Make an Impression with a Little T-shirt Color Psychology
The choices you make in life say a lot about who you are. Even things as ordinary as the things you wear, the food you eat and the things you talk about. Color is a huge indicator of personality types and tells a lot about you. The color of the T-shirts you wear will send an impression to those around you. You can use the colors subtly to control the type of message you send. The messages are not even conscious things that people are usually aware of, but nonetheless colors speak loud and clear. Read on to learn more about what your choice of T-shirt color reveals about you.
Black T-shirts are the color choice that signifies a variety of things. Black symbolizes power, authority, submission and evilness. It is often seen as a timeless, stylish choice and one that many people opt for because of the slimming effects of the color. Black can however be overpowering and give the impression of aloofness. Black is the traditional choice for bad guys
Red T-shirts are definitely attention getting, and even have the effect of increasing heart rate and breathing rate. Even though red T-shirts make you look heavier, they are still the color of love. Because of the intensity of the color, red T-shirts are not ideal to wear if you are negotiating or confronting someone.
White T-shirts symbolize purity, innocence, sterility and light. It is a particularly summery color that goes with everything but also shows everything in terms of dirt, therefore it is sometimes difficult to wear. White is the traditional choice for good guys.
Blue T-shirts symbolize loyalty and are particularly calming. They tend to help people perform better and be more productive. Blue sometimes gives off an aura of depression and coldness. The hue of the blue makes a huge difference.
Pink T-shirts are said to have a tranquilizing effect, so take care if you are in competitive or dangerous situations.
Green T-shirts symbolize the earth and nature. They tend to give off an air of relaxation, are easy to look at and have even been known to make vision clearer. Dark green is a conservative color more suited to men and gives the impression of wealth.
Yellow T-shirts are eye-catching. The color also has some very interesting effects. It speeds up your metabolism, improves concentration, and prompts people to lose their tempers and babies to cry. This is contrary to the popular belief that yellow is an optimistic color. It can easily be overdone and become overwhelming too.
Brown T-shirts speak of earthiness and nature, but can also be seen as sad or wistful. Light brown gives the impression of being genuine. Men tend to like the color brown more than women do.
Purple T-shirts show femininity, sophistication, romance, wealth and luxury. However, because of its rareness, it can give also give the impression of being artificial.
Have a set of your favorite color T-shirts custom-made for every occasion to send the right message. Alternatively you can get a variety of T-shirts in different colors and with your newfound color psychology knowledge, you can make choose the one that best suits your mood. You can even get custom-made T-shirts telling about color psychology like I wear black because I’m the bad guy or I’m wearing blue to calm you down.
Get any color custom-made T-shirt today, confident in the message you’ll be sending.
I Want More Privacy T-Shirt Spotted on Actress
The t-shirt “I want more privacy” was spotted on Desparate Housewives star Eva Longoria in West Hollywood this week. The t-shirt is a blue-grey distressed t-shirt with large lettering that says “I want more privacy”. The same shirt style was also seen on Heidi Montag earlier this month. Via: Daily Mall Reporter
Is it Okay To Wear T-Shirts to Church?
It’s Sunday morning and all are racing to get ready for church. Mom has on a nice dress. Dad has on his best slacks and button up shirt. Susie, the 10 year old has on her favorite Sunday dress. And then comes in the 8 year old son, Johnny, wearing his favorite blue t-shirt and blue jeans. Being in a rush, Mom raises her brow with slight disapproval, but given they’re already 10 minutes late, she says, ‘OK. Get in the car.’ For the first time, Johnny wore a t-shirt to church. And, it wouldn’t be his last. After many long convincing conversations where he insisted he did it once, and ‘so many of the other boys wear t-shirts to church’, Mom gave in (but not without a long debate in her own head along with Johnny’s Dad).
This isn’t an uncommon question that many parents and individuals in general face. Are t-shirts ok to wear to church?
It might simply come down to one’s beliefs. Out of respect, many believe that wearing t-shirts to church should be a no-no. However, many may argue the fact that as long as you’re in church, then what you wear (within limits), shouldn’t matter, including t-shirts.
