If you are fed up of always wearing decent formal clothes and want to throw away the norms, adopting skater styles is your way to go. You need not care about your looks, because you know you look good! Skateboarding culture is all about taking life easier; it is associated with vibrancy, energy and youth; and so, the relaxed and youthful attitude reflect in skate wear, in form of fitted caps, comfy tees and oversized shorts. Heading into a cool skate clothing shop and finding cool styles that have come a long way over the years and have been endorsed by celebs, by incorporating sleeker and greater looks in the mix is now your mission. Here are a few useful tips to wear that skater look.
Getting Hints from Pros’ Videos
Yes, this can be really a way! Watch keenly the styles pros wear when you watch the videos. And you will notice that most of them avoid jeans (because they stretch). Some wear sweatpants and athletic shorts below. This can be your personal choice.
Flannel Shirts or Tees
Wear jeans if you want even for a couple of days consecutively, but take care not to try shirts according to your stature and style. You should choose different sizes and styles. Especially if you are real skinny, don’t wear shirts that make you look that. And if you don’t find it comfy enough, a hoodie is always a thing to go for.
Matching Pair of Shoes
Shoes are very important in getting a skater look. If you are dying for an “Emo” look, choose a pair of Vans shoes. For a “Gangster” Supra’s DC, Globe or Zoo York should be your pick. Even Osiris, Globe and Etnies are great. Should I give a secret tip? Copy your idol but don’t copy exactly to avoid looking like a copy-cat!
A Good Board
You will be known by your board even before you mount it. The best brands to choose from are Tensor, Royal, Destructo, Thunder and Independent. PlanB, Enjoi, Zero, Baker and Element are also popular.
If You aren’t Good Enough, Don’t Show Off
If you are not really good, don’t try to show off your (non-existing) skills. If someone challenges you and you fail, you will feel ashamed and feel like crying, which will make all your fluff collapse. Once you achieve the necessary skill, make some really talented friends who will support and encourage you.
You will be wearing a skater look to look relaxed and easy on life; so, that should be your aim; be at ease and do not look like waiting for proving something to others. Your skate wear will be a lot of help in that to make you relaxed on and more on your own.