The Long Sleeve Lookbook: Outfit Ideas To Elevate Apparel Stores
By: Jennifer Posted on: Jul 9, 2023If your clothing store offers the finest styles to your customers, long-sleeved shirts will definitely have a spot in your inventory. Their comfort and styling potential alone are reasons enough for many to have them in their wardrobe. But long-sleeved shirts offer so much more. So get ready to place your wholesale long-sleeved shirt orders, because this blog is a comprehensive lookbook that delves deeper into how long sleeves can give your clothing store good momentum and a great reputation among your customers.
The Long Sleeve Outfit Dress Up
Anyone can dress up with long sleeves. Simply throw one on along with bottom-wear and we’re good to go. But that doesn't feel right, right? Not when there are countless ideas to dress up with long sleeves. What if your apparel store showcases some of those ideas? But not before you choose whether you want to go the “contemporary” route or the “classic” route.
Here are a few ideas you can share with your customers, both men and women.
For men, long-sleeved shirts can add an extra touch of their personality to the outfit. Long sleeve shirt with the sleeves folded gives off a badass vibe especially when you pair it with jeans and boots. Add a watch to the combination and put on some shades to amp up the charm. Forgo folded sleeves and wear specs to get a “nerdy but cute” look.
For women, it gets a bit tricky partially due to their generally good sense of fashion. Women have a lot of options in the form of accessories and lower to go with the long-sleeved shirt of their choice. Long sleeve and palazzo. Long sleeve with tube skirts. And even with denim shorts.
Outfit Ideas Worth Promoting
Women know what they are doing. They are likely aware of most outfit ideas with long-sleeved shirts. But men, on the other hand, probably only want to throw it on with something. Share these ideas with them. They likely won’t expect it, but they sure as hell will appreciate it. That means more brownie points for your store.
Printed Long Sleeves With Distressed Denim
Get them blank long-sleeve shirts printed ASAP, because teens love wearing long sleeves that have something interesting printed on them…and quirky looks. Suggest distressed denim to pair with the printed long sleeve.
Printed Long Sleeves With Cargo Joggers
Denim are too mainstream. Joggers too, maybe. But the latter can add more depth to the outfit than denim. Present your custom long-sleeved shirts and just point your customers to the cargo joggers. They will see where you’re getting at. This outfit style combines fashion, function, and comfort effortlessly, and it can look even more awesome on women.
Long Sleeve Tee & Collar Shirt
Layering is where things get interesting. What do you think about a brown long-sleeved t-shirt layered over a white shirt with an open collar? Pair ‘em up with classic blue denims and suede boots for a fascinating style that’s both simplistic and suave.
Long Sleeve Shirt & Slit Skirt
Fashion-conscious women will just love this workplace style where a white long-sleeve shirt is paired with a thigh-high satin slit skirt. Oh wait…remember to recommend closed-toe heels for formal events, and stilettos or platform heels for parties and dates.
Long Sleeve Shirt & Spaghetti Strap Dress
A true chic street style, you can go for this combination any time of the year. Just throw on a spaghetti strap dress over your long-sleeved shirt, and pair it with boots or sandals to nail the look. Great stuff to wear for people who want to enjoy the beach during colder seasons.
Oversized Long Sleeve Dress
A bit luxe. A bit chic. A bit sensual. This is everything combined. No wonder many models and celebrities are wearing oversized tops. Make sure to keep a few oversized full-length long-sleeve shirts in stock for those customers who are more open to stylish fashion statements. Just point your customer to an oversized long-sleeve shirt and tell her she’s looking at a chic mini-dress. A matching belt can make the dress hug the body more. Platform heels or knee-high boots perfectly complement this dress.
V-Neck Long Sleeve & …Boxers
Oh yeah! Men, this one is a charmer. A neutral-colored V-neck long-sleeve t-shirt and boxers of contrasting colors instead of pants. Incomplete without sneakers. Perfect style for a road trip.
Sheer Long Sleeve & Bikini
Another beach-ready style for women. If a spaghetti strap dress with long sleeves for enjoying the beach didn’t excite your customer, try suggesting this one. A long-sleeved sheer shirt with bikini bottoms. Accessorize with a floppy hat and sunglasses to complete the look.
Conclusion
These outfit ideas can help your apparel store cater to a wide range of fashion preferences and tastes, and establish your expertise in fashions that strike a chord. Make sure to use the canvas offered by long sleeves to create sartorial masterpieces that make your customers want more. All that’s left is to place bulk long-sleeved shirts orders at YouApparel (wink).