TOP 10 STREET FASHION IN SOUTH KOREA

Shalini Roy, Kolkata, West Bengal

It is a well known fact when it comes to beauty and fashion, South Korea has always been one of the leading countries. The Korean fashion has taken the world by storm and people are amazed at the fashion sense of the Korean people. When it comes to fashion, Koreans have been creating trends be it celebrities or the commoners like us.

Some of the top ten Korean street fashion are as follows

1. Turtle Neck Tops/Sweaters

Turtle Neck Tops and Sweaters have always been a staple item in the Korean Fashion for years now. It is a garment who’s collars fold over and cover the neck. A fashion that can be worn by both men and women. Turtle neck tops and sweaters are believed to symbolise strength, style, and modesty. It also adds to the youthful look of an individual. Therefore, wearing a turtle neck top or sweater is one of the most common yet elegant styles in Korea.

2. Pleated Skirts

Pleated skirts , a women’s wear, worn by the young women in general is another, very popular street style in Korea. These skirts are of various lengths and are pleated all around and are usually high-waisted.

This can be called as one of the favourite styles of the Korean women without any doubt. Pleased skirts make an individual look bright and younger due to their perfect fit. Starting from K-celebrities to the common people, pleated skirts have been everyone’s favourite.

3. Long Coats

Another very significant Korean street style is wearing long coats with skin fit dresses or turtle neck tops and sweaters. Long coats add a classy look to the outfit, turning all the heads round. It is one of the best winter styles as well. The woolen-made long coats are worn by both Korean men and women in the winters. It is equally comfortable and as we all know, comfort styling, is the trend. So, why not give it a try?

4. Bucket hat paired with oversized, casual tees

This is another major component of comfort styling and is pretty much used by Koreans as well as the western people for a quick and fashionable summer look. Bucket hats paired with oversized tees also are a ready-to-go airport fashion for many K-celebrities. This not only is comfortable but also makes an individual look summer fresh. Koreans mostly wear baggy jeans as the lowers to complete this fit.

5. Baggy jeans

Baggy jeans are basically loose-fit, high-waisted jeans, pretty much inspired from the retro styles that add a quirky look. You will see a number of Korean people in the streets wearing this along with sneakers and some oversized or tight-fit tops.

6. Hoodies and Sweatshirts

Hoodies and Sweatshirts are perfect for a causal look. They are believed to make a person look sporty and young. A lot of Koreans just love the idea of feeling comfortable in whatever they wear, so, wearing hoodies or sweatshirts have always been a great idea. Next time, you want to have a casual look, go for hoodies or sweatshirts paired with sneakers and jeans shorts . This will not only make you look sporty but also will give you a youthful look.

7. Chunky Sneakers

When it comes to Korean fashion the wear for your feet is equally important as the wear for your body. The “Chunky Sneakers” almost go with everything you wear and is very common among the Korean people. Moreover, Sneakers provide more stability as compared to other footwears, making it easier for you to walk, also with more confidence. Therefore, choose Sneakers for a quick confidence boost!

8. Floral dresses

Where the world thought that floral motifs were only romantic but not trendy, the Koreans were almost on the other side of the world for this. Floral prints are not likely to disappear from the Korean fashion scene anytime soon and is a favourite of almost all Korean women. Floral prints dresses can be of different sizes and different styles and it adds a feminine touch and makes a women look all ready and set for spring!

9. Tailored suits

When wearing tailored suits have slowly started losing its grace in the western fashion scene, it still holds a lot of power in Korea. It adds a professional and elegant look. It can be worn by both men and women. They also help you in bringing out your individuality in your wardrobe. They are believed to symbolise power and elegance. So if you feel like wearing a fit that adds to your already existing elegance, go for a perfectly tailored suit.

10. All white

The last but not the least, comes the “All white” trend. Looking fashionable as well as feeling comfortable is the idea here. Wearing all white makes a person look vibrant, cheerful and summer ready. Therefore, most of the Korean people prefer wearing all white and specifically in summer to feel a little less hot as white colour absorbs less sunlight as compared to the other dark colours. Therefore, wearing all white will not only make you look cool but also prevent your body from getting heated up!

So, these were some of the trending Korean street fashion. There are actually a lot more but these were some of them which are almost used by every Korean and you can try it out too to get a ready-to-go street look.