It’s easy to say that every day can’t be exciting. It makes sense. Sometimes, you have a test or a long drive, or the weather cancels all of your plans. But what if every day was really a party? Sometimes it’s about attitude, and one way to add inspiration to your day, no matter the circumstances, is to change up the dress code.
This fall, Chappell Roan is back on the road for the international leg of The Midwest Princess Tour, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned from the last two years of Chappell’s concerts, it’s that what you wear matters. We’re not talking about designer brands or runway looks. Dressing for the occasion and the experience you want to have is what a Chappell Roan dress code is all about, and that’s what we want to bring into everyday life.
Known for her own incredible themed outfits from makeup to wigs to custom costumes (and even body paint when she occasionally daylights as the Statue of Liberty), Chappell asks her fans to treat every concert like a costume party. Her themes—like “Midwest Princess,” “Pink Pony Club,” and “mermaid”—match her lyrics and music videos. Chappell told NYLON in 2023, “My whole thing is world building and throwing a party. And everyone loves a themed party!”
Themes like “kaleidoscope” (dressing in fractals and rainbows) or “guilty pleasure” (angel and devil-inspired looks) might not work as well for school or the mall as they do a concert, but they can teach us that every moment is as fun as we make it. If Tuesday were a themed party, would it be a Rocco revival featuring lacy details, satin bows, and cute skirts? Maybe it’s more like a “day at sea,” dressed in fisherman-inspired stripes, blues, and bucket hats. You can do whatever you want!
Outfit themes come with a lot of benefits, including maximizing your outfit potential. Deciding that your outfit needs to include a specific color, fabric, or capture an overall aesthetic gives you an execute to mix and match clothes you wouldn’t otherwise. This means that the clothes in your closet go further, and you have less neglected pieces. Who knew the denim shorts you’ve been neglecting were the missing piece in your moto boho look?
These themes can also help you discover your sense of style. Whether you’re dressing like you’re off to the Pink Pony Club or you want to create an everyday princess look, building outfits will help you lock in your favorite details regardless of aesthetic. You might find that you like specific wasitlines and silhouettes or discover the kinds of accessