6. The Awesome Graphic T-Shirt — Graduate from graphic sweaters to graphic tees — now's the time to show off those guns you've been working on. We're not huge fans of the "message" shirts (you know, the "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" type of deal), so we chose a duo of toppers that are a bit more artsy — and look cool under a jean shirt or hoodie. Plus, they're a conversation starter!

Saturdays X Colette Blue & Black Slash T-Shirt, $40, available at Saturdays X colette; rag & bone Square Pocket Tee, $95, available at rag & bone.