><div data-reactid="446"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="447"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amberibarreche" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Amber Ibarreche</strong></a></div></div><div class="section-ad" data-reactid="448"><span data-reactid="449">Advertisement</span><div class="ad" data-ad-size="1280x90,970x90,970x250,728x91,728x90,300x251,300x250,10x10" data-ad-position="D" id="ad-section-ad-D" data-reactid="450"></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="453"><div data-reactid="454"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="455"><strong>The statement: </strong>&quot;The statement tee I made is [part of] an ongoing series that I call <em>Journey Journal Tees</em>. Each tee is hand-drawn and inspired by pages from my actual journals.&quot;</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="456"><div data-reactid="457"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="458"><strong>The ideal conversation-starter scenario: </strong>&quot;Sparked-up conversations ignite ideas, and hopefully this tee would become a conversation piece!&quot;</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="459"><div data-reactid="460"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="461"><strong>The styling tip: </strong>Off-the-shoulder dresses look dramatic, but can be a pain in the butt to wear. Wear a tee underneath &#x2014; not only will the friction help keep the dress in place (no more yanking!), but the generous cut of the dress is made to show off a great graphic.</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="462"><div data-reactid="463"><div class="section-image-container" data-reactid="464"><div class="section-image left" style="width:350px;" data-reactid="466"><div data-reactid="467"><div class="loading" data-reactid="468"><noscript><img src="http://s2.r29static.com//bin/entry/e93/x,80/1709877/image.jpg" class="loading"></noscript></div><div class="story-share image-shares" data-reactid="469"><a data-href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.refinery29.com%2F2016%2F12%2F132377%2Fgraphic-tees-statement-shirt-style-tips%3Futm_source%3Dpinterest%26utm_medium%3Dpinterest_share&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.r29static.com%2F%2Fbin%2Fentry%2Fe93%2Fx%2C80%2F1709877%2Fimage.jpg&amp;description=For%20Holiday%20Parties%20This%20Year%2C%20Let&apos;s%20Get%20Behind%20The%20Conversation-Starter%20Tee%2B%23refinery29" data-pin-custom="true" data-reactid="470"><button class="fa fa-pinterest-p" data-reactid="471"></button></a></div><div class="content-caption" data-reactid="473"><div class="credit" data-reactid="474">Photographed by Sharokh Mirzai. </div><div class="description" data-reactid="475"><strong>Fleur Du Mal</strong> Bias Slip Gown, $495, available at <a href="https://www.fleurdumal.com/collections/clothes/products/bias-slip-gown-jade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fleur du Mal</a>; <strong>Yandy</strong> Fence Net Pantyhose, $6, available at <a href="http://www.yandy.com/Shopping/products/prod_607.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yandy.com</a>. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="476"><div data-reactid="477"><div class="section-image-container" data-reactid="478"><div class="section-image right last-in-polyptych" style="width:350px;" data-reactid="480"><div data-reactid="481"><div class="loading" data-reactid="482"><noscript><img src="http://s3.r29static.com//bin/entry/123/x/1708244/image.gif" class="loading"></noscript></div><div class="story-share image-shares" data-reactid="483"><a data-href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.refinery29.com%2F2016%2F12%2F132377%2Fgraphic-tees-statement-shirt-style-tips%3Futm_source%3Dpinterest%26utm_medium%3Dpinterest_share&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.r29static.com%2F%2Fbin%2Fentry%2F123%2Fx%2F1708244%2Fimage.gif&amp;description=For%20Holiday%20Parties%20This%20Year%2C%20Let&apos;s%20Get%20Behind%20The%20Conversation-Starter%20Tee%2B%23refinery29" data-pin-custom="true" data-reactid="484"><button class="fa fa-pinterest-p" data-reactid="485"></button></a></div><div class="content-caption" data-reactid="487"><div class="credit" data-reactid="488">Photographed by Sharokh Mirzai. </div><div class="description" data-reactid="489"><strong>Fleur Du Mal</strong> Bias Slip Gown, $495, available at <a href="https://www.fleurdumal.com/collections/clothes/products/bias-slip-gown-jade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fleur du Mal</a>; <strong>Yandy</strong> Fence Net Pantyhose, $6, available at <a href="http://www.yandy.com/Shopping/products/prod_607.