Streetwear has rules… but honestly, half of them were never made for us anyway. The new era of women’s streetwear is all about taking what’s “supposed” to be done and flipping the script with attitude, personality, and a little feminine chaos. If it looks good, feels good, and gives “Yeah, I did that”—it’s valid.
Here are 5 streetwear rules you can break today—because being a rule-breaker is basically part of the uniform.
1. “Streetwear can’t be feminine”
Who said that? Whoever said that clearly never saw a mini skirt with a boxy graphic tee or a pair of cargos styled with soft glam. Streetwear gets even better when you mix contrast—think sporty jackets with skirts, ribbed tops with utility pieces, and just the right amount of shine. Femininity doesn’t cancel out the edge; it amplifies it.
2. “Oversized only belongs to the guys”
No, oversized belongs to whoever rocks it the best. Wear the big tee, the huge jacket, the baggy denim—then pair it with something fitted or unexpected. You can rock a huge tee or baggy denim and still look intentionally put-together—whether you balance it with something fitted or let the whole fit go full XXL energy. The point isn’t perfection; the point is attitude.
Balance? Optional.
Vibes? Mandatory.
3. “Stick to neutrals”
Please! Pop off with color. Sure, neutrals are clean—but color is a full personality. If you want hot pink cargos, wear them. Lime green accents? Fire. Don’t be afraid to throw on a bold top that refuses to whisper. Streetwear isn’t about blending into the background, so if the color makes you feel alive, wear it unapologetically.
4. “Sneakers must match the outfit perfectly”
Girl… sneaker matching is cute, but doing your own thing is even cuter. The best fits sometimes come from unexpected combos—a loud shoe with a simple outfit or a color you almost didn’t choose but somehow pulls everything together. You’re styling, not solving a math equation, so let your sneakers break the rules with you.
5. “Streetwear is only for chill days”
Streetwear wasn’t built to stay in one lane. You can dress it up for date night, make it bold for a girls’ night out, or keep it relaxed for class or work-from-home days. Streetwear can be soft, sexy, loud, relaxed, dressed up, dressed down—and whatever else you decide today. The versatility is the point—your streetwear moves with you, not the other way around.
The real rule? There are no rules.
Streetwear is style, attitude, and confidence. Wear it how you want to—feminine, edgy, oversized, colorful, simple, chaotic, or all of the above.
Join the 7071 Girl community and tap into a space where women in streetwear don’t just break the rules… we rewrite them.
Sources:
Photo 1: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/351912466346283/
Photo 2 : Celeste Evans - https://www.instagram.com/celmatique/