When the likes of late Elvis Parsley came to entertain us with his style of music, we couldn’t contain our excitement.
His dance moves, energy, and charisma were all so enticing we couldn’t help but imitate them, and he paved the way for many of the rock and roll stars we enjoy today.
Apart from the sweet melodies that rock and roll musicians bring to our ears, we also enjoy watching and imitating their style.
They bring fantastic music, great dance moves, and now fashion. What more could we ask for? Here’s a list of 15 outfit ideas from the rock and roll world you should try.
Rock and Roll Outfit Ideas:
1. Ripped jeans
Nothing says rock and roll like ripped jeans. The music genre has a reputation for being rough and rugged. What better way to show you’re a fan than wearing ripped jeans at strategic places or all over? These ripped jeans aren’t subjected to pants only; they could be a whole gown, jacket, or anything. If it’s ripped, it’s rock and roll.
2. Everything leather
Even the King of rock and roll adorned leather so much that it almost became known as his custom style. His entire outfit could be leather, and he would rock the heck out of those clothes. Leather isn’t a comfortable fabric to wear, but it is an easy task for rockers. Want to be associated with the rock and roll community? Leather is the way to go.
3. Thigh high boots
Thigh-high boots were made for rock and roll. The fun part is that there is hardly a gender bias in rock and roll. Men could wear thigh-high boots or skirts and still look fabulous. That’s why we all love rock and roll. It’s where we get to let our alter ego shine without fear or favor.
4. High heel boots
Same as the thigh-high boots. No gender bias, just rock and roll. Elvis Parsley wore so many boots with heels and wore them with so much grace. It will be a literal offense if high heel boots don’t make this list. You can rock these boots with almost anything and anywhere.
5. Long/short hair
With rock and roll, everything has to be extreme. You either left your hair long, or you cut it short. No in-betweens. Do you want to be a rockstar? You have to shun the limits and be in the extreme at all times. No slacking.
6. Fish nets
For all rock and roll lovers, a fishnet is a must. The fish net look was made famous by Madonna and the likes, and what better way to show respect to the rock and roll legends than to imitate their style? The fish net comes as tops or leggings; you could even wear both, depending on how hard you want to rock.
7. Bandana
This is the absolute headgear for all rockers. Bandanas have gone around other music genres, but we would all agree that “rock and roll” have it on lock. Add a bandana to any of the styles we’ve discussed above for that rock and roll look, or else it’s not a complete look.
8. Flannel shirts
Do you love rock and roll but don’t want to be associated with the wild side of it? Here’s the perfect outfit for you. While the outfit may be considered simple, it can take your style to a hundred, especially when paired with the right outfit.
Some rockers wear it over their fishnet tops, while others simply tie it around their waist to add some color to their overall look. Whichever you choose, make sure you’re rocking it with the confidence of a star.
9. Tight fitting suit
The tight-fitting suit was a signature look for legends like Mick Jagger. In the decade when hashtag menswear was moving into the suit world, only one style mattered – trim, slim, and mad men-inspired tailoring. Many famous rock and roll artists also bought into the trend. Today, it’s still a favorite way of showing your love for rock. And guess what? You can combine it with contemporary fashion pieces and still look your best.
10. Accessories
A lot of the rock and roll look is dependent on their accessories. The chains, the belts with spikes, the bandanas, the piercings, bracelets, and so on. So for the ultimate rock and roll look, we advise including all these accessories and more in your collection. The thing with accessories is that you can never get enough of them. So look at your favorite rockstar for accessories inspiration today.
11. Short skirts
As earlier stated, when it comes to rock and roll, there is no gender bias; anybody can wear anything and still rock the music world like it’s their own. The basic rules are; it must be leather, it must be black, and it must be short. You can wear fishnet leggings if you don’t feel so comfortable exposing that much skin.
12. Bowler hat
All rock and rollers wear bowler hats from the Kings and queens to us their ever humble and loyal subjects. The bowler hat is the climax of the rock and roll outfit. It’s like the crown to the royal ensemble, transforming you from a gentleman to a crazy rock and roller in a second.
13. Sunglasses
Other music genres value colored sunglasses so much. In fact, it’s like an idol in the hip-hop world – untouchable. But color isn’t so important when it comes to rock and roll. We only see one color; black. So we wear only dark sunglasses to complement our style and nothing else.
14. Fierce makeup
Because rock and roll is fierce, we must carry that legacy even onto our faces. Men, too, are allowed to wear makeup, as we often see. Makeup is usually a heavy dose of dark eyeliner and bright red lipstick. Everything is extreme. It has to be loud, and it needs to make a statement. If it’s not extreme, it’s not rock and roll.
15. Everything denim
Denim, of course! There is no way this list would be complete without denim. Denim is only second to leather when discussing rock and roll styles. Denim rules all that is rock. It doesn’t matter how you’re wearing your denim. It could be pants, a jacket, a gown, or a jumpsuit. Just let it be denim, and while taking pictures, don’t forget your rock and roll symbol… 😛🤟
Conclusion
Rock and roll have had a significant impact on us, from the lyrics of the songs, the beats, and the fashion enveloping us. Rock and roll gave us the freedom to express ourselves through clothes without feeling ashamed or fear of being criticized for our choice of clothing. For everyone looking to join the rock and roll wagon, these and more are the outfits to have and wear; why? Because we dress how we want to be addressed.
