Every day I wake up, look at myself in the mirror, and mentally fumble over what it might mean that I, a self-proclaimed “stylish person” like to wear a Guy Fieri-inspired flame-printed shirt out in public, completely unironically. I wear it with jeans. I wear it with crop tops underneath. Hell, I’ve even used it as a bikini cover-up before. And I will defend it and its supersaturated flames against all #haters forevermore.
What started as a funny Halloween costume has now become an integral part of my actual wardrobe. Catch me outside, grabbing a latte in my fiery bowling shirt worn as a light jacket over my favorite white tank and low-rise jeans. Then spot me, again, trying to act like it’s totally chill to wear it out on a first date with strappy sandals and a ribbed tank mini dress underneath.
Listen, there are just so many reasons why I love it. First of all, it has a high rating. You think I’m just gonna drop $40 on a low-quality flame-emblazoned shirt? NO. One Amazon five-star review reads,
It fits. It worked as expected.
PHENOMENAL. Another rave review reads,
Good buy. My son got this to wear as a Halloween costume, but has worn it as a daily shirt.
Looking back, this may be the review that inspired me.
Another reason why I love it so much is for the sheer fact that I could honestly just go as Guy Fieri for Halloween every year, henceforth—thus, really getting the most out of its cost per wear. Last year, I went as Hot Guy Fieri (I wore the shirt open and tied at the waist with a bra underneath). And this year, I went as Goth Guy Fieri (I wore the shirt open, again, and layered it over a mesh long-sleeve top and a corset with loads of eyeliner; it was phenoms).
The number of outfits I’ve been able to dream up with this shirt is truly absurd. But in the interest of time, here are just three looks that would highlight this bowling shirt perfectly. Scroll through for how I, Not Guy Fieri, would style the infamous Guy Fieri Flames Shirt.
For Aprés Sport
ALALA Barre Seamless Bra
ALALA Mirage Legging
Bondi Band Solid Moisture Wicking Headband
Just throw the Guy Fieri Flames Shirt over your post-workout sweat and you’ll instantly feel like a million bucks. Or at least you’ll look cool!
For Date Night
A little print-on-print never hurt anybody. If you’re feeling bold, grab your favorite bra top (or bikini, whatever!) and a pair of high-waisted trousers for a seriously chic look. It's fashun!
For Beach Day
Jade Swim Halo Bikini Top
Levi's 501 Original Short
BIRKENSTOCK Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed Sandal (Women)
Loewe Paula's Ibiza Small raffia basket bag
Perhaps the scenario in which this flames shirt shines the most is when it’s worn as a bikini cover-up (you know, aside from when it’s worn by Guy Fieri, himself). Sizzling!
Kim Duong is the senior shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing shopping coverage online for all things fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and sex. When she's not musing about which products are actually worth your hard-earned cash, she's also writing (sometimes slightly unhinged) fashion content in print. You can find her previous writing in Refinery29, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram for bottomless cute dog content and did-that-really-happen-to-me story times in her highlights.
