The Be Real Not Perfect tee blends raw authenticity with delicate beauty. Printed on the soft, garment-dyed Comfort Colors 1717, this design highlights a skeletal hand gently releasing blooming lotus flowers and purple butterflies — a powerful contrast between fragility and transformation. 

Meaning of the Design

Every element carries a message:

• Skeletal Hand: A reminder of our humanity — imperfect, vulnerable, real.

• Lotus Flowers: Growth through challenge; rising above the muck with grace.

• Purple Butterflies: Transformation, healing, and evolving at your own pace.

• “Be Real, Not Perfect”: A mantra of self-acceptance and authenticity.

This tee is for anyone learning to embrace flaws, celebrate progress, and let go of perfectionism.

Shirt Details – Comfort Colors 1717

• 100% ring-spun, garment-dyed cotton

• Soft-washed for an already-favorite feel

• Relaxed, unisex fit

• Ribbed collar + double-needle stitching

• Pre-shrunk for consistent sizing

• High-quality DTG print for crisp details

Style & Fit

• Perfect with denim, leggings, cardigans, or layered boho looks

• Aesthetic, mindful, and expressive — great for self-love lovers

• Ideal gift for friends in healing, therapy, or transformation seasons

Care Instructions

• Wash cold, inside-out

• Tumble dry low or hang to dry

• Do not iron directly on print

• Avoid bleach to preserve color richness