Some churches go as far to have a dress code, where others ‘encourage’ church attendees to dress appropriately, which sometimes means ‘no t-shirts’. However, my experience has been that t-shirts are often permitted in church, more so nowadays than previously, but it is expected that one would use good taste in selecting a t-shirt to wear to church. Also, it seems that males vs. females are given more leniencies when it comes to wearing t-shirts to church, as well as children vs. adults.
The type of service you’re attending might make a difference as to whether or not a t-shirt’s appropriate. For example, more contemporary services might be more casual or laid back whereas a more traditional ceremony might be a bit conservative where a t-shirt is not appropriate.
Assuming that the church you attend is open to you wearing t-shirts to church, there are a few things to keep in mind when selecting a t-shirt for church. It should be clean, neat and well pressed without offensive language or pictures (I think we all know what ‘offensive’ means for church). There are several t-shirts that you can purchase that have ‘religious’ sayings on them that seem very appropriate to where to church. Also, for females, there are several different styles of t-shirts nowadays that can be dressed up for church. What t-shirts are appropriate to wear for worship at church comes down to using good common sense.
Given there are a variety of churches to choose from; from conservative to contemporary to upbeat to traditional, the best thing to do is to find one that fits best with your thoughts and beliefs. And if you’re a t-shirt fan, then find a church you’re comfortable wearing t-shirts to, but please, use good judgment when selecting your church t-shirt wardrobe!
Women Wearing Men’s T-Shirts – Is it Okay?
Fashion is such a variable and ever-changing thing. However there are some things that never completely change. Quite often men’s fashions tend to overflow into women’s fashions, and often it is just not the designers who are responsible. Women love wearing men’s clothes and masculine style clothing. For many women, it makes them feel closer to their men when they wear their guy’s shirts. It also shows a certain air of belonging when you see a woman wearing a man’s shirt. You just know there’s a special guy in her life.
Men’s T-shirts are not always a special category of their own. They may be the only T-shirts available in many cases. Many T-shirts nowadays are unisex; therefore the question of whether or not to wear a man’s T-shirt is irrelevant. There often is no other choice. When you take part in events where custom-made T-shirts are given away or sold, more often than not, those T-shirts are men’s styles. When certain types of special holiday shirts or sports T-shirts are printed, often they are only available in men’s style or unisex T-shirts.
However, there are typically big differences between T-shirts specifically designed for men and those specifically designed for women. Quite often, women will opt for the same T-shirt design as a man, but in a more feminine style. The things that make a T-shirt more feminine are shorter sleeves than on a man’s shirt, softer and usually lower necklines, a more fitted style and shorter torso length. Some women do indeed prefer to buy and wear men’s T-shirts because they like the extra coverage and style, but many prefer the feminine ones.
Wearing men’s T-shirts definitely has its place in the lives of most women. Many women borrow a T-shirt from their husband’s wardrobe for sleeping in. The extra length in many men’s shirts provides just the perfect coverage to use as a nightshirt. When your guy is not around, wearing his shirt keeps him close at heart and mind. T-shirts that boast of special accomplishments your man has achieved are even better to wear. It may be a college shirt, championship shirt or registration shirt from a charity event or race. Often it is those custom-made T-shirts that women enjoy borrowing most. Wearing them also show that they are proud of their significant other.
If you are ordering custom-made T-shirts for a group of people and do not have specific genders and sizes for each person, your best choice is to go with a unisex style, which will be appealing to both men and women. It is much easier for a woman to accept and wear a more masculine style than for a man to wear a feminine style. You don’t have to worry about running out of T-shirts for one gender or the other.
Get yourself a custom-made T-shirt today, telling that you love to wear men’s T-shirts. A shirt that says “This is my man’s shirt” or “I wear guys’ T-shirts” will bring smiles to many faces. We have all done it and will continue to do so for so many reasons.
T-Shirts Prevent Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Overexposure to the sun is the number one environmental factor in developing this potentially fatal disease. Approximately 90% of all skin cancers are caused by UV exposure. The good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing skin cancer. What you wear can play an important role in protecting yourself. Always wearing a t-shirt when you’re exposed to the sun can help prevent skin cancer.
Whenever you’re outside, you’re exposed to UV rays. UV rays are actually a form of radiation, and they can change the structure of your body’s cells. Even when it’s cloudy and overcast we’re still being hit with UV rays. It’s easy to forget and assume that you’re safe on days when it’s not bright and sunny.
