30 Ways to Wear: Cotton On Pink 'Desert Rose' V-Neck Tee

It's been a while since I did a 30 ways to wear post, so finally sharing an overdue one for this pink Cotton On 'The One' v-neck tee that I got for Christmas a while back. I might not be blogging what I wear each day, but I'm still keeping track of what I wear. And while I'll be blogging less, I still like doing these 30 ways to wear posts. Because it's good to enjoy what we already own and think of new ways to wear it, instead of constantly buying new things all the time.

30 Ways to Wear: Pink V-Neck Tee

Cost Per Wear

I've worn this tee 32 times, which shows it's one of my favourite pink tees. Unfortunately, I can't calculate a true cost per wear with this tee as it was a gift in Christmas 2019. However I loved this tee so much that I bought a few others in the same style but different colours on sale over the years, paying anywhere from $8 to $13.99. So if we assume the highest price pad of $13.99, at 32 wears it would be 44 cents a wear. Just a guess really as I have no idea how much was paid for it.

The only downside with this tee that you may notice in the photos is that the colour faded over the years I owned and loved it - and it did so with the other tees in the same style that I wore. Unfortunately the reason I no longer wear this tee is that the colours have just faded away too much, fading away to white in a patch on the back, as well as turning a lighter pink over the years. I'm pleased I got 32 wears from it, but sad it didn't last longer in my wardrobe as I really really loved it. 6 years isn't bad for an affordable tee, but it's a shame I couldn't get more wear from it. Does work well as an incredibly comfortable pyjama top though!

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Here are 30 of my favourite outfits with this pale pink v-neck "the One" tee from Cotton On:

Pink Tee and Jeans

Jeans and tee will always be a classic outfit combo! I don't have blue jeans, but the neutral white, grey and black jeans I have work well with this pink tee.

Pink Tee and Maxi Skirt

Another frequently worn combination with this tee is a maxi skirt! Printed or plain, it's a nice option for warmer weather where I want to be cool in the heat but also keep my legs covered up.

Pink Tee In Winter Outfits

I like to add a little colour to my outfits in winter and this pink tee is a perfect way to do so! I like wearing it with colourful scarves as well for even more brightness with my winter layers.

Pink Tee with Black

Much like the set above, I find pink really pops against neutral layers. While I'll sometimes add another colour to my outfit too, I really like the way this pink tee brightens up an outfit when worn with all black pieces.

Pink Tee and Leopard Print

I think pink and leopard print is a very underrated combo, and I find it works well with both traditional leopard print pieces as well as different ones like that black and white leopard print cardigan.

Pink Tee With Pink Bags

Sometimes I like to be a little matchy-matchy in my outfits, and if I'm wearing a pink tee, why not pick another piece of pink and wear a pink bag too? While the colours don't match exactly, I like the cohesiveness of having multiple pieces in a colour in my outfits.

Pink and Blue Outfits

Saved the best for last - as you've seen in the other outfits above, pink and blue are worn a lot, it's easily my most worn colour combination and I like wearing a little or even a lot of blue with this pink tee.

More Outfit Ideas:

For more outfit inspiration and ideas, you can browse the complete 30 wears series.

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• 30 ways to wear a dark grey v-neck tee
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Since I've finally achieved over 30 wears with this olive embroidered peasant tank I bought from Target quite some time ago, it's time for another 30 ways to wear post showcasing all of the different outfits I've created with this top.

30 Ways To Wear: Olive Embroidered Target Tank

Cost Per Wear

I've worn this tank 31 times, not bad for a $10 Target clearance buy! It works out as just 33 cents a wear. It was an impulse sale find, after a day out with Beth (who used to be a blogger). I bought it browsing the target sale racks when she was visiting Brisbane, back in May 2016. In the almost a decade that I've owned it, 31 wears seems a bit low (an average of 3 wears a year) but I'd definitely have counted this tank as a workhouse in my wardrobe. 

This is why I enjoy doing these 30 wears posts, I see the pieces I think I wear a lot and how often they are actually worn. It's a great way to understand my own wardrobe as well as hopefully influencing you to take a new look at some of the clothes in your own wardrobe.

The only downside with this top is that this super soft tank is a blend of modal and elastane, so it's definitely showed the wear over the years, and it's finally time to retire it from my wardrobe. I'm pickier with fabrics now and I tend not to buy anything new that is made with an elastane blend, just like I said the last time I hit 30 wears but had to retire a piece as it just wasn't holding up as the elastane had worn down. I have enough workout leggings and workout gear I won't have to buy new for a while!

