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Upgrade Your Style From Preppy To Edgy With 3 Simple Tricks

Standing out amongst a crowd means you’ll have to offer something truly unique. Whether it’s your physical appearance, how you style yourself, your smarts, inherent talent, etc., standing out will make your existence more worthwhile.

Style-wise, upgrading a wardrobe leaning heavily towards preppy to a style that’s more rock and roll is more straightforward than one might think. Forget about style categorization for a minute. Finding your style is key to investing in the right clothes and accessories.

Upgrading your style doesn’t necessarily mean changing it completely. Making it edgier doesn’t mean you’re a whole new person with a whole new aesthetic. Fashion should be fun. Dressing up and accessorizing shouldn’t be contained in one box.

Ready to make the jump? Here are a few things you can do to upgrade to an edgier personal style.

Don’t Be Afraid to Accessorize

The right accessories can elevate a bland basic shirt paired with plain jeans. For girls, a chain bracelet and a bag with chain details can instantly create an air of mystery around you. A rock-chic hat will nicely complement the outfit. Add in a choker, and you got the look. Bonus points if the choker is studded!

Turn a dainty dress into something rougher with high-top shoes or boots. Accessorize either with leather bracelets or a hippie necklace, and you’re good to go. Moreover, earrings and rings that are unexpected works every time!

For the gents, forget about the rule that an expensive watch is the only thing you need to style yourself. A stray leather bracelet to balance the Swiss automatic watch you’re wearing gives an edgy dynamic to your outfit. Add in various accessories, such as stylish men’s earrings, and your look will be perfect.

Invest in quality accessories and get the best pieces depending on your budget. If you can’t afford an accessory, look for its best alternative with the same quality. Cheap accessories, such as bracelets, earrings, chains, rings, and more, tend to be two- to three-use pieces only. You’re better off buying pieces that will last long.

Think Outside the Box, but Don’t Overdo It

Being edgy fundamentally means being unorthodox. This means choosing against the norm, wearing unconventional pieces to conventional events, thinking differently compared to everybody–you get the gist.

Style-wise, you don’t need to live and breathe being unorthodox. The intention here is to give your existing wardrobe a simple upgrade, not overhaul it completely. Try to slowly detach yourself from your usual styling habits. For example, if you wear your shirt tucked in every day, mixing it up every other day is recommendable.

When shopping for new clothes, instead of going straight to your preferred brands, consider purchasing from brands that you normally won’t buy from. Another great piece of advice is to try new colors that you haven’t worn before. Go for the darker, richer tones instead of your usual blues and browns.

Remember that the key to jazzing up your style is to not overdo it, so don’t try too hard. The edgy, rocker vibe works best if you let yourself look effortless. Remind yourself that you already look cool, so you don’t need to make it a point anymore.

Black is a color frequently associated with evil, darkness, death, etc. In fashion, black is considered a classic.

The iconic LBD, or little black dress, is one of the fundamentals of a versatile wardrobe. Black pants are standard in a three-piece suit. And black shoes, whether it’s wingtips or low-cuts, are mainstays in any closet.

You may already have numerous black-colored items in your wardrobe, but if you want to be edgier, taking it to the next level is key. For the ladies, here’s a list of black wardrobe items to stock up on: crop tops, t-shirt (with your favorite band), dress, utility jacket, leather jacket, skirts, jeans, leggings, shoes, and heels.

Don’t scrimp on black accessories as well, such as rings, bracelets, earrings, bags, etc. When choosing, lean into your preppy aesthetic, but don’t be afraid to choose the more fun option. Try styling with studs, crosses, patterns, insects, etc.

For the gents, the list is virtually the same: band t-shirts in black, skinny jeans, leather jackets, and combat boots. Spicing up your closet to an edgier one means investing in some pieces which may be too out there for your preppy sensibilities, like black boots from Dr. Martens. But trust us when we say it’ll be worth it.

Pairing skinny jeans with combat boots, a leather jacket on top of a basic shirt, and black aviator specs is a classic go-to to look more interesting. Accessorize with a diamond earring and a leather bracelet, and you’ll get the bad boy look right.

Takeaway

In your journey to upgrading your wardrobe, always bear in mind the importance of creating a personal style that will fit your body as well as your personality. Being edgy means elevating familiar fashion tropes, so have fun!

