Hello everyone! I hope you all are having a productive week especially if you’re going back to school for the Spring. This week, I wanted to do another installment of the How to Dress Like series. For the first installment, I chose the show That’s So Raven, but for this installment I’ve chosen the classic 90s teen movie, 10 Things I Hate About You.
10 Things I Hate About You is one of my favorite 90s movies of all time because of the witty banter, realistic teen portrayal, and fun fashion. Though fashion wasn’t the main focus, the film is a prime example of teen fashion during the 90s. The chunky flip flops, sneakers, and prints seen in the movie reflect how fun teens used to dress. I plan on showing you all different ways you can incorporate these style aspects into your everyday wardrobe if you admired the fashion from the film.
Chunky Shoes
In the film you see a lot of the characters wearing chunky shoes whether it be flip flops, mary janes, or sneakers. Chunky shoes have been prominent amongst the fashion world recently with the rise in chunky shoes from brands like New Balance and Converse. What I love about a chunky sneaker or she, is they can give the person wearing them a little more confidence through height. Additionally, if you have low foot arches like me, they’re a bit more comfortable than flat shoes.
The easiest way to implement this style aspect into your outfits is by looking for some simple chunky shoes like platform converse or vans that you can pair with anything. You can even buy some platform mary janes if you want something less casual. If you purchase mary janes I recommend pairing them with a black mesh sock or even some white ones with a trim.
Prints and Patterns
What happened to a fun print or pattern? I know we’ve seen a lot of leopard and cheetah print clothing lately, but I wish there was more color. In 10 Things I Hate About You, the characters are seen in so many fun cool prints that catch the eye and take the outfits up a notch. To incorporate this style aspect, I recommend looking for some cool prints in your closet then paring them with a simple top or bottom. If you don’t own many prints, a cool graphic tee works as well. Then, once you’ve nailed this, add another print into the mix. For example, pair a graphic tee with striped pants, or a floral top with a gingham skirt. Mix and match until you feel most comfortable.
Secondhand Clothing
Mandella, one of the most underrated characters in this film, had some of the best looks. All of her outfits featured really cool pieces or one of a kind jewelry that made her stand out amongst the rest of the students. After looking again at her outfits, I can immediately tell that she was an avid thrifter.
If you’ve ever wanted to emulate Mandella’s looks, I advise you all to head to a thrift store and look around for one of a kind pieces that you fall in love with. When you thrift, take your time though. Thrifting is an activity that requires patience. Additionally, if you really liked the red crochet top she’s pictured wearing to the left, I found a pattern and video you can use to make it at home.
Thank you all for reading this week’s post. I hope you all enjoyed especially if you’re a fan of 10 Things I Hate About You like me. Make sure to subscribe to be notified of new posts. Stay sharp 😉
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