Researchers estimate that as much as 70% of the skin damage caused by sunlight occurs during our everyday activities. Your trip outside to grab the newspaper, driving to the grocery store…all the time we spend outdoors adds up and so does the sun damage.
Wearing a shirt is particularly important if you’re outside between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. During that time, the sun’s rays are at their strongest. You should also wear long pants and a hat for maximum protection during those hours.
Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, and it’s caused by extended periods of sun exposure. You should wear a t-shirt each and every time you’ll be in the sun for any significant amount of time. It can be tempting to mow the law with no shirt on or wash the car in your bathing suit to “get a little sun.” However, you’re increasing your chances of developing melanoma each time you do it. Why take the risk when putting on a t-shirt is so easy to do?
Wearing a t-shirt is especially important when you’re at the beach. Not only are you exposed to the hot sun all day, UV rays are also reflecting up at you from the surface of the water. People often mistakenly believe that wearing sunscreen is sufficient protection. Doctors agree, however, that it’s only one of several steps you should take to protect your skin from sun damage.
A dark-colored t-shirt with a tightly woven fabric will provide you with the best protection. Be sure that it thoroughly covers both your upper back and your shoulders. A tight weave is important because when your shirt gets wet it allows more light through.
There’s ample evidence that getting sunburned significantly increases your chances of getting skin cancer. Studies have shown that your risk of developing skin cancer actually doubles if you’ve had five or more sunburns in your lifetime.
Children in particular should always wear a t-shirt when outdoors for long periods of time. Blistering sunburns in childhood is a factor contributing to the development of melanoma.
It’s not only Caucasians who have to worry about skin cancer. People of all races and ethnic backgrounds are vulnerable. African Americans, Asians and Latinos are at a low risk for developing skin cancer, but the disease is the most deadly for these groups because it’s less likely to be caught early. Learn about cancer and help join the fight against cancer by visiting the American Cancer Society or check out the National Cancer Institute for cancer statistics.
T-shirt Care and How to Make Your T-Shirt Last Longer
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.
The one downside of T-shirts is that they have a tendency 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.
You can halt this deterioration a variety of ways. First, when you put on the shirt, avoid yanking it over your head, stretching around your shoulders and shoving down to your waist. That continuous action is ruinous for the seams.
Also, make sure you buy the right size T-shirt to fit your frame. A person who feels their shirt is too tight will be constantly pulling it away from “trouble spots,” stretching it where it shouldn’t be stretched in order to make it “feel” better. Well, it might feel better, but an honest look in the mirror will tell you that it looks terrible.
A great-fitting shirt should feel just that – great.
You should wash the shirt in cool water with a color-protecting detergent. Make sure you wash it inside-out to protect the design (it’s a good idea to wash all of your clothes inside out as well). Stay alert! Pay attention to the washing machine cycle so you can pull it out as soon as it’s completed its final spin. Dry it in the dryer using the “normal settings.”
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 such as OxyClean. 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.
Finally, and this happens to the best of us, we don’t remember to remove the T-shirt from the dryer in time and it wrinkles. Or, it ends up stuffed in a drawer and it wrinkles. Or – well you get the picture. T-shirts have tendency to wrinkle, but that’s an easy enough fix.
Just set your iron to “low” or “cotton” and carefully iron them out. Be careful, though. Many a decal, iron-on transfer or custom designed logo has been ruined by an overheated, overzealous ironer. Remember to keep the shirt turned inside out, or place a towel over the trouble spot and try to unkink the wrinkle using patience and pressure.
Wearing a T-Shirt Under Your Polo Shirt – Fashion or Faux Pas?
Is wearing a T-shirt under your polo shirt considered fashionable? When is it not? Fashions come and go and change from place to place. What is considered trendy in one place may be nerdy in another. From season to season things definitely change in regards to style. If you are caught wearing something from last season’s trends amongst certain groups, you will never live it down. Yet, for the most part, the majority of people are not too rigid about the wrongs and rights of fashion. As long as it looks pretty good and is comfortable, people will continue to wear it, if it appeals to them.
