If you’re reading this and you’ve got this far, it’s more than likely that you know exactly what Fear of God Essentials is. In case you don’t though, the brand is one of American fashion designer Jerry Lorenzo’s multiple projects, aiming to showcase the Fear of God aesthetic to a new audience through affordable prices and wearable basics. Offering up pieces such as T-shirts, hoodies and sweatpants to the masses, the brand has become hugely popular with both streetwear and fashion fans alike, and it’s not exactly hard to see why.
Here at Crepslocker we’re huge FOGE fans, therefore we’re always stocking the label’s latest and greatest right here. But many of our customers regularly ask us how to style their Essentials garments, so we’ve decided to answer the question once and for all. So without further ado, let’s jump into the ultimate Fear of God Essentials styling guide!
Choosing Your Style
First things first, you need to be sure of the look you’re going for. Whether you’re an experienced dresser or new to putting outfits together, this is always the first step. If you know what you’re doing then you can skip straight to the next step, however if you’re new here you’ll want to read on. Before any garments are put together you need to decide on your goal style, are you going for smart casual? Athleisure? Or maybe you want a stand-out look?
We’d advise putting together some reference images and aiming for something specific, then you can work your outfit around this and quickly find the outfit you’ve been looking for. While this might seem overwhelming at first, the more you do it, the easier it will become!
What’s Your Colour Scheme?
The colour scheme of an outfit is just as important as the overall mood. Outfits can be made up of the exact same garments, yet different colours can totally transform the look and feel. So the next step is to decide how colourful you want your outfit to be. Are you going monochromatic or for full-on colour coordination? Think about the occasion you’re dressing for. Once you’ve decided, advance on to the next step.
Baggy or Fitted?
The next step in finding your perfect outfit is to decide how you want your garments to fit. Much like the colour of your outfit, the fit can totally affect the mood of a combination of clothes, so you’ll want to make sure you’ve got it right. Refer to your reference images as mentioned earlier and be sure to check out our ultimate Fear of God Essentials sizing guide too, as this will be super helpful when selecting the right size.
Selecting Your Pieces
So we’ve finally made it to the exciting part – selecting the garments that will make up your outfit once and for all. This is where personal taste really comes into play, with the wearer’s preferences showing through. Be sure to stick to the guidelines you’ve chosen by following the above steps, as this will help ensure that the look makes sense and works as a collective. Pick garments that you’ll feel comfortable wearing too, as this will empower the fit even more so.
Complete the Look
Last but by no means at all least, you’re going to need to accessorise your outfit appropriately. While many may think this is unnecessary fluff, this is simply not true. All outfits are brought together by effective accessorising. Of course, there’s a fine line between overdoing it and pulling it off, so avoid wearing every single accessory possible and instead opt for one or two solid options. Be sure to select items you’ll feel comfortable wearing, so if you’ve never liked hats it may be smart to opt for jewellery instead. Also, the season you’re dressing for will have a huge impact here.