Riddle me this: What's faded, cotton and read all over? Why, it's the season's hottest fashion statement: slogan T-shirts for guys and gals.

Ladies, perhaps you've spotted tall-dark-and-handsome in a light blue ringer T with "Trust Me, I'm A Dentist" printed across the chest? Or fellas, maybe you've spied a raven-haired cutie in a pale purple shirt avowing "Idaho? No, Udaho!" From clever puns and movie quotes, to superhero catchphrases and ironic one-liners, broken-in T-shirts are speaking volumes. And the wittier the message, the cooler you look.

Movie and TV references make some of the most cunning messages; they're like insider jokes for faithful fans. "Your Mom Goes to College," spelled out in fuzzy, red letters, is lost on anyone who's never seen "Napoleon Dynamite." But if you TiVo "Seinfeld" reruns, finding a tee boasting "Break out the Pole! It's Festivus Time" at a local boutique may have you reaching for your debit card.

So where can you find slogans like:" The Future Mrs. Brad Pitt," "Sex: Do It For the Kids" or "What Would Ashton Do?" Websites like www.bustedtees.com and www.cafepress.com have 'em. So do shops like Urban Outfitters and Barneys New York. Or seek out hip designers like Rogan and Ben Sherman.

Now, what if you have a favorite catchphrase, a hometown motto, or a quip so clever that the T-shirt makers haven't thought of it yet? Design your own! Websites like www.customink.com and www.customglamgirl.com put you in charge of your message.

Just one word of caution before you unveil your new T: Be careful what you say. Sporting "Single and Ready to Mingle" at the bowling alley with the guys is pretty hysterical, but wearing it on a date is wholly inappropriate. "I Gave My Word to Stop at Third"? Love it at the beach, hate it at the office.

So toss on a slogan tee and make a statement...all without saying a word.

The point is to look like you didn't take any prep time at all, like you picked the first thing in your closet and threw it on. Think "Rock-Star". If you already have an old blazer, or your dad's old blazer, and you want to update it, try adding an iron-on patch or a couple of your favorite old pins. If you aren't the type who likes to do-it-yourself, there are a lot of designers who have already done it for you. Check out www.urbanoutfitters.com for a variety of new blazer styles by many of today's hippest brands, like Ben Sherman, Penguin, Triple5Soul, Diesel and Modern Amusement. They've got every fabric you want including velvet, tweed, corduroy and denim, and designed with the best fits.