Charli XCX’s Baby Tee Sent a Not-So-Subtle Message to Critics

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Crash debuted to near-universal acclaim, took a victory lap on the streets of London. Her Y2K-influenced outfit sent a silent, cheeky message to her detractors—and it was heard loud on clear by her Angels on social media.On her way to dinner, the “New Shapes” musician was spotted wearing a printed from the brand Praying—an exclusive for the fashion retailer Ssense—emblazoned with the phrase “They don’t build statues of critics.” Keeping the rest of her outfit simple with black leather pants, square-toe boots, sporty , and a , Charli’s DGAF T-shirt pops even more.Ricky Vigil M/GC Images“Oooops I ate,” the singer wrote on her Instagram Stories over paparazzi photos of her and her shirt. “Don’t talk to me, my album’s about to drop.” Celebrities using clothing to send a message is nothing new.

On Charli XCX, the graphic tee is both earnest and ironic—a fitting final statement before her record hit streaming services.

You don’t need to be a pop star to cop the Praying T-shirt, though. Whether you obsess over your Instagram grid, paint in your spare time, or sing in the shower a little too loudly, Charli XCX’s baby tee is your answer to the haters, both real and imagined.

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