I Styled the Gucci T-Shirt Every Celebrity Owns, and It's Most Definitely Worth the Hype
There are times in your life when you have to decide whether something is worth the price tag or not. Exhibit A: Gucci's logo tee. It's a dilemma we fashion-lovers, unfortunately, have to deal with. When the brand's logo t-shirt made its way onto the runway a couple of seasons ago, it was a runaway hit.
While the logo tee has been around for some time now, it's crazy to see that the hype surrounding it has not slowed down one iota. In fact, now that it's finally warm outside, I've been seeing it around New York even more. It's basically become a wardrobe staple for celebrities and the street style set. (It probably has something to do with the fact that it can be worn with everything from a feminine, silk midi skirt to a suit that means business.) Thanks to Farfetch's Communities and its Gucci Open House initiative, I got to test-drive the tee and see if it's actually worth the hype.
Since I've been to my fair share of concerts, I have a stack of worn-in band tees that fit to perfection. On my first try wearing this shirt, it kind of felt like I was wearing one of my old reliables. The short-sleeved tee was intentionally designed with distressed effects, which gave it a cool rock-and-roll vibe. While there's no denying that the $590 is steep, I personally think it's worth the hype if you're looking to invest in a tee that will last you years. Plus, as it gets more worn in, it'll just look better because of its vintage feel. I also found that it revived my closet. On days that I just wanted to wear jeans and a tee, I still looked dressed up because of the t-shirt. From blazers to two-toned trousers, there were just a multitude of ways to wear the shirt, which makes it a home run, IMO. Read on to see how I styled the tee and shop the looks if you're feeling inspired, too.
The Everyday Look
For my first day wearing the tee, I opted for a casual everyday look. I styled the shirt with a pair of high-waisted mom jeans by Agolde. I accessorized with metallic lace-up heels from Zara that gave my look some height and a two-toned handbag by Danse Lente.
Gucci Fake Logo Cotton T Shirt
Zare Blue Collection Metall Leather Mid Heels
Chan Luu Freshwater Cultured Pearl Double Drop Earrings
The New York Date-Night Look
Need a date-night outfit that's not an LBD? Opt for this monochrome outfit instead! I wore my black Gucci tee with matching jeans by Frame. Instead of sneakers, I dressed it up with a pair of white strappy heels from Zara and a slime-green Botkier bag. For a pop of shine, I threw on a couple of rhinestone bobby pins in my hair, and I was good to go.
Frame Le Skinny de Jeanne Stagger Hem Jeans
Botkier Cobble Hill Crossbody (Neon)
My Kitsch Rhinestone Bobby Pins
Zara Strappy Mid-Heel Leather Sandals
The Business-Casual Look
Who says you can't wear shorts to the office on a casual Friday? Style your tee with denim shorts that are a bit longer, and throw on a checkered blazer on top. Finish your look with a pair of sporty sandals like these croc-embossed Brother Vellies ones. I was a bit skeptical to give this look a try at first, but I felt that the blazer really gave the whole look a polished feel and dressed up the classic shorts and sandals combo.
Petar Petrov Jina Checked Linen Blazer
Petar Petrov Jina Checked Linen Blazer ($434, originally $1,085)
Unpublished Emma High Waist Mom Short in Beatnik
Brother Vellies Midnight Dora Sandal
The Trendsetter Look
By the last day, I was feeling more adventurous and wanted to wear something more interesting than a regular pair of trousers. I slipped into these two-toned Rejina Pyo pants and styled it with PVC sandals by Staud and a cute Zimmermann chain-link bag. IMO, the Gucci tee actually acted as a great neutral piece.
Rejina Pyo High-Waisted Wide Leg Trousers
Rejina Pyo High-Waisted Wide Leg Trousers ($210, originally $419)
Zimmermann Cigarette Case
Zimmermann Cigarette Case ($275, originally $550)