How to Dress Harajuku Style

Gwen Stefani first introduced Harajuku style to mainstream America through her fashion line and the Harajuku Girls that appear everywhere with her. This style originated in the Harajuku shopping district in Tokyo, Japan. There, fashion is a form of art. And now, that art is embraced in the United States.

Step1

Pick a Harajuku style. To some, it might look like Harajuku style consists of throwing mismatched pieces together in one outfit, but it's much more organized. There are five different categories of Harajuku style, and they don't mix well.

Step2

Mix feminine and elegant clothes with gothic accessories. This is the classic Harajuku style called Gothic Lolita.

Step3

Overdo your makeup to create Punk Harajuku style. Top it off with over-the-top accessories.

Step4

Dress like your favorite cartoon, game or anime character. To pull off Cosplay Harajuku, spare no expense to copy the look of that character.

Step5

Choose very bright colors and wild accessories for Decora Harajuku. This is different from Punk Harajuku because your makeup isn't over the top.

Step6

Find your inner child for Kawaii Harajuku. Look cute with outfits that are playful and childish.

Step7

Create your own look. Pick through your closet and decide what you can use to have Harajuku style. Be creative when you put together an outfit. Harajuku style is known for thinking outside the box.

Step8

Wear clothes of mixed genres, mixed influences and even mixed patterns with weird shapes. All of this fits into the Harajuku style.

Step9

Add a theatrical pop. Outrageous accessories and overdone makeup finish off the Harajuku look. Add bright colors around your eyes for maximum impact. The best thing about Harajuku style is that you can always wash off the makeup and rearrange your accessories for a completely different look.