The Plain Gray Tee

Have you ever noticed how much is written about the plain white tee?  It�s practically iconic thanks in part to that timeless sexpot, James Dean.

James Dean looking undeniably cool in a plain white tee.

Nearly every fashion magazine lauds the plain white tee as �cool� and �effortless.�  It has a band named after it.  And it�s recommended as a wardrobe staple to be paired with everything from jeans to suits to full skirts.

Kate Bosworth; image via People Style Watch

Well, I�m here to celebrate the plain white tee�s cousin, the oft-overlooked plain gray tee.  I don�t know why more isn�t written about the plain gray tee.  It�s easily as versatile as the plain white tee and obviously a favorite of myfavorite timeless sexpot, Marlon Brando.

Brando and a plain gray tee in A Streetcar Named Desire

And yet it gets no love.  Well, dear, sweet, awesome Plain Gray Tee, I love you.  I think you�re great.  Last week I paired one of you with floral printed pants.  And today, I�ve paired another of you with a mocha-colored skirt:

Look how good you look with that skirt, Plain Gray Tee; far more interesting that a plain white tee would have been.  I mean, think about it.  Everyone expects a plain white tee in unexpected places; but no one expects a plain gray tee.  Can�t you just hear the comments now?   �Quelle surprise!  That plain gray tee (Target) is so exciting and unusual with that mocha-colored skirt (vintage, thrifted), owl belt (Ross) and ankle-strap flats (Hive & Honey via Piperlime)."

So, don�t worry, Plain Gray Tee, stick with me and together we�ll topple the plain white tee�s colorless regime.

Gracey