“Dude. You literally wear the same thing every day.”
Well. That isn’t the first time I’ve heard that phrase. It’s no secret—I practically wear the same thing every day: hoodie, sweatpants, checkerboard vans. Sure, I have about 6 different hoodies and pants, but you get the idea. Compared to most high schoolers, I have no sense of fashion.
But that’s going to change with this blog. I’ve decided that, as a second-semester senior, I have a lot more time on my hands. And when I’m not reading books, doing homework, or taking a nap, I suppose I can find some time and improve my outfit collection before moving onto college.
Don’t worry—this blog won’t just be a 700-word rant to myself. I’ll be sure to cover a variety of clothing combinations, brands, styles, etc. I’m a newbie at this kind of thing, so stick with me. I can’t guarantee that you’ll learn anything, but it’ll be entertaining at the very least (I hope).
And I know exactly where I should start. Jeans. Fun fact: I’ve actually never owned a pair of jeans before. Why? I’ve always been one for comfort rather than style, and jeans just never seemed to be appealing in the comfort department.
However, a quick google search seemed to debunk that thought immediately. Somehow (and I honestly have no idea how this could possibly be true), jeans are made from 97% cotton. NINETY-SEVEN. I remember running my fingers across a pair of jeans in H&M, and it wasn’t exactly smooth and soft. But, the internet never lies, and I don’t mind trying out a pair for myself. So let’s take a look at what kind of outfits you can put together with jeans as your centerpiece.
Wearing Jeans with Denim Jacket
Yeah… I don’t know how I feel about this one. Personally, I’m not a fan of denim jackets. They’re heavy, rough, and a little too old school for my taste. Sure, they look amazing on some people, but I can’t see myself in one of those. And the blue on blue with the jeans? Definitely not my thing.
Boy-Next-Door Style
Okay, now this one is a style I would consider trying out. One thing I hate about dress shirts is how uncomfortable they are, but I have to admit they look pretty fly. This outfit puts a T-shirt under the dress shirt, eliminating its uncomfortable nature and maintaining its professional look. I can’t say I can imagine myself wearing this kind of outfit very often, but it’s definitely one I wouldn’t mind trying.
Skinny Jeans with Cardigan
Yeah… No.
Not going to lie, I already feel a little more fashionable. But I feel like the website I was just browsing was catered towards older guys that hit up the club. I think it’ll probably be better if I look at a website catered more towards high school guys.
Bleached denim, a tan jersey, a shirt, and red Converse
Much like the boy-next-door outfit, this is something I wouldn’t mind trying. The tan jersey and t-shirt combination looks comfortable, and the bleached color of the jeans doesn’t look particularly bad with the brown top. And I’m sure that substituting red Converse for checkerboard Vans is no big deal.
Navy denim, a striped navy jersey, and ocher boots
I never realized how good blue on blue can look. Navy jersey and navy jeans? Not bad at all. Can’t say I’m the biggest fan of those “ocher boots”, though.
Okay. So I’ve just analyzed 5 (more like 4) solid outfits that I could potentially try out in the future. However, as I continued browsing through Pinterest and other sites, I couldn’t help but think how inflexible this whole thing was. I mean, it’s like jamming the quadratic equation into every math equation you’ll ever see for the rest of your life. Sure, these jean outfits look great, but everything gets old and boring eventually. I want a foundation—some simple concepts that’ll help me construct different outfits for different occasions.
And, of course, being the clueless person that I am, I decided to consult the internet once more in order to discover this foundation.
The most important? According to multiple websites, color is the most distinctive aspect of an outfit. And it’s pretty easy, too. Warm colors (red, yellow, orange) should be layered with warm colors, and cold colors (purple, navy, dark green) should be layered with cold colors. Opposing colors (red to blue, green to orange), also go together. Neutral colors, such as black, white, and brown, go with just about anything.
Another good piece I found was that “standing out too much” is a thing. To be more specific, don’t wear pants with flowery designs, a hoodie with 50 logos, a beanie, and rainbow-colored shoes. It’s more appropriate to wear one or two “outstanding” pieces of clothing while leaving the rest to remain neutral and bland.
The list goes on. If you want to go read about it, just google “fashion” tips and you’ll be bombarded with a million search results.
It’s ironic, really. Initially, I came up with this blog idea to help myself discover a thing or two about fashion. But spending 2 hours researching and writing this topic has made me realize just how much work it is to put together a half-decent outfit.
I think I’ll just stick to my sweatpants and hoodie.
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Sources
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/what-to-wear/a14587839/how-to-be-more-stylish/
Men Outfits with Jeans-30 Best Combinations with Jeans for Guys
https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/how-to-match-the-colors-of-your-clothes/#gref
I’m a girl but I can’t speak much about guy’s outfits, haha, but I totally get where you are coming from. My dad often complains to me about how I wear the same thing everyday as well: sweater, black jacket, and jeans or leggings. I usually choose comfort over fashion like you do. Wearing super uncomfortable clothing is too much work and sometimes becomes a distraction, like I’d be writing a chem equation and my mind would drift off, thinking about how itchy my fancy polyester sweater feels lol. If you hate jeans maybe you could look into “mock jeans” if they exist. At least for girls, we got jeggings which are a hybrid between jeans and leggings which happen to be comfier than regular jeans. I do agree that second semester senior year is a great time to experiment. I haven’t experimented much with clothes but I might try dressing up once in a while for giggles. It could be the senioritis getting to me. But I’ve taken this semester to experiment with different study methods, listen to different music, and spend time with my friends. Well, your blog was really fun! Sweatpants, a jacket, and sweatshirt are 10/10 😀