Have you ever watched a tv show or movie, and thought, “I really like this character’s style”. In this new series, “How to Dress Like”, I will teach you all how you can emulate the style of a character from a tv show or movie to your preferences. For the first installment of this series, I’m beginning with a character who is known for her grandeur and trailblazing style: Raven Baxter from That’s So Raven.
That’s So Raven, featured its titular character Raven in her life as a teen psychic. Viewers were entertained by Raven’s wacky hijinks, but also given groundbreaking 2000s era looks. Raven was the girl pulling up to school in feather trimmed coats, and tailored sets. I feel like many viewers were always intrigued by her style choices, but didn’t want to copy them exactly. This is why I wanted to share with you all the most prevalent style choices made by Raven. Additionally, you will learn how to integrate them into your outfits.
1. Hairpieces
After scanning different episodes, I noticed that Raven almost always had some sort of hair piece in. Sometimes it was a flower, sometimes a feather, but it always complemented her outfit in a seamless way so that everything was cohesive from top to bottom.
I don’t know about y’all, but feathers aren’t my thing, but I do like the idea of wearing a hairpiece to complete a look. If you’re interested as well, this is something you could easily DIY at home. You could use plastic rhinestones, tiny stars, or even legos. Just pick something that complements your style, and just glue it to a barrette or bobby pin. Use the hairpiece as a vessel for your personality and statement you are trying to make.
2. Sets
My girl Raven loved a matching set. The material could’ve been satin, denim, or even cotton but her sets were always tailored so elegantly and looked one of a kind. In this day and age, I feel like finding a matching set with good quality fabric is hard to come by and expensive. This is why I encourage you all to turn to the thrifts. Look for pieces with similar materials and colors then embellish them so that they fit you perfectly. Use sequins, embroidery, lace really anything that suits your fancy to make the sets unique to you. To take it up a notch, I also recommend tailoring them yourself or through a professional tailor so they fit you perfectly.
3. Dressier Outfits
I love that society has become more accepting of letting people dress more relaxed, but I feel like a lot of people have forgotten how nice it feels to get dressed up every once in a while. People don’t realize that you shouldn’t get dressed up to appease other people. You should instead get dressed to make yourself feel confident and powerful. Raven always modeled this behavior which is why I admire this character so much. Below is a photo of a really iconic outfit worn by Raven in the show, and next to it I have included a simple way you can mimic it for a normal day.
Dressing up an outfit doesn’t have to be about putting on your highest heels or wearing expensive jewelry. It’s really about putting in a little extra outfit to make yourself feel more sure in your skin.
I hope you all enjoyed this first installment of my series “How to Dress Like”. There will be many more to come so make sure to subscribe to be notified of new posts. Stay sharp 😉