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10 Ways to Dress Smart Casual for Women in 2021

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Women in the workplace are always looking for ways to dress smart casual. When asked what is smart casual, many women will answer by telling you what not to wear. It is essential to have a look that is professional but relaxed enough to stay comfortable throughout your workday. Our list of tips will give you great ideas on how to put together an outfit that will make you feel smart and confident while still feeling casual and getting things done! But first, let’s take a look at what is smart casual? What Exactly Is Smart Casual For Women? When To Wear? You might ask what smart casual is all about. It is the most confusing dress code out there because it can mean anything that is less formal than a suit, but smarter than a jogger. To keep it simple, this can generally mean a pair of (non-ripped) jeans, a crisp and clean shirt, and clean sneakers.  Meeting for a coffee with colleagues or friends is a part of Australian working culture, as well as summer afternoon hangouts. So, what are s

8 Best T-Shirt Materials & Fabric Blends

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We've all been there before. Late at night, you are scrolling through the internet looking for the perfect shirt to buy online. You finally find one that you love and click "buy," but then it dawns on you: what are the different types of T-shirts? What do they mean? How does this affect me? The world is full of so many choices! Don't panic, though; I'm here to help! How to Choose the Best T-Shirt Material & Fabric Blend What are t-shirts made of? T-shirts are an essential staple in every person's wardrobe. They can be worn just about everywhere, from the gym to a night out on the town. T-shirts are available in all sorts of fits, colors, and materials. No matter what your t-shirt needs are, here's a list of the eight best t-shirt materials and fabrics. 1. 100% Cotton Cotton t-shirts are the most popular t-shirt materials available on the market today. They're soft, comfortable, and affordable t-shirts that absorb sweat and moisture well. Cotton is

Graphic Design trends to get those creative juices FLOWIN'

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For most, the hardest part of creative design is the idea generation. Once you get past that roadblock, the designs just keep on'a comin! To make it easier for you, the guys at Creative Market , have come up with a cool infographic showcasing the graphic design trends of 2016. Did "modern retro" make the cut? Check the above link to find out. Design by Ralph Cifra  Once that lightbulb in your head is burning bright, head to our DYO competition and get your great ideas onto a tee!

Happy Halloween from The Tshirt Mill

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Whilst Halloween isn't our most celebrated day here in Australia, it definitely seems to be getting more traction each year.  And I'm not talking about kids showing up at our front door asking for lollies, it seems more and more people are throwing Halloween themed parties and the costumes really are something else.  We're estimating at least 83 people will dress as Eleven from hit Netflix show, Stranger Things  Driven by Hollywood A listers throwing extravagant parties and putting some serious coin into their costumes and sharing them across Insta, naturally, you and I are now interested in doing the same!  So, with thanks to Pop Sugar,  here's some inspo for you to create some great costumes this year. And, if costumes aren't your cup of tea, design a sweet ass tshirt here .  Please, whatever you do, steer clear of scary clown costumes. 

R.I.P - The vintage band tshirt

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Band tees were once a staple item for the cool cats of fashion. Think Dave Grohl rocking the Motorhead tee, or even MTV's Butthead in his iconic ACDC tee. Band tshirts once represented your love for music. Going to the gig and buying the merch, trawling Ebay for ones you missed out on, or visiting your local record store when they got a fresh batch in. These days, the fashion giants of H&M, among others, are stocking your old favourite band tees. It seems everyone is rocking band tees, seeing it quickly lose it's appeal amongst the effortlessly cool fashionistas. Lifestyle website,  High Snobiety  has written a great piece on it  here Image source: Reddit 

AS Colour: Our Brand of Choice

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  AS Colour: Our Brand of Choice We don’t choose our partners lightly. We’re not into speed dating. We’re into that in-depth personality profiling stuff that makes sure you’re perfectly aligned with a potential suitor. And THAT is precisely how we discovered that AS Colour were ‘the one’. You see, like us, they’re all about the quality – all the very best custom shirts start with an AS Colour blank tee. Their supplier’s production facilities have been rated among the best in the industry. And they’re tech geeks too – they’ve always got one bespectacled eye on technical advancements in the textile industry so they can figure out how to use it to their (and your) advantage. Can you see why we fell for them?! A brand that masters the art of basics You know what’s almost as important as the design when creating custom shirts? Making sure the cut is just right. Never fear people - AS Colour have perfected a range of basic tees that make you look at least 25% hotter than you actu