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yandy.com</a>; <a href="http://www.chiaraferragnicollection.com/us_en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chiara Ferragni </a>shoes.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="490"><div data-reactid="491"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="492"><a href="http://www.bijoukarman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Bijou Karman</strong></a></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="493"><div data-reactid="494"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="495"><strong>The statement: </strong>&quot;This is a DIY band shirt for the early &apos;80s band, Marine Girls, featuring one of their lyrics, &apos;All dressed up and nowhere to go.&apos; I really like the idea of a fan-made band tee. I think more people should make their own!&quot;</div></div><div class="section-ad" data-reactid="496"><span data-reactid="497">Advertisement</span><div class="ad" data-ad-size="1280x90,970x90,970x250,728x91,728x90,300x251,300x250,10x10" data-ad-position="E" id="ad-section-ad-E" data-reactid="498"></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="501"><div data-reactid="502"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="503"><strong>The ideal conversation-starter scenario: </strong>&quot;Two Marine Girls fans meet because of the tee and bond over their love of emotional early-&apos;80s post-punk. And then she would put their record on and everyone would dance to them!&quot;</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="504"><div data-reactid="505"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="506"><strong>The styling tip: </strong>A low-back slip dress perfectly frames a tee with a back graphic. Start your night with both layers, and start stripping when &#x2014; if Karman&apos;s predictions come true &#x2014; the &apos;80s dance party really starts going.</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="507"><div data-reactid="508"><div class="section-image-container" data-reactid="509"><div class="section-image left" style="width:700px;" data-reactid="511"><div data-reactid="512"><div class="loading" data-reactid="513"><noscript><img src="http://s1.r29static.com//bin/entry/73c/x/1708245/image.gif" class="loading"></noscript></div><div class="story-share image-shares" data-reactid="514"><a data-href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.refinery29.com%2F2016%2F12%2F132377%2Fgraphic-tees-statement-shirt-style-tips%3Futm_source%3Dpinterest%26utm_medium%3Dpinterest_share&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.r29static.com%2F%2Fbin%2Fentry%2F73c%2Fx%2F1708245%2Fimage.gif&amp;description=For%20Holiday%20Parties%20This%20Year%2C%20Let&apos;s%20Get%20Behind%20The%20Conversation-Starter%20Tee%2B%23refinery29" data-pin-custom="true" data-reactid="515"><button class="fa fa-pinterest-p" data-reactid="516"></button></a></div><div class="content-caption" data-reactid="518"><div class="credit" data-reactid="519">Photographed by Sharokh Mirzai. </div><div class="description" data-reactid="520">Stella McCartney Carmen Metallic-Paneled Pleated Crepe Maxi Skirt, $1,017, available at <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/759999/stella_mccartney/carmen-metallic-paneled-pleated-crepe-maxi-skirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Net-A-Porter.com</a>; <a href="http://alexandrebirman.com.br/home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alexandre Birman</a> shoes; <a href="http://us.topman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Topman</a> suspenders; <strong>Shebee</strong> Gray Foil Topaz Drops, $950, available at <a href="http://www.shebee.com/earrings-gem/gray-xl-drops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shebee</a>. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="521"><div data-reactid="522"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="523"><strong><a href="http://nicholewashington.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nichole Washington</a></strong></div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="524"><div data-reactid="525"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="526"><strong>The statement: </strong>&quot;[This shirt is] inspired from my <em>For My Girls</em> art series, which celebrates bold and confident women inspired by &apos;90s female hip-hop artists. I wanted the wearer of the shirt to feel like a bad ass! I want them to own the statement &apos;For My Girls.&apos;</div></div></div><div class="section-container" data-reactid="527"><div data-reactid="528"><div class="section-text" data-reactid="529"><strong>The ideal conversation-starter scenario: </strong>&quot;I hope that when a woman sees another woman wearing this shirt, she&#x2019;s like, &apos;Yes! 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