-Rule is No Rules-
There’s no denying that indie clothing is one of the best contemporary styles available today. You've probably heard that vintage t-shirts and tight jeans are the basis of most Indie wardrobes. However, that's not always the case. It's not as much about what you have, but how you wear it. Vests, for example, are ideal for converting a plain outfit into a work of art. By the way, after tracking the evolution of indie clothing over a decade, there’re some scents of indie style that a real indie can’t miss. Now, Let’s take a look at the basics and delve deeper into the famed indie clothing style.
Indie Tops
Flannel is in! Plaids in all colors are great to layer, or just to wear alone. For both genders, layering a flannel plaid shirt (unbuttoned) with your favorite shirt looks awesome, and is perfect for any weather; Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter!
Fitted solid-color t-shirts, ironic tees and vintage t-shirts/hoodies are indie as well. Great solid-color and ironic tees are everywhere, online and off, and they aren’t expensive. For the vintage, check out your local vintage retailers and thrift shops.
Floral tops and dresses are a great option for girls. They are really versatile and can be worn all year round. In warm weather, you can work the boho look by adding strappy sandals and a nice necklace. Layering with leggings and a cardigan make them perfect for cold weather too.
Indie Bottoms
Guys can go for anything that is fitted well, just stay away from baggy carpenter's and unflattering styles. Corduroy is great, and will keep you warm in the cold winter months.
Don't forget the skinny jeans! Black, dark denim, and grey/acid wash are great for both sexes, as are cords occasionally. For girls, colored denim is fine to wear occasionally, but make sure they match whatever shirts you're wearing (and be careful not to be labeled as scene!).
Indie Footwear and Accessories
Nike Dunks, Moccasins, Boat/Deck shoes and Vans Authentics are really classy and cool. They even come in a wide variety of colors. Converse are not the best choice for indie footwear, as they are now particularly mainstream. Adding your own touch to the shoes may bring you out of that, but the general population seems to all now own a pair of "unique" and "quirky" Converse. A good tip would be to buy a pair of plain colored ones and do your own doodles on them, if you must have a pair.
Scarves are great year round because you can get them in cotton, linen, silk and wool. They're a classy touch to add no matter what outfit you're wearing. Bright colors and neutrals both look great, as long as they go well with your outfit. Bandanas can also be made into a cool scarf. You can also wear a scarf in many different ways – even a simple scarf can make the most basic outfit seem amazingly unique.
Headphones are in right now. Nothing screams, "I love music!" more than a nice pair of headphones. Get yourself a nice pair of retro or designer headphones, that'll add a touch of mystery for when you're walking about.
Messenger bags are cool and come in loads of sizes and colors; they're also very convenient to put in anything you might have to carry. You can get leather ones and denim ones, whatever you please. A small one is also a perfect accessory.
Finally, The most important thing to keep in mind is that even within the indie clothing genre there are numerous ways to dress yourself. Remember, indie stands for being independent. To be truly indie, all you need to do is reading everything written above and forget all about it. There’s only one way to work the indie clothing style successfully and that is to play by your own rules!
