STYLE

Look 1: Rockin’ Sweetheart

When shopping for band tees, many come in black but don’t feel confined to the shady hue. Whether it’s in the top’s lettering or image, there’s bound to be hints of color you can play up (or you can make your own by choosing an accent color to wear with a black and white tee).

Lady Gaga Born This Way Slim Fit Tee, $25, hottopic.com

The Pairing

Who says band tees had to be masculine? By pairing this top with a sweet, light cardi and scalloped skirt and skinny belt, your fandom can have a distinctly girly vibe.

Crew Neck Cardigan in Popsicle Purple, $40, anntaylorloft.com

Scalloped Eyelet Skirt, $23, forever21.com

Unisex Spun Poly-Web Leather Belt (in Fuchsia), $34, americanapparel.net

Look 2: Bright Fan

Bold colored band tees make color pairing easy and fun. With tops like these, there are two options: to wear them with neutral colors so they pop or to pair them with matching brights for a look that’s explosive all over.

Katy Perry Tee, $25, delias.com

The Pairing

Bold, matching high waist shorts are a great statement piece with the tee, but it’s important to keep the rest of the accessories subdued. A white cardi and belt lets the top speak too with the rest of the color. A note: when choosing colored accessories, opt for  ones that are colors in the shirt — that way even with the colorful top, you’ve got a consistent palette that doesn’t look too out of hand.

 

Lucca Couture High-Rise Shorts (in Red), $49, urbanoutfitters.com

Women’s Roll-Up Boyfriend Cardigans in Marshmallow White, $30, oldnavy.com

Style&Co Belt, Signature Reversible, $20, macys.com