How to Dress Like a Sexy Punk Rocker

Dress and accessorize like a punk rocker.

Dressing like a punk rocker gives you a rebel look. The punk look is widely accepted at punk rock shows and in the punk subculture at schools, clubs or wherever you might happen to be. Dressing like a punk rocker is as easy as wearing band memorabilia, ripped jeans and T-shirts and punk rock accessories. The punk rock look can be created using simple home cosmetic supplies and punk rock-style clothing.

Things You'll Need

• Hair spray paint
• Combat boots or Converse hi-tops
• Fishnet stockings
• Torn or ripped jeans
• T-shirt
• Punk accessories
• Leather jacket
• Piercings (optional)

Instructions

1. Wear T-shirts printed with band logos of older or newer bands. Wear T-shirts that are black, white or a bright neon color. A T-shirt with a few tears adds to a good punk look.

2. Wear black leather jackets with metal zippers or tags. Affix metal spikes to the shoulder or sleeves of the jacket. Affix band buttons to your jacket or add safety pins to the design.

3. Wear combat boots that are in different punk colors such as red, black or white or hi-top Converse shoes. Black high-heeled pumps can also be worn with fishnet stockings. The pumps can also be worn with jeans rolled up at the bottoms.

4. Wear jeans that have rips or tears in them. You can also burn places on your jeans with a lighter to give them more of a punk look. The accepted punk colors for jeans are dark blue and black. Men usually wear black belts with silver studs. Women can also wear jean shorts with tights that are shredded or torn. Pantyhose or fishnet stockings can also be worn with the jean shorts. Women can also wear very tight jeans with a cinched up T-shirt and a studded belt. Women can also wear a white belt with spikes, rivets or even safety pins affixed to it. Bright neon colors or designs in the belt are also acceptable.

5. Wear punk accessories such as checkered wallets, chains, arm bands with punk designs, band wear, punk jewelry and items with buckles and zippers. You can also wear gauged earrings, nose rings, tongue rings or other piercings.

6. Do your hair in a punk style such as a Mohawk or spikes. Make your hair in uneven styles to make it look authentically punk. Color your hair with hair spray paint in bright neon colors and patterns.

References

• Fibers: How to dress punk -- tips and advice
• Made Man: How To dress like a punk rocker

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish