Although funny tee shirts or novelty tee shirts are rarely appropriate in a formal or business setting, there are dozens of places and situations in which wearing tee shirts can provide you with unexpected benefits. Keep in mind that wearing t shirts with funny slogans can also backfire. The obvious examples would be wearing a conservative t shirt to a gathering of liberals; or wearing an offensive t shirt to a company event or church picnic. Generally, it’s risky to display a message to the public that’s strongly political in nature or potentially offensive, but, of course, that’s an individual choice. Actually, personal expression is one of the main reasons for wearing novelty tee shirts, custom tee shirts, or humorous t shirts. Here’s a short list of other advantages of wearing tee shirts – some of which are obvious, others may not have occurred to you.
1) Social benefits: Tee shirts can be an “ice breaker” at parties, on campus, or at rock concerts. If you’re wearing a vintage rock t shirt, a sports tee shirt, or a funny t shirt that people can relate to, then you’ll get people smiling, commenting, and complimenting you on your tee shirt. Once any of those things happen, the proverbial “ice” has been broken, and it’s a lot easier to start a conversation and meet new people. (Of course if you’ve chosen a t shirt that’s tacky in any way or has an offensive slogan on it, it could have the opposite effect.)
2) Attitude and mood benefits: There are dozens of subtle and overt ways that you can impact your mood and your attitude, and your choice of clothing is among the major ones. For example, wearing a T shirt from a favorite vacation spot can have a relaxing or uplifting effect on you and remind you of the fun times you had there. It can also trigger spontaneous conversations with other people who enjoy vacationing at that same place. With a little shopping around, you’ll probably stumble across the perfect novelty tee shirt or artistic tee shirt that just feels good to wear. Either it’s a perfect expression of your personality or maybe it complements your appearance like no other shirt can. Regardless of why you like it, wearing a favorite tee shirt can help put you in a positive frame of mind.
3) Expressing your individuality! Whether you want to let the world know that you’re proud to be an American, a person of Irish or Italian descent, or someone who believes in peace, wearing an imprinted or uniquely designed t shirt is a great way to communicate your personality, beliefs, or values.
4) Separating work from play: This is especially true if you wear a uniform, a business suit, or a dress to work. If you come home and throw on a pair of comfortable jeans and a fun tee shirt, it helps remind you that work is over until tomorrow (or Monday), and relaxation and leisure time begins now!
Admittedly, tee shirts aren’t for everyone – and some people feel more comfortable in them than others – but with the huge variety of designs, messages, and available sizes, there’s an unlimited range of choices and styles for virtually every personality, age, and body type.
Joel Sussman is a writer and Internet marketer who has created an online rock concert t shirts store that also features novelty tee shirts, custom tee shirts, and fun t-shirts for men and women.
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