8 Tips to Dress in Simple Alternative styles

Some of you may enjoy out of ordinary dressing. Besides being fun it is one of the best ways to express yourself. However sometimes fashion may be little complex and limitations at work, school and with parents and time may stop you from dressing in such a way.  Keep scrolling to know how to tone down the alternative clothing and go with a simpler look.

1. Decide style: 

You need not to go with a label, instead go with something that catches your immediate attention. Though be sure of what you want. Keep pictures of styles from the magazine or internet saved, you like to keep you inspired.

2. Look though your wardrobe: 

Many a times you can use a lot of your current outfits in your wardrobe. Discard anything too small or large that you dislike or that you think is unflattering or uncomfortable. Keep tabs on pieces that can be altered to fit your new style, as sometimes they could end up being your favourite clothing.

3. Know what to seek:

 The alternative fashion generally includes plaid flannel, long sleeved shirts, black tights, T-shirts of classic bands, acid wash or dark shorts or jeans & button down vintage cardigans. In terms of footwear look for classic or combat boots or converse. Check out for studded accessories and clothing and make sure you pick some dressy attire that fit your alternative style.

4. Start shopping for new closet: 

Visit stores to see if you find anything interesting. Make sure you always buy the basics in good quality so that you don’t have to keep buying again and again.

5. Try online shopping: 

There are a great many websites that deal in alternative dresses and accessories for fairly low prices. However be careful and pay special attention to size charts while you shop online as you cannot try clothes. Also keep an eye out for the material that your selected piece is made of.

6. Remember clothes that can be altered: 

Try and alter pieces if you want to. Rip your jeans, cut up your tees and add some embellishments. If you know how to sew, try attaching buttons & different fabrics to customize your old cloths & make them look new.

7. Play with hairs: 

You can have long and flowing hair, short and punkish hair, cute and wavy hair; anything you want. If you can dye your hair, it will give you a refreshed look. You can make it two-toned, all black, rainbow, whatever suits you. Iron it, curl it, scrunch it, braid it, crimp it, anything that you think will look best.

8. Feel proud of your choice: 

After you have chosen your outfit and finished off your look with makeup and hair carry it with confidence and do not let anyone put you down, no matter what they say. It's your life and you should be able to do what you want.