For modern teenagers, the most important thing is notto get lost in the crowd and not look like everyone else. To do this, not only girls, but also young men dye their hair in incredible colors, wear unimaginable outfits, which upsets and puzzles their parents. Psychologists recommend not to put pressure on children, forcing them to wear what you like. Teenagers have their own quirks and, entering a certain age, they feel the need to declare themselves to others. Therefore, some begin to study hard or play sports, while others find an outlet in clothes. Modern teenage style is a variety of different fashion trends. On the streets of big cities, you can often meet boys who look more like girls and young beauties dressed in dark rocker outfits. In order to display their inner experiences and open up through clothes, young people have every opportunity to do this. We will tell you about the main features inherent in this or that style. So, if you want to create your own individual image and attract attention, read on to find out how to achieve this by choosing an extraordinary wardrobe.
Trash is a protest against the standards
For many, the style of clothing called "trash"is new and unknown, but more and more modern youth prefer it. This subculture originated in the territory of post-Soviet countries and is a kind of protest against the accepted standards of behavior, rules and norms dictated to us by society. Teenagers who dress in this style, with their behavior and appearance, seem to mock and treat everything that surrounds them with irony. Some critics compare this image with emo, but although both trends have some similarities (for example, bright, flashy colors, extravagant hairstyles and makeup), these are still two different trends in fashion. For an ordinary uninitiated person, trash may seem like an example of bad taste and absurdity. Since not only the appearance of teenagers who prefer it, but also their behavior is intended to shock the public, thereby declaring that they are not like everyone else, that compliance with generally accepted rules is not the norm for them. Such people despise constancy and routine, choosing a free and wild way of life. The word "trash" itself, translated from English, means "garbage", "dirt". This is what they called the scum of society in the thirties of the last century in the USA, who refused to recognize American culture. This concept was directly associated with asociality and vulgarity. However, today many modern teenagers choose this style of clothing from all styles, wanting to join the trash subculture. So, the main characteristics of the trend are:
- Style trash is not just a certain wardrobeIs a whole philosophy. His followers perceive clothing not as a means of protection from the cold or cover of nudity, but as a means of self-expression. At the same time, they deny the very existence of the concept of "style icon", in matters of fashion, relying solely on their desires and inner flair. In adolescents belonging to this subculture, there is a negative attitude towards shopping, as well as a consumer lifestyle.
- This style differs from the others in the absenceclear rules and wording. In this case, it is permissible to wear anything, combining even incongruous things: jewelry made of plastic, metal or paper, bright tights of various shades, t-shirts with cartoon prints, diadems in hair. The main task is to express your individuality through the prism of clothing, relying solely on your taste, and not on fashion trends.
- Fans of trash style pay particular attention tomake-up and hairstyles. Business card girls - bright hair (blue, blue, red, pink), inaccurately protruding in different directions. Also popular are dreadlocks and afrokosichki. As for make-up, the more the face is painted, the better.
If you want to create a trash look, don't be afraidexperiment and choose the most incompatible wardrobe items, for example, worn jeans and a classic cashmere coat, a strict shirt with a tie and sneakers. Many girls dress in a ball gown and rubber boots. Bright tights and leggings with holes are also an indispensable attribute of young fashionistas.
Free spirit hipsters
Today, many young people agedfourteen to twenty-five years old have chosen the hipster style for themselves. This subculture preaches a non-consumer lifestyle, prefers non-commercial things and advocates freethinking. The name of the movement comes from the English phrase "to be in the know". The prototype of this culture is considered to be beatniks. The main task of hipster teenagers is to stay away from the rules, opinions and behavior imposed by society. Many representatives of this movement are creative natures, fond of alternative art and associated with it in their work. Often these are journalists, designers, gallery owners, photographers, DJs and so on. If hipsters watch movies, then it is necessarily art house, if they listen to music, then there can be no talk of any pop - they prefer synthpop, lo-fi, indie rock. Unlike teenagers who dress in trash style and oppose the mass dominance of expensive fashion brands, hipsters, on the contrary, elevate some modern things to the rank of a cult. Their integral attributes are:
- Apple gadgets;
- notebooks Moleskine, which representa dermatine notebook on an elastic band, where young people enter the results of their creative work. Most teenagers who belong to the hippest subculture can be found on social networks, where they discuss art, fashion and so on;
- cameras Zenit, Lomo, as well asHolga. The art of lomography attracts many hipsters, wanting to capture real life in all its manifestations, decorating nothing and not planting it.
Naturally, this style of clothing, like others, has its own specific features, which we will tell you about:
- This current in fashion is distinguished by a combination ofwardrobe of vintage or homemade items with modern models of budget and well-known brands. Look hipsterov can be described as "deliberately careless."
- This style involves wearing tight jeans and tight-fitting trousers. In this case, these models are worn not only by girls, but also by boys.
- Hipsters can not do without such clothes, asT-shirts, sweaters, sweaters and T-shirts. The main rule is the presence of animal prints, images of cities or inscriptions in different languages. Many guys prefer checkered cotton shirts, which necessarily fill up in tight jeans or trousers.
- An indispensable attribute of the hipster - sneakers of various colors (yellow, orange, green and so on). Especially popular is the brand "Converse".
- As for accessories, this style is simplethey abound. Bright bandanas, plastic goggles, bandages, colored leggings and tights, voluminous long scarves, massive ornaments, earrings can all be seen on hipsters.
The followers of this subculture are young people witha distinct personality with a positive attitude towards fashion trends. This style of clothing combines both vintage items and modern models.
Kawai: the art of being a child
The very concept of "kawaii" came to us from Japaneselanguage and it means "fluffy", "cutie", "charming". Today this style is popular among teenagers not only in Japan, but also all over the world. Traditionally, it is preferred mainly by girls, as they are more relaxed in their choice of clothes and always strive to stand out from the crowd, to show their individuality. Let's take a closer look at the main features of this trend in fashion:
- To look like a cavalier is not enoughgo to the store and buy this or that thing. In this case, one should adhere to the rule - everything that is done by ones own hands is unique and valuable. Therefore, among adolescents who belong to this subculture, it is customary to sew clothes on their own and according to their sketches.
- This youth style does not accept greyness andmonotonicity. Forever forget about the stamp imposed by society, that all items of the wardrobe and accessories should be of the same shade. Teenagers combine in their appearance all the colors of the rainbow. So, a bright scarlet bag and sneakers, and one of them should be, for example, blue, and the other - green - that's real kawai. However, it should be borne in mind that bright colors are recommended to be diluted with neutral ones - then the first ones will look even more colorful.
- Irreplaceable attributes of the image are sweatersknee-length, worn over tight trousers. Another option - dark jeans, and on top a bright skirt. This style is distinguished by an abundance of lace. It is found in gloves, pantaloons, collars, cuffs, dresses and other items of the wardrobe.
- To complete the image of the "Japanese cutie,all kinds of accessories are used: badges, colorful massive jewelry made of plastic, metal, with fur trim and so on. Makeup should be very bright and provocative, because the girls are repeating cartoon images. Another feature - for each nail is applied varnish of different colors.
Kawaii in clothing is found mainly ingirls, but recently young men have also become interested in it. Many teenagers, unwilling to perceive this world with its problems and troubles from the position of adults, try to remain children as long as possible, wearing bright, incompatible things. That is why kawaii is also called the art of remaining a child. Of course, there are many more teenage styles, but we have named three of the most popular today. Each of them is a way to express your individuality, so choose clothes that reflect your interests, desires and beliefs! We recommend reading:
