Fashion Q 1982

I LOVE LA for many reasons...one of the reason is that the city caters to my passion of hip-hop dance! As a city that fosters the entertainment industry, LA has some of the best (if not THE best) hip-hop studios in the country.

After work and school I spend countless hours dancing in studios throughout Hollywood and North Hollywood! What I love about hip-hop dancing is that everyone has their own style, or "swag". Not only does this apply to their movement, but it also heavily applies toward dancers' hip-hop fashion! Nothing feels better than looking good while doing what you love!

Here's a few fashion observations that I've noticed are in lately in the hip-hop dance movement

Flannel around the waist. This is a common trend that has its roots in the 90's. Nowadays people usually have a plaid flannel, but any button-down long sleeve flannel hanging there gives an effortless & edgy street style.

The 90's trend continues with TROUSERS! Casual trousers or the MC Hammer-esque styles are a HOT dance item because it's baggy yet fitting & sexy. Dancers love the looseness which adds on to their big hip-hop movements.

Oversized tees are also what's in! If you have an oversized top, always try to match it with fitted leggings rather than baggy. Hip-hop is so expressive and vibrant and bold....so the louder the leggings, the better!

You can also accessorize it with a sweater or flannel tied around the waist (as seen in the first picture above).