I did enjoy having this tank in my wardrobe though, and I liked the tassels as well as it gave me a chance to try wear this a few different ways, by just knotting the tassels at the neckline, or leaving them untied and loose. 

Here's 30 of my favourite outfits from the 31 ways I've worn this tank:

Olive Embroidered Tank With Printed Pieces

With the black embroidery on this tank I'm never sure if  a print will look too "busy"
 being wore near the embroidered design. When I have tried printed pieces with this top though, I've really liked the combination. A good lesson that it's important to give new things a try before making up my mind.

Shorts and Olive Tank Outfit

This olive embroidered sleeveless tank, in such a light fabric, is ideal for Brisbane's summer heat, especially when worn with shorts. I've worn this tank with shorts a few times, enough for me to call it out as a separate way to wear idea.

Yellow Bags and Olive Embroidered Tank Outfits

Sometimes you want a bag that really pops against our outfit, and with this neutral olive green tank, yellow is a fun pop of colour to wear with it! I've worn that mustard bag a few times as you can see in the first 3 outfits, but the lighter and brighter yellow bag in the last outfit there looks great with the olive green too.

Olive Embroidered Tank and Blazer Outfits

Like most people attending the office after 2020, my business casual office is even more casual than usual, so denim is definitely a weekday appropriate outfit choice. I do try dress up the tank a little when I wear it with denim to the office, by wearing a blazer on top to add a little formality to my outfit.

Olive Green Tank With Pink Accessories

Neon pink is definitely my favourite shade to wear with this olive tank! I've worn the same neon pink Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC bag 3 times with this tank! I had tried other shades of pink of course, from the blush blazer or the lighter pink of the handbag in the top right outfit.

Olive Embroidered Tank Worn With Neutral Browns

Olive green is a good neutral shade, so you can't go wrong wearing it with more neutrals. As you can see in the outfit photos, different shades of browns (like the camel trench coat, leopard print skirt, or tan bag and brown floral skirt) pair so nicely with the olive green.

Olive Tank Worn With Blue

I like blue and green together, and while I do prefer brighter blue shades with this olive green tank, like the tie dye skirt or the cobalt blazer, less vibrant blues like the storm grey of the bag in the middle outfit, also work well.

Olive Embroidered Tank Worn With Black Skirts

With the black embroidery on tis tank, wearing it with other black pieces is an easy matchy-matchy outfit combination. I really like wearing this olive tank with black, as you've seen in the outfits above, and I was surprised I have worn it so many times with black skirts, so it deserved to be another outfit combination to call out.

More Outfit Ideas:

For more outfit inspiration and ideas, you can browse the complete 30 wears series.

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• 30 ways to wear: navy and white striped tee
• 30 ways to wear: lilac v-neck tee
• 30 ways to wear a dark grey v-neck tee
• 30 ways to wear a grey v-neck tee
• 30 ways to wear green tropical floral print dress
• 30 ways to wear olive skinny jeans
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At 34 wears so far from this beautiful ochre orange  Tree of Life maxi skirt that I scored at the opshop for just $4 at the start of 2020, it was overdue a ways to wear post! It's been a fun addition to my wardrobe since I bought it, and is a piece I keep reaching for.

30 Ways To Wear: Ochre Orange Maxi Skirt

I got really lucky scoring this ochre orange Tree of Life Maxi Skirt for just $4 at the opshop 5 years ago. It was a 50% off sale day, normally $8, but either way, it was a complete bargain. The soft rayon material is great in the hot Brisbane weather. I'm really thankful to whoever donated this skirt, as it has become a real go-to in my wardrobe. The ochre orange colour works well with neutrals like black, white and grey, but also pairs so nicely with brighter colours like res, blues and yellows.

Cost Per Wear

As this skirt was only $4 and I've worn it 24 times, this maxi skirt is down to 24 cents a wear. Definitely a bargain. It's still got a lot of life left and is something I always enjoy wearing, so it will certainly stick around in my wardrobe to be worn even more.

Here are just 30 of my favourite times I've worn this beautiful maxi skirt:

Orange Maxi Skirt With White

White is one of the neutrals that look really good with this orange maxi skirt! White tees are something most people have in their wardrobes, and as you can see in the first and last outfits, any style of white tee works well with a maxi skirt. The white denim jacket in the middle too is a great topper, especially on slightly cooler days.

Orange Maxi Skirt Layered For Winter Weather

It's not just warmer weather that has me reaching for this maxi skirt! It works well with cosy knits and winter layers, and if it's super cold I can even wear leggings under it. I have a lot of blue knits and scarves I wear in winter, and I like the bright colour of this orange maxi skirt with those blues. As you can see in that last outfit though, darker coloured knits like this burgundy one work just as well. 

Grey Tops With Orange Maxi Skirt

Another great neutral to wear this orange skirt with is grey! I tend to prefer darker greys with this skirt, however as you can see in the middle oufits there, lighter grey works well too. Both those outfits on the end include yellow accessories, I like the pop of yellow from a bag worn against the orange maxi skirt.

Orange Maxi Skirt and Stripes

Much like the white tee in the first set of outfits above, a striped tee is another wardrobe staple of many people, and one that also works well with an orange maxi skirt. The solid, block colour of this skirt means any prints work well, but I do have a fondness for pairing this skirt with striped tops.

Black Top Worn With Orange Maxi Skirt

Orange and black can feel a bit too Halloween-ish sometimes, so I find when I'm wearing black with this maxi skirt I like to stick to a print like stripes, or add a contrasting colour like these yellow necklaces to make the outfit less Halloween like. I think it works well.

Layering an Orange Maxi Skirt With Denim Jackets

For spring and autumn days when it's just a little cooler, I like to layer this maxi skirt with denim jackets. Any tee works underneath, and the denim jacket helps keep me a bit warmer, something you need on a cooler day as this maxi skirt is a light rayon fabric.

Orange Maxi Skirt Worn With Red

While I have shown a lot of neutrals with this maxi skirt so far, I also like trying different colours with this skirt, as you can see with so many outfits above involving blue or an even brighter pairing with yellow. Red and orange is something I tentatively tried one day with this skirt and loved so much I keep coming back to! I like all shades of red with this ochre orange maxi skirt, but deeper burgundy tones are certainly my favourite. It creates such an autumnal toned outfit and always gets compliments.

Orange Maxi Skirt With Printed Tops

While I do most commonly reach for striped pieces to wear with this block colour maxi skirt, other prints look good too! From animal print, to polka dots, more abstract prints, or even just a graphic print tee, I've never found a printed top I didn't like wearing with this skirt yet.

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30 Ways To Wear: Charcoal Grey Tunic Tee

After hitting 31 wears with this grey tunic tee, it was definitely time to put together a post sharing 30 ways I've worn it.

30 Ways To Wear: Grey Tunic Tee

I picked up this tee from the opshop all the way back in August 2019. It was such a bargain, and so super soft. I'm not sure how much it was worn before I thrifted it, but it made it to 31 wears in my wardrobe. It will not get any more wears though unfortunately as although it's super soft and comfortable to wear, the fabric has some elastane in it. And over the years as I've worn this tee, the elastane has stretched out a bit. It's started to lose its shape and is showing its age, so it's not something I'm going to be able to achieve any more wears from unfortunately. It's getting a bit sheer with the elastane fading and stretching so it won't be staying in my wardrobe, and will be going into fabric recycling.

Cost Per Wear

At 31 wears over 6 years of owning this tee, I've definitely gotten good value for money. It was one of 9 pieces I got in the "fill a bag for $5" sale so it was technically just 55 cents. And so it works out to 1.7 cents a wear. Amazing for the budget, and also good for the environment that I could give this tee over 30 wears before retiring it.

Here's my favourite ways I've worn this grey tunic tee over the years.

Grey Tee With Green

Obviously, a grey tee goes with everything! I have called out a few different colours in these outfit groupings as I see I wear it with some colours more than others, and green is one of those colours I like wearing with neutrals like grey.

Grey Tee With Pink

I like a pop of pink with grey, it really stands out! The grey tee works with little pieces of pink like that bag or the scarf, or more pink like those jeans.

Grey Tee In Monochromatic Outfits

As well as wearing this grey tee with bright colours, I like to wear it with other neutral pieces like blacks and whites and more greys, to create nice monochromatic outfits. I do often add an extra pop of colour with these outfits, as you can see from the pink bags and the blue bag and scarf.

Grey Tee With Red

Another great colour pairing with grey is red, red really pops against the neutral grey tee.

Grey Tee And Winter Layers

A good basic plain grey tee like this is so good for layering with in winter. I love how it goes with everything so I can add printed or colourful scarves and cosy cardigans, blazers or jackets.

Grey Tee And Prints

Like you can see with the printed scarves above, a plain grey tee works well with larger printed pieces like the maxi skirts and the chevron print jeans.

Grey Tee and Shorts

While I've shared some layered outfits above you can't beat the simplicity of a shorts and tee outfit for warmer weather, and of course a grey tee works with any style and colour of shorts, like in each of these 4 outfits.

Grey Tee and Skirts

Another easy outfit formula, grey tee and a skirt. Much like the shorts, each of these skirts is very different, but a basic grey tee works with any style of skirt.

Grey Tee and Printed Cover Ups

The final set of outfits I want to share with this grey tee is one of my favourite ways to wear it. A plain grey tee and colourful fun printed toppers is a formula I often repeat. The colour and print never clashes with the basic grey.

I'm sad this tee has to be retired, but it was getting too sheer and shapeless with the faded elastane. It's not the first soft and stretchy tee I've had to let go of because the fabric hasn't stood the test of time sadly. It's definitely made me consider the fabric of what I'm buying in stores. Of course if I see a super soft and stretch tee in the opshop I won't pass it up, but if I see a new tee in store with elastane in it, it's not something I'm going to buy new as I know it will be unlikely to stay in good enough condition for me to get good value from the purchase. 

It was such a staple in my wardrobe, as you can see in the photos it really worked in every outfit, and a grey tee is something I'll always frequently reach for. Just not this one any more.

More Outfit Ideas:

For more outfit inspiration and ideas, you can view all 31 ways I've worn this tee in my blog archives, or browse the complete 30 wears series.

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30 Ways To Wear: Atmos&Here Navy Stripe Shift Dress

Now that Brisbane is having a little bit of cooler autumn weather at last, thought that this cosy black and navy striped shift dress with 3/4 sleeves was the perfect piece to feature for my latest 30 ways to wear post!

30 Ways To Wear: Atmos & Here Navy and Black Stripe Shift Dress

Cost Per Wear

I picked this navy stripe tee dress up on sale at The Iconic for $26.36, back in July 2014. So I've had it in my wardrobe almost 11 years! At 32 wears, it's down to 82 cents a wear. And it's still going strong, it will be worn in the cooler months for years to come.

It has taken over a decade to get more than 30 wears, but I credit that to it being a dress I can only really wear on cooler days, and it not being one I could wear when breastfeeding. I definitely think of it as a staple in my wardrobe though and look forward to wearing it in the colder months.

Out of the 32 outfits I've made from this dress, here are my 30 favourite ways I've worn it so far.

Navy Stripe Tee Dress With More Blue

I love wearing multiple shades of blue together in an outfit, and as you can see from these 4 outfits, the dark navy dress is perfect with blue jackets, scarves, bags and even shoes.

Striped Shift Dress With Boots

As this striped dress is quite thick with the long 3/4 length sleeves, I wear it most often on colder days. it means it's the perfect temperature to wear some boots with it too! Sometimes with bare legs and ankle boots, other ways I've worn it include with taller boots and leggings.

Navy Stripe Dress With Yellow

The neutral navy and black stripes on this dress make it the perfect backdrop for a nice bright scarf, and as you can see from each of these 4 outfits, yellow scarves are a bit of a go-to for me with this dress. And sometimes I add a little yellow bag for even more bright colour against the neutral navy.

Navy Striped Tee Dress With Red

Navy and red is not a new combination, but like the colour combinations above, it's one I reach for a lot with this dress! I love the pop of a nice bright red accessory against navy, from something small like a belt or necklace, to something larger like a bag or scarf.

Navy and Purple

Of course it's not just colourful scarves that look good with this dress, although as you can see from the last 3 of these outfits I do like wearing printed purple scarves with this dress! In the first photo though you can see even a small pop of a lighter lilac purple can look good against a navy dress.

Navy Stripe Dress With Pink

Blue and pink has to be one of my favourite combinations, and I have worn an awful lot of pink bags with this neutral dress. it's a very fun pop of colour! But again, wearing this in cooler weather, I find pink scarves brighten it up nicely, and I really liked that middle outfit with the blush pink blazer over the dress.

Navy Striped Shift Dress With Green Accessories

I think blue and green should definitely be seen together! Navy is a really nice shade of blue to wear with green, and it works well with different shades. The olive bag, green necklace and darker green bag all look good against the dress.

For more outfit inspiration, you can see all the 32+ times I've worn this dress in my archives, or browse the 30 wears series too.

