Alternative Fashion Ideas Styled By Blue Banana

Looking for some alternative style inspo? Here at Blue Banana, we pride ourselves on providing the latest trends in gothic clothing, band merchandise, accessories, footwear, and so much more. But with so many styles, aesthetics, and products to choose from, you might be looking for a little help. If you want to find the perfect alternative outfit for you, look no further than our ‘Styled by Blue Banana’ page! Here, you can see all of our most recent favourites, styled and worn by our talented models. Not only can you find the perfect alternative piece for your wardrobe, but you can also get some inspiration on how to wear and style it. Check out our Blue Banana Alternative Fashion page now for lots of styling tips and gorgeous pieces!

How do I style an alternative outfit?

First, you need the basics. Here’s a list of all the products we offer on our ‘Styled by Blue Banana’ page:

• Alternative Tops

• Colourful Jumpers

• Gothic Hoodies

• Official Band T-shirts

• Alternative Accessories

• Gothic Boots

• Grunge Trousers

• Alternative Maxi Dresses

Once you find a piece you absolutely love, you can check out our model images for some gorgeous styling inspiration. Not sure how to style alt clothing? Here are a few tips for you, depending on your favourite aesthetic:

Gothic Fashion Ideas

For a head-to-toe gothic outfit, you’ll need plenty of black layers. Start with a dark centrepiece like a gothic maxi dress or alternative black top. Then you can start ramping up the layers. Try some of our gothic accessories; you can pull on some lace arm warmers and a wide waist belt to get a truly vampiric look, or find the perfect black cardigan to go over your gothic fit. Worried about cold weather? Check out our black beanies and alternative socks & tights. You don’t need to sacrifice your gothic style for warmth!

Witchy Fashion Ideas

If your gothic aesthetic leans more witchy than vampiric, check out our Witchy Style section! With plenty of long, flowing dresses and flared-sleeve tops, you’ll be sure to find the perfect outfit for twirling around under the full moon. Pair your witchy outfit with one of our gothic accessories- from silver pendants to cat brooches to gothic earrings, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect individualistic touch for your wittchy look- check out our Alchemy Gothic section for more ideas!

Fairycore Fashion Ideas 

Want the flowy, ethereal feel of a witchy look but with more colour and light? Try a fairycore aesthetic! Simply find some light, fun layers, and keep things moving- you can pair one of our fluffy petticoats with a simple maxi dress for a gorgeous, whimsical look that’s perfect for you! Whether you’re looking for a casual day look or for a more committed cosplay, we have all the fairy accessories you might need. Check out our alternative makeup and cosplay contact lenses for some inspiration.

Steampunk Fashion Ideas

When it comes to steampunk, accessorising is key. You can start with a very simple outfit, made up of a basic colour palette, and work your steampunk style up from there- take a look at our steampunk jewellery, alternative sunglasses, or even one of our hardware harnesses, featuring plenty of studs, chains, and spikes.

Grunge Fashion Ideas

Alternative style goes hand in hand with alternative taste. We know that so many of you are big fans of the alt music scene, which is why we stock a huge range of official band merch and alternative music merchandise. For a grunge look, start by picking out your favourite band tee. These alternative band t-shirts feature album art and band logos, perfect for showing off your edgy taste alongside your phenomenal style. Simply pair with some of our Dr Martens, then throw on a flannel or a denim jacket, add some alternative pin badges, and you’re concert-ready!

Kawaii Fashion Ideas

Over the past couple of years, Kawaii has emerged as a huge rising trend in the West. When it comes to alternative wear, we don’t just stock black clothing- check out our Kawaii section for plenty of colourful pastels, cute jumpers, and adorable graphics. You can pair some pastel clothing with one of our cute backpacks, and find some adorable hair accessories to match. For a truly rainbow look, why not try one of our featured hair dyes? With so many bold, vivid colours, your Kawaii aesthetic is closer than ever!

Vintage Fashion Ideas

Finally, if you’re looking for vintage clothing, our own Bleeding Heart brand is here to help! When it comes to vintage, less is more, so we recommend picking a single statement piece dress, like our fit-and-flare rockabilly options, or our 50s and 60s colourful dresses. 

With more products than ever before, and so many different aesthetics to try, you can be sure that you’ll always find what you need at Blue Banana online! If you’re looking for styling inspiration, simply check out our range of styled and modelled products above, or go to our alternative blog for specific style guides. We’re always here to help, and with Blue Banana alternative fashion, we know you’ll always look fabulous!