7+ Ways to Repurpose All of Your College Tees

Upon getting my first IRL internship, I was confronted with a daunting task: shopping for new clothes. My business casual wardrobe previously consisted of only one blouse and some ill-fitting pants. I needed to sort through my closet and pick out the pieces I’d wear post-graduation.

The most daunting part of all? The volume of college tees I collected. In just three years, my day-to-day wardrobe transformed almost exclusively into oversized university tees and leggings.

I wanted to downsize my wardrobe to essentials and things I actually wore before completely moving out of my apartment. So, I needed to find more things to do with my college tees.

Related reading: How to Style Your Favorite Graphic Tees into the Cutest Outfits Ever

If you’re also looking to makeover your wardrobe, here’s how to repurpose your college tees:

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DIY How to Cut A T-Shirt 2 Ways into A Tank Top | Kandee Johnson

You can transform a sleeved t-shirt into a tank top for a great work-out top. Of course, you probably already have a bunch of college tanks already, but this method of cutting off sleeves gives you an undone look that looks nice with other more rugged accessories.

Beach Cover Up

I was surprised by how simple it seems to turn a t-shirt into a swimsuit cover-up. I like this style because I think you could highlight a university logo or symbol already on the shirt. But there are dozens of different styles of tutorials you can follow that require little to no sewing experience. Making one out of a college tee adds a little personality and sentiment to it.

Pillow

I never thought to make a pillow out of a t-shirt, but it’s so simple and cute. I like this tutorial because 1) decorative pillows are expensive, and 2) I love the idea of having a university pillow somewhere in my next apartment to remind me of my college home.