You can dress like an artist whether you are attending art school or just looking to update your look. Follow the tips in this article to unleash the artist in you.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Part 1: Update your Appearance
Step 1. Change your haircut
Choose a look that makes you stand out in the crowd. Consider these ideas for creating your own unique look:
- Get a layered cut with bangs from your hairdresser.
- Get your dreadlock hair done.
- Get your hair dyed entirely or with streaks in an extravagant color. If you are reluctant to radically change your hair color because you can't go back, then use a non-permanent dye.
- Use a brush and other hair products to create a large, voluminous piece of hair.
- Stop straightening or curling your hair. Let them return to their natural state.
- Choose a style that disrupts gender stereotypes. If you are a girl, try an extremely short cut; if you are a boy, let your hair grow.
Step 2. Get some piercings
You can get your eyebrow, lip or nose pierced for a drastic effect. If you want something less noticeable, pierce your earlobe.
Step 3. Think about getting tattoos or not
If you see your body as a canvas to paint on, you may want to get a tattoo of something meaningful. Don't be reckless about this though - don't get a tattoo that you regret.
Step 4. You may stop shaving
You could grow a beard and mustache or change any other shaving habits. Decide what you want, regardless of the pressure that society often exerts. Shaving is a personal choice; some artists shave, others don't.
Method 2 of 4: Part 2: Shopping Like a Real Artist
Step 1. Stop shopping at large malls
You can make an exception for basic clothing like underwear, plain tank tops, or jeans.
Step 2. Fill your wardrobe with basic pieces before purchasing more extravagant garments
Some basic pieces can be black garments for example to which you can add unique accessories and extravagant details. Black and white are two good choices because they will serve as the basis for composing the whole look.
Step 3. Wear stylish jeans
These can be torn or blended. One thing not to do if you are a creative guy is to wear clothes of the wrong size or dress pants that are a bit worn.
Step 4. Start shopping thrift stores looking for something unique at a very affordable price
You can find both modern and slightly retro clothing that you can easily mix with each other.
Step 5. Visit vintage shops or exclusive boutiques
These shops may be more expensive, but you will find some very special clothes there.
Step 6. Research patterns and colors to express yourself to the fullest
Ask yourself if you prefer soft fabrics like velvet or stiffer, starched fabrics. Also think about which colors go well together and whether you like large, vibrant prints or smaller and more understated prints.
Method 3 of 4: Part 3: Add Cool Accessories
Step 1. Add a belt
Putting a belt right at the waist (in the case of girls) will accentuate your stylistic brilliance.
Step 2. Choose a well-sewn jacket
A trench coat could be a creative and smart purchase.
Step 3. Look for unique jewelry and trinkets that complement your look
look for bizarre, foreign, expensive or well made pieces. Jewelry with intricate details or pieces that date back to the 1980s can be considered great choices.
Step 4. Buy extravagant shoes
For example, you can wear patent leather boots with a knee-length skirt.
Step 5. Put on a hat
A cap looks good on both boys and girls.
Method 4 of 4: Part 4: Making Your Own Clothes
Step 1. Buy a good but inexpensive sewing machine
Step 2. Decide if you want to use a fantasy
You can create new clothes either by starting from scratch with a pattern or by modifying what you already have. For example, you can sew fabric onto your jeans.
Step 3. Buy fabric and thread
Choose comfortable material to wear. Also, remember to choose colors and fabrics that you like.
Step 4. Try the screen printing method
Step 5. Use unique accessories
Find buttons or sew pieces of costume jewelry onto your jeans.
Advice
- Remember that the world, and your clothes too, are a palette you can use to express yourself. Find what makes you happy and makes you feel alive, not what others tell you is trendy. If you create your look with balance and confidence, then you can do it. Think you are awesome and wear whatever you like.
- Dress in a way that allows your artistic side to come out. Wear leggings that allow you to dance, or choose shirts that can be stained with paint or charcoal.
