Customize
Lose the pre-fab look of layers. Get crafty and give your new tanks and tees a custom flavor.

• Trim the edges. Use a pair of sharp scissors to cut off the hems of sleeves, the bottom and the necklines of some cute vintage tees.
• Cut the neckline from shoulder to for a pretty boat neck top.
• Regular tee shirt sleeves cut on an angle lend a feminine and flattering touch.
• Cut the bottom of a tee or tank to control were the line crosses your waist or hips.

Remember, that the edges will roll up slightly over the first few washes so leave about a half inch of extra length when cutting.

• Punk out with colored magic markers to get your message across. For a traditional punk look, the best color is black. But bright Day-Glo green, orange, purple and red are also hot. Mix it up.
• Draw racing stripes down the side seams for a subtle detail.
• Run the side of the marker tip along a newly cut edge before washing.
• Write a message that means something to your and your friends instead of someone else’s logo.

Bright Idea: Make it easy on yourself. Lay the tee on a hard flat surface (like your boyfriend's stomach?). Insert a piece of cardboard inside and hold it flat or tack it down with tape.