Quick answer
Buy the Bad Ideas Colorado Tour Graphic Tee if you want a bold, casual graphic tee and you normally wear S through XL; size up if you prefer a looser drape, and treat it as a statement top rather than a performance or technical shirt.
What the catalog tells you — and what it doesn't
The listing confirms a graphic front design, sizes S, M, L, and XL, and that the tee is part of the Bad Ideas Colorado Tour collection from STATE FORTY EIGHT. Those are the facts you can plan around. The catalog does not publish a fabric composition, a measured chest or body length, or a fit label such as slim or relaxed, so you cannot calculate an exact fit from the page alone. That is a real decision limitation, not a detail to gloss over.
Practically, this means your size choice should lean on how you like tees to sit rather than on a number. If you are between sizes, decide whether you want the graphic to read clean and close or relaxed and slightly oversized, then pick accordingly.
Why a tour-style graphic changes the styling math
A tour tee is a loud, centered piece: the front graphic carries the outfit, so the rest of your clothes should support it rather than compete. That is why this tee works best with plain bottoms, simple layers, and one deliberate accessory instead of several busy ones. It also means the tee's novelty is the point — you are buying a conversation piece, not a blank basic.
The trade-off is versatility. A bold Colorado souvenir tee is memorable in casual settings but harder to dress up than a plain tee, and the graphic will dominate any outfit you build around it. If you need a shirt that disappears into many different looks, this is not that shirt.
Price context and when the value makes sense
The catalog lists the tee at USD 36.99 against a comparison price of USD 49.99. A comparison price is a reference point, not a guarantee of savings, so judge the tee on whether the graphic and the S–XL range suit you. At the listed price it is a reasonable pick for a novelty top you will wear casually; it is a weaker buy if you are paying for fabric performance or a tailored cut, because neither is stated in the listing.
Decision rules for buying and styling this tee
- Choosing your size: If you normally wear a size in the S–XL range and like a standard casual fit, start with your usual size. If you want a looser, streetwear-style drape or you are between sizes, size up one step. Because the listing gives no chest or length measurements, confirm the size chart before ordering rather than guessing from the photo. Check the size chart first; the catalog does not publish body measurements.
- Deciding between this and a plain tee: Choose this tee when you want the graphic to be the focal point of a casual outfit. Choose a plain tee instead if you need a top that layers quietly under jackets or works for settings where novelty graphics are out of place.
- Building an outfit around the graphic: Keep the bottom half plain — solid jeans, chinos, or shorts — and add at most one accent, such as a cap or a simple jacket. Let the front graphic carry the look instead of pairing it with another bold print.
- Judging the price: Weigh the USD 36.99 catalog price against how often you will actually wear a novelty tour tee. If it fills a gap in your casual rotation, it is a fair buy; if you need a technical or tailored shirt, put the money elsewhere.
- Setting care expectations: The listing does not state fabric or care instructions, so check the garment label when it arrives and follow that rather than assuming machine-wash and tumble-dry are safe for the graphic. Wash according to the label to protect the front print.
Product facts at a glance
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Bad Ideas Colorado Tour Graphic Tee: Part of the Bad Ideas Colorado Tour collection from STATE FORTY EIGHT, with a graphic front design. The collection branding and front graphic make this a statement piece, so build outfits around it rather than layering more loud prints.
Bad Ideas Colorado Tour Graphic Tee
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Bad Ideas Colorado Tour Graphic Tee: Available in sizes S, M, L, and XL. The size run stops at XL, so shoppers above that range should look for an alternative rather than assume a fit.
Who this tee suits
Best for
- Shoppers in sizes S–XL who want a bold, funny graphic tee for casual wear
- People building a Colorado souvenir or tour-tee outfit around one statement top
- Anyone who prefers a relaxed drape and is willing to size up
Not for
- Shoppers above XL who need a guaranteed fit from this listing
- People who want a plain, quiet tee for layering under jackets
- Buyers who need published fabric or measurement specs before ordering



