T-Shirt Fashion Through the Decades
Believe it or not, we have been wearing t-shirts for over 100 years! It’s odd to think that we all love them so much since the classic tee is . . . well, pretty basic. There’s no bells and whistles. No pockets. Just some sleeves, a neckline, and a body.
Come take a journey with us as we travel back in time to remind you of the t-shirt trends from each decade! (*Disclaimer - Some of these images you wish you could unsee!)
1930's
First graphic tee ends up in The Wizard of Oz in 1938.
![T-Shirt Fashion Through the Decades](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0326/7729/8316/files/Wizard_of_Oz_via_ellenoblog.jpg?v=1614030399)
1940's
The t-shirt is the official under-garment of the United States Army.![T-Shirt Fashion Through the Decades](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0326/7729/8316/files/LIfe_Magazine_cover_July_13_1942_via_Getty_Images.jpg?v=1614036540)
1950's
Levis, cigarettes, leather, and a plain white tee was the original OOTD.
![T-Shirt Fashion Through the Decades](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0326/7729/8316/files/bfa39c8930dad258dc458e75abb7bf0f.jpg?v=1614036683)
1960's
Bands like the Beatles blew up the graphic t-shirt industry.![T-Shirt Fashion Through the Decades](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0326/7729/8316/files/beatles_fans_new_york_0.jpg?v=1614036829)
1970's
Bell Bottoms + Ringer Tees = Peace & Love!![T-Shirt Fashion Through the Decades](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0326/7729/8316/files/Unknown.jpg?v=1614036869)
1980's
Leggings, off the shoulder tees, and neon! Pop that knee, ladies!
![T-Shirt Fashion Through the Decades](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0326/7729/8316/files/9a98b2f8356b4f6a0fae95d5bc5b1e21.jpg?v=1614036916)
1990's
Mom jeans and a sleeve roll... maybe the worst style out of all the decades! 😬![T-Shirt Fashion Through the Decades](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0326/7729/8316/files/GKmuFEB.jpg?v=1614036986)
2000's
Two words: MID. DRIFT.![T-Shirt Fashion Through the Decades](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0326/7729/8316/files/bf2c5ef7638d8deb4a36613a0e5f2cd0.jpg?v=1614037048)
2010's
The Perfect Statement tee.![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0326/7729/8316/files/02-victoria-b.jpg?v=1614037114)
2020's
Big and Boxy!!!![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0326/7729/8316/files/Oversized-T-Shirt-Women-BF-Letter-Print-Cotton-T-shirts-Female-Casual-Streetwear-Tees-2019-Harajuku__38640.1563310565.jpg?v=1614037189)