Dress Like Katy Perry

Katy Perry is known for her bold and colorful style. She has a risky look that is tough to pull off, but if you have confidence you can rock fun clothes just like Katy Perry. Whether you just want to put together a costume for a day, or want to dress like Katy Perry all the time, you can do so on almost any budget. While Katy's outfits cost thousands of dollars, with a little time and energy you can create a similar look for much less.

Steps

Putting Together Outfits

1. Shop for vintage clothing. Katy Perry likes classic pinup model kind of outfits. Try on anything retro, particularly outfits that have a 50's or 60's look, such as rockabilly swing dresses, or dresses with polka dots. You can go to a yard sale, thrift shop, or you can even find vintage in some clothing shops.
2. Select bright colors. Katy is almost always wearing bright colors. She likes pinks, blues, purple, all of which work well with her dark hair and pale skin. Dark colors are okay to wear as well, but usually Katy will find a way to contrast them by wearing something colorful as well.
3. Shop for outfits that showcase sweets. Look for outfits with patterns featuring gumballs, ice cream, bananas, or similar such food items. Katy is often dressed in outfits that quite literally show her sweet side.
4. Wear low-cut tops and dresses. Many of Katy Perry's outfits feature a revealing low neckline. Pick out tops and dresses that show a fair amount of cleavage.
   • Invest in a good bra. If you are wearing anything low-cut, be sure to invest in a good bra that will lift and showcase your features.
5. Dress for the occasion. Some people will wear festive colors to celebrate a holiday, but you need to take the look a little further to pull off a Katy-like outfit. For example, to go to a holiday party for Christmas, look for dresses that look like a Christmas tree. The key is to go big and be fun and festive.
6. Wear some props. Katy often has a lot of outfits with themed objects attached to them. You can use some plastic strawberries or other foods by getting a toy grocery set. Use velcro to attach the pieces to your outfit.
   • If you have trouble finding the right piece, try designing them. Get some craft foam and cut the shape you need and attach it to your clothing. It's pretty easy to make a plain white dress into a candy button dress with a few foam craft balls cut in half, colored and attached in rows to the dress.
7. Take risks. Katy Perry picks out a certain style of clothes that she enjoys wearing, but she doesn't care what other people think of her persona. Just have fun and go with outfits that you enjoy even if they might be a major fail. Katy Perry has made the worst-dressed list a few times herself.

Selecting Shoes

1. Look for bright-colored heels. Shoes are a big part of Katy's wardrobe so be sure they stand out. You will need to look for bright-colored shoes that will match your bright-colored outfits. Focus on anything with glitter, bows, straps, or even some studs.
2. Get some big boots. Katy will wear anything from ankle boots to over the knee boots, depending on the outfit.
   • Motorcycle boots will fit well with a lot of the pinup style dresses.
   • Look for shiny, bright colors to match your outfit. Glitters, bows and patterns are all good too.
3. Wear platforms whenever possible. Whether you are going with boots, pumps or sandals, look for platforms. Katy is a big fan of platforms and wears them with most outfits. They give you a bit more height and can be more comfortable to wear.

Accessorizing Like Katy

1. Stick to just a few accessories. Don't overdo it. Katy Perry doesn't wear excessive bling. Whatever you do select should make a statement or standout.
   • Retro sunglasses in bright colors or white are a good staple to start with. Katy Perry has her own line of sunglasses that you can pick from to get a look just like her. Just search Katy Perry sunglasses online or visit Claire's.
   • Oversized belts are a great touch to many outfits that Katy Perry wears.
   • Handbags should be stylish or creative. Katy has used anything from a shoe to a Doritos bag for a handbag. Try to look for something that goes with your outfit but don't be afraid to have some fun and be inventive with it
2. Buy fun jewelry. You don't need anything too expensive or flashy. Look for big bracelets, even plastic ones that have bright colors to match your outfits.
   • Katy Perry has her own line of jewelry too. If you're struggling to find the right bling, check out her line called Prism. They aren't too expensive and are inspired by her songs. You can find it online or at Claire's.
3. Style your hair like Katy. You will want to wear heavy bangs, regardless of your hair length. Go with a glam-noir style from the 30's or 40's. Use a curling iron to create big movie star waves. Katy is also big on bob cuts and pompadours.
   • If you don't want cut your hair, try and find a wig that can work for a similar look.
4. Color your hair. Katy has dyed her hair a number of different shades. She likes purple, grunge green, and shocking blue. Katy Perry considers colored hair a huge accessory and you should too.
   • Try purple to start out with because it can easily go with a lot of different looks.
5. Wear hair accessories. Headbands and bows are a some of Katy's favorite accessories. Head scarves look great with the pinup look too. Don't be afraid to go big. Katy Perry often wears some very large bows in her hair.
6. Get a nose ring. Katy wears small a gold hoop in her right nostril. If you are trying to do a Katy costume or look just like Katy you won't want to forget her If you don't want to get a nose piercing, you can can purchase a similar faux piercing.

Tips

• Keep it fun! Katy Perry is a fun-loving woman, especially with her outfits.
• Katy's outfits can run about $10,000 or more. Try resale shops or looking for more affordable items that are similar to her dresses instead of finding the same exact clothing.

Things You'll Need

• Vintage clothing
• Brightly colored, fun shoes
• Fun jewelry

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