Style time: Rockabilly
Rockabilly cannot really be described as a trend; no it’s more of a lifestyle which has been inspired by a fashion era. You can commit full with Rockabilly or you can at the very least incorporate features into your everyday style. Rockabilly is like Mod and Punk, styles defined by an era and bringing together people with a certain attitude and a common interest in music and style.
Clothing is simple; leather, dark denim 883 Police jeans and crisp white t-shirts or vests (depending on body confidence). Rockabilly has roots in rock and roll and country so elements from these styles mix and merge with a look that can be toughen out with a leather jacket and biker boots. In fact the clothing probably seems fairly simple, and your right, it is, it’s the accessories, style and attitude that finish it off. Big hair, think black slicked back quiffs, circa Elvis Presley through to Morrissey don’t forget the colourful tattoos, with these two elements you can’t go wrong!
I’ve mentioned biker boots because most men have these in their wardrobe now after being a fashion favourite for the past few seasons, however for the perfect Rockabilly look you need to be opting for creeper shoes. A love it or hate it style creeper shoes may not be to every man’s taste but do add the perfect touch to Rockabilly. Accessories are fairly simple; wayfarer sunglasses (black is good), braces, flat caps and porkpie hats and chunky metal jewellery. These can easily be added to your everyday wardrobe to give it some edge if you don’t want to go for full Rockabilly oh and don’t forget the attitude.