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30 Ways to Wear: Atmos&Here Navy Marle Scoop Neck Tee | Magnificent 8 Restyled

This quarter's magnificent 8 post theme is "restyled" where we will each be rewearing a piece we've worn for previous Magnificent 8 collaborative posts. As I was due to share another 30 wears post, I was pleased to see that this Atmos&Here navy marl scoop neck tee is something I've exceeded 30 wears with, and wore in a previous Magnificent 8 post as well.

30 Ways to Wear: Atmos&Here Navy Marle Scoop Neck Tee

Cost Per Wear

As I've worn this tee 33 times, I was expecting a good cost per wear for it. I actually got it on sale, with an extra coupon code discount, back in June 2016. It was just $8.74, so for 33 wears, that works out at 29 cents a wear, great value indeed. I've also exceeded 30 wears on the chambray maxi skirt I bought in the same sale order, so I've gotten a lot of value from that sale order.

This navy tee has been in my wardrobe for 8 years, so I'm surprised it's not hit 30 wears sooner! It's a great basic tee, and as it's got a slightly curved cropped hem (although it's just normal length on my petite self) it looks great worn over dresses, as well as with the navy tee staples of denim, shorts and skirts. It still looks new, so I've got a lot more wear to get from it! Here are 30 of my favourite ways I've worn it so far. 

Navy Tee and Pink Outfits

Blue and pink is one of those combinations I'll always wear! And as you can see in these 5 outfits, with the neutral navy marle tee, all different shades of pink work well with it. From the neon pink bag, to leopard print jeans, pastel pink jeans or even the magenta jeans on the top right.

Orange and Navy Tee Outfits

Surprisingly I haven't worn as much orange with this tee as I thought I would have - I feel orange really pops when you wear it with navy! I like it with the orange shorts and skirt, but a smaller piece of orange like that little peach bag in the first outfit is a great accessory with navy too.

Navy Tee and Green

"Blue and green should never be seen" is one of those silly rules I used to follow, but since I've been wearing green more often I've realised how nicely green and blue compliment each other. All different shades of green, like the olive shorts, emerald green duster, or moss coloured jeans, look great next to the navy tee. 

Shorts Outfits With A Navy Tee

Shorts and a tee is a summer staple! I might throw a cover up on top for a little extra print and colour, or even just some sun coverage. But as you can see in the majority of these shorts outfits, a simple pair of shorts and a navy tee is a nice easy outfit on its own.

Navy Tee and Black

I tend to wear this navy tee a lot with black in the cooler weather - something about winter has me reaching for all the neutrals, and black jeans, or black blazers or knits, are a nice addition to a neutral navy tee. Sometimes as you can see in the first 3 outfits, I add a bit of colour with an accessory, but as in that last outfit, it's nice to just have a neutral filled outfit with the navy tee sometimes too.

Navy Tee and Purple

Blue and purple is another colour duo I frequently wear! Just as with the other colour combinations I've shared in this post, I think different shades of purple are great with this navy tee. The little plum purple Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB bag in the first and last outfits there is a favourite accessory with this navy tee, but the deeper purple bag and jeans in the middle there look good too!

Skirts and Dress Outfits With Navy Tee

As you read above, this tee is such a good layering piece. In that outfit photo in the middle there I've layered it over a maxi dress. The other outfits in this set of 5 are simple skirt outfits, but in the outfit photos earlier in the post I've shared the tee over a dress again as well. I love the look of the tee over a maxi skirt or a maxi dress, and being navy, as you've seen from all the photos in this post, it works with so many different prints and colours.

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For more outfit inspiration and ideas, you can view all 30+ ways I've worn this jumper in my blog archives, or browse the complete 30 wears series.

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The Magnificent 8

The Magnificent 8 is a collaboration of 8 stylish women, ranging in age from early 20’s to early 80’s. The mission of this collaboration is to showcase how ageless style is. There are no age restrictions on style. So wear what you want, when you want, add a smile, and strut your style with confidence. And be sure to check out all 7 of these other amazing ladies!

• Grace of Graceful Rags
• Mica of Away from the Blue
• Roxanne of Glass of Glam
• Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge
• Rena of Fine Whatever
• Eugenia of Age of Grace 
• Lesley of Jodie’s Touch of Style 
• Charlotte of Jodie’s Touch of Style

Every quarter, the group chooses a theme and each create an outfit that suits our own personal tastes and fashion choices. We post them on the last Wednesday of every third month. Check out everyone’s posts with the links above for style inspiration at any age as they show you their restyled outfits!

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