We all want to look our best at any given time. That’s to be expected. It is completely normal to take pride in the way you look. We want others to look at us and think that we look nice. We also use our individual aesthetic to say a lot about us, our personalities and our interests. There are many ways to express ourselves through our clothing, hair, makeup and other elements that we can opt in for, such as jewellery, tattoos or piercings.
Nowadays, it can feel difficult to stand out from the crowd, rather than look just like everyone else. We live in a society where everything is so mass produced, that each time you buy anything, chances are, there are countless other people out there who will own the exact same items. This can make you feel a bit like a sheep, walking around, unexpectedly bumping into people wearing the same items at you at events and meet ups. So, what can you do to really make yourself stand out from the crowd? Here are some suggestions that can give your individual look some truly stand out elements!
Consider Piercings
Piercings are an accessory that are growing increasingly popular with time. People have had their ear lobes pierced for decades without trouble. This is still the most popular form of piercing. If you have your ear lobes pierced, there are countless options when it comes to earrings to place in them. From studs to dangling, decorative pieces and in materials from gold to silver to platinum. You may also choose from a range of semi precious and precious stones if you have a larger budget. But these aren’t the only piercings you can choose from nowadays.
Alternative piercings used to have somewhat of a taboo history surrounding them, but society has generally become more accepting. My big rebellious act was to get double piercings in my ears. Yep, big troublemaker right here! Now it’s pretty common to see people with a range of different piercings on show. You can choose anything from getting a nose piercing and adorning it with a nose stud from Urban Body Jewelry to ear cartilage piercings, septum piercings, lip piercings, and so much more.
Of course, if you decide to get a piercing, you need to take a few considerations into account first. You need to make sure that you choose a reputable piercing studio with good reviews that follows proper hygiene measures. You also need to make sure that you consider each piercing’s healing time. Some people want piercings, but aren’t allowed them for work, so you do need to make sure that you can leave your piercing in for long enough for it to properly heal before switching it to a retainer that is less visible during working hours. You also need to care for your piercing properly during its healing process. Your piercing studio will be able to give you individual, tailored advice on this during your appointment.
Buy Vintage
A good place to start out is considering buying vintage items. When you shop vintage, you’re picking up items of clothing that have stood the test of time and are still in good shape to wear now. However, because they are from decades gone by, fewer people are likely to have the exact same items. Not only will they stand out as individual, but they will also stand out as having a different look to the trends that people may be buying into right now.
It’s also quite special to choose an item of clothing that has some history behind it. This item has had an entirely different life with someone else, perhaps before you were even born.
Of course, you do need to be careful when shopping vintage. First, you need to make sure that the item you’re choosing is good quality. Clothing really can deteriorate over time. This means that certain elements need to be checked before you agree to buy it. Areas to pay particular attention to could include buttons, zips, seams and anything that may be glued – such as shoe soles or decorative additions. These are areas that tend to experience a little more wear and tear and can be more delicate by the time you get your hands on the item. Another thing to consider is sizing. Vintage sizes differ to modern day sizes, as standards have changed. Make sure that you take measurements of any vintage items you may be buying online. This will help you to be more sure of whether they will fit or not.
When it comes to care, you may find that vintage items need to be handwashed or dry cleaned, as they may not be able to stand the vigor of modern day washing machines or tumble dryers.
Don’t forget about vintage jewelry. You can find some beautiful, unique pieces at estate sales, antique shops, jewelry stores and more!
Conclusion
These are just two ways to develop an individual aesthetic that stands out from the crowd. Hopefully, some of this information will help you on your journey!
