Best Harajuku outfit ideas in Dress to Impress

Making a unique runway showpiece is half the fun of Dress to Impress, but placing last can be a real bummer when no one else gets your idea or concept.

As one of the most all-encompassing themes in DTI, Harajuku may be one of those places where getting dressed could easily get overwhelming. Which is why we have rounded up some of the best Harajuku-themed outfits you can use in DTI.

Fashion on the Harajuku Streets

The vividly bright and colorful attire, all filled with patterns and colors, makes up the lively fashion of Harajuku. As decora is the most famous fashion emanating from the Harajuku subculture, here are a few of its characteristic traits:

Wear bright flashy designs

Put on as many layers as possible

Either leg warmers or an arm warmer is a must

Accessories in plenty

Remember Harajuku, like Trad Goth celebrates people of colour - and urges you to do the same, too 

Best Harajuku outfits

Thankfully, DTI has a plethora of options available which will enable you to put together an outfit that can be as colorful and bold as would be fitting to go gallivanting through the streets of Tokyo in. If you don't have the fluffy, multilayered skirt sold alongside the Madoka outfit, feel free to substitute in the tutu; it's the perfect accompaniment to this look. Disable all layers.

You can match it with your skirt and still keep the pattern alive with the heart tank top. I liked the one with the kitties, though; it was cute.

An arm warmer is essential for this style; to pull the look together in chaos and cohesion, select a more low-key design that is of the same color palette as the top. The most adorable thing about it is the layering of the Madoka shoes with combat boots, chunky sneakers, and bunny slippers. If you want everything, use all DTI codes.

Pile on the teddy bear necklaces and voila. What you will have is a truly stunning Decora Kei.

The second style is an amalgamation of two other more understandable subcultures of Harajuku: namely, the Lolita and the Dolly Kei. Put it this way, you want to look like a pretty porcelain doll. You can achieve a pretty pastel look with hair having streaks of color.

As the tiered skirt is a must for the style, add it again. This time, however, make sure the top layer is turned on. It will go with any pastel color scheme when paired with the bow top and puffy sleeves for a cute airy style. As a rule, I like to make use of softer patterns so that there is more depth.

The leg warmers and Mary-Jane shoes, topped by the Lolita headband, complete the outfit.

Tell me about Harajuku

As a term, "Harajuku" refers to fashion in general streetwear found in Tokyo's Harajuku area. Many styles are represented here, but what comes to most people's minds around the world is Decora, Lolita, and similar styles. These are characterized by layers, puffy skirts, and an array of cute accessories.

Most Harajuku styles are pulled off by young adults and teenagers because it's really a form of self-expression. I highly recommend finding a subculture you like and playing with it since the neighborhood in Harajuku houses various fashion pieces from Japan.

By doing this, you can add elements of Harajuku fashion to a professional environment and still have that polish and professionalism.