Another Sky Announce New EP, Share New Single ‘It Keeps Coming’

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London four-piece Another Sky have announced a new EP called Music For Winter Vol. IFollowing their debut album I Slept On The Floor, released earlier this year, the new project is set to arrive on January 1, 2021 via Fiction Records. Check out the lead single ‘It Keeps Coming’ below.

“Some songs are old, some are new, all are entirely collaborative,” vocalist and lyricist Catrin Vincent said in a statement. “After being kept apart because of the lockdown and writing a bunch of our second album separately, we just wanted to get back into our studio and record.”

According to a press release, the EP’s lyrical themes were inspired by bassist Naomi Le Dune confronting her fear of going to hell for being in a same-sex relationship. “After lockdown eased, myself and Naomi revisited the opening track ‘Pieces’, an old track originally sung by Naomi,” Vincent continued. “We wrote lyrics together from an imagined conversation with a loved one telling Naomi she was going to hell.”

De Lune added: “It’s so easy to push things to the back of your mind. You never really know the impact this has on you until it becomes overbearing, and you’re forced to address it. I found it incredibly cathartic to tackle these issues head-on by visualising certain situations and being able to say whatever I needed to say, both in therapy and in writing music.”

Britney Spears Drops Previously Unreleased Song ‘Swimming in the Stars’

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In celebration of Britney Spears‘ 39th birthday, her label RCA Records has shared the previously unreleased song ‘Swimming In the Stars’. Originally recorded during the sessions for Spears’ 2016 album Glory, the track will be included on the deluxe vinyl edition of the album, which drops tomorrow (December 4). Listen to it below.

‘Swimming in the Stars’ is the second outtake from Glory to be released in 2020, following ‘Mood Ring (by Demand)’, originally a bonus track for the Japanese edition of the album. The expanded re-release will include various remixes of ‘Mood Ring’, as well as a never-before-heard Backstreet Boys collaboration called ‘Matches’. Pre-orders are ongoing, while an exclusive vinyl pressing of ‘Swimming’ is available to purchase via Urban Outfitters.

Listen to Juice WRLD and benny blanco’s New Collaborative Track ‘Real Shit’

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Benny Blanco has unveiled a new posthumous Juice WRLD collaboration. Titled ‘Real Shit’, the song arrived yesterday (December 2) on what would have been the late rapper’s 22nd birthday. It features additional production from 100 gecs’ Dylan Brady, Cashmere Cat, Henry Kwapis, and Jack Karaszewski. Listen to it below.

The two artists previously teamed up on ‘Roses’, a song from blanco’s 2018 LP Friends Keep Secrets, which also featured Panic! at the Disco frontman Brendon Urie. Legends Never Die, the first posthumous album from Juice WRLD since his death in December of 2019, was released this summer. Back in August, the Weeknd shared ‘Smile’, which featured a guest verse by Juice WRLD and was co-produced by longtime collaborator Nick Mira.

Death Cab for Cutie Cover R.E.M., Neutral Milk Hotel, Cat Power, and More on New EP

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Death Cat for Cutie are releasing a new covers EP. Out tomorrow (December 4), the five-track project is titled The Georgia and features their own take on songs by TLC (‘Waterfalls’), R.E.M. (‘Fall on Me’), Neutral Milk Hotel (‘The King of Carrot Flowers, Pt. 1’), Cat Power (‘Metal Heart’), and Vic Chesnutt (‘Flirted with You All My Life’). Check out the EP’s cover artwork (created by Zack Bolotin) and tracklist below.

The Georgia EP will be available exclusively via Bandcamp for 24 hours, with all proceeds going to the voter’s rights organization Fair Fight Action. “We created this exclusive EP of songs by some of our favorite Georgia artists for our friend Stacey Abrams and all the hard-working people at Fair Fight Action,” Benjamin Gibbard said in a statement. “We strongly believe in the work Fair Fight has done to assure free and fair elections in Georgia and beyond and have been honored to assist them throughout the 2020 campaign.”

The Georgia EP Cover Artwork:

The Georgia EP Tracklist:

1. Waterfalls (TLC cover)
2. The King of Carrot Flowers, Pt. 1 (Neutral Milk Hotel cover)
3. Fall on Me (R.E.M. cover)
4. Flirted with You All My Life (Vic Chesnutt cover)
5. Metal Heart (Cat Power cover)

Miss Grit Announces ‘Impostor’ EP, Unveils New Song ‘Dark Side of the Party’

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Miss Grit, the project of New York City-based artist Margaret Sohn, has announced a new EP called Impostor. The follow-up to her debut 2019 EP Talk Talk is set for release on February 5. Check out the EP’s tracklist below, and listen to Miss Grit’s new single ‘Dark Side of the Party’.

