Best Graphic Tees For Women
I have had an influx of requests for flattering graphic tees for women and want to make sure everyone knows where to find the best graphic tees to fit not just their personal style, but also their body type. But before we jump into it, may I remind you that age should not prevent you from enjoying a graphic tee. No matter your age, graphic tees are an easy way to coolify your denim or perk up your joggers.
Best Graphic Tee Brands – Where To Buy Graphic Tees
Every time a client requests graphic t-shirts, I refer to my list of the best graphic tee brands that I have compiled over the past decade. As with any designer, keep in mind that no brand is batting even a 50. In fact, when I recommend the graphic tee brands below, I am referring to an extremely small portion of their selection. For instance, each season Lucky Brand usually only has 1-2 graphic tees that I would put on a client. The rest may be too trendy, too cheesy, or just not fresh enough.
- Lucky Brand: This is one of the best brands for flattering graphic t-shirts for adult women. The fit is always a flattering silhouette that cups the breasts, nips in at the waist, and releases into an a-line at that perfect moment when our bellies need a bit of space. And, of course, the graphics are fun and beautiful. Plus, they make most of their graphic t-shirts in plus sizes. Just be careful with some of their overzealous and paisley tees.
- Mother: Mother is now regularly coming out with fresh and flattering graphic tees.
- Daydreamer: They have an incredible selection of vintage-inspired band tees and have really mastered the effortless oversized tee look.
- Anthropologie: I know Anthropologie is technically a department store that doesn’t have an in-house brand that specifically creates graphic t-shirts for women, but their selection is too delicious not to mention. If I am in search of a charming graphic t-shirt, Anthropologie is where I go.
- Nordstrom: Another department store that always has a handful of flattering graphic tees.
Other stores I love to browse for the best graphic tees are Free People, Sol Angeles, and ModCloth, and of course, you can keep scrolling down to see all my recent picks of the best graphic t-shirts for women I’ve put on myself and clients recently. Notice that the best graphic tees are unique, encouraging, or a little edgy.
For different ways to style and wear your graphic tees check out my post on How To Style Graphic Tees.
Farm Rio Burgundy Tropical Organic Cotton Relaxed T-Shirt
Available at Farm Rio.
Sizing: XXS-XL
Material: 100% cotton
THE GREAT. The Boxy Crew Print Tee
Available at Nordstrom and The Great.
Sizing: 4-10
Material: 100% cotton
Lou & Grey Spritz Season Cropped Soft Slub Tee
Available at Loft.
Sizing: XXS-XXL
Material: 100% cotton
Farm Rio Organic Cotton T-Shirt
This thick, high-quality graphic tee looks great with biker shorts or wide-leg anything. You can see how I styled it with wide-leg pants, here.
Available at Farm Rio.
Sizing: Runs super large, order 2 sizes down. Available in XXS-XL.
Material: 100% cotton
Maeve Florentia Graphic Tee
Available at Anthropologie.
Sizing: Available in XXS-XL.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on those with a AA – C cup.
Letluv Embroidered Venice Graphic Tee
Available at Anthropologie.
Sizing: Available in XXS-XL.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on straight or proportioned bodies with a AA – C cup.
Letluv Nirvana Poppies Graphic Tee
Available at Anthropologie.
Sizing: Available in XXS-XL.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on bodies with a AA – D cup.
Farm Rio To Table Organic Cotton T-Shirt
This oversized graphic tee by Farm Rio can work as a swim coverup. See more ways to style your graphic tees in this blog post.
Available at Farm Rio and Bando.
Sizing: XXS-XL
Material: 100% cotton
Daydreamer Sun Records x Elvis Merch Tee
Available at Daydreamer.
Sizing: Available in XS-XL. Runs big. Order two sizes down.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on taller bodies with a AA – C cup.
Daydreamer New York Shrunken Tee
Available at Revolve and Shopbop.
Sizing: Available in XS-XL. Runs small, order one size up.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on straight or proportioned bodies with a AA-C cup.
Daydreamer Cowboy Rodeo Onesize Tee
Available at Daydreamer and Free People.
Sizing: Available in one size.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best for size 8-12 women with an A-D cup.
Anthropologie Aperol Spritz Graphic Tee
Available at Anthropologie.
Sizing: Available in XXS-XL. Runs large, order 1 size down.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on proportioned bodies with a AA-B cup.
Pilcro Vintage Dad Graphic Tee
Available at Anthropologie.
Sizing: Available in XXS-XL.
Material: cotton, rayon
Body Type: Best on tall or fuller bodies with a AA – G cup.
Travis Mathew Tiny Bubbles Cotton Graphic T-Shirt
Available at Travis Mathew and Nordstrom.
