The Return of the Baby Tee is Upon Us, Here's Where to Buy Yours
Bonus points if it is from the children's section.
When '90s power couple Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake split in 2002, Spears sported her iconic 'Dump Him' baby tee, serving the tabloids a powerful message with nothing but a light blue baby tee and a fur coat. Forever etched in our memories, Spears' distinctive baby tee moment sparked a trend amongst the biggest names of the '90s, from Paris Hilton to Alicia Silverstone in Clueless, and the return of baby tees is upon us once more.
Recall the graphic-adorned baby tees of the '90s, reigning supreme as their charming, slightly contentious, messages paired with Juicy Couture track pants to create a look that triggered double-takes left and right. Fast forward to the year 2023, baby tees are resurging, as seen on celebrity personalities Hailey Bieber, Charli XCX, and Olivia Rodrigo. Hailey Bieber's baby tee with "Nepo Baby" written across the chest was a flawless attempt to bring back the baby tee, and whether your taste is that of luxury retailers or ready-to-wear, all brands are down for baby tees. Take a peek at our lookbook of baby tees if you missed the teeny-tiny trend as much as we did. If it looks like it would fit your baby cousin, you picked the right size.
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Inspired by the '90s baby tees sported by Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and Alicia Silverstone, the Juicy Pop Princess Baby Tee from Juicy Couture is destined for the fashion enthusiast born in the wrong era. Hitting right above the waist, the lettuce edge curl around this baby tee is the cherry on top of a '90s-inspired Y2K look. If you are looking to time travel back to 2002 and have your own "Dump Him" moment, this Juicy Couture baby tee is the piece your ensemble is missing. Pair this baby tee with a denim mini skirt, a pair of kitten heels, and your favorite silver hoops for a girls' night out.
Juicy Pop Princess Baby Tee, $29 $50, Juicy Couture
Despite the writing across the chest, you do not need to be a nepo baby to wear this Hailey Bieber-inspired baby tee. In accordance with the charming (yet slightly controversial) phrases typically seen on baby tees, this Wolf and Badger Nepo Baby Tee is a conversation starter. Coming in both black and white, this baby tee can be paired with a '90s-inspired chain belt to replicate Bieber's nepo baby moment in Los Angeles back in January and will be the talk of the night wherever you go.
Wolf and Badger Nepo Baby Tee, $30, Wolf and Badger
Co-founded by Kim Kardashian, Skims' innovative designs have set a new standard for not just loungewear, but swimwear and ready-to-wear, as well. This Skims New Vintage Cropped Raglan T-Shirt flaunts a fitted silhouette that can be worn in or out of the living room. Priding themselves in the quality and feel of their pieces, this Skims baby tee will become the most worn item in your closet for the way it fits in all of the right places.
Skims New Vintage Cropped Raglan T-Shirt, $48, Saks Fifth Avenue
This Simon Miller Dibby Logo baby tee is the epitome of a '90s jock-inspired ensemble. With the classic ringer crewneck and short sleeves, this baby tee looks as if it came directly out of Rachel Green's closet in the first season of Friends. The style of this baby tee creates a slim fit and is the star of any Y2K ensemble with the bubbled logo across the chest. Pair this baby tee with a pair of white overalls, oversized jorts, or a denim mini skirt to channel your inner feminine side.
Simon Miller Dibby Logo T-Shirt, $185, Saks Fifth Avenue
This Marc Jacobs Heaven Logo Baby Tee is the poster product for Marc Jacob's Heaven collection, inspired by the style aspirations of teenagers living in the '90s and beyond. The special camouflage edition of this baby tee is the product of a mixture of femininity and grunge, producing a baby tee that speaks for itself. Pair it with a pair of knee-high boots and a black mini-skirt to engage with both aesthetics and create an ensemble that sets trends.
Marc Jacobs Heaven Logo Baby Tee, $65, Marc Jacobs
If you are looking for charming baby tees with nothing but a quaint graphic across the chest, Lisa Says Gah is the brand for you. This graphic print top is merely one example of her lovable, minimalistic designs, with baby tees depicting melons, a bowl of olives, and a tapas scene similar to those on your Pinterest board. Lisa Says Gah baby tees are something you never knew you needed, until now.
Lisa Says Gah Alex Tee, $75, Lisa Says Gah
The Ksubi Trackstar Baby Tee features that timeless crewneck and short sleeves of the '90s. This baby tee will add a masculine touch to your look without taking away from the fitted silhouette and cropped design. Pair this royal blue top with a pair of white cargo pants, or a pair of blue bottoms for a monochromatic moment.
Ksubi Trackstar Baby T-Shirt, $69 $99, Saks Fifth Avenue