The 6-track effort was produced by Miss Grit herself at Brooklyn’s Virtue and Vice Studios. “I’ve gone my whole life feeling really uncomfortable defining myself,” Sohn said in a statement. “I realized that a lot of the time, I’m more comfortable with other people defining me and making up their mind about who I’m supposed to be.”

Impostor EP Tracklist:

1. Don’t Wander
2. Buy The Banter
3. Blonde
4. Grow Up To
5. Dark Side Of The Party
6. Impostor

Jenny Lewis and Serengeti Team Up on New Song ‘Unblu’

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Jenny Lewis and Chicago rapper Serengeti have teamed up on a new song called ‘Unblu’. Released via Lewis’ Loves Way label, the track was produced by Lewis and Andrew Broder. Take a listen below.

According to a statement penned by Lewis and Serengeti, ‘Unblue’ is apparently one of many songs the duo made during quarantine. “The result is five songs made on Jenny’s iPhone, for Dave. Beats, bass, drums, digital tanpura & topline, sent via text, ripe for Dave’s poetry,” they write. “To accompany the music, Jenny made videos on her phone during the witching hours, editing while under the covers.”

Serengeti released an album called Ajai earlier this year. Lewis’ most recent solo LP was 2019’s On the Line

Claud Announces Debut Album ‘Super Monster’, Shares New Song ‘Soft Spot’

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Claud, the first signee to Phoebe Bridgers’ new record label Saddest Factory, has announced their debut album. It’s called Super Monster and it arrives on February 12. Claud has also previewed the LP with a new single called ‘Soft Spot’. Check it out below, and scroll down for the album’s cover artwork and tracklist.

The 21-year-old Claud recorded the Super Monster‘s 13 songs at the famed Electric Lady Studios in New York City. The album features contributions from Clairo, Melanie Faye, Nick Hakim, Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Jake Portrait, and more.

In a statement about ‘Soft Spot’, Claud explained: “Sigh. I have a soft spot for lots of people, places, and things. This song is about knowing I can’t be with this one specific person, but my feelings won’t go away… I still hope I run into them, or they randomly text me about something. It’s just me romanticizing what I can’t have and being like “but what if…”’

Back in October, Claud shared the single ‘Gold’. They recently teamed up with Clairo, Josh Mehling, and Noa Frances Getzug to form a new band called Shelly.

Super Monster Cover Artowork:

Super Monster Tracklist:

1. Overnight
2. Gold
3. Soft Spot
4. In or in Between
5. Cuff Your Jeans
6. Ana
7. Guard Down
8. This Town
9. Jordan
10. That’s Mr Bitch to You
11. Pepsi
12. Rocks at Your Window
13. Falling at the Rain

Thom Yorke, Burial, and Four Tet Collaborate on New Single

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Thom Yorke, Burial, and Four Tet have collaborated on a surprise new single. The limited-edition 12-inch contains two new songs, ‘Her Revolution’ and ‘His Rope’. News of the black vinyl were first revealed via the Instagram of London record store Phonica, one of two shops (Sounds of the Universe being the other) to receive physical copies of the surprise XL Recordings release. Yorke later confirmed the news in a now-deleted retweet. Check out the post below.

Yorke, Burial, and Four Set previously joined forces on a collaborative double A-side single titled Ego / Mirror in 2011. Back in 2009, Burial and Four Tet teamed up for the single Moth/Wolf Club.

Earlier this year, Yorke shared a remix of Clark’s ‘Isolation Theme’. He released his most recent solo LP, Anima, last year. Later in 2019, Burial issued the compilation Tunes 2011 to 2019. Four Tet recently remixed Krust’s ‘Negative Returns’.

Sylvan Esso Release Surprise New EP ‘With Love’: Listen

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Sylvan Esso have released a surprise new EP called With Love. The six-track effort was recorded just last night (December 1) as part of the final instalment of the group’s virtual concert series From the Satellite, which saw them reworking tracks from their latest album Free Love alongside a 10-piece “dream team” band featuring members of Bon Iver, Wye Oak, Hand Habits, and more. Listen to With Love below, and check out a live performance video of ‘Numb’.

Free Love, the follow-up to 2017’s What Now, came out in late September via Loma Vista.