Rhinestones went from stage costumes to everyday streetwear. On a pair of black shorts or a tee, a little sparkle catches the light without looking like a costume, as long as you balance it. Here is how.
Rule 1: one shiny piece at a time
Start with a single rhinestone item and keep everything else plain. The OTM rhinestone shorts are a good first piece: black acid-wash sweat shorts with a distressed OFF THE MAP appliqué and rhinestone accents. Wear them with a plain black or white tee and clean sneakers.
Rule 2: keep the colors quiet
Rhinestones are already doing the talking. Black, white and grey around them keeps the look sharp. Washed black, like the acid-wash on our shorts, softens the shine a little and makes it easier to wear in the day.
Rule 3: when a full set works
Once you are comfortable, a matching rhinestone set is a statement that still looks put together, because it is one idea from top to bottom. The Rhinestone Double Line T has the same distressed OFF THE MAP appliqué and rhinestone detail as the shorts, with white double-lined long sleeves. Together they are a full fit; separately each one works with plain pieces.
Rhinestone shorts outfit ideas
- Rhinestone shorts + plain black tee + white sneakers
- Rhinestone shorts + the Loud Statement tee + high socks
- Rhinestone shorts + a black Star FullZip zipped up, for cooler nights
Rhinestone tee outfit ideas
- Rhinestone tee + black sweats + chunky sneakers
- Rhinestone tee + the Route 0 shorts for an all-black set
- Rhinestone tee + light distressed denim
Caring for rhinestones
Rhinestone pieces last longest when you turn them inside out, wash cold on gentle and hang them to dry. Skip the dryer and never iron over the stones.
Shop men's rhinestone clothing, or see all graphic sweat shorts.