How to Start a Streetwear Clothing Collection

Last Updated: August 20, 2021

Starting a streetwear collection allows you to take your fashion game to the next level. Streetwear is a style that became popular around 1990-2000. It includes graphic clothing, hoodies, sweatpants, and expensive sneakers. This clothing allows you to have a different style than everyone else. Pairing up your outfit with accessories can really help improve your style and confidence. Streetwear clothing can vary in price greatly based on factors such as brand and quality. A basic streetwear collection, paired with the right accessories, can improve your fashion style.

Question 1

Question 1 of 12:
Know Your Size.

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It is important to know your size for t-shirts, pants, shoes, and accessories so you know what size to purchase each item in.
- Most streetwear items are made to fit a certain way and don't always look good if they are too big or too small, so knowing size is important.
- On the contrary, a lot of streetwear items fit baggy or tight, so knowing your size will allow you to adjust by going up or down a size if you don't like the fit.
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Question 2

Question 2 of 12:
Find Shoes.

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Shoes are the base of each outfit because they are the base that everything else builds off of. The t-shirt, pants, and accessories you wear are going to be based on the shoes you are wearing so it's important to find shoes that you can build outfits with.
- Consider buying a few different styles and colors of shoes so you can wear them with a variety of different outfits. Some different types of shoes you can buy are high-top shoes, low-top shoes, and boots.
- A lot of trendy streetwear shoes are on the expensive side because they have high resold value. However, a lot of affordable shoes can do the same trick and put the outfit together. Some shoes to consider are Vans and Air Force 1's by Nike because they are affordable and go with almost any outfit.
- Consider getting some flashy shoes that you can wear on special occasions.
- Try getting hyped shoes for retail when they drop on websites such as Nike and Adidas because their resell value goes up a lot after they are sold out.

Question 3

Question 3 of 12:
Find Pants.

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Pants are the second most important part of an outfit because it is important that the pants match with the t-shirt and pants being worn. A nice pair of pants is really what puts an outfit together, so it's important to have a few different styles in your closet.
- Some trendy styles of pants include zipper pants, jeans, sweatpants, and cargo pants. These are all great to style with the shoes mentioned above.
- A lot of stores sell pants in a variety of different colors that are easy to match with shoes and t-shirts.
- Consider buying different fitting pants so you can switch up your style once in a while.
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Question 4

Question 4 of 12:
Purchase T-Shirts.

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T-shirts are what really make an outfit pop. Although they aren't as important as the pants and shoes, they still make you stand out.
- A lot of high-end and low-end stores sell t-shirts with cool graphic designs on them that can be paired with a lot of different outfits.
- Even just a blank-colored t-shirt can look good if paired with the right bottoms and accessories.

Question 5

Question 5 of 12:
Layer the Outfits.

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Layering can be important for aesthetic purposes, or during the colder months of the year.
- If you are wearing a blank t-shirt, wearing flannel or some kind of jersey over it can make the outfit a lot better.
- In the fall and winter months, wearing a jacket can put the outfit together. Some good jackets to consider are bomber jackets and parkas.
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Question 6

Question 6 of 12:
Pair the Outfit with Accessories.

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There are a lot of accessories that can be paired with any outfit to give the outfit more detail.
- Some common accessories are hats, beanies, fanny packs, and belts.
- A flashy belt can be paired with jeans.
- Having a flashy accessory can make even a basic outfit look a lot better.

Question 7

Question 7 of 12:
Consider adding Jewelry.

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Jewelry is a good accessory to add to any kind of outfit, streetwear or not. It makes an outfit look flashier and more unique. Jewelry can be bought for really cheap, and still stand out, but it might be worth investing in more expensive jewelry if you are looking for quality.
- Some pieces of jewelry to consider are chains, rings, earrings, and bracelets.
- Pairing a chain with a simple blank t-shirt really makes the chain stand out.
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Question 8

Question 8 of 12:
Find the Right Socks.

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Most of the time, it is better to go for simple comfortable socks because your socks won't be seen most of the time. However, sometimes socks are worn with the pants tucked in them which is when you might want to consider getting some flashier socks.
- Some socks to consider are Nike Dri-Fit because they are cheap and simple allowing them to be paired with any outfit. Additionally, they come in a variety of different colors.
- A lot of expensive streetwear brands like Supreme and Bape make nice socks that look nice with shorts. However, these socks tend to be on the more expensive side.

Question 9

Question 9 of 12:
Proper Hygiene.

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Proper hygiene is important for any outfit, not just streetwear. There are many things that can be done to maintain hygiene such as showering, brushing teeth, and overall keeping yourself groomed.
- Consider investing in some high-quality cologne. This is necessary for going out as it will allow you to have a bubble of good smell around you.
- Always make sure to wear deodorant as body odor can mess with the scent of cologne.
- Keep your hair and facial hair well maintained and use products to help.
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Question 10

Question 10 of 12:
Look for Deals.

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Before buying a piece of clothing, look on the internet to see if it's being sold anywhere else for a better price. A lot of companies have dealt out on their clothing which is worth looking out for. These include BOGO Free or a certain percent off all their items. This can be a great time to expand your wardrobe.
- A lot of low to middle-end websites constantly have deals going to buy clothing for a great price.
- If a new style of clothing is released, the previous style will become a lot cheaper.
- Certain colorways of an item will be cheaper.

Question 11

Question 11 of 12:
High-end Streetwear.

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Once you have been wearing streetwear clothing for a long time, or just really like the style, it might be worth investing in some of the higher-end designer streetwear brands. These include Fear of God, Off-White, Supreme, Bape, and many more.
- A lot of these companies drop super limited clothing that can be hard to get and resells for a lot.
- Attempting to get the clothes as soon as they drop might be the best way to secure an item for yourself.
- You can also choose to use the print-on-demand clothing style to build your own street style collection.
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Question 12

Question 12 of 12:
Pair Everything Together.

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When you have all the clothing ready, it is important to put it all together in an appealing way. Make sure to not overdo it by wearing a lot of expensive or flashy items together, because they will take away from the other items.
- If you are wearing a flashy shirt, consider pairing it with plain shoes and plain pants. If you have flashy shoes, consider going simple on the rest of the outfit.
- It is always better to have a simple outfit than one that's too flashy.
- Don't overdo it with accessories and jewelry.