Graphic T-shirts for men over 30: yes or no?

[jcp123]

I wouldn’t, but that’s just because of my personal style. I’ve pretty much gone all button-up these days. BUT! They aren’t stuffy old guy button ups. They’re colorful, usually flowery prints (or paisley, etc). I think if they reflect your style, you should wear them! My rule for fashion is for you to do you and not worry about what the so-called fashionistas say…within reason of course!

[Hawk4042C]

Originally Posted by MillennialUrbanist

I was going through my closet, and found four graphic T-shirts I haven't worn in at least a year. I originally bought them when I was 27 or 28, but didn't wear them all the time. I usually saved them for "nice casual" occasions like at an outdoor concert, or for hipster-oriented events like a Renaissance Fair. So they're still in good condition, and I can wear them without looking messy or careless.

The graphics are hipster-esque indeed: a spoof of Salvador Dali with electric guitars instead of watches, a row of broken telephone lines set against a mountain backdrop, a black-and-white Windows XP logo getting smashed by a rock, and an abstract rendition of the Golden Gate Bridge in dashed and dotted lines.

However, I'm 35 now, and can't help but feel like I'm too old for these T-shirts. I also vaguely remember reading these things on men's fashion sites, that you shouldn't wear graphic tees if you're over 30. But I do like the designs, the fabric is good-quality, and they still look presentable.

What does everyone else on here think? Feel free to elaborate.

1. Do you like the shirts?
2. Are they clean (washed)?
3. Do they fit you?

If your answers are yes, wear them if you want.

Just use common sense when/where to wear them.

[floridarebel]

I personally don't wear them out in the public 90 percent of the time. I wear Columbia and Guy Harvey shirts sometimes.

[Nevada2012]

Originally Posted by blueherons

Of course! My husband is 62 and has quite a few cool t-shirts.

Well I am a 61 yo husband and my t-shirts get compliments all the time.

They mainly are bands that I have enjoyed over the years. Just got a compliment on my new Barry Manilow shirt. Barry is a very guilty pleasure of mine. I tend towards hard/metal.

Just received my latest purchases - Motorhead /Godsmack / Disturbed / Creed / Five Finger Death Punch and REO Speedwagon.

Ton of Queensryche shirts.

Also have many of my alma mater. GO PACK !

I also do have a couple with chess references. Love chess tournaments - but I suck - but still go and play in them !