Want to Master Streetwear? Start Here
The recent hot trend in the global fashion market is Streetwear (called Hip Fashion or Street Fashion in Korea). It originated from the New York hip hop culture and fashion then moved on to California surf-skate culture. It eventually became a casual clothing style globally in the 1990s and affected a lot of subordinated fashion styles such as sportswear, punk, and Japanese street fashion. In Korea, because of the rapid rise of the public’s interests in hip hop songs and culture, many are getting inspiration from hip hop celebrities’ fashion. Moreover, there is an increasing amount of streetwear fashion labels native to Korea, which makes streetwear more accessible to the public. I enjoy wearing streetwear outfits and want to deliver my fashion tips and styles to all the #Sophiesquad out there.
Jogger Pants
In my point of view, wearing jogger pants can give various feelings to the whole look. It could be sporty, hiphop, casual, or “girl crush.” Some girls are reluctant to wear jogger pants since they tend to think that they are boyish or masculine and hard to coordinate the whole outfit. When you wear jogger pants with boxy tops, it can give a boyish feeling to the whole outfit since it conceals the body silhouette, giving a hip hop feeling too. However, if you want to wear jogger pants with a more feminine and girl-crush vibe, you can wear them with cropped tops or feminine tops. The tops that I mentioned above are fitted tops which have a few details such as shirring string or cut details, so they don’t feel totally mismatched with the jogger pants. They are not too feminine but give much more girlish vibes.
In addition, wearing boxy outerwear with cropped tops can give different feelings to jogger pants too. I enjoy wearing fur jackets or boxy patterned fleece jackets with jogger pants as you can see in the photos here. A fur jacket can give a more feminine feeling and a fleece jacket gives a more sporty and streetwear feeling. Last but not least, when wearing jogger pants, use high-top shoes such as boots or high-top sneakers. The upper part of the shoes can connect to the end part of the jogger pants smoothly, elongating the legs. Covering the upper part of the shoes with pants also can be stylish.
Unique Patterns
Many people think that wearing unique pattern garments is a big burden since they are eye-catching to others and can stand out too much, so people tend to be reluctant to wear them. However, adding a statement to the overall outfit by wearing a unique pattern garment can keep it from being too boring. Since I do not wear fancy clothes that much and usually wear dark colors, adding interest by wearing unique patterns with all-black outfits makes the outfit look stylish. I usually enjoy animal printed tops or paisley patterned clothes which you can see from the photos. The fleece jacket that I wear on top with the white jogger pants also has a diagonal Obey’s logo pattern which can attract others’ attention. I usually buy the unique patterned clothes from Obey or Thisisneverthat which provide the products that are unique and have their own styles. Animal printed tops can give both luxurious and street feelings. Seen from the picture below, the scorpion patterned shirt gives a more street vibe and the python patterned shirt gives a more aesthetic feeling to the whole outfit.
Wide pants
The overall feeling of your outfit can change depending on which kind of top you match with your wide pants. When you wear tight and cropped tops, it feels more feminine and sporty compared to boxy tops.. Wearing boxy tops with wide pants gives a more hip hop, tomboy, and boyish mood to the overall outfit. There are various kinds of wide pants such as slacks, jeans, or training pants. The kind of pants you choose can also help to determine which styles of top to wear. For example, for wide long slacks and wide fitted jeans, fitted cropped shirts, cropped cardigan cropped t-shirts would be suitable, while wide training pants are not suitable for cropped shirts. Matching similar mood garments is also important for giving a cohesive overall feel.
Knee Socks
I enjoy wearing boxy t-shirts with shorts and knee socks which can look like dresses. It also can give a playful girl feeling which is similar to “high-teen” (Korean word combining highschool + teenage) looks. It’s also comfortable to move actively during daily life. I highly recommend high knee socks to the people who want to wear streetwear in a more feminine or cute way.
I usually prefer to wear the streetwear style and monotone outfits as you can see in the photos above. I think fashion is the most effective way to express yourself. It can’t convey who you are and what kind of person you are completely, but by wearing what you want, you can show your personality, your own fashion tastes, and what you like. I think wearing what you want without caring about others' opinions is a good way to live your own life.
