How to Follow Decora Style

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Don't be afraid to go to thrift stores or shop at cheap stores at the mall.

   Decora thrives on layers, which means having a full closet with lots of versatile items such as cardigans, hoodies, and tank tops.
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   Step 2: Experiment with cute fabrics- browse fabric stores for cute pattern and frill and create your own skirts

   , Stores such as Cute-plush.com, Asiajam.com and Cdjapan.co.jp are good staring points. ,, It will look very incomplete. , The more the better.
   
   You may buy some from www.lokisa.com, or many sellers on etsy.com sell adorable hair accessories. , Wear a ton.
   
   Make sure they co-ordinate with the colors of your clothes. , This is what really brings the Decora look together.
   
   In winter, layer t-shirts with sweaters, hoodies, and cute jackets.
   
   For the summer, stay cool while still looking cool and Decora by layering several tank tops with different cute colors and prints.
   
   Skirts are great for Decora because they can be layered well with tops, leggings, pants, and many other great items
   - try bright tulle skirts or colorful short skirts, layered with cute brightly colored leggings or stockings. ,, Extreme Decora-chans will often wear many small toys from a belt or necklace so that they click together and make noise as you move.
   
   Backpacks and cute bags are also great, favorites are strawberry shaped purses or Pikachu backpacks. , Try to find some colorful press-ons at a pharmacy or online. , The main difference between a good and bad Decora is matching.
   
   Some people say mix and match, which is right, but keep a colour scheme, e.g. wear only blue or wear white with pink accessories, etc.
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   Step 3: tanks or pants.

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   Step 4: Shopping online is huge for a non-Japanese Decora

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   Step 5: and to get good deals.

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   Step 6: Search for glitter eyeshadow and sticker tattoos- anything that will make you brighter.

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   Step 7: Don't go out wearing Decora until you have enough accessories and layers to fit your tastes.

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   Step 8: Put clips

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   Step 9: extensions and bows in your hair.

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    Step 10: Wear colorful arm bangles and necklaces.

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    Step 11: layer.

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    Step 12: To help prevent burning out peoples eyes and even more rude comments

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    Step 13: put your outfit up on a LJ or similar community for Decora to get feedback.

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    Step 14: Carry plushies or small toys if you want to go more extreme - plushies and small plastic toys are very integral to the Decora look in Japan.

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    Step 15: Fashionable nails are very common in most of the Japanese fashions.

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    Step 16: Don't just throw everything together!

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