Sizing: Available in XS-XXL. Runs small, order 1 size up.
Material: 96% cotton, 4% spandex
Body Type: Best on bodies with a AA – D cup.
Clare V. Ciao Sweatshirt
Available at Clare V..
Sizing: Available in XS-XL. Runs large, order 1 size down.
Material: Polyester, cotton, rayon
Body Type: Best on taller bodies with a AA – D cup.
The Laundry Room Mimosa Oversize Tee
Size range: XS-XL. Order a size down for a less baggy look.
Fabric content: 50% cotton, 50% modal
Daydreamer Fleetwood Mac Rumours U-Neck Tee
Available at Daydreamer.
Sizing: Available in XS-XL.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on bodies with a AA – DDD cup.
Sézane La Chamde T-Shirt
Available at Sézane.
Sizing: Available in XXS-XXXL. Size up if you are between sizes.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on bodies with a AA – D cup.
South Parade Lola Round Neck Tee Evil Eye
Available at South Parade.
Sizing: Available in XS-XL.
Material: 100% pima cotton
Body Type: Best on bodies with a AA – C cup.
Lucky Brand Pisces Cotton Graphic T-Shirt
Available at Nordstrom.
Sizing: Available in XS-XXL.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on bodies with a AA – C cup.
Original Retro Brand Vintage Tee
Available at Everve (and in graphic sweatshirt form, here).
Sizing: Available in XS-XL.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on bodies with a AA – DD cup.
GOLDEN HOUR Ballet Dancers Sketch Cotton Graphic T-Shirt
Available at Nordstrom.
Sizing: Available in XS-XL. Runs small, order 1 size down.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on bodies with a AA – C cup.
Best Graphic T-Shirts From Years Past
I originally wrote this post years ago and update it regularly due to its popularity. I’ve left these photos below for nostalgic purposes. Whenever I update older posts, I love to hold on to a collection of images as a bit of a time capsule so we can watch how our style evolves.
Maeve Busts Graphic Muscle Tee
Available at Anthropologie.
Sizing: Available in XXS-XL. Runs true to size.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on those with a straight or proportioned body type with a AA – D cup.
Pilcro Graphic Ringer Tee
Available at Anthropologie.
Sizing: Available in XXS-XL.
Material: cotton, polyester
Body Type: Best on wider shoulders with a B – D cup.
MOTHER The Rowdy Don’t Be a Square Tee
Available at MOTHER and Anthropologie.
Sizing: Available in XS-XL.
Material: 70% cotton, 30% recycled cotton
Body Type: Best on those with larger arms and a AA – C cup.
The Laundry Room Yosemite Waterfall Tee
Yes, you saw that right. It says Yosemite, but that waterfall is actually in Yellowstone. It’s a fun graphic tee when worn ironically!
Available at Free People.
Sizing: Available in XS-XL. Runs big. Order two sizes down.
Material: 50% cotton, 50% modal
Body Type: Best on tall or fuller bodies with a AA – G cup.
Lucky Brand Be Mindful Be Grateful Snake Graphic T-Shirt
Available at Nordstrom, Dillard’s, and Macy’s.
Sizing: Available in XS-3X.
Material: 50% polyester, 37% cotton, 13% rayon
Body Type: Best on bodies with a AA – D cup.
MOTHER The Sinful Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt
Available at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Sizing: Available in XS-XL.
Material: 50% cotton, 50% linen
Body Type: Best on bodies with a AA – D cup.
Suburban Riot Main Beaches Graphic Tee
Available at Nordstrom
Sizing: Available in 1X-3X.
Material: 50% polyester, 25% cotton, 25% rayon
Body Type: Best on tall or fuller bodies with a AA – H cup.
Anine Bing Tiger Tee
Available at Bloomingdale’s and Revolve.
Sizing: Available in XS-XL. Order a size down for a less baggy look.
Material: 100% cotton
Body Type: Best on taller bodies with a AA – DD cup.
Lucky Brand Cactus Scene Graphic T-Shirt
Available at Lucky Brand, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Amazon.
Sizing: Available in S-XL. Runs big. Order a size down.
Material: 50% cotton, 50% polyester
Body Type: Great on those with larger arms and a B – DD cup.
MOTHER The Strong and Silent Sleeveless Tee
Available at Bloomingdale’s, MOTHER, Neiman Marcus, Shopbop, and Revolve.
Sizing: Available in XS-XL. Runs true to size.
Material: 70% cotton, 30% recycled cotton
Body Type: Best on bodies with proportional to narrow shoulders and a AA – D cup.
Real Fun, Wow! Tigers Graphic Tee
Size range: XXS-XL True to size.
Fabric content: polyester, cotton, rayon
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