15 T-Shirts That Prove You’re a True Chingona
It’s straight up summertime right now and now that we’re in July we’re finally feeling the heat
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It’s straight up summertime right now and now that we’re in July we’re finally feeling the heat. This is hands down the perfect time to load up on cute statement tees and tanks that you wear now and even throughout the rest of the year. We figured you’ll probably want some options that shout out Latinx culture and pride because why not?
So we did some digging and found some of the best Latinx T-shirt and tank top options that you’ll definitely want to click on and add to your online cart. These are all stylish and affordable tops, that you don’t see everywhere, and can easily wear with a variety of fashionable bottoms. Plus, who doesn’t want style with the addition of being able to rep your Latinidad?
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Martha of Miami Ponte Las Pilas
Photo: Martha of Miami
We recently discovered the brand Martha of Miami and dig a lot of their Latinx-via-the-305 merch (lots of cool Cuban gear!). One fave is their Ponte Las Pilas T-shirt, where the word “pilas” is done in the Filas font. Wear this with jeans or joggers and Fila slides, and you’re set with a stylish look, m’ija.
Available at marthaofmiami.com, $24.99-$28.99
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Peralta Project Afro-Latina Illustration Tee
Photo: Peralta Project
We have written quite a bit on Peralta Project and how artist M.Tony Peralta embodies the Latinx experience in New York in his work. His T-shirts are always fire, including this pretty, dope one shouting out Afro-Latinx awesomeness. How amazing would this look paired with red pants and matching gold hoops?!
Available at peraltaproject.com, $35
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Jen Zeano Designs Roadtrip T-Shirt
Another brand that makes shirts we want to buy in bulk is Jen Zeano Designs. One of the latest that is definitely worth clicking on and buying is their Roadtrip tee. Perfect for all your summer road trips, it features all those things that make us happy:
“Roadtrips. Amigas por vida. Disco Balls. Playas. Viajes. Aventuras. Micheladas. Girl power. Blue skies. Jefa vibes. Noches bajo las estrellas. Manifesting shit. Happiness. Self-care. Besitos. Apapachos. Pura felicidad.”
Available at jenzeanodesignscom, $30
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Bella Doña Fresh Paint T-shirt
Photo: Bella Doña
If you hail from San Francisco and are ’80s, you’d probably love this West Coast tee from L.A. brand, Bella Doña. You have the old-school ’80s vibes, courtesy of a Patrick Nagel-nail-salon-knockoff inspired graphics and pops of pastel. Plus, Westside hand signs and hoops.
Available at bella-dona.com, $34
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Coeur Collective Salvadoreña T-shirt
Photo: Coeur Collective/Etsy
It’s about time more and more stylish options for tees and tanks that help us rep our country(ies) and culture(s) are available. For a long time, we had to rock men’s T-shirts or peruse through way too many options that only featured flags and flag colors. This pretty Salvadorian tee, by Coeur Collective, just features the word “Salvadoreña,” and that’s more than enough. Plus, it’s available in a ton of colors!
Available at etsy.com, $15.99-$17.59
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La Mestiza Boutique Virgen de Guadalupe Tank
Photo: La Mestiza Boutique/Etsy
Virgen de Guadalupe shirts have long been both a way of expressing Catholic faith, and of repping Mexican/Chicano/cholo cultures. This tank, by La Mestiza Boutique, features La Virgen, surrounded by an indigenous frame; this is another tank available in multiple colors. It’s great for layering or rocking on its own with some cute shorts. While you’re in La Mestiza Boutique’s online store, also check out their great weekender bags!
Available at etsy.com, $29.95
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Adorable Apparel Chula T-shirt
Photo: Adorable APPAREL/Etsy
We’re all for vintage style T-shirts, like this one by Adorable Apparel, that features the word “chula” on it. Not only does the word resonate with us but it also happens to be in a totally retro, 1970s striped/rainbow font. It’s both far out and groovy. Of course, this tee would look great tucked into some ’70s-style high-waisted bell bottoms and wood-stacked platforms.
Available at etsy.com, $23.99-$29.99
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New trend apparel Mexico with Roses T-shirt
Photo: new trend apparel/Etsy
This pretty tee by new trend apparel isn’t too fussy, yet it makes a pretty statement. You are repping for Mexico, all while also donning rich red roses. This T-shirt would look great worn with distressed black jeans, boots, and topped with a black moto jacket, for a pretty-yet-edgy look.
Available at etsy.com, $16.19-$19.79
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Inoa Shop Latina T-shirt
Photo: Inoa Shop/Etsy
Educated. Powerful. Proud. This is what so many Latinas are and we’re grateful these facts were placed on a stylish tee. If your flag colors are yellow, red, and green, as is the case for Bolivia, then this shirt has an added bonus, as you can also rep your specific Latin American culture as well!
Available at etsy.com, $20
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Very Nice Cositas NO ESTOY GRITANDO T-shirt
Photo: Very Nice Cositas/Etsy
Seriously, we’re not yelling, that’s just how we talk. Let the world know with this hilarious T-shirt by Very Nice Cositas on Etsy. It’s a neutral black tee that will go with most anything in your closet in terms of bottoms, be it jeans, a cute pencil skirt, or joggers. But it adds something fun to the mix, as well as some Latinx flavor.
Available at etsy.com, $20-$22
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KLendoVintage Vintage ’80s Puerto Rico Fiesta Bomba y Plena Tank
Photo: KLendoVintage/Etsy
Vintage is great especially when it comes to the exclusivity of the rare items you find. Like this super cool 1980s tank, from “the Bomba y Plena fiesta in San Anton, Puerto Rico.” It’s a great, throwback way to shout out Puerto Rican pride, and you’ll have the added bonus of being the only person wearing this shirt! Grab it while you can!
Available at etsy.com, $40
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Rabble + Rouse Elect Black Women Tank
Photo: Rabble+ Rouse
We plan on having a lot of fun this summer, while also looking stylish AF. But we will always take the opportunity to speak our minds about important issues. This tank, by Rabble + Rouse (also available in tee form), does both, combining style and substance; a cool cut and color, with the truth: “elect black women.”
Available at rabbleandrouse.com, $30
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Power Latina Not Bossy Latina Tank
Photo: Power Latina
When women want to make their voices heard, they are automatically called “bossy.” No, we are not bossy, we are the boss. We are not “mandonas,” we are asertivas! Own your assertive voice with this dope tank by Power Latina. Because it’s time to re-teach these fools.
Available at powerlatinashop.com, $26.99
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Miami Supply Co. Todos los Dias Estoy Hustlin’ Tank
Photo: Miami Supply Co./Etsy
Many of us think, talk, and live in Spanglish, which is why this tank top, by Miami Supply Co. resonates with so many of us Latinas. It’s also a great top to wear this summer with jeans, shorts, skirts, and more. First, it comes in the very Miami mint color. Did we mention you can also get it in T-shirt form? Lastly, it’s the motivation all us jefas need in life, saying, “todo los dias estoy hustlin.'” Facts!
Available at etsy.com, $18
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Lunar Habits Apparel Latina Tank
Photo: Lunar Habits Apparel/Etsy
Here we have another neutral tank that gets elevated with a Latinx touch, this time by Lunar Habits Apparel. All it takes is a heather grey sleeveless top, with the word “Latina” inside a heart for us to be like, “yeah we need this shirt.”
Available at etsy.com, $24.99-$26.99
