How to Really Wear Streetwear (And Have Your Grandma Understand It, Too)

Understand First What Streetwear Is

Streetwear isn't a costume or a TikTok trend. It's attitude, history, and the streets . It's what you wear when you go skateboarding, when you're graffitiing, or when you're going to the market with your friends, and the clothes speak to you before you even know what you're saying (and without a single sentence in English).

Wearing real streetwear is about respecting the culture , without dressing up as something you don't live or have never experienced. It's about finding that perfect balance between comfort and the flow that defines you, between rebellion and awareness.

And yes, Grandma, we are not badly dressed , it's just that these clothes speak for us .

Tips for Dressing Streetwear with Real Flow

1. Find Your Differentiator (Your "personal brand")

Your outfit should say who you are without you having to say anything . Look for clothes that connect with you, that represent you.
That glitch graphic hoodie no one else dares to wear.
Those wide-legged pants , like those worn by the La Vega locals in the 2000s.
When your friends see you walk by and say, "He looks like Wilmer," you're doing well.

2. Play with Layers (Layering is the law)

Layering is key in the streetwear game .

• In winter: oversized t-shirts , heavy sweatshirts, windbreaker or bomber jackets, loose pants and accessories such as hats, scarves, gloves and chains.

• In summer: fewer layers, more aggression. Throw in graphic tees, bright prints, cargo shorts , oversized sunglasses, bucket hats, and crossbody fanny packs.

The trick is to combine textures, silhouettes, and colors without looking like a clown . Think layers that look lived-in, real, as if you've just stepped out of a freestyle battle and not from Zara.

3. Use Accessories Wisely

A look can be complete, but without accessories it becomes cold .

• Flat caps or caps with a curved visor depending on your flow.

• Chains, rings or piercings (yes, eyebrow piercings are also valid).

• Small backpacks, shoulder bags, or a good fanny pack.

• And, of course, sneakers : your sneakers speak louder than your stories.

The Most Common Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

❌ 1. Become a scumbag

Not everything that glitters is flow. If you wear prints, neon, fake leather, fake chains, and a sequined cap all at once... you've gone too far.
Streetwear isn't carnival , it's balance. Don't throw in twenty textures and five colors without knowing what you're doing.

❌ 2. Dressing “from a catalog”

Don't just copy the look you see on Instagram. Streetwear isn't about dressing like everyone else , it's about taking inspiration and making it your own .
If you're going to wear something trendy, mix it with something of your own, something old, something that has history .

❌ 3. Ignoring your body's fit

Yes, streetwear is oversized, but it's not about looking like a sack of dirty clothes. There's a difference between "intentionally oversized" and "I threw on whatever I found in the donation bag."
Learn to play with proportions: if the shirt is baggy, wear straighter or looser pants. If the pants are oversized, balance them out on top.

And What Do You Say to Your Grandmother?

The next time your grandmother looks at you strangely and says, "Are you going out like that?" you respond lovingly but firmly:

“Yes, Grandma, this is like dressing for war, but with style. Just like you wore your suits to go to the movies in the 70s, we dress to go out on the street with flair. This is culture, this is identity.”

Conclusion: Flow is not bought, it is built

Wearing streetwear isn't about piling on oversized clothes. It's about telling your story, representing your neighborhood, your vibe, and your generation. Learn to build your style , respect your roots, and experiment without becoming a walking mannequin.

Kraken Streetwear doesn't tell you how to dress. It gives you the tools to decide what story you want to tell. And that story is written in the seams and graphics .