“For me, the original Guns N’ Roses is the embodiment of a certain kind of chemistry that really couldn’t be duplicated.”

Slash, Guns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses is touring in 2019, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I’m so thrilled, that I feel inspired to squeeze into leather clothing in the middle of the hot, humid summer. The chemistry behind GN’R can’t be duplicated, according to Slash. I would have to agree, but I’m going to do my best to at least duplicate their fine sense of style for an evening at a rock show.

For the Rocket Queen look, I combined several elements which you may find in any GN’R member’s closet, or your own! Here’s a checklist of items that can be combined to create your own version of GN’R attire:

• Aviator shades (Axl)
• Leather and fringe (Slash)
• Band tee and belts (Duff – punk or post-punk tee, if you’ve got it)
• Bangles, chains, accessories (Izzy)
• Hat and more leather, much much more (Steven)
• Additional items: Torn fishnets, torn jeans, boots, gloves, leather jacket, vest, messy hair, scarves, bandanas and attitude

Like this:

I’m not suggesting you need to buy anything for this look, because it’s really just an eclectic mix of accessories and black on black. But even if you did shop for the look, some of these items are easy to score while thrifting. In fact, that’s where I snagged the black leather skirt and the two belts pictured here.

I had a great time rockin’ out in this look and I even got some compliments at the show. Remember, GN’R style is a lot of mixing and matching so don’t be afraid to be bold and throw on more accessories. There aren’t really rules here, just unabashed rebellion like Guns N’ Roses would have it.

I’ll leave you with this “sweet” GN’R video to get your creativity going….

Sweet Child O’ Mine (Official Video)