Part 1: master the basic essentials.
1, be yourself. Independence means that you don't depend on others-that's why this style is named. What does independence mean? Is that you should do your own thing. No matter what the popular custom is now or what it will be in the future-you just have to do what you like. So you don't have to worry about how to wear an independent style-if you wear what you like, that's fine. Make sure you like it from your heart. Sometimes the influence of public opinion is so great that we can't tell whether we made our own choices or others forced us.
2. Don't wear clothes with obvious brand trademarks, and don't go to mainstream stores to buy clothes. Well, if something is really independent, it shouldn't have a brand trademark. An independent boy will not hold Coach's wallet and wear jeans of "true faith". They will be more rational-what's the problem if there are clothes of similar style and good quality in the thrift store? But again, choose according to your own preferences. Mainstream things are not necessarily bad. If you really like it, you can catch up with the fashion once or twice-but don't abandon it after it goes out of fashion!
3. Go back to the past. Independent people will appreciate "good" things, and "good" things will not be out of date-unlike fashion trends, there will always be a past. Because of this, independent people often like things in second-hand shops (40-70 years old). If you like retro things, buy them! It was, and it is. Whether it's an old brand T-shirt or your sister's Kelly Kapowski blouse, just remember: Do you like it? Don't forget this! It's so easy to wear an independent style.
4. If you like, you can mix and match various styles. Since you are free, let's mix and match! You can imitate Jackie Chan if you want? Kennedy, imitate John again? Lennon, even a little more "the artist who was once called a prince" style. If you like it very much, you will feel confident; If you have confidence, you will do well. Don't worry that some clothes will limit you to a certain style. You like that plaid shirt, but you think it's hippie? Diamond cufflinks with full eyes? Great, go put it on! When you mix these clothes together, it is definitely your unique style.
Don't just believe other people's hype. You may browse many web pages, watch many videos and discuss with many friends how to wear an independent style. If they say, "Dude, you have to wear skinny jeans" or "Oh, my God, why are you still wearing converse?" Ignore them. Independence means that you "don't need" to follow certain standards to dress yourself up. You can always correct them!
Part 2: Wearing accessories
1, through the multistage. If you are afraid of the cold, you can wear more. Put a sweater over a T-shirt or vest. Wear a scarf to go out in July. Wear tights under skirts and stockings. Bought a sweater from bill cosby? It's good. This guy is absolutely independent. You can be very individual or not. Everything is fine. If you dress with personality, you may look a bit like a hippie-but unlike hippies, you don't look like the kind of person who doesn't care about anything.
2. Wear some jewelry and accessories. Again, anything will do. Wooden bracelets, dream catcher's necklaces, old-fashioned small box pendants, necklaces that looked like hair bands or wide ties in the 1990 s, and you can wear whatever you want that day. Hemp bracelets, knocker earrings and long necklaces are lovely, which will add a little femininity to you, but you can like anything. Old brooches and necklaces are also lovely. You can visit the surrounding grocery stores and discount stores and add some new products to your wardrobe.
Scarves and hair bands-both men and women can wear them. The postman bag is the same (jeans, leather clothes, whatever you like), but what if you really like Lisa? Frank's backpack is not bad either.
3, as long as the shoes fit, you can wear them. Really, everything is fine. I hope you're not too surprised. But if you are looking for something special, you can start with these: Vance Classic is absolutely safe. It even has many colors to choose from. All black (canvas and rubber soles are black), military green, navy blue and white are all good choices, but they are not limited to these.
Deerskin soft shoes are very suitable for people with independent styles. It will make the clothes you wear every day look more personalized and retro, and there are many styles and colors, which are also very versatile. There are several websites selling this kind of shoes: Minnesota Soft Shoes, Soft Shoe Store and Soft Shoe House.
Nike basketball shoes are very popular recently, because they have a little homesickness and there are many limited editions. Besides, almost everyone looks good in these shoes. Some people may not want to wear it because Nike basketball shoes are too mainstream. However, Nike SB basketball shoes and Nike iD basketball shoes are rare, of course, if you can afford them.
Casual leather shoes are also good! There are many styles, colors and patterns for you to choose from. You can go to a shoe store nearby.
Girls can wear flat shoes of various colors, patterns and styles. If you are tired of walking around in sneakers, fashionable high heels and Roman slippers are also good choices.
Part III: Dressed up
1. Make your own clothes. Nothing is more independent than the clothes you make yourself. If you can sew clothes, you can start making one. If you don't know how to design your own clothes, you can also find a dress that hasn't been worn for a long time in the closet, change it and add some unique designs to it. You can update your wardrobe without going to the store. If you can't make clothes, you can try dyeing, knitting, crocheting or other ways to make tired clothes new.
