Fashion Street Style How to Style a Tee That Makes a Major Statement By Wendy Wallace Wendy Wallace Wendy Wallace is a Brooklyn-based editor and director. She covers topics that focus on fashion, accessories, and jewelry. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on August 10, 2016 @ 06:00PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Courtesy There's nothing more basic than a T-shirt—and we mean that in the best way possible. They're simple, comfortable, and make up the foundation of our wardrobe. But as much as we love our plain white tees, there's something alluring about the novelty of one that can speak for itself. Evidently, today's street-style stars feel the same way. We've seen them sporting everything, from Bieber-emblazoned concert tees to Supreme skater shirts, each styled to perfection. Statement-making yes, but these shirts aren't enthusiastically loud, either. Rather, they get the job with one word (or sometimes two). Be succinct in your slogan-bearing tees, but then add on superfluous touches, like a bandana or trendy flared pants, for an Insta-worthy outfit. Find sartorial inspiration below, and then shop a few of our favorites the get the look for yourself. 01 of 11 Exaggerate Proportions Edward Berthelot/Getty A black-on-black ensemble looks infinitely cooler when it consists of a graphic tee and exaggerated wide-leg pants. 02 of 11 Flirt with a Cute Skirt Melodie Jeng/Getty Offset the skaterboy vibe with a girly pleated skirt. 03 of 11 Pack on Cool Extras a win win. Kirstin Sinclair/Getty A band tee with a cool graphic logo deserves equally cool pairings, like a printed purse and flared pants. 04 of 11 Tie a Bandana Edward Berthelot/Getty Love the casual addition of a bandana scarf as a belt on this Bieber fan. 05 of 11 Go Parisian Chic Melodie Jeng/Getty You don't need Google translate to know that this look is très chic. Style with a statemet purse and a fun cat-motif skirt. 06 of 11 Balmain Courtesy Buy Now 07 of 11 Target Courtesy Buy Now 08 of 11 Formation Courtesy Buy Now 09 of 11 ENFANTS RICHES DEPRIMES Courtesy 10 of 11 Zara Courtesy Buy Now 11 of 11 The Kooples Courtesy Buy Now