10 easy ways to dress like Paramore's Hayley Williams
With a new era of Paramore comes a new era of Hayley Williams and her one-of-a-kind looks. On and off the stage, Hayley has always been a master of mixing and matching patterns, going girly and grunge and generally ruling the world of rock fashion—and the After Laughter era has proved to be no different.
So, want to dress like the badass front woman? You should…
1. Think pink
It doesn’t matter if it’s millennial, hot, fuschia or magenta, pink is a power color and Hayley’s no stranger to it. It’s sticking around, too, so invest in a pair of pink sneaks or a denim jacket to get her look.
2. Pick a patterned pant
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Nothing says “I front an incredibly successful rock band” like a pair of checked pants. They also say: “I’m going to own this presentation,” “I’m getting lucky tonight,” and “Wow, who knew I could pull off checked pants?” Not feelin’ the print? Hayley’s also rocked stripe, plaid and geo patterns.
3. Dress down delicates
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That ’90s slip dress and denim trend came back into style for a reason: because dressy silk and and casual denim balance each other out. The same rules apply with Hayley’s look: her sweet satin skirt + cotton shirt = a match made in heaven.
4. Make Mondrian your muse
You’ve probably noticed that the “Hard Times” video and other After Laughter things have been speckled with primary colors, just like the famous painter’s palette. Go color blocking in red, yellow and blue with pops of white and black to get Hayley’s modern look.
5. Put on some platforms
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Honestly, no shoe holds more power than a platform. Grab a pair of stacked sandals for summer, then switch ’em out for boots a la Hayley in the fall. Black optional (but obviously preferred).
6. Go monochrome
Throwing together a last-minute look (as one does on tour at times) is much easier when you stick to one color. Choose several pieces in a single color (or your favorite in several hues) and you’ve got yourself an outfit in seconds.
7. Dress like a superhero
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Pro tip: You can channel Hayley and Wonder Woman at the same time just by wearing a pair of hero-esque leather (vegan, if you please) boots. Pair ’em with flares like Hayley’s, or skinnies if you don’t do retro.
8. Slap on a hat
Okay, so we can’t all pull of a beret like Hayley (it’s a beret, for God’s sake). But you can probably pull off a beanie, dad hat or bucket hat. Grab one in a loud print (see: leopard, dalmatian, fruits, etc.), smudge on some eyeliner and you’re good to go.
9. Sport some out-there sunglasses
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Protecting your eyes gets way cooler when you’re rocking a pair of cat eyes. The feminine shape in a punchy color is so Hayley it hurts. It also works in rose, orange and aqua.
10. Get sneaky
Fact: You can wear slip-ons with anything. Skinny jeans, a skater skirt, jorts…you get the picture. They’re a Hayley wardrobe staple, so if you don’t already have a pair (why?!) go grab some.
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