How to dress like a Rapper. Make it SWAG

Have you ever seen a rapper on TV and just been mesmerized by their appearance? Is it the jewels? The clothes? The SWAG? Many people have wondered how to dress like a rapper. Here’s the thing though: not all rappers dress with swag.

You either have Swag, or you don’t.
The rappers you see on TV either have their own Swag, or they pay stylists who do.

There are a few easy steps you can do which will teach you how to dress like a rapper, and maybe even have you looking better.

Here they are:

·         Get your body & looks right.
Sex appeal is one of the most driving forces behind why rappers look good. This means not only eating relatively well, but sculpting your body in the gym. Let’s be honest though, there are rappers with less than perfect bodies (cough…Rick Ross) but his weight actually adds to his presence, and what he lacks in a lean body, he more than makes up for in style and appearance. In other words, he stays groomed. Well maintained beard, head always shaved/cut and he stays relatively clean looking. If you have body or grooming issues, take care of them and you’re more than halfway there to learning how to dress like a rapper.

·         Get your tattoos right.
I don’t feel this is a 100% mandatory step to learning how to dress like a rapper, but I do feel that tattoos can only add to your swag. This should go without saying but: You Get What You Pay For. This is especially true with tattoos. If you pay peanuts, you’ll get monkeys. That means, you should be picky about who you let ink your body. That shits (kinda) Permanent. It’s better to pay double or triple the price an amateur would charge, get your ink done right by going with an expert.

·         Get your clothes right.
Like I said above, “Swag-sense” (you like that? I made it up) is inherited, you either got it, or you don’t. If you feel like you can’t trust your swag-sense, or you just need an extra push in the right direction, then copy the swag of current famous rappers. Some rappers with notorious Swagger include Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Rick Ross. Whether you’re rockin skinny jeans and v-necks or loose fits and a jacket, make sure they’re clean and the whole outfit vibes together from head to toe.

·         Get your accessories right.
They say that “clothes make a man”. This is half true because the same can be said of accessories. Nothing compliments your body, tattoos and clothes more than accessories. A big face watch or chain that shines add the finishing touches to your rapper wardrobe. A word of caution though: if you choose to go with a grill (aka a mouthpiece) make sure it’s classy because they haven’t really been in style since late 2006.

So there you have it.
You’ve learned how to dress like a rapper; ain’t shit left but to do it.