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STREET STYLE

Details | Street Style | Detail No. 07

Street style is a fashion that patents from unconventional areas instead of the mainstream fashion industry, often emerging from youth culture and urban areas. Street style has taken a new form as time passes by thereby becoming more ubiquitous and predominant in society than before.


Street style has always been in existence since time immemorial. However, it is not until the mid-1950s that people came to recognize, value, and emulate the significance of fashion street style. The fashion that people have during various fashion events does not impact how they dress in the morning. However, street style does influence their dressing. Fashion magazines have all the latest information on street styles as well as Red Carpet styles. But, for day-to-day fashion, people do not dress for the Red Carpet.

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Impacts of Street Style Attracts younger audiences

High street fashion style has been flourishing over the last few years. Prominent fashion companies such as Louis Vuitton and Supreme have collaborated. Hence, this implies that a merge between two distinctive fashion worlds is possible. Other fashion industries are racking in sales because of their intrinsic street and high-fashion ambiance.


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Add a personalized perception on the fashion realm

Several high-fashion and fashion design shows and competitions comprise of artists collection on a variety of models. Most street fashion designers use the various social media platforms such as Facebook, and Instagram to influence the choice of dressing for their audience by posting their pics alone as well as with friends. Street stylists can choose whatever style they want which enables them to exhibit themselves however they please. And, this is not so common in high-fashion.


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Communication and cognitive engagement

Fashion communication helps transmit messages through fashion symbols such as illusions. Street fashion trends replicate or mirror the dressing persona or attitude of an individual. People can interpret a message depending on how one dresses. When you are sad, devastated, lonely, happy, cheerful, or merry, people can notice depending on the type of clothes you put on.

Moreover, how you dress can help exhibit your intellectual skills. And, this can show you the kind of people you can interact with in a free manner without worrying much about anything.

Enhances confidence and self-reliance

Street style helps people to feel confident and assertive about their choice of dressing. Instead of always imitating other individuals to look like them, it allows people combine the different kinds of outfits that their idols put on and look good in them. Hence, this makes them assertive and self-reliant on their taste in clothing. Furthermore, it allows comfortability as you can rock any clothes you want.

When you're unsure how to pull off the latest runway trends or you’re in need of outfit ideas, it's time to turn to street style.

Street Style

For The Ladies

Matching Track Sets

Some popular staples to own when trying to achieve a streetwear style are tracksuits, sweatsuits, and track sets. Whichever you call them, these sweats are perfect for a cozy and casual type of look.



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For the colder months of the year, going full on sweatsuit with sweatpants and a sweater is the way to go and also matches that of the street style. These types of looks are mainly meant to be worn in an oversized fit.

Patch Denim Jeans


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This next streetwear look became a recent trend that sparked in 2020 and has continued through 2021. This denim jeans is in nude colours of beige, khaki, and brown. Monochromatic colours like this one are always top notch.

Oversized Fashion

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The street stlyle fashion is also known for its oversized fashion styles and trends. Whether oversized pants or tops, having oversized clothes in your wardrobe is perfect if you’re aiming to have that street style aesthetic.


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Moving onto the next outfit, here’s another oversized type of style that you can achieve with just a pair of sweats and a T-shirt. What makes this look so great are the diverse pieces that she is wearing.She is wearing multiple sets of jewelry ranging from bracelets and rings to necklaces and earrings.


Skirts


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Who says Skirts won’t do justice to a street style? In case you need a friendly reminder, there are no rules in fashion, which means "matching it up" is a style, not a necessity.

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A big top, a skirt, even with socks, go together like avocado and bread. From preppy to classy, sophisticated to punk, and every style in between — whatever vibe you're going for, there's always something to pair with.


Blazers

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The type of style is an outfit that utilizes a blazer or suit jacket. The beauty of this style is the oversized nature. Mixing classy with a grunge type of look is another trendy aesthetic in the streetwear fashion community. P.S Don’t forget to always wear your MASK! Safety first!😷 😉


Varsity Jackets

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While this next piece is a classic, another popular staple that grew in popularity in the past year are varsity jackets. These bulky and oversized jackets are honestly worn in any season throughout the year.


For The Guys

Flannel Shirts

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Another piece of clothing that needs to be on this outfit idea list is the flannel shirt or flannel jacket. No matter the colour, this classic flannel shirt can be styled in numerous ways.

Grunge

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One aesthetic that can be found as a part of the street style is the grunge aesthetic. Grunge clothes can consist of basic hoodies, crewneck sweaters, jeans, khaki pants, etc.


Lightning Denim

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This post wouldn’t be a street style post without the classic lightning graphic denim pants. These pants are popular because of the lightning design that engulfs the entirety of the pants’ legs. Majority of the celebrities this days often wear this style.


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Here’s another look with the lightning style denim pants, except this one is in purple. What’s also great with these pants are the oversized/loose fit they achieve which is perfect for a street style.


Varsity Jackets

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Here’s another quick varsity jacket outfit look you can recreate. It necessarily doesn’t have to be an inscribed varsity jacket. This outfit example is quite simple yet super stylish in its own ways.


Socks

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It might seem that even the minute things sometimes create magic. Fashion is still evolving, socks has become a tool in achieving the street style. Combine your socks with nice sneakers, big tops, shorts and pants. One person you might want to check out is Dj Spinall.☺️😉


Crewnecks

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This is the classic crewneck sweater. Whether slim fit or oversized fit, the crewneck is a must have staple. He styled this sweater with a pair of beige pants and matches the pants with a beige tote bag.



Dearest readers, now that you’ve read about the evolution of Street Style Fashion, the impacts of street style, different outfit examples and ideas to spark inspiration. Which style will you recreate? I will love to see JPEGS of you in a street style outfit. Thank in anticipation!😁


Omodolapo

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6 Comments


Ajewole Bisola
Ajewole Bisola
Sep 21, 2021

Dear Omosanya’s wardrobe, get ready!🙅‍♀️


Thanks for sharing 🤗

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omosanyachristie
Sep 12, 2021

Nice write up.

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Ebun OG
Ebun OG
Aug 29, 2021

I like the oversized clothing style.. Will see if I can recreate one. I just need a good photographer.. Lol

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Omodolapo Omosanya
Omodolapo Omosanya
Aug 29, 2021
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Amazing 🤩 All you need is your phone and a pro who is good with camera angles. 🥳😀

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mary.abisolatmy
mary.abisolatmy
Aug 29, 2021

It's the oversized version and matching track set for me! ...Good to go!..

well done dear 😍😍

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Omodolapo Omosanya
Omodolapo Omosanya
Aug 29, 2021
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Great choice! Thanks for reading. 😁

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