New school year, new outfits – this is the motto for many children and especially teenagers from around the world. Department stores have discounts and tons of clothes are at your disposal to create new outfits that will showcase who you are.
Sometimes, creating outfits or simply finding the right pieces to wear can be hard, especially for teenage boys. As you are growing and changing, clothes will often not fit right. Sometimes, a shirt that fits in terms of length won’t fit in terms of width, and the same goes for pants.
In this sense there are a few style tips you can consider when you are putting together your back to school looks.
Fit is key
The first step to any good outfit is fit. The issue, of course, is that teenage boys don’t very often find clothes that fit, even though these days many brands offer clothes designed especially for teenagers. In this sense, you can buy bigger clothes and have them tailored to your size. This can be quite costly and useless, since it is very likely that in a matter of a year or less you will outgrow them. Thus, you can opt for pieces that are meant by design to be chunkier: think of sweaters, overshirts, t-shirts, etc. This does not mean that you should wear only baggy clothes, but they can be a safe go-to.
Roll up your sleeves
If your sleeves are acting out, you can try to roll them up nicely. This way, you will feel more comfortable and you will also bring more structure to your overall look. If you can’t do it well (in the case of a shirt), ask someone to do it for you a few times before you get the hang of it. The takeaway from rolling up your sleeves is that you should look for ways to work with your clothes in a way that advantages you. Think of the best way in which something can be done and try to put it in action.
Wear layers
Making use of layers is a good tip at any age. Layering basically means that you can wear more clothes on top of each other, in order to add dimension and depth to a look. This can be helpful in the case of teenage boys. If you find that a hoodie may be too big and too warm, you can replace it with a shirt and vest.
Add accessories
Accessories generally add structure and shape to a look. By putting on a belt that suits you nicely and that falls rightly on your waist, you can really bring a lot of shape to your look. Remember that the number one rule when it comes to accessories is that they should be proportionate to your size. This means that thinner boys should wear thinner belts, watch straps, etc. while larger guys should wear chunkier accessories. It is usually a misconception that adding big accessories will make you appear bigger and vice versa. Think of it this way: if you are a thin guy and wear heavy accessories, they will swallow you up and you will look even daintier and fragile. Bigger dudes who wear really thin and small accessories will look strangled by them and quite uncomfortable.
Clothing is a very important thing for teenagers, but at the same time, school should not be a runway. Our main tip is to go for thing you like, things that express yourself and to keep it decent. This way, you won’t rely on clothes too much to shape your personality and you will learn what you would like to do differently, which means that you will be on a journey of self-discovery.
Fraquoh and Franchomme
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Complete back to school outfit ideas for boys
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