Okay so lately when it gets super hot, wearing just a tank top feels too revealing sometimes, ya know? But layering tops under dresses? Nah, too heavy for summer. Then I remembered seeing this idea online: throwing a t-shirt over a simple dress. Sounded weird, but decided to give it a whirl.
First off, I hunted through my closet. Needed a basic dress. Pulled out this solid black slip dress I got ages ago – simple, flowy, barely knee-length. Perfect candidate. Then for the tee, I grabbed my trusty oversized white cotton shirt. The fabric needs to be thin, lightweight, or this whole thing would feel like a sauna suit.
Here’s how it went down:
- Started simple: Slipped on the black dress. Felt like pajamas, honestly. Comfortable but plain.
- Tossed the tee on top: Just pulled it straight over the dress. Boom. Instant weird tunic thing? Not quite. It kinda swallowed me whole. Looked boxy and messy, like I forgot to get dressed properly.
- The “Ah-Ha!” Tuck: Grabbed the front middle part of the tee where it hung loosely. Pulled it down a bit between my legs, then brought it up and loosely tucked it into the neckline of the tee itself at the chest. Sounds complicated? It’s not! Basically made a soft knot/drape in the front. Suddenly, it had shape! Defined the waist a little without being tight.
- Adjusted the neck: Left the tee neckline kinda slouchy off one shoulder. Felt breezier and less stuffy.
The End Result? Honestly? Loved it! The white tee over the black dress gave a cool sporty-chic vibe. The drape in the front added interest. It felt way more put together than just the tee or just the dress, but also way cooler than wearing anything tight or layered underneath. Plus, bonus: the thin tee kept the sun off my shoulders without adding heat.
Tried it again later with a grey tee and a slightly longer striped jersey dress. Same trick – tossed, draped, tucked loosely. Worked like a charm again. So simple, uses stuff you already own, and feels surprisingly polished for throwing clothes on top of clothes!
