3 ways to style spring's hottest graphic T-shirts

Tee Party

April 12, 2013

Site Staff,

Chesire Cat: My dear, what's troubling you?

Alice: The Mad Hatter's tee party starts in just a few minutes and I can't seem to style this lovely graphic tee. My outfits are getting curiouser and curiouser!

Chesire Cat: Piece of cake. Below, I present three different ways to wear one of spring's hottest trends – any one of them will lead you to a Wonderland of style.

Alice: Oh, thank you! I hear the Queen will be there and if she thinks my heart's not in it, it's off with my threads!

Checked Mate: Trousers get a revamp this season with a black and white checkered print. Polish it off with a simple tee, textured jacket and gold hardware for a head-turning office ensemble. Climate Revolution T-shirt, $90, Vivienne Westwood, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa. // Topshop fuzzy square print trouser, $70, Nordstrom, Ala Moana Center. // Rope yarn jacquard blazer, $228, Juicy Couture, Ala Moana Center. // Locked In large studs, $58, Kate Spade, Royal Hawaiian Center. // Chain choker, $30, Bamboo Sky, 401 Kamakee St. // Caulk flats, $70, ALDO Shoes, Ala Moana Center. // Trapeze bag, $54, House of Aria, 1140 Bethel St.

Silver Lining: Cocktail attire can be comfy when layering a graphic tee with silver leather, clear acrylic, and sparkly, look-at-me gems. 3.1 Phillip Lim Get It Girl T-shirt, $150, Aloha Rag, 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 115. // Snake effect leather pencil skirt, $157.94, ASOS.com. // Crystal crush necklace and bracelet, $165 and $118, J. Crew-On-The-Island, Ala Moana Shopping Center. // Neon box clutch with gems, $49.90, Zara.com. // Deena & Ozzy clear-heeled sandal, $69, UrbanOutfitters.com.

Sweet Tee: A whimsical watercolor shirt and vibrant, multihued accessories put a playful spin on weekend brunch wear. Limited edition Blank Canvas + Ryan Chun T-shirt, $20, Blank Canvas Hawaii, 1145 Bethel St. // Teenie suspender skater skirt, $38.99, Genius Outfitters, 346 Lewers St. // Dolce Vita Manx oxfords, $79, Anthropologie.com. // Mini zip-pocket canvas crossbody, $17.94, Old Navy, Ala Moana Center. // Black leather baseball cap, $28, Homecoming Boutique, 1191 Bethel St. // Square sunglasses, $5.80, Forever 21, Royal Hawaiian Center.