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By now, it's probably safe to say that the striped tee is a wardrobe staple; we all have one buried somewhere in our drawers or closets, or maybe in our weekly rotation. Still, if you're anything like us, how you wear that stripey tee doesn't vary much day to day, week to week, even — dare we say it — hasn't changed much in a couple of years. So, to break you out of your style rut, we've got seven fantastic ways to reinvent your old standby. From an artsy event to workday wear, there's a little something for everyone in store — click through for the seven ways we've styled up this basic Kain Striped Crew Tee ($96) and get re-inspired to wear yours!

When you're shopping, the real test of a piece's value is how versatile it is. Can you wear it to work, on the weekend, on a date, on a trip? If you can, most likely you've got a wardrobe winner. Case in point: this Quiksilver printed tunic is pretty, with a springy print and sheer texture. It's perfect for the beach and throwing on over your bikini. But it can also be worn every single day of the week, for pretty much every occasion. Want to see? We style one piece, seven ways. Click to shop.