A few weeks ago, a reader came to us with the following question:

“I need tops/tees for sneakers and jeans! Not just plain tees and not graphic tees.
Where do I find these?”

It’s so true that finding interesting T-shirts that aren’t just plain tees or graphic tees is a tricky task. It definitely takes a little bit of digging, but they’re out there. When I set out to answer this reader’s question, I ended up finding a ton of great tops that fit the bill.

5 Tops To Wear With Jeans & Sneakers That Are Actually Interesting

Whether it’s lace trim or eyelet detailing or metallic fabric, there are plenty of cute, non-plain tees out there to choose from. I put together five complete looks featuring my newfound non-plain tees, jeans and sneakers.

Keep scrolling to see what I came up with…

Outfit 1: Classic Striped Tee + Wide-Leg Jeans + Clean White Sneakers

One easy way to add interest to your tees is with stripes! And there are sooo many cute striped tees out there to choose from. I actually own this cropped V-neck tee from Madewell and these Good American jeans, and I’ve worn them together many times so far this spring.

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Styling Note: Add some clean white adidas sneakers and boho-inspired jewelry, and you have a practically perfect casual outfit.

More Striped Tees I’m Loving

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Outfit 2: Shiny Metallic Tee + White Straight-Leg Jeans + Retro Nikes

I’m obsessed with metallic tees right now, especially when paired with jeans and sneakers. This gorgeous silver shirt also comes in black and gold at Anthropologie. I actually found several other amazing metallic shirts, including this other great wide-sleeve tee also from Anthropologie as well as this blue-sequin option from J.Crew.

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Styling Note: Don’t leave your Apple Watch at home! Try a cool metallic watchband to elevate the look. I really like how this whole outfit came together.

More Shiny & Metallic Shirts I’m Loving

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Outfit 3: Varsity Tee + Cropped Blue Jeans + Converse Sneakers

One of my favorite ways to get away from just wearing a plain ol’ tee = varsity stripes. Varsity tees have a classy, little-bit-preppy vibe, without being overdone.

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Styling Note: Pair a varsity tee with other preppy wardrobe classics like a plain white baseball cap, some platform Converse sneakers, these cropped blue jeans from Madewell and a woven leather bag.

More Varsity Tees I’m Loving

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Outfit 4: Low-Back, Lace-Trim Tee + Barrel Jeans + Blue adidas

This lace-trim top from Anthropologie is probably my favorite T-shirt of the bunch. The detailed, deep-V back adds just a hint of sexiness.

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Styling Notes: When the top is worn with Free People’s barrel-leg jeans, those retro blue adidas Gazelle sneakers and a Dodgers baseball cap, you have an outfit I wish I was wearing right now!

More Lacy Tees I’m Loving

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Outfit 5: Eyelet Puff-Sleeve Tee + Tie-Waist Jeans + Statement Accessories

It’s alllll in the details, baby! A tee with puff sleeves and eyelet detailing is an easy way of avoiding the Plain Tee. There are so many wide-sleeve and lacy T-shirt options out there right now, including this eyelet shirt from Gap.

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Styling Notes: Adding in some statement accessories — like green Quay sunglasses and a super-cute metallic bag from Gap — helps create an interesting outfit, especially when you’re going for a more plain and simple top.

More Eyelet & Puff-Sleeve Tees I’m Loving

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Until next time! xo, Jess

Check out my Instagram account, @jessbobess, for more snippets of my style. There’s also a LOT of Gus (my newly adopted dog) content and art inspiration there too!

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