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When it comes to hopping on trends, streetwear has been at the forefront of most, if not all, style inspirations. With its grand comeback from the 90s in the past 5 years, there are still new elevations that are being added to the style of streetwear. So if you are a fashion enthusiast, you might be wondering how can take it to the next level and elevate your pieces. So we’ve put together key tips and tricks so you can elevate your pieces to the next level.
How To Elevate Your Everday Streetwear Looks
Add Layers: Colour, Texture and Shape
Through layering, you are adding cool and flattering shapes, textures, and colors to the outfit. Stylists recommend you shouldn’t have more than three colors in an outfit. While this isn’t a strict rule, it might be easier to start with three and if you can make 4 or 5 work in a fit, then go for it.
Trial and error is the fun part of layering, it might not execute the first time but you can have so much fun with it. If you are wondering if there is any inspiration out there for potential layering ideas, have a look on Pinterest and see if there are any influences that inspire your fashion choices.
Don’t be afraid to try new things, such as wearing a skirt as a top or putting a men’s graphic tee wrapped around your waist. There are so many ways you can style clothes and they don’t have to conform to traditional ways.
Go Bold
While I am a sucker for a block-coloured outfit, there are ways you can elevate the simple silhouettes with something bold. You might come across very loud pieces when you are shopping so the best way to style this in most cases is around quieter and more casual pieces. This is a great way to elevate your everyday look by adding something eye-catching and bold. This could be a chunky belt, a gorgeous bag, or a head accessory.
That little bit extra can transform a simple outfit into a great one, so don’t shy away from grand and beautiful things; they sometimes just need their own moment, which is fine with us because it’s fabulous.
Mix and Match
While you grow up, you are most likely told fashion yes and no by your parents and older role models, such as “red and green, never seen,” but you should read all the rule books out the window. Fashion is self-expression so there is no right or wrong way to represent yourself and if that is through mixing patterns, fabrics, and colors that don’t conventionally go, then go for it. The worst thing that could happen is that you regret it in a year but that’s what happens.
We grow and evolve so much so don’t worry about whether you’ll like it in a few years; all that matters is that you like it now.
Quality Over Quantity
When it comes to shopping for new things, it’s easier to buy cheap and get a lot more for your money but let’s be serious, it never looks that good after a couple of washes so you want to think about investing in pieces that you will not only love for a long time but that are versatile. Not every piece of clothing needs to be expensive but quality is always key if you want to take your looks to the next level. So consider looking for specific brands secondhand to take some of the cost away or save before you spend.
I would prioritize jackets, tops, and jumpers for quality pieces, but that is always dependent on what you love to wear.
Experiment
Streetwear wasn’t built in a day, so when you think about it, there is no right or wrong for what can be classified as streetwear, Although there are things like baggy jeans and oversized t-shirts there are also new developments every day, whether it’s proportions or patchwork You can experiment with your style and represent what streetwear is for you.
If you are looking for inspiration, maybe try looking at what they wore back in the 90s; this way, you can have a full perspective on this style and truly represent the streetwear fanatics. They do say people are born with style, so if you are struggling with it, then refer to some of the greats!
Final Thoughts
Streetwear is a style that is available for everyone; shops sell it and vintage shops are obsessed with it; therefore, finding key pieces isn’t the difficult part; it all lies in the styling and bravery you bring to it. If you are looking for new ways to experiment, refer to the wonders of the internet or ask your parents! They might be able to give you insider information on what the streetwear gem was in the 90s.
