The music we love shapes and inspires us almost more than anything else in our lives—even more than high school (thankfully). The bands we love give us ideas on how to dress and show us personalities we want to emulate. It's not that you're necessarily copying your favorite artist, but that his attitude captures what you already had inside you but didn't know how to express.
What musical genres best reflect who you are? Or are you a combination of the fashion and values of many different genres?
'80s
The look: Sunglasses at night, theatrical outfits, leg warmers, tons of bracelets, occasional androgyny
Traits: Fun-loving, irreverent, tries not to take life too seriously
Trendsetters: Madonna, Elvis Costello, Duran Duran
Top 40
The look: Nicely dressed but casual and with an individual flair
Traits: Focused on the now, approachable, likes to meet new people, well-balanced
Trendsetters: Justin, Beyonce, Kanye (well, until recently….)
Punk
The look: Ripped jeans held together with safety pins, leather jackets, sewn-on patches of bands you love
Traits: Realistic, uncompromisingly individualistic, uninterested in superficial things
Trendsetters: Joe Strummer, any one of the Ramones, Billie Jo Armstrong
Indie
The look: Skinny jeans, solid color tees with jackets, plaid shirts, horn-rimmed glasses
Traits: Skeptical of the mainstream, always looking for the new thing, self-reflective, sarcastic
Trendsetters: Karen O, Jack White, Weezer
Hip-hop
The look: Sports jerseys, suits, man-jewelry a.k.a. BLING
Traits: Laid-back, confident, personable, concerned with real world problems but loves to laugh
Trendsetters: Biggie, Jay-Z, Eminem, Missy Elliot
Country
The look: Well-worn jeans, sleeveless shirts, plaid button-down shirts, cowboy hat and/or boots
Traits: Proud of tradition and family values, easy-going, loyal to close friends
Trendsetters: Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift
Classic Rock
The look: Regular clothes (t-shirts, jackets, whatever), scruffy long hair, ever-present sunglasses
Traits: Sarcastic, laidback, values good times with close friends instead of huge groups
Trendsetters: John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger
Hippie
The look: Tie-dyed shirts, earthy tones, bandanas, long hair
Traits: Altruistic (SAT study word right there!), reflective, inviting, likes to help others with problems
Trendsetters: Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia
Goth
The look: Heavy dark makeup (male or female), fishnets, leather, any and everything in black
Traits: Broods over human existence, critical, individualistic, empathetic
Trendsetters: Robert Smith, Siouxsie Sioux, Marilyn Manson
Metal
The look: Black pants, leather jackets, Iron Maiden t-shirts, as much facial hair as you can grow
Traits: A rough exterior but super kind and friendly once you get to know them
Trendsetters: James Hetfield, Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie
So, Sparklers, which type of music best reflects your personality? Or are you a combo person: punk fashion with hippie values? Tell us in the comments and take this quiz to find out how well you know your music genres!
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By: Joe_Lynch
Topics: Music
Tags: fashion, personality, kanye
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