These 8 Text-Heavy Tees Will Help You Speak Volumes

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but at times nothing can beat a straightforward, written message. Just a few weeks ago, Frank Ocean made an impact by way of his "WHY BE RACIST, SEXIST, HOMOPHOBIC OR TRANSPHOBIC WHEN U COULD JUST BE QUIET?" t-shirt at Panorama Music Festival. Slogan t-shirts have been around forever, but these days they're being used for a variety of empowering purposes. Take this tee from ASHISH, pictured above in all its shimmery, evocative glory.

Scroll down for a stacked round-up of apparel that speaks volumes.

1. Flex your emotional vulnerability

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Translating to "Innocent Heart," this Atelier New Regime tee is a tender testament to love.

2. Dismantle beauty standards

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Greenbox Shop apparel promotes messages about race, gender, and sexuality that can no longer be ignored. Shop here to combat brainwashing.

3. Make gentrifiers uncomfortable

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Perico Limited is not shy about making certain groups feel uncomfortable in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Harlem. If you vibe with their locals-only mentality, cop a tee here.

4. When you simply cannot

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yard666sale has a hoard of apparel embroidered with eyebrow-raising messages — take their "Don't Do School" slip for example — but wearing this one will get the job done if you're having one of those days.

5. Tell it like it is

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This tee by Fuck Art Make Tees may be harsh, but it's also relatable.

6. This one goes out to Big Brother

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The "All Eyes On Me" tee from Homies Wonderland prompts us to consider who are subjects of surveillance and who has access to privacy.

7. If you're a woman on your grind

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For all the ladies in the place with their eyes on the prize, WORKING GIRL by MATTE Brand has you covered here.

8. Walk up in the club like

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If you need to send a reminder about personal space, cop this O-MIGHTY tee here.