
Banana Republic $29.99 $11.99
The graphic t-shirt can be the hardest purchase for a grown man. The selection out there ranges from full-blown product placement (Drink Coke!) to softcore porn (Boobs!). It’s a dangerous territory with all the advertising, booze affiliation, and female forms covering most t-shirts sold to men. Whenever I bring up a graphic t-shirt with my clients, I can see the fear or hesitation on their faces immediately. It is a well-earned fear. Graphic t-shirts typically suck.
Graphic T-Shirts That Aren’t Dumb
When I am shopping for a male client in a physical store, I can never find more than one or two graphic t-shirts that don’t have all the aforementioned nonsense. Online shopping is the only way I can find plentiful graphic tees that are actually interesting, flattering, and suitable for an adult. And since online shopping is the only way to go right now, this actually works out.
As I mentioned, a dumb graphic t-shirt tends to promote booze, outrageous brands, and half-naked women. I am also not a fan of all those skulls. As my clients already know, these types of graphics make you look immature, undateable, unsuccessful, and, well, dumb. These types of t-shirts are so prevalent, many of my older clients don’t even realize an alternative exists. When I reveal that inoffensive graphic t-shirts do in fact exist, it’s like telling my clients black licorice is delicious. My clients trust me implicitly, but some of them give me a look like, “We’ll see.” Yes, you will! Just scroll down.
You’re Not Too Old For A Graphic T-shirt
The other issue I run into when discussing graphic t-shirts with my male clients is the “too old” defense. They ask me, “Am I too old to wear a graphic t-shirt?” As long as there isn’t an immature graphic on your t-shirt, no, you are not too old to wear one. It’s not about age, it’s about the occasion. Should a 40-year old man wear a graphic t-shirt to a nice restaurant? No. Neither should a 16-year-old boy. Can a 40-year-old man wear a graphic t-shirt to go axe throwing? Absolutely. You can wear one to the gym, running errands, the beach, and lunch at casual venues. Your casual wardrobe will benefit from some fresh graphics.
Marine Layer Sport Performance Graphic Tee

Marine Layer $48
This graphic tee is available at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Marine Layer.
Banana Republic Bike Sketch Eco T-Shirt

Banana Republic $29.99 $11.99
prAna Men’s Tree Hugger Journeyman Graphic Tee

prAna $35
This graphic tee is available at Nordstrom, prAna, Amazon, and Backcountry.
Banana Republic Elephant Logo Eco T-Shirt

Banana Republic $29.99 $11.99
Banana Republic Lighthouse Eco T-Shirt

Banana Republic $29.99 $11.99
Marine Layer Sport Performance Sun Graphic Tee

Marine Layer $48
Prana Wolf Pack Journeyman Tee

Prana $35 $24.50
This tee is available at Zappos, Prana, Amazon, and Backcountry.
Banana Republic Racing Graphic T-Shirt

Banana Republic $29.99 $23.98
Banana Republic Sound Apparatus Graphic T-Shirt

Banana Republic $29.99 $23.98
Kenzo Classic Tiger Graphic Tee

Kenzo $135
This graphic t-shirt is available at Nordstrom, Farfetch, and Kenzo.
Lucky Brand USA Flag Graphic Tee

Lucky Brand $29.50
This tee is available at Zappos, Lucky Brand, and Amazon.
Banana Republic Moon Sea Eco T-Shirt

Banana Republic $29.99 $11.99
1901 Surf Wave Graphic Tee

1901 $35
Travis Mathew Fire Trail Graphic Tee

Travis Mathew $39.95
This graphic tee is available at Nordstrom and Zappos.
Madewell Cactus Moon Graphic Allday Crewneck Tee

Madewell $35
Patagonia Live Simply Home Organic Cotton Graphic Tee

Patagonia $35
This t-shirt is available at Nordstrom and REI.
Buzzy Boutique Forest Tee

Buzzy Boutique $29.99 $15.99
Buzzy Boutique Night Sky Tee

Buzzy Boutique $29.99 $15.99
J.Crew Sailboat graphic tee

J.Crew $29.50 $11.50
J.Crew “Rock lobster” tee

J.Crew $29.50 $8.50
Rip Curl Windward Mens T-Shirt

Rip Curl $22.99
This graphic t-shirt is available at Tilly’s and Amazon.
Lucky Brand Guinness Tee

Lucky Brand $39.50
This graphic tee is available at Zappos and Macy’s.
Lucky Brand Gambling Skull Tee

Lucky Brand $29.50 $26.55
This shirt is available at Zappos and Amazon.
United By Blue High Gear Short Sleeve Graphic Tee

United by Blue $36 $32.99
tentree Vintage Sunset 3.25 Long Sleeve

tentree $42 $34.99
tentree Nomad Short Sleeve Tee

tentree $36 $32.99
This t-shirt is available at Zappos and Backcountry.
Linksoul LS798 The Local

Linksoul $34.95
RVCA Motors Short Sleeve

RVCA $24.95
Puma Slogan Tee

Puma $24.95
Smartwool Merino Sport 150 Mountain Ventures Tee

Smartwool $55 $44.99
This t-shirt is available at Zappos, Amazon, Backcountry, and Smartwool.
Sol Angeles Catamaran Cotton Graphic V-Neck Tee

Sol Angeles $58
Kid Dangerous Cotton NASA Logo Graphic Tee

Kid Dangerous $38 $22.80
Vestige Segment Cotton Graphic Tee

Vestige $48 $28.80
Ted Baker Herb Cotton Graphic Tee

Ted Baker $85 $50
REI Co-op Desert Sun Tech T-Shirt

REI $34.95
REI Co-op Force of Nature T-Shirt

REI $29.95
REI Co-op Westerlands Long-Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt

REI $39.95 $29.93
REI Co-op Multi Print T-Shirt

REI $34.95 $24.93
San Diego Seed Company Straight Outta Compost T-Shirts
Gap Graphic Tee

Gap $29.95
Beachwood ‘Skyline Spray’ Graphic T-Shirt

Beachwood $36
Hugo Boss Graphic T-Shirt

Hugo Boss $46.90
Gap Graphic Tee

Gap $34.95
Sol Angeles ‘SOS’ Pocket T-Shirt

Sol Angeles $68
John Varvatos Star USA ‘Skeleton’ T-Shirt

John Varvatos $58.96