I just purchased the black Gucci logo belt (with gold hardware) and I am having mixed feelings about keeping it. I haven’t worn a belt in many years, so on one hand, I’m really excited that a beautiful accessory can give my everyday outfits a new style . On the other hand, I’m not a fan of logos and I’m worried that the belt is overused on Instagram. Any thoughts on this accessory? Thank you!
Should I return the Gucci logo belt?
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I think it's tacky and over done... the people I see wearing them are not the people whose style I want to follow.
If you have to start a thread because you don’t love it, return
I would return it. I’m not a huge fan of belts with logo hardware.
I like the GG belts, but they are all about the logo, so if you don't like logos doesn't make sense to keep it, you can get a nice belt without any logo instead. Even a Gucci belt with some other buckle design that is not the logo.
I wanted one a while back and now I’m glad I never got one. I, too, think that it looks tacky.
I'm not a fan of any logo belts whether Hermes, Burberry, LV, Gucci etc. The Gucci logo belt is tacky and probably on the way out.
Stop Wearing Tacky Belts
https://medium.com/@thomashobohm/stop-wearing-tacky-belts-7e3f70b61b21
"Let’s start with the basics: wearing an expensive branded belt is the stereotypical nouveau riche move. It says “I want to wear luxury brands, but I can’t afford their actual clothing, so I bought the cheapest accessory I could find that still had a huge logo on it.” It’s tasteless. But, even more importantly, it’s ugly."
Stop Wearing Tacky Belts
https://medium.com/@thomashobohm/stop-wearing-tacky-belts-7e3f70b61b21
"Let’s start with the basics: wearing an expensive branded belt is the stereotypical nouveau riche move. It says “I want to wear luxury brands, but I can’t afford their actual clothing, so I bought the cheapest accessory I could find that still had a huge logo on it.” It’s tasteless. But, even more importantly, it’s ugly."
Thank you so so much for all this feedback! It matches my gut instinct about the belt.
Yes, I’m going to return it! I do need a belt...not sure what to get instead.
I like Gucci belts but not necessary logo. I like the horsebit belts and Dionysus. I like other brands as well. Good luck.
I don't think logo belts have to be tacky, it depends on each belt and also how people wear them. I have a few Interlocking GG buckles and other Gucci belts including a beautiful purple croc G that is also a horse's head, it's flash but it's not tacky. Besides no one has the monopoly on good taste and I hate fashion police.
I also don't see that someone who buys a Gucci belt is somehow inferior/cheap to someone who buys RTW. It sounds clever but it's not true. I think it's prudent to buy accessories that can be worn almost every day and are versatile.
If you went to the trouble of ordering it there's obviously there's something about the Marmont Running '60s GG that you like but it does feel quite exposing to wear. I'm not a fan of the Running GG for myself either, it's a bit obvious but IRL and on some of our members I have seen it look quite fab.
I also don't see that someone who buys a Gucci belt is somehow inferior/cheap to someone who buys RTW. It sounds clever but it's not true. I think it's prudent to buy accessories that can be worn almost every day and are versatile.
If you went to the trouble of ordering it there's obviously there's something about the Marmont Running '60s GG that you like but it does feel quite exposing to wear. I'm not a fan of the Running GG for myself either, it's a bit obvious but IRL and on some of our members I have seen it look quite fab.