Say It With a Shirt: 15 Ideas for Meaningful, Funny, or Bold Custom Messages

Custom T-shirts aren’t just clothes, they’re conversation starters, inside jokes, love letters, protest signs, and walking punchlines. Whether you’re designing for a gift, an event, or just your own main-character moment, what you print on your tee makes all the difference.

Need a little inspiration? We’ve put together 15 custom message ideas to help you find the perfect words to wear on your sleeve (literally).

 Meaningful Messages

Wear your heart, values, or favorite affirmations.

1. “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
   A gentle reminder that never goes out of style.

2. “Chosen family is still family.”
   Perfect for pride events, found-family friends, or chosen bonds that mean the world.

3. “Mental health is health.”
   Normalize the conversation with a bold, empowering statement.

4. “I am becoming who I needed when I was younger.”
   For anyone on a healing or growth journey.

5. “Support local everything.”
   A shout-out to your community and small businesses like ours.

Funny & Lighthearted

Because sometimes your shirt should do the talking (so you don’t have to).

6. “Social Battery: 1%”
   The universal introvert alert system.

7. “Emotionally allergic to mornings.”
   For anyone who considers 10 a.m. "early."

8. “I survived another group project.”
   Teachers, students, coworkers—unite.

9. “Hot girl with stomach issues.”
   The most relatable shirt on the internet.

10. “Currently being powered by iced coffee and questionable decisions.”
    A daily mood, honestly.

Bold & Statement-Making

For when you’ve got something to say, and you’re not shy about it.

11. “Unapologetically loud.”
    For those who know who they are (and love it).

12. “Make art, not content.”
    A quiet rebellion in the scroll-heavy world.

13. “Ask me about my feminist agenda.”
    Because empowerment is always in style.

14. “Silence is compliance.”
    A clear stance in a world that needs more voices.

15. “Not for everyone—and that’s the point.”
    For the unapologetic main character energy.

Ready to Wear Your Words?

The best thing about custom T-shirts? You can make them completely yours.
Take one of these ideas and make it personal, add a name, inside joke, or your own twist. Or start from scratch and create a message only you could wear.

Whatever you want to say, we’re here to help you say it, boldly, beautifully, and on a tee that feels as good as it looks.

Need help bringing your idea to life?
We offer free mockups and design support, just drop your idea in and let’s get printing.