Five Ways to Wear Graphic T-Shirts in Winter
From snowboard layering to everyday streetwear, your favourite graphic tee doesn’t have to hibernate when it’s cold outside.
If you thought t-shirt season ended when summer did, keep in mind that your favorite graphic t-shirts have a lot to offer all year long. The trick is knowing how to layer it. Consider these fives ways to wear your graphic tees in winter, before you shove them to the back of the drawer.
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The Top Five Ways to Wear Your Favorite Graphic T-Shirt in Winter
Here are five ways to keep wearing graphic t-shirts throughout the coldest days of fall and winter.
1. Under an Open Flannel Shirt
The classic board-sports combination.
A graphic tee under an open flannel is one of those classic combos that never really goes out of style. It works because the layers have different jobs: the t-shirt brings the graphic design, while the flannel adds texture, warmth and another colour to the mix.
Try a black graphic tee under a buffalo plaid shirt. Or maybe a red, green or neutral flannel with a cream t-shirt.
When it gets colder, add a jacket to the mix for an even more classic snowboard style. You still get the layered look without sacrificing the graphic entirely.
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This 1923 Main Street A Little Pain Is Part of It snowboarding unisex t-shirt features our stitched-up penguin stuffie, because falling, getting up and riding again are all part of the experience.
This mid-weight tee is an easy everyday choice for snowboarders, riders, travelers and anyone who knows that the best adventures rarely come without a few bumps.
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• Base Item: Gildan 5000 • 100% cotton • Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²) • Open-end yarn • Tubular fabric • Taped neck and shoulders • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem • Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
Disclaimers: • Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white. • Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it may take us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions.
Please note: since all orders are custom created, all sales are final and we do not accept returns, refunds or exchanges. Please check sizing carefully using the guide.
2. Under a Hoodie
Double-up without overthinking.
A t-shirt under a hoodie isn’t new, but that’s the point with this one.
The tee might peek out above the neckline of the hoodie, show below the hem, or make its presence known when you take the hoodie off. Go with a graphic tee that you like wearing on its own, not necessarily one you don’t expect anyone to see, because you never know.
For snowboard days and cold-weather travel, this combination also gives you flexibility for temperatures changes. Wear the hoodie on its own when conditions are good, or add a weather-appropriate outer layer when you need more wind or cold protection.
3. Under a Denim or Workwear Jacket
A little structure goes a long way.
A denim jacket, canvas coat or workwear-inspired jacket gives a graphic tee a totally different look and feel from the flannel shirt style.
The jacket adds structure while the t-shirt keeps the outfit more chill. A bold graphic can become the focal point, while a smaller design gives you a more understated look.
This combination works well with jeans, casual pants, cargos or even leggings. It is an easy way to bring skate-inspired style into everyday winter wear.
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The 1923 Main Street Varsity Arch Snowboard tee is a lightweight soft unisex t-shirt that's perfect for all season wear: summer style or winter base. Inspired by higher learning on the highest peaks.
Also available as a hoodie.
• Base Item: Gildan 5000 • 100% cotton • Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²) • Open-end yarn • Tubular fabric • Taped neck and shoulders • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem • Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
Disclaimers: • Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white. • Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it may take us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions.
Please note: since all orders are custom created, all sales are final and we do not accept returns, refunds or exchanges. Please check sizing carefully using the guide.
4. Under a Snowboard Jacket
The mountain is already a layering lesson.
Every snowboarder knows that clothing works in layers. A t-shirt can be a first-layer under a hoodie or fleece, but also under your snowboard jacket. It all depends on the conditions and the warmth and style of your jacket (is it a shell, or a super warm down?).
For riding days, go with layers based on temperature, moisture management and activity level. A cotton graphic tee may be fine as a casual base layer or for a mild day, but a moisture-wicking technical base layer is a good choice when you’re riding hard, sweating or spending hours in the cold.
Save the graphic tee for the lodge, après, travel days or as a layer you reveal when the jacket comes off. Your favourite graphic doesn’t have to be your technical base layer to be part of your snowboard outfit.
Make every step of your journey a statement with the 1923 Main Street Diamond Ethos graphic travel t-shirt. Designed for travelers, this tee combines all-day comfort with a message that resonates across cultures and continents, from castles to cafes.
Featuring our diamond ethos design and the dual taglines Roam Freely. Wear Boldly. and Speak in Smiles. Listen in Silence., this is more than just a travel t-shirt—it’s a reflection of how you move through the world. Lightweight and breathable, this comfy tee packs easily and wears effortlessly from airport gates to mountain trails.
Perfect for nomads, explorers and everyday adventurers. Wherever you go, go true.
Also available on dark colored t-shirts.
• Base Item: Gildan 64000
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala
Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it may take us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions.
Please note: since all orders are custom created, all sales are final and we do not accept returns, refunds or exchanges. Please check sizing carefully using the guide.
5. Under a Cardigan or Overshirt
Graphic tees aren’t just for a ride in the park.
If you want to take a graphic t-shirt somewhere other than a skate or snowboard park, try wearing one under a cardigan or a heavier unbuttoned overshirt.
The contrast is what makes this one work. It’s a classic combo similar to the plaid style above (#1). A graphic tee brings a little of your own personality to an otherwise simple combination, while the outer layer keeps things relaxed – but put together.
This is also a good opportunity to wear some of your graphics that are a little more off-the-wall. You don’t need a giant logo to make an outfit interesting.
Sometimes a small, unexpected graphic is perfect.
Bottom Line: The Best Winter Outfit Might Already Be in Your Drawer
Your favorite summer t-shirts don’t have to disappear in colder months. A good graphic tee can work under a flannel, a hoodie, a jacket or as part of a snowboard-inspired everyday outfit. The layers change with the weather; the graphic is uniquely you.