People have been wearing T-shirts under polo shirts for many years now and it is still controversial as to whether it is a fashion or not. The layered look has been a trend in the past few years and would definitely encourage the idea of tees under polos. In some climates and during certain seasons it makes a lot of sense to layer. For other places and seasons, people will resist layering whether it is trendy or not because of the temperature.
The reason that people originally began to wear T-shirts under polo shirts was to keep the polo shirt dry and clean. By layering, the sweat from the body is absorbed by the shirt closest to the body. It has the chance to evaporate before settling into the polo shirt or other type of shirt that is worn over the T-shirt. This lead to a cleaner, fresher look for the wearer and no sweaty armpits showing to be self-conscious about. For some men this is very important as sweating distracts from the professional appearance they are trying to portray.
There are specific fashion guidelines to wearing a T-shirt under your polo shirt. Not following the guidelines leads to a definite fashion faux pas. It is important to wear a T-shirt that is lighter in color than the polo you have over it, to provide balance. The T-shirt should always be tucked in and should be the proper fit. Under no circumstances should the T-shirt be a bigger size than the polo because that would create bumps in the line of the clothing. Having the T-shirt sticking out from under the sleeves of the polo is also not visually appealing. T-shirts that have a V neckline should never be paired with a polo shirt.
Get yourself a variety of custom-made white or light-colored T-shirts today to wear under your polo shirts, to keep yourself warm or cooler or dryer or just for the look of it. You can even have fun with your shirts and have them printed with something funny like “This is my under the polo shirt”, “Property of __” or “This shirt never sees the light of day.” Having a good variety of T-shirts means you are always ready to throw a polo over one and head out the door. The look will take you just about anywhere.
How to Keep Your T-shirt from Fading
One of the most common problems with t-shirts is fading. You wear your favorite shirt so often that the constant washing can cause the colors to fade and end up looking ragged and dull. Keeping your t-shirt colors bright can be a troublesome challenge. However there are a few things you can do to keep them from fading.
Before you wash your shirt, ensure that you have sorted all clothing by color to prevent your bleeding colors damaging lighter cloth. As you sort, be sure to read the label of each garment. If your t-shirt says that it needs to be washed in only cold water, you will already be prepared. There may also be special instructions if you have a printed graphic on your shirt. Washing your lighter weight clothes such as cotton t-shirts with heavier and coarse fabrics such as denim can cause damage, so wash them separately. When pre-treating your favorite t-shirt, avoid rubbing the fabric vigorously. Instead, blot the spot gently and allow the garment to soak in cool water for 15 minutes.
During the wash, make sure that you read the items washing instructions. As a general rule of thumb, darker and brighter fabrics are better washed in cool water, since hot water can cause the dye to release from the fabric causing fading and bleeding onto other garments. Washing the t-shirt inside out will also help protect it from the dreaded fading and pilling which can cause a dull look. Never overstuff the washer. Allow room in the washer to allow the clothing to circulate, helping prevent damage. An overstuffed washer can prevent the soap from rinsing out, causing a dull and faded look.
Once your t-shirt is washed, you can’t slack off yet. Fading can also happen during the drying phase, so take precautions. During the dry cycle, keep the t-shirt inside out. This is especially important if you shirt has something printed on it, as it can help keep your picture or saying in place as well as prevent it from cracking and fading. Overstuffing the dryer can cause severe damage to clothing so avoid putting too much in at one time. Do not over-dry the garments. Too much heat causes damage resulting in faded clothing over time. Setting your timer and pulling clothes out while still slightly damp will help prevent fading. If you line dry, avoid direct sunlight. The direct rays can cause damage and make your black shirt look gray after a while.
Taking care of your clothes by washing and drying them properly is a great way to ensure you will be able to wear them for a while. While it may take a little extra effort on your part, you will save money by having to buy clothing less often, since they won’t be damaged so quickly. You can avoid all the fading a dullness that plagues t-shirts with just a few extra minutes during laundry time. Your favorite t-shirt is irreplaceable, so take care of it. You will be glad you did.
How to Unshrink a T-Shirt
So many of us find ourselves at that sorry point, where we are standing in front of the dryer or washer looking at a T-shirt that fit us beautifully the first time we put it on but is now suitable for our 4-year old cousin. What can you do? How do you unshrink a T-shirt? Sorry to have to tell you, but you simply can’t. Once a T-shirt has been shrunk, it is that way for good and you are stuck with a miniature version of a T-shirt you once loved. However, the good news is you can prevent it from happening again.
