Burn your graphic tees

I already shudder at the thought of seeing the jeans + graphic tee + blazer look anywhere in public, and it has absolutely no business being anywhere near an awards show—at least not one where the femme-presenting attendees wear dresses and the host wears a tux and Al Pacino might show up. If I see a t-shirt on the Game Awards stage this year I may very well go full Mommy Dearest in the audience.

There are ways you can elevate this tired-ass fit, but it’s not easy. First, you’d need to get a really cool t-shirt, preferably one that’s something no one has seen before (not just a screen print of a video game logo slapped on your chest). Think Mobshity’s Sharpie-art tees, or ARK/8’s Elden Ring boss door shirt, or Moschino’s The Sims capsule collection. Then, think about the blazer itself (which, by the way, is not a suit jacket), as the fit is essential here—something too small and fitted that falls at your waistline is visually yucky. If you absolutely must do this look, it’s ruined by a pair of true blue denim that looks cheap or worn or is, god forbid, both acid-washed and ripped. Maybe try a dress pant, instead. Then, lastly, please don’t wear a white sneaker. I’d prefer no sneakers (guess what looks cool with this look: boots), but if you must, avoid white. It’s too grandpa-y.

Then, and only then, can you pull off the blazer/graphic tee look—but it still doesn’t belong at The Game Awards.