Staple Sequins

Who would have ever suspected that a sequinned t-shirt could become a basic in one’s wardrobe? But that is just what happened to me.

Two or three years ago I found this silver matt sequinned tee in an op shop. It had obviously been barely worn, and was priced at only a few dollars. I had already given sanctuary to several spangled items (I am such a magpie), but I took it home with me anyway. And to my surprise since then it has become a staple item in my wardrobe, unlike my other sequinned garments, most of which are really eveningwear.

It is the combination of simple tee shape with the neutral grey colour, and the fact that the paillettes are matt, rather than reflective that makes this top so versatile. The back of the tee is just plain cotton, which also helps to make it feel more dressed-down, yet it dresses up an otherwise plain outfit, and gives it really pizzazz.

What a great find it was!

Photo: December 2015