You know that shirt someone's wearing at the beach that makes you stop and go wait, where did they get that? This is that shirt. 🌊
This thrifted Old Navy tee came in with good bones — a retro "Happy Days on the Waves" font on the front that felt too good to leave plain, and a stunning LA surf tour graphic on the back that deserved a backdrop worthy of it. So we gave it one.
The colorway was built around contrast — dark teal and lime green to make that yellow font absolutely pop, with a wash of light blue woven in to echo the ocean energy the shirt was already carrying. The result is something that feels like summer, movement, and ease all at once.
Each reworked shirt carries its story: small signs of wear, possible stitching quirks, and natural fading that add to its lived-in authenticity.
🎥 See this shirt up close: https://youtu.be/ZIdIdRBRbNA
💫 One of one / Repurposed / Pre-loved
💫 Machine wash cold / Hang dry recommended
📏 measurements (laid flat):
chest: 24"
length: 26"
sleeve: 9"
🏷️ original size: XL
🧵 brand: Old Navy
♻️ condition: thrifted & reworked with love
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Saw the little skelly on the back and honestly? It was over. 💀🌅
There he was — just vibing in a hammock between two pines, beanie on, not a care in the world. Living the dream, technically. We're not sure what he did to end up there, but we respect the commitment to the outdoor lifestyle.
The colorway decision wrote itself: a Colorado sunset behind him was the only option. So we pulled orange, pink, teal and purple and let the bleach do what bleach does — and it came out looking like the sky right at that golden hour moment when everything gets warm and a little chaotic and completely magical.
There's also a tiny embroidered skull on the front chest that we were genuinely nervous about during the dye process. Spoiler: he made it through completely unscathed. A true survivor. 💀
This one's for the hammock people. The sunset chasers. The ones who'd rather be in the woods than anywhere else. You know who you are.
Each reworked shirt carries its story: small signs of wear, possible stitching quirks, and natural fading that add to its lived-in authenticity.
🎥 See this shirt up close: https://youtu.be/V1RjLgELZyk
🖊️ One of one / Repurposed / Pre-loved
🖊️ Machine wash cold / Hang dry recommended
📐 measurements (laid flat)
chest: 18 3/8"
length: 12 1/8"
sleeve length: 7 3/4"
👕 original size: Medium
🏷️ brand: Taco Tuesday
♻️ condition: thrifted & reworked with love
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"Live Your Adventure." We didn't just like the shirt. We needed it. 🌅
There's something about finding a piece that says exactly what you're trying to learn — that the adventure isn't just a thought you have, it's something you actually go do. This Eddie Bauer tee showed up at exactly the right time with exactly the right message and we were not going to leave it behind.
The colorway was always going to be a sunset. Black as the base, rust and teal pulling through, warm and moody and alive. The bleach had a hard time penetrating at first — which honestly just tells you everything you need to know about the quality of this blank. Eddie Bauer didn't play around. But the colors came through bright and vivid, and left behind these thin white lines running through the spiral that look almost like agate stone — completely unplanned, completely stunning.
Front chest graphic. Full back graphic. Both say the same thing. We think that's intentional at this point. 🏔️
This one's for the adventure planners who are finally becoming adventure doers. You know who you are.
Each reworked shirt carries its story: small signs of wear, possible stitching quirks, and natural fading that add to its lived-in authenticity.
🎥 See this shirt up close: https://youtu.be/h07bqU66U1M
🖊️ One of one / Repurposed / Pre-loved
🖊️ Machine wash cold / Hang dry recommended
📐 measurements (laid flat)
chest: 21 3/4"
length: 29"
sleeve length: 7 1/2"
👕 original size: Large
🏷️ brand: Eddie Bauer
♻️ condition: thrifted & reworked with love
Message before purchase if you'd like close-ups or more details.
I created Soft Soul Collective as a way to connect with others who care about personal reflection, growth, and putting more loving energy out into the world — especially during a time that can sometimes feel a little hard or self-centered. This space is for people who are learning how to stay soft and open anyway.
Whether it’s through meaningful messages on merch or giving a thrifted piece of clothing new life with color and care, every piece is made with intention and a whole lotta love.
Soft Soul Collective exists to celebrate healing, softness, and the ongoing journey of opening up to more of yourself every day.
