How to be a gangster?
Since the 1980's gangster wear has been very popular and relevant to the society and by being a gangster people used to think that they would be socially accepted by many people. Being a gangster by the way you're dressed is very easy but trying too hard won't do you good; just be yourself as that is the main ingredient for making yourself dress or look like a gangster. People stereotype gangsters a lot and think that they are bad people getting themselves into the trouble with the law, but in some cases people just want to fit in.
How to be a gangster
Boys and rappers set the trend for gangster wear however girls can try this look as well, regardless of the stereotypes that move along with it. The main accessory needed to be a gangster is a big chain and it doesn't have to be real carats or anything, any piece of jewellery that you find at home can be passed off as "gangster chains" just as long it's not too small or too big. Boys can choose to wear gangster caps which you can get at amazon.co.uk and JD sports. The hats include - Nike, Adidas, new era, Yankees and so forth. They are not too expensive so quite frankly it is cheap to be a gangster nowadays! Other forms of jewellery such as dog tags, bracelets, and dog rings are optional as you don't want to be going into overkill. Next, the trousers- if you want to be a true gangster you should normally buy jeans that are one or two sizes too small in order for them to hang low however, it is very antisocial and can be deemed "inappropriate" by some people but to fit in with the gangster image this can be very easily done.
What you need to know about being a gangster
Gangster language is very different from English language however stereotypes come with slang language as people will think you didn't go to school or you’re an illiterate. Don't try too hard remember, there is a huge different between acting like a gangster and wanting to be one. Don't lose your sense of identity for wanting to fit in because at the end of the day you are following a fashion trend. Shoes also play a very big part in fitting that gangster image. The shoes are not cheap not going to lie, but many shops sell a lot of cheap trainers to match the daily needs. Common trainers include - Supra's, Nike, Adidas and reeboks. They can be found at JD sports, Supra.com, and Nike.com. With all these ingredients you are well on your way to being a gangster effectively! Good Luck