succumb to style: Tee care and re-styling

Hello beautiful people!
It has been a lovely Monday here in Nairobi and the weather hasn't been too hot or cold, which is brilliant! But the best thing about this Monday is that it has flown fast for us, leaving us time to do fun evening stuff :)

We feel that the great thing about T-shirts is that they are reasonably affordable and can be customized to suit and personality. They also come in an amazing array of colors, styles, sleeve lengths, fabrics. Not to mention the multitude of different pictures and fonts that can be applied to the front and back of the shirt.

However,T-shirts tend to wear out faster than, say, a jacket or skirt. Steady T-shirt wearers can expect about two years of wearability before the T-shirt starts to fade, rip, pill or otherwise look less than its best but it really depends on how often you wear the t-shirt.

There are a few tips to keep your favorite Fluid Tee in tip-top condition for a long time.

You should wash the shirt in cool water with a color-protecting detergent. Make sure you wash it inside-out to protect the design.

White T-shirts that have been worn often will eventually start forming yellowish stains around the collar and armpits. These stains are caused by sweat and deodorant, so a good way to combat this is to wait until your underams are completely dry before putting it on. Then, launder the shirt as soon as you’re done wearing it. It helps to use anti-stain products, but for stubborn discolorations, try making a paste from a super-detergent. Let it sit for a while and then launder as usual.

Sometimes, though, a shirt cannot be saved and, beloved as it may be, wearing a stained T-shirt is mighty unsightly.

This is where re-styling a tee comes in. Check out some ideas below on how you can get creative with chopping up your tee and get inspired today!