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The Rules for Wearing a Band Tee

Published on October 9, 2013

We’ve all had the urge to ask that 14 year in the bargain Hot Topic Ramones tee to name at least one of the band’s songs. If you’re going to have a band’s logo plastered on your chest, you should probably know a thing or two about them, no? Sadly some don’t even know that image on their chest is a band. Kids these days!

Our handy little infographic is packed with suggestions on how, when and when not to wear them. But have we gone too far? According to some users on Twitter – our prerequisites are on the light side. While some Tumblr users have been totally outraged by the contents of this guide (coincidentally the ones who wear them for all the wrong reasons.)

Looks like we’ve got ourselves a good ol’ fashion battle of the band tee wearers.

Additions? Subtractions? Feel free to chime in below.

Let’s re-cap our infographic:

The right reasons for wearing a band tee:

You’re a Huge Fan
You know the names and lyrics of several songs
You’re leaving the concert
You can name members of the band

The wrong reasons for wearing a band tee:

You think the logo is cool
A friend of celebrity wears the same one
You’ve heard the band is popular
There’s a 2 for 1 sale

Band tee fashion tips:

Do not tuck your band t-shirt in
Wash it! Worn look is cool, dirt and smells aren’t
Sleeveless is okay – but trip your pit hair!
Do you have to be slim to wear one? Eff no! You’re comfy in your body, wear what you want!

STOP.

It’s not vintage if you purchased from a chain retailer a few weeks ago. Vintage isn’t a look, it’s about age.

Inappropriate times to wear a band tee:

When going to that band’s show. It’s over kill unless…

The t-shirt is at least 15 years old, then it’s a homage

It’s a festival and that band is one of many performing

It’s in support of the opening band

When going to see another band’s show. Unless…

One of the members of the band is a former member of the band you’re seeing and parted ways amicably

The tee represents a side project by one of the band members.

3 Golden Rules for Wearing a Band Tee

Able to name at least two members of the band
Able to name two songs from one album
Able to recite the chorus from one song

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10 Comments

Richard James Clark II

October 10, 2013 at 5:54 am

This is very true i used to wonder how much Missy Elliott knew about megadeath when she wore that in Get ur freak on!
skippy haha vintage

October 10, 2013 at 7:40 am

this is hilarious! love the random survey – gift cards vs. scolding. also “and parted ways amicably!” – NICE!
Puddintaine

October 10, 2013 at 6:10 pm

Don’t be that guy… http://youtu.be/GgFcl3BrJpU
defunkd

October 10, 2013 at 6:21 pm

nice one! going to post this above!
fangirl

October 29, 2013 at 6:13 pm

obviously you should wear the band’s shirt to their show, it supports them. & honestly I think these rules are too strict. I say if you like the band, wear the shirt.. you shouldn’t have to know song names or all the names of the members. that’s just ridiculous. & you can tuck it in if you want to, it’s personal preference NOT A RULE.
defunkd

October 30, 2013 at 1:04 am

You lost us at tuck it in.
cacat

September 26, 2015 at 5:44 pm

fuck the police! fuck this rules! fuck everything!!!!
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TheShoesOfLuci

December 31, 2017 at 1:06 pm

Naming the members? I can’t even remember the names of the band members of my favorite band!