I’ll never forget my first grade teacher, Ms. Wahl. She tutored me during the summer going into 2nd grade because I just could not read. I don’t know what it was about the process, but it did not sit well with me. I didn’t get it. At all. But she helped me. She helped me so much I became an avid reader shortly after. So avid that my mom didn’t know what to do with me and my voracious appetite to go through book after book after book. And that’s when my love affair began with reading.
So naturally, I was instantly drawn to the clothing site, Out of Print Clothing. They sell quality tees emblazoned with out of print book covers with the hope that it will spread the joy of reading. And not only that, but for each shirt sold, one book is donated to a community in need through their partner, Books for Africa. And continuing on their generous streak, Out of Print decided to allow me to review a tee of my choice!
That choice was pretty easy: The Great Gatsby! One of my required reading texts from high school quickly became one of my favorite books of all time, and I am both terrified and excited that it will soon be turned into a movie directed by my favorite director, Baz Luhrmann (I’ll try my best to forget Australia ever saw the light of day). But I digress. This shirt is all sorts of wonderful. I’m loving the original cover art (of course), and the fit. You’ll have to go up a size (I’m usually a size small, but am wearing a medium) to enjoy the super comfy, but still body-hugging style. It’s the perfect tee to pair with skinny jeans, wedges and some geeky specs. Just don’t blame me if you end up getting chatted up by a bunch of hot bookworms. 😉
Aliza says
Why so much hate on Australia? It was an amazing epic, beautifully shot, amazing story, great acting. I loved it.
Marilise says
Wonderful post, Mels 🙂 And kudos for the shout-out to the lovely Mrs. Wahl–we were lucky students! I’ll definitely be checking out the site…
Megs says
My all time fave book!!! I have seen this t-shirt but it was a little too ‘spensive for me. Still super cute… and of course, so are you in it!!!
Anika says
LOVE! But that shouldn’t surprise you. 😉
I’ve seen some of their tees at Borders, actually. I’ll totally have to pick one up at some point!
<3
Meli says
Thanks lovely ladies!
Anika says
P.S. just posted it in my book tumblr here:
http://bookstorecouture.tumblr.com/post/5260516125/my-lovely-friend-melificent-in-a-truly-enviable
Hope it gets you some views. 😉
Meli says
Thanks so much, Anika!!!
You are the bestest 🙂
Elsy says
I LOVE The Great Gatsby too!! You are truly an original <3
Teresa: Life & Style says
My fav book too! I love the shirt 🙂