How to Style a Concert Tee

|| Shirt: Garth Brooks Concert tee || Skirt: kate spade new york (from a few years ago) || Slides: kate spade new york (also available in black) || Earrings: Francesca's || Necklace: J.Crew Factory (from a few years ago) || Handbag: kate spade new york (similar style in black and grey) || Ring: Tiffany & Co. || Photos: Melanie Foster Photography ||

Would you be surprised if I told you I don't listen to country music? Hear me out before you stop reading and boycott. Here's the deal, growing up in a small Oklahoma town, I didn't have a choice. If I remember correctly, my mom's car had five radio presets and the first two were country stations. 95.5 out of Tulsa was the jam back in the day; 90's country will always hold a special place in my heart. There was something magical happening during that time. Each song told a thrilling story paired with music that was complex and evoked emotion from its listeners. I think of George Strait, Clint Black and of course, my man, Garth Brooks.

Between Garth and my participation in 4-H, they both influenced my decision to attend Oklahoma State University. This town bleeds orange and plays good ole' country music on blast. Cowboy boots are not just worn to rodeos, they complete some gameday looks. As I grew older, one could say that  I gravitated towards more of the "city girl vibe" and swapped my cowboy boots for an over the top pair of high heels. There are a few things I still hold dear to my heart, like 90's country.

I imagine my life as a movie. I realize that sounds so unhealthy and way too obsessed with myself. It would be so easy for me to make a “soundtrack of my life." There are so many songs and artists that have impacted me. Think about in your own life. There has to be one song that you can name that helped you overcome a hard time in your life (breakup, disappointment, etc.) What's funny about all of this, I don't attend many concerts. I have such a hard time shelling out that kind of cash. However, there are always exceptions to the rule. A few years ago when Garth announced he was going on tour, I knew that I had to be there. I wouldn't miss that concert for anything. He stopped in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Jered and I somehow were lucky enough to see him both times. At the first concert in Tulsa, I grabbed a concert tee. Most generally, concert tees are limited because they find their way into the dreaded t-shirt drawer. Let's admit it, we all have one!

When I was planning this shoot with Melanie, I wanted to tackle a few things that I have talked with friends in the past with. That's how this post came to be. We all have a concert tee that we would love to wear in the outside world vs. in the comfort of our own home. It would be very obvious to me to pair this tee with a pair of dark-washed bootcut jeans, cowboy boots and a button-down over the top of the t-shirt. I wanted to think outside of the box. Not going to lie, these silver sequin slides served as the primary inspiration for this look. A concert t-shirt and a fancy slide seem so unexpected to me, but somehow they work together for a complete head-to-toe look. The best part? I had all of this in my closet!