Wadda Ya Have to Say About That?

The message tee: they're fun, they're witty, and some are just plain ridiculous. Whatever idea, mood or attitude you'd like to convey, there is a message tee for that. If they weren't frowned upon at work, I'd wear one everyday. It would be a succinct way to let people know how I'm feeling that day. This may shock some people, but sometime I like to think that I'm a woman of few words. Yes, I have a tendency to yap on and on about politics, the Real Housewives of NYC or the rude driver that cut me off on my way to work, but sometimes I'd rather not talk... or be bothered to communicate with anyone, for that matter. So, I think a daily rotation of message tees would be awesome!

Monday: Don't Talk to Me Because It's Monday, and I Wish it Were Still the Weekend.

Tuesday: Smile and Nod, and Then Move Along. I've Got Work to Do.

Wednesday: It's Ladies' Night. I'll Be Leaving Early and Don't Try to Stop Me!

Thursday: Don't Kill My Friday Eve Buzz with Talk of a Late Afternoon Meeting.

Friday: It's Five O'clock Somewhere, So That Must Mean Closing Time!!!

Okay, so maybe in my dreams I could actually wear these to work, but in the real world, I'm sure I'd be handed a pink slip at my first attempt. But... that doesn't mean you I can't take a cue from the message tees and adapt their quirky uniqueness to more suitable attire. Many message tees have become less literal and more visual -- that is, they display graphics that covey certain messages. And, even better, those graphic tees have also gone the way of conveying a certain look through embellishments.  Below are examples of the quintessential message tee, the graphic tee and the embellished tee. And the next time I'm feeling a little tight lipped, I'll let my fashionable tees do the talking...

Keep Calm V-Neck Tee, Little Paper Planes, Urban Outfitter, $24; Owl Always Love you Tank, Mod Cloth, $22.99 (currently out of stock); Tree Love, Loyal Army, $26; Crystal Flower Corsage T-shirt (not available anymore, but link is to a comparable shirt), LOFT, $39.50.