You can clash or not clash. It’s all good. If you do clash, you may end up looking a bit Hipster – but unlike Hipsters, your look isn’t screaming I-dont-give-a-damn so hard that it seems like you do.
Vintage pins and necklaces are also cute. Look around at garage sales and thrift shops to spruce up your wardrobe. Scarves, headbands – they work for both sexes. So does the quintessential messenger bag (denim, leather, you name it), though if you really wanna rock the Lisa Frank backpack, more power to you.
Vans Authentics are a safe bet. They even come in a wide variety of colors. Mono black (canvas and rubber both black), any shade of green, navy, or off white are great choices, but those aren’t your only options. Moccasins are very important to an indie wardrobe. They add the unique and antique look to an everyday outfit. They can vary in design, color, and they go great with just about anything. Some great moccasin online sites are Minnesota moccasin, the moccasin shop, or moccasin house. Nike Dunks have become popular recently because of the nostalgia it can bring, and the limited edition styles they come in. In addition, they look good on just about everyone. Some may want to avoid these, because Nike Dunks could be looked at as mainstream. However, Nike SB dunks or Nike iD Dunks are more individual, if you have the money for them. Sanuks also add great touch! They come in different styles and color/patterns. Check your local boat shop or gb shoe warehouse Girls can also go for some cute flats in whatever color, pattern or style they choose. Funky platforms and gladiator sandals are also great choices if you’re tired of boppin’ around in sneakers.
And if sewing isn’t your bag, try dyeing, knitting, crocheting, or any other project that can turn something boring into something brilliant.
For guys in cold weather, vintage leather or Members Only jackets are a great option. If you’d like, you can even deck them out with cool pins! In chilly weather, vests or sweater vests look awesome with anything. You can also try a track jacket; they come in lots of colors and are great year-round. Scarves (for men and women) are great year round because you can get them in cotton, linen, silk and wool. They’re a classy touch to add no matter what outfit you’re wearing. Bright colors and neutrals both look great, as long as they go well with your outfit. Bandanas can also be made into a cool scarf – singular or with two tied together. You can also wear a scarf in many different ways – even a simple scarf can make the most basic outfit seem amazingly unique.
That’s not to say you can’t do things with it. If you wanna throw it up, shave it off, rock the mullet, go for it. Just don’t get too involved with dyes and thermal treatments. That’s not you, you know?
Once you get your headphones, try to find killer underground bands and songs to listen to. Most indie kids don’t prescribe to the top 40 and like to pave their own path when it comes to their musical tastes.
But again, do as you please. Just because the mainstream likes something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad. Embrace a trend or two if you honestly like it – just don’t stop embracing it when it falls out of favor!
Whether it’s a vintage band tee or your sister’s Kelly Kapowski t-shirt, remember: Do you like it? Not very hard to forget! Who knew being indie was so effortless?
Don’t worry about certain pieces fitting into a certain label. Do you like that plaid shirt but you know it screams hipster? How about that studded cuff that almost comes prepackaged with eyeliner? Cool. Go for it! When you mix ’em all, the look is quintessentially you.
Choose your clothes according to your personality and body type.
Just make sure you like it because you like it. Society’s voice is so obnoxiously loud sometimes it’s hard to determine if it’s us making the decision or someone else telling us to make the decision.