When you are buying T-shirts, be sure to look for ones that are of good quality and are made of pre-shrunk cotton. This does not mean that the T-shirt will not shrink at all, however the amount of shrinkage to expect is much less than with T-shirts of lower quality or ones that have not been pre-shrunk. Luckily, the industry standard now is pre-shrunk cotton, so unless you are looking at super cheap T-shirts, you should be buying pre-shrunk tees. If you are in doubt about whether it is pre-shrunk or not, check the label.
Choosing the right size T-shirt will also help you prevent that terrible feeling when you realize you’ve shrunk a T-shirt to an unwearable size. When you try on T-shirts or are ordering them, get one size larger than would normally buy if you were buying a regular shirt. Expect some shrinkage with the first wash and plan for it. That way you will avoid disappointment and wasted money.
When you are washing your T-shirts, keep the water temperature cold. Choose a good detergent that dissolves well in cold water and always do your laundry in it. This is not just good advice for T-shirts, but also for pretty much all your clothes that is machine washable. Check the label for drying recommendations. If it says that machine drying is acceptable, go ahead, but keep the temperature down. Do not go with the highest heat setting when drying clothes. If you are in doubt about drying your T-shirt in the dryer, hang it to dry. This is always the safest method.
Now that you know that there is no way to unshrink a T-shirt, what are you going to do with the one you’ve just shrunk? No need to toss it in the trash. You can always give it to a friend who wears a smaller size than you. If it has shrunk incredibly, you can give it to a neighborhood kid or bring it to Goodwill. Other options are to use it on your teddy bear or wash the car with it. Then get another one to replace it because now you know how to avoid shrinkage.
Order a custom-made T-shirt now that perfectly matches the one you have shrunk. That’s the beauty of custom-made tees, you can replace any shirt and no one will ever have to know that you shrunk the original.
Fair Trade T-Shirts to Promote a Better World
Fair trade is one of the big causes of the decade, with everyone concerned about how trade is causing poverty in some nations. The prices that are paid in some countries for goods are far lower than they should be, thanks to workers in developing countries being paid too little. This creates an unfair environment where workers are not paid enough to live on, and wealthier people pay little for the things they need.
Fair trade also has to do with the environmental damage that can be caused in these cases. The production of some items is not only promoting a low standard of living for some workers, but it creates a bad physical environment in those countries. Promoting fair trade often takes both of these factors into account. Proponents of the practice want workers all over the world to have access to good wages, a clean environment and a decent standard of living. There is a fear that fair trade would make food prices rise and cause problems in the developed world. The practice may cause the prices of some items to rise, but what those higher prices buy is a better world for everyone.
Many of the biggest names in rock n’ roll promote fair trade on their clothing, including Chris Martin and Bono. Their t-shirt style has led to many others who feel this way representing that sentiment on their own t-shirts. Now you can personalize your own feelings about the fair trade issue. Fair trade t-shirts can simply say “Fair Trade” on the front, or they can have a slogan about the issue. Some t-shirts have a few sentences about how fair trade will benefit the world. Others have graphics that show how trade is hurting some countries. Flags of the affected countries are also a great way to show exactly who is benefiting and who is hurting from the current trade arrangements.
Fair trade shirts don’t have to be that serious, though. Some people choose to use humor to drive home their political message. Some fair trade shirts have funny pictures that they tie into the issue. Some use rhymes or other means of conveying the message softly.
Along with the words used, there are a number of ways to make people remember the message. Some people use a large, colorful picture of Africa or of Asia, both of which have been hit hard by unfair trade practices. These memorable shirts speak to people about the people who are deeply affected by the situation. To make the issue even more personal, it is possible to use a picture of a sweatshop, a specific environmental disaster area or another picture that shows the personal impact of the lack of fair trade. These put a real face on the issue and make it hard to ignore.
Another way to promote the issue is to promote products that have been fair trade certified. This certification is a way to help people find items that are not having a negative impact on the people who make them. That certification is perfect for a t-shirt, and it may educate a lot of people about socially responsible buying.