Do you wanna have swag? read this carefully

Having swag isn't about having the perfect wardrobe -- it's about having the right mindset and attitude. Yeah, a great pair of kicks or the right pair of sunglasses can help, but having swag is about having the attitude that makes everything you do, say, and wear look cool. If you want to have swag, you have to adjust your attitude -- and then you can start stepping your wardrobe up. If you want to know how to have swag, then just follow these steps.

Be proud to strut your stuff Having swagger is all about having confidence. If you just bought a new piece of clothing or are trying out a new hairdo and are starting to worry that you may look ridiculous, it'll show. If you don't have faith in your appearance and are feeling iffy about your personal style or the words that come out of your mouth, then the people around you will start to doubt you as well.

• Whatever you're doing, own it. Don't look around, seek approval from others, or ask people if "it's okay" if you check out the movie you wanted to see or step into a funky clothing store.
• Don't spent hours looking in the mirror, checking yourself out, or asking your friends if your new kicks are ridiculous. Look in the mirror, know you look good, and walk on.
• Stand tall, walk with your head high and your shoulders up instead of slouching. Look ahead, not down at your feet or the floor, to let people know you're happy to be who you are and are proud to take up space.

 MAKE IT PERSONAL Having swag isn't just about copying urban trends or mimicking your favorite rapper -- though your role models and friends can help influence your style, you should add your own personal flair to your wardrobe, your mannerisms, and your words. Figuring out what makes you unique is part of finding your personal brand, the thing that you can do that is undoubtedly a part of who you are. Here are some ways to make your swag personal:

• Maybe you like to dress urban chic as a girl, but you also love to rock pigtails once in a while.
• Maybe you're the only guy in your school who can make neon kicks look cool.
• Maybe you love giving a thumbs-up while winking in a way that's so corny that it becomes cool again.
• Maybe you're the guy who is always laughing, no matter what.

DONT BE A HATER You may think that having swag means being so cool that you're surrounded by little underlings who are vying for your attention -- that you need to constantly put people down and make them feel like they're not good enough to prove how cool you are. Well, in fact, the opposite is true. To have swag, you have to be cool with everyone.

• This doesn't mean you should be best friends with everyone, or spend hours complementing or sucking up to everyone you see -- it just means that people should want to be around you because you're not consumed by hate, jealousy, and bitterness.
• You may think that putting people down will lift you up, but in reality, it'll just show how insecure you are.
• If people around you are hating, then you should check them or find some new friends to hang out with.

Get inspired by your role models. Pick a few people that you admire, and let them guide you in your path to swaghood. They don't have to be the coolest people in the world, but they do have to inspire you in some way, whether it's because they make you want to pursue your dreams, kick your style up a notch, or even to improve on your lack of patience

Stop caring what other people think. If you really want to have swag, then you should do whatever makes you happy and not care about how others may perceive you -- as long as you're not being offensive or hurting people in the process. You should wear and say what makes you feel good -- not what you think will impress the hip crowd

Be independent. A person with true swag is just as comfortable on his own as he is with a pack of friends. If you want to have swag, then you should work on being independent and being happy with doing your own thing instead of following what everyone else is doing just because you don't want to be forgotten or left out. To be independent, you have to develop your own interests, goals, and dreams.  


Wear the right clothes. For guys, the clothes are less important than the accessories that go with them. Just make sure to wear a comfortable, loose-fitting t-shirt, a hoodie, a jersey, or any top that makes you feel and look good. As for pants, you can wear baggy basketball shorts or pants, any workout pants, or loose-fitting jeans.

• Though you may want to sag your pants because you think it'll make you have swag, a lot of girls are turned off by this, so it's your call.
• Avoid V-necks, if you can. They're too pretty for a traditional swag look.
• Be bold and wear a denim vest, striped sweater, or any retro look that you want to bring back with some hipness and flair.
• For a more dressy look, wear a button-down with a funky pattern.
• Your pants can be loose, but not so loose that they fall off you.
• You can't go wrong with a white t-shirt.
• Wear a suit jacket with a white button-down shirt and a pair of jeans. You don't have to be going anywhere fancy to bring out the suit jacket.

Accessorize. For guys, a few key accessories can help kick an ordinary outfit into the realm of the extraordinary. You don't have to wear a ton of accessories, but you do have to choose your accessories carefully, whether you're rocking a new pair of sunglasses or wearing an old but eye-catching hat


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