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Minimalist Custom Tees I Actually Wear
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Kirsten Claridge
I got tired of loud graphic tees that didn't match anything. Started hunting for clean, simple custom shirts and now my closet finally makes sense. These are the ones I keep reaching for.
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Everyday Basics 🤍
 
Nature & Outdoors
 
Funny But Subtle 😂
 
Couples & Gifts 🎁
 
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Everyday Basics 🤍

These are the ones I grab when I don't want to think about what to wear. Simple text, neutral colors, done.

 
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picked my last name in a thin serif font. it's weirdly my most complimented shirt.
Get Change T-Shirt | minimalist text tee
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sent in a photo and got back this clean single-line drawing. so good 🖊️
Custom Dad Portrait From Photo Tee, Comfort Colors Line Art Shirt with Kid, Personalized Father Gift, New Dad or Husband, Family Drawing
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has the coordinates of where I grew up. subtle and personal.
Coordinate Gift - Hometown Shirt - Latitude Longitude Gifts
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the embroidery is tiny and perfect. I have two of these now lol
Embroidered Personalized Initial T-shirt, Custom ...
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got my wedding date in roman numerals. wife has the matching one 😄
Custom Roman Numeral T-shirts, Est Year Personalized
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Nature & Outdoors

I spend most weekends hiking or camping so these feel very me. Clean designs that don't scream REI catalog.

 
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single continuous line of a mountain range. goes with literally everything.
Minimalist Mountain Line Art T-shirt: Nature Inspired Tee
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just the outline of Colorado with a tiny heart where Denver is 🏔️
Custom State Outline T-shirt: All States Pride Tee
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bought this before a beach trip and now it's my summer staple.
Minimalist Wave Graphic Tee, Ring-spun Cotton, Coastal Shirt
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you can put your trail name on it. my buddy got one that says Blisters
Custom Hiker Shirt, Personalized Trail Name and Year, Vintage Mountain Adventure Tee
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delicate little wildflower sketches across the chest. really well done.
Minimal Botanical Line Art Shirt: Wildflower Outline Tee
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Funny But Subtle 😂

I like humor on a shirt but I don't want to be a walking meme. These made me laugh without being obnoxious.

 
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put an inside joke only my college friends get. worth every penny.
tee(1) - Linux manual page
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tiny text that says 'no' and that's it. people always lean in to read it 😅
Funny Quote Shirt, Sarcastic Minimalist Back Print ...
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got this for Father's Day. he wore it three days in a row.
Funny Dad Joke Shirt Shirt Custom Father's Day Gift Personalized Gift for Dad Joke Tshirt
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just my dog's name in lowercase helvetica. clean and simple.
Custom Dog Shirt, Minimal Line Art Tee, Dog Mom ...
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says 'maybe tomorrow' in really small font. accurate honestly.
Selectively Social Shirt, Minimalist Introvert Tee
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Couples & Gifts 🎁

Half my gift giving is just custom tees now. People always seem surprised someone put actual thought into it.

 
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we got matching ones with our initials. not cheesy, just sweet.
Matching Couple Shirt, Minimalist Line Art
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put the coordinates of where we met freshman year. she cried a little
Custom Long Distance Best Friend Shirt, Best Friend State
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got my sister her birth year in a clean font. she wears it constantly.
Personalized Made In Birth Year Shirt, Custom City or State Landmark Tee, Hometown Gift, Birthday Shirt
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ordered five for a family reunion. everyone actually wore them which never happens 😂
Custom Family Name Shirt Personalized Tee
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sent a photo of my cat and got a perfect line drawing back. took about a week.
Custom Pet Line Art Shirt: Personalized Dog/Cat Portrait Tee
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Premium Quality Picks

I ruined a few cheap custom tees in the wash before I found sellers who actually use good blanks. These hold up.

 
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thick cotton, boxy fit. feels expensive. survived 30+ washes no problem.
Custom DTG Printed Shaka Wear T-Shirt: Heavyweight 7.5oz Max Weight Tee
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softer than my other tees and I feel slightly less guilty about fast fashion 🌱
Custom Printed Organic Cotton Tee: Design Your Own
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the oversized fit is perfect. not too baggy, just relaxed.
Japanese Sun Oversized T Shirt, Minimalist Streetwear, Vintage Washed Tee, Back Print
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Comfort Colors blanks are unbeatable. the print hasn't cracked at all.
Custom Comfort Colors T-shirt: Full Color Art, Logo, ...
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has that worn-in look right out of the package. runs true to size too.
Custom Mineral Wash Shirt, Personalized Text Photo Logo Tee, Vintage Washed Graphic Top, Custom Business Shirt, Personalized Gift Sweater
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