2. Wear clothes according to the weather. In cold weather, girls can wear sailor coats of various colors, whether double-breasted or not. In winter, woolen sweater is your best choice! Stripes, prints and solid colors are all good, and they can also be matched with various T-shirts and vests. When it's cold, boys can wear retro leather clothes and coats. If you like, you can also match some beautiful pins! In winter, a vest or sweater vest can match almost any clothing. You can also try a motorcycle jacket. There are many colors to choose from and they are very durable.
You can wear scarves all year round (both men and women can) because there are various materials such as pure cotton, linen, silk and wool. No matter what you wear, adding a scarf is a classic match. Bright or neutral colors are good, as long as they match your overall dress. You can also make a scarf out of a handkerchief-you can use only one or tie two together. You can also wear a scarf in different ways-even the most common scarf can make you look special.
3. Be environmentally friendly. Independent people know what is good for the environment and what is bad for it. If they can refuse those harmful things, they will. Thrift shops are great! So donate your clothes, go to second-hand shops and make your own clothes. Don't let fashion get in the way of your low-carbon life. Generally speaking, you don't want fur or clothes of similar materials. Animals are part of the ecology! Take time to think about how your clothes are made and what effect this process will have.
4. The hairstyle should be casual. Whether your hair is straight, wavy or curly, let nature take its course and maintain its natural beauty. There is no need to spend hours doing your hair in the bathroom. Is there anything wrong with your hair? Don't! Besides, not perming is good for your hair. So, appreciate your natural hair, even if it is dry and short-tempered. This is not to say that you can't do your hair. If you want to cut your hair short, shave, and have a rock-and-roll hairstyle with a short front and a long back, no problem, go ahead. Just don't dye your hair often. Then it's not you, okay?
5. Buy a pair of headphones. Generally speaking, independent boys like music very much. So buying a pair of retro headphones with unique design will make walking on the road more mysterious. The most suitable earphone is the Goethe SR60 series. When buying headphones, try to find some good underground bands and start listening to their songs. Most independent boys don't like the top 40 singers, but they have their own unique musical taste.
Tip: Remember, you can still find many ways to dress up in an independent style. You can wear "Hello, Goodbye" forest. Klein's t-shirt can also be adjusted to Ezra, the lead singer of vampire weekend? Corning's style. You can find some inspiration from others.
Use cosmetics that have not been tested on animals. Manic panic cosmetics are good, and several kinds of hair dyes and hair growth creams are very useful. Aveda also has some great cosmetics and hair care products. None of these products are toxic or carcinogenic. Pangu's cosmetics have not been tested on animals. Similarly, there is "urban decay", and this brand also has some plant products.
Listen to some independent brands of music. Most mainstream brands will force their bands to change their styles so that they can sell more albums. Music works of independent brands are of higher quality and more authentic.
Try to keep a carefree attitude or lifestyle, and you should pay more attention to the life you really want. This personality is also the key to independence.
Recycling and reuse. If old clothes can be exchanged and passed on, don't throw them away. If your friends want it, you can give it to them. If all else fails, you can send it to a nearby thrift store, charity or trading center. If you are short of money, you can sell it in Yi Bei or a flea market. If you make it yourself, you can sell it on Idis. You can sell old CDs to nearby video stores, and most video stores will recycle used CDs. You can use some scraps to make handicrafts. You can keep them for yourself or give them away (older relatives usually like them made by yourself) or sell them.
Another way to become more independent is to buy vinyl records. Many independent artists, such as Phoenix, Modest Mouse, Xiu Xiu, Grizzly Bear and Buffalo, release vinyl records. Collecting some plastic records is not only independent, but also more satisfying than owning a 60G iPod player.
Buy some T-shirts, buttons and patches to promote animal rights, social justice, vegetarianism and ecological protection. We should devote ourselves to arousing public awareness anytime and anywhere.
Try to be barefoot! Wear flip-flops and flat shoes in warm weather.
Converse is not the best choice for independent style, because this brand is too mainstream now. You can add your own unique design to your shoes, but nowadays, it seems that everyone has a pair of "unique" and "special" converse shoes. If you have to buy it, you can buy a pair of solid colors and doodle on them yourself.
Warning that independence does not mean "loneliness". You should know who you are and what you want to do. You can wear your favorite clothes, buy your favorite things, say what you want to say and do what you want. This is true independence. Don't let other people's ideas affect your choice. Be yourself so that others will appreciate and respect you more.
Besides, don't label yourself. If someone asks you to label yourself, you can answer "I am me" or you can not answer at all. This will convince you that you are who you want to be.
Don't show off your new stand-alone equipment to others. So people will think you are too affected. Remember to be yourself, wear your favorite new clothes, and at the same time, you will become the person you want to be.