Musician Chet Baker mixed a white T-shirt with a basic look, while grunge-rocker Kurt Cobain accessorised his with matching white oval sunglasses and an oversized black-and-red-striped jumper
Spring is here, and it is time to renew your wardrobe. You canalways get inspiration from the latest runway shots, but there is one item that can never go wrong: the white T-shirt.
First, let’s see how celebrities have turned this basic garment into a wardrobe must-have.
James Dean
Actor James Dean made the white T-shirt a wardrobe essential.
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He simply paired a slim, white T-shirt with jeans. Levi’s 501, Lee or any other straight-cut denim will do. The shoes also matter: wearing a pair of Converse, Dr Martens, goat-leather boots or rough, suede boots will give your look a different touch. It all depends on your taste and choices.
James Dean in the 1950s showed how a white T-shirt can be matched with straight-cut jeans, a casual jacket and tough boots.
Chet Baker
To many music fans, Chet Baker was not only a talented jazz vocalist and trumpet player, but also a man of style. Before Baker became a notorious drug addict in his late twenties, his soft voice in My Funny Valentine captured the heart and soul of many music fans, especially when he included a white T-shirt in his simple look.
Musician Chet Baker won many fans, especially when he wore a white T-shirt in a simple look.
Want to dress like the jazz legend, and with a touch of elegance and art? A black blazer or slim-cut suit on top, paired with dark-colour denim or khaki pants, would do.
Heartthrob Marlon Brando turned the simple white T-shirt into a style staple in 1950s films such as ‘The Wild One’ .
