What To Wear To Pulp Concert?
Tips on Dressing for the Ultimate Britpop Concert
Whether you were a fan of Pulp during their prime in the 90s Britpop scene or are a part of the new generation that would love to watch Jarvis Cocker and the boys on stage during their latest tour, the shows are guaranteed to be some of the most memorable musical performances to date. However, with the band being notorious for their clothing-obsessed, fashionable vocalist and post-modernist vintage but futurist vibes, you might be scratching your head right now and asking yourself how one dresses to impress like the fans of Pulp at one of the band's gigs.
To assist you in putting together the best Pulp-influenced concert attire, here are some tips to help you achieve the band's unique aesthetic.
Tapping into the Britpop fan inside you
Pulp was formed during the Brit-pop scene in the early nineties along with other iconic English bands such as Blur, Oasis, and Suede. People associated them with working-class Britain only with an art school angle.
To achieve this look, imagine yourself as a character in a film; cool but also a bit bohemian, and you're thrifting! For mod dresses, skirts, button-downs, trousers, or any other garment in the 60s or 70s style with mod-style flowers or checks, try combining charity shops and vintage stores. Accessorize with clothing that incorporates the look of op-art such as round sunglasses, Chelsea boots, or even smart loafers. Forget the designer brands and walk the streets in style by using your creativity to mix and match the items you obtain from thrift shops for that indie Britpop look.
Indulge Your Eclectic Side
As with the polka dot dress and tiger print dress and most of the other clothes that she wore, Pulp's style was never shy of playful and quirky accessories. Their concerts, for example, had Jarvis Cocker, their lead singer, dressed in items ranging from leopard prints to metallic outfits.
Make dressing up even more enjoyable by incorporating at least one risky pattern or color into your ensemble. For a modern Britpop look, team a Graphic band tee, with Pulp or another band you love with a Leopard skirt or printed leggings. Putting on vibrant wash jeans and teaming them up with a vibrant blazer of the opposite or matching shade. If there was ever an instance where it was permissible to don a glittery jacket, this is it.
As for the channeling of Pulp's polymorphous perversity, irony and kitsch co-opted from childhood are free games. Each other era, color, texture, or pattern can be combined with any other as far as one would wish.
Add Quirky, Retro Touches
Pulp's lyrical themes were typically quite high-brow for a band of their genre, and they loved to spout out their words in a sarcastically humorous manner. Please incorporate this spirit of individuality in small styling elements that highlight your playfulness.
Sift through the racks of thrift and vintage shops for flashy accessories such as big sunglasses, floppy flowers, or a pretty scarf pinned to your hair-do. For beauty looks, go for a red lip with minimal eye makeup or straight wavy bangs like the iconic haircut of the 60s.
Buy modern and kitschy blouses in thrift stores and shops, mod shoes, and A-line mini skirts. Look for pieces that recall Mary Quant clothing or Biba-inspired flounces to capture that old-fashioned English feeling with a hint of frivolity.
As the saying goes, the devil is in the detail, which is very much true when it comes to the look of a certain item.
However, you do not necessarily have to dress completely in a vintage manner since incorporating modern and vintage pieces more creatively could make an even stronger statement.
Begin with foundation pieces in core fabrics that are timeless such as jeans, leather, velvet, or lace. For formal designs, look for clean lines with a nod towards the vintage without appearing like a costume. Finally, accessorize your contemporary furniture with retro accessories to give it both a modern and retro appeal.
You can easily transform a black denim mini into a Pulp Fiction look with red knee socks and brocade creepers. Leather leggings become preppy with an oversized band tee and floral silk scarf thrown over it from the 90s.
Let your accessories bring most of the vintage loo so that your base clothes and shoes look modern and do not seem old-fashioned. Hybrid looks such as lace trim on shorter ones will keep the 90s grunge and 00s nu-metal styles in a perfect balance.
Rule Breaking Over Perfection
In the light of their concerts, and the themes they sing and rap about, Pulphase has always been far from appealing to people's desire for a glossy and perfect pop icon. So do not be scared if the look you have is not exactly what you post on Instagram. This is all in the Pulp ethos, of course, yet it comes as something of a shock.
Embrace the idea of mixing and matching different textures, colors, periods, and patterns that you want without any restrictions Encourage yourself to seek those unique and interesting pieces that are not mainstream and that can spark a conversation when seen in public.
Combine objects in a creative way that would capture your fun-loving spirit. Menswear contrasts delicate pieces like LK satin camisoles with rougher, more masculine ones, such as oversized flannel shirts. Your shoes, accessories such as jewelry, your makeup, and even your bags should be able to infuse in colors and retro-styled apparel to complement modern t-shirts and jeans.
Most importantly, wear what aligns with your personality; outfits that give you the confidence to twerk the night away whether whether whetherwell-choreographedd or not. What Pulp would love from their fans is that vibrant, eccentric energy that is present in this performance.
The Perfect Finishing Touches
While your entire look should encompass Pulp's bold spirit, having the right finishing touches will take your outfit to the next level: While your entire look should encompass Pulp's bold spirit, having the right finishing touches will take your outfit to the next level:
Statement lip color - Choose a flat raspberry, rich burgundy, fiery orang,e or dark cherry hue.
Texturizing spray Want a messy top knot or unkempt strands of hair?
Glitter eyeshadow There's nothing wrong with having glittery eyelids to work with the look throughout the day and there is nothing wrong with applying thick layers as seen with the late great David Bowie.
Hair color Get a temporary dye and apply it for the night and get to enjoy Jarvis-red hair.
Britpop T-shirts Get those old band t-shirts out, especially from bands like Pulp, Blur, The Smiths, and any other Britpop band you choose.
Floral perfume - Choose a perfume that has a name that is either cute and cheeky or takes you down memory lane.
Safety pins Use them to pin a tear you could not afford to have sewn or pierce your eyebrow for that punk look.
Own whatever you decide, and do not be overly concerned with trends or following them. Trends or melting into the crowd should be the least of your worries. Be who you are not be afraid to be different and be proud of the fact that Pulp has always been, being true to themselves in their music and appearance.
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