Word-filled clothing has gotten a bad rap over the years, for good reason. Manufacturers have been ruining the wonderful possibilities of words with some seriously terrible graphics. And while there are still plenty of ways for designers to go off the deep end, there are also lots of really chic ways to incorporate words into your wardrobe. Be it with a simple statement, floating letters or something a bit more abstract, you'll find something to suit you in this slideshow.
What's the Word? 11 Great Letter-Covered Finds
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Bad Gal
We kinda can't get enough of this shirt. Pair it with a floral skater skirt for a fun twist.
$70 at Net-a-Porter.
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Tell the World
Can you think of a better way to tell the world how great you are than with a sports bra emblazoned with the word "awesome?" Us either.
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Say It Like You Mean It
Zoe Karssen's been making irreverent graphic tees and sweats for what seems like ages now. We really like this one. Feel free to double your fun.
$125 at Net-a-Porter.
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Skirts for Superheros
It's not all about tops, though! Give your bottom half some love with this skirt with comic-book-ready art.
$56 at Topshop.
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Mirror Image
For some reason we really like the reflecting-pool word art going on with this basic white sweater.
$72 at Topshop.
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Hey Cool
Got one of those sunny outlooks? Glass always half-full? You might like this one.
$36.58 at ASOS.
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Keeping It...
We love our crewneck sweatshirts in these parts, and the placing of the lettering on this one is really nice.
$58.19 at ASOS.
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Not Exactly Creepy
But if you're more into the weirder side of life, you might really vibe with this tee.
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Award Yourself
Because sometimes you have to award yourself when you know you deserve it.
$73.99 at Need Supply.
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Leggy
These are some of the quirkiest tights we've come across––and kind of like a word search if you think about it.
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Lit Cred
Wanna make sure everyone knows you've cracked a book or 12? This tee should do it.
$24 at Print Liberation.
