Rap and hip-hop are unique styles of dress, consisting of different types of looks. Style is important for a rapper or hip-hop singer. Many well-known brands are commonly used by famous rappers, but it's also important to give your appearance a distinctive look. You need to make a special impression on your appearance, not just follow trends. Adding accessories is very important. This article looks at the basic trends in rap and hip-hop clothing fashions, for both men and women.
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Method 1 of 2: Dress like a Male Rapper
Step 1. Put on baggy pants
Most hip-hop and rap trends involve baggy pants or comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
- Basketball team sportswear, especially vintage ones, is a very popular choice.
- Loose shirts with graphic prints are often used by hip-hop clothing manufacturers, such as Sean John and Wu Wear.
- Loose-fitting collared shirts or button-down shirts are also very fashionable.
- Loose hooded jackets in light colors are also very popular with rap and hip-hop stars.
- People who wear baggy pants often wear a belt with a well-known designer brand and show it off by tucking the front end of the shirt inside the pants but letting the back end of the shirt just hang outside the pants.
Step 2. Put on baggy jeans
Wear baggy jeans that aren't so loose you can't see your shoes.
- Make sure you can still see the toe of your own shoe.
- Jeans like South Pole and Mecca are great for this style.
- Baggy jeans that are too loose can be fastened with a belt. Belts adorned with gemstones or extravagant design motifs have become very popular in hip-hop fashion.
Step 3. Put on the jacket
There are several types of jackets that are popular in hip-hop fashion:
- The '90s-style "Starter" jacket is a cool choice for the classic hip-hop type of look.
- Rap stars like 50 Cents made the “Pelle Pelle” leather jacket style popular.
- Shabby army jackets are also recommended by hip-hop clothing stylists. Rappers like DMX wear this jacket.
Step 4. Put on a hat and bandana
Tie a bandana around your head and wear a hat over it.
- You can wear the hat facing forward, backward, or sideways.
- Try wearing a brightly colored bandana, and tie it over your head so you can wear a hat over it.
- Do rags are also a popular head covering accessory in hip-hop clothing styles.
Step 5. Put on the jewelry
In hip-hop fashion terms, jewelry is called "bling" or "ice".
- Wear a large gold or platinum necklace, especially if it comes with a large cross pendant.
- Wear some gold rings or platinum rings embellished with diamonds or other gemstones.
- Grills are a popular piece of jewelry among rap stars. These are dental covers made of metal, which are attached to your teeth. Buying a whole grill is very expensive.
- If you can't afford a full gold grill for all your teeth, install a cover for only one or two teeth. Many people install the grill on only one or two teeth, and usually they have their initials engraved on the grill.
Step 6. Put on super large sunglasses (stunner shades)
This is a very popular accessory among rap artists.
- The most popular style is the oversized square-framed glasses.
- Some brands have cool supersized eyewear styles, like “Adidas” and “Sean John”.
- Many super large glasses have colorful frames and are embellished with bling bling.
Step 7. Put on shoes that fit
High-top sneakers and boots are a popular type of shoe among rappers.
- Brands such as “Vlados”, “Nike”, “Reebok”, “Adidas”, “Jordan”, and “Timberland” are very popular, so these are the brands you can choose from.
- High hip-hop sneakers are worn with the tongue part removed.
- It's important to keep your shoes clean and shiny, because this is part of the hip-hop style.
Method 2 of 2: Hip-hop style for women
Step 1. Wear a brightly colored T-shirt
There are many different styles of T-shirts that are popular in hip-hop looks for women.
- T-shirts with bright color graphic motifs are often an option. Colors like orange, bright blue, gold, bright pink, and bright purple are popular colors.
- T-shirts with brightly colored motifs are also quite stylish. Try t-shirts with bold prints or animal prints.
- T-shirt styles worn by female hip-hop stars for example are supershort t-shirts (crop top models) that show the belly, bikini t-shirts, sleeveless t-shirts, and extra-tight t-shirts.
- Whatever color you choose, hip-hop looks for women are often paired with similar accessories and pants.
Step 2. Put on a jacket that stands out
You can wear a jacket that fits or has a baggy cut.
- Fitted leather jackets are more typical of the style of female hip-hop stars. Usually these jackets are gold or white, which are eye-catching colors.
- Denim jackets are also a popular type of clothing.
- Baggy sports jackets and bubble vest jackets are worn by hip-hop women for a more masculine look.
Step 3. Choose suitable pants or skirts
Hip-hop fashion for women is more varied in this area, and different styles of pants will create a more fashionable appearance.
- Skinny leggings are the most popular type of denim pants in hip-hop fashion. Pants of this model are usually made torn or deliberately torn on the side or front.
- Harem pants, which are baggy at the hips and cut at the ankles, are also popular. These pants can be worn in bright colors that match your top, or in more neutral colors like black, white, or camouflage.
- Sportswear like “Adidas” brand pants are also fashionable.
- Short denim skirts are also always a good choice and are worn by many hip-hop stars, such as Eve and Nicki Minaj.
Step 4. Wear accessories like jewelry, hats and glasses
The style of women's hip-hop clothing also includes elements of bling-bling.
- The most famous female hip-hop stars wear gold earrings with large hoops.
- Wear 3-4 necklaces with a pendulum. You can add a shine to your look with a chrome pendant, diamond or rhinestone accessory.
- Even hats and glasses can also use some jewelery or faux gemstones. Choose a hat with a bright color that matches the color and pattern of your shirt or pants.
- Wear famous designer branded glasses. Oversized glasses are a popular breed, but it's important that whatever type of eyewear you choose should stand out. Buy glasses with brightly colored frames or those adorned with colorful gemstones.
Step 5. Choose the right shoes
Hip-hop women can wear sneakers or boots in a style similar to that of men, but high heels are also often chosen by hip-hop women.
- Wear tall sneakers. Brands such as “Jordan” and “Adidas” produce stylish shoe models with bright and striking colors.
- “Timberland” brand boots are also a popular choice.
- For hip-hop women, high heels and extra thick-soled shoes (wedges models) in chrome or gold or neon colors are also fashionable.
- Choose a hairstyle that looks striking. Many different hair colors and styles are featured by hip-hop women.
- Dye your hair in bright colors like pink, purple, or blue.
- Bleached or dyed hair also looks eye-catching and is preferred by rap artists like Eve, Nicki Minaj, and Nyemiah Supreme.
- You can also straighten your hair with bangs or braids.
Step 6. Put on some brightly colored makeup
You need to give a touch of bright color to the lips and eyes to make them stand out.
- Dab a neon type of matte lipstick like pink or bright purple. The bright red color is also a popular choice.
- Use thick mascara or false eyelashes. You can experiment with colorful eyelashes.
- Use bold eyeliner and eyeshadow in bright colors like neon green, pink, blue, gold or silver.
Tips
- If people make fun of you, ignore them. Just focus on your style and look confident!
- Check out hip-hop magazines for the latest trends in rap.
- Don't force yourself to be like other people. Be yourself.
- Try to give a distinctive personal touch to your style. Don't just copy popular styles.
- Always remember to wear comfortable things and not overdo it.
Warning
- Some people are very serious about the hip-hop style and really follow all the details in the hip-hop style. Be careful and take care of your appearance so as not to overdo it.
- Dressing like a rapper can also get you into gang fights, especially if you wear certain colors. Be careful. Try to be extra vigilant, especially if you're wearing an all-red or all-blue outfit.
- Dressing like this can violate the dress code at your school or college.
