How to Dress Like a Londoner
Be uninhibited!, Look out for London features & celebrities in magazines to inspire your look., Watch Kate Moss' style!, Polish your look., Style your hair accordingly., Be eccentric!
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be uninhibited!
The wonderful thing about a big city is that you can pretty much wear whatever.
There is no one certain 'look' or niche that you need to adhere to.
This independent attitude is crucial. -
Step 2: Look out for London features & celebrities in magazines to inspire your look.
Trends pick up quickly from the NME and Indie music.
Particularly for guys, usually the cover of NME and the hyped up London bands are a sure cert fashion pointer. , Love her or hate her she is, to a certain extent the doyenne of London fashion.
She epitomizes 'how to dress like a Londoner': confident, apparently effort free, and with a strong rock n roll influence. , If you are dressing pretty scruffy the rest of you shouldn't be.
Overdone makeup
- unless making a theatrical statement like Amy Winehouse or Lily Allen's neon eyes
- is a no-no, however good grooming is essential.
Less is more.
Think fresh skin
- pale or tanned
- with lightly smudged black kohl or just a slick of mascara, and lipbalm.
Alternatively a bare face with bright red or pink lipstick. , Hair should be in good condition but with a 'just rolled out of bed' vibe.
It should look natural, not colourfully dyed or straightened to death
- think La Moss/Sienna Miller. , Quirky accessories & outfits are central to London style.
Don't be shy, and embrace the London high street fashion wear. -
Step 3: Watch Kate Moss' style!
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Step 4: Polish your look.
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Step 5: Style your hair accordingly.
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Step 6: Be eccentric!
Detailed Guide
The wonderful thing about a big city is that you can pretty much wear whatever.
There is no one certain 'look' or niche that you need to adhere to.
This independent attitude is crucial.
Trends pick up quickly from the NME and Indie music.
Particularly for guys, usually the cover of NME and the hyped up London bands are a sure cert fashion pointer. , Love her or hate her she is, to a certain extent the doyenne of London fashion.
She epitomizes 'how to dress like a Londoner': confident, apparently effort free, and with a strong rock n roll influence. , If you are dressing pretty scruffy the rest of you shouldn't be.
Overdone makeup
- unless making a theatrical statement like Amy Winehouse or Lily Allen's neon eyes
- is a no-no, however good grooming is essential.
Less is more.
Think fresh skin
- pale or tanned
- with lightly smudged black kohl or just a slick of mascara, and lipbalm.
Alternatively a bare face with bright red or pink lipstick. , Hair should be in good condition but with a 'just rolled out of bed' vibe.
It should look natural, not colourfully dyed or straightened to death
- think La Moss/Sienna Miller. , Quirky accessories & outfits are central to London style.
Don't be shy, and embrace the London high street fashion wear.
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Brandon Cook
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