A Comprehensive Guide to Mixing Fashion and Fandom
Fashion is not my only obsession. In fact, I can fangirl with the best of them over many things — TV shows, books, you name it. And while my daily outfits are generally chicer than a classic fandom-tee-and-jeans-combo, I love finding ways to show off what I love in my look.
That’s why I’ve created this guide to how to let your fangirl flag fly –fashionably. Plus, I’ve found some fan-tastic pieces to give you of an idea of how much is out there, choosing examples from just a few of my favorite fandoms.
Places to Find Fandom Fashion
It’s important to remember that you don’t have be rocking a licensed Hogwarts house scarf, an “Ezria 4ever” tee, or even anything blatantly tied to your fandom to let it inspire your look (but if you are shopping, I’m a Hufflepuff and I wear a medium).
There are countless websites, blogs, and even CF posts that round up what characters have worn on TV, or how to dress like one of your favorite celebs or characters. For example, check out the blog Worn on TV, CF writer Shannon’s column Geek Chic, or my post on how to snag Taylor Swift’s style. Plus, we post about fashion inspired by theater, music, movies, and anime on the reg. Obviously, your faves inspire the outfits you pick out daily. In fact, I’ve recently started to describe my personal style as Blair Waldorf meets Aria Montgomery (with a dash of Ms. Swift thrown in).
If you are interested in showing your fan love in a more obvious way, with some merch, in 2016 you’re no longer confined to basic tees and hoodies. These days, there are tons of online outlets to find unbelievable fan-made goodies, including Redbubble, CafePress, Etsy, and Zazzle. I’m talking everything from jewelry featuring book quotes and song lyrics, fangirl phone cases, room decor, and, yes, earrings with your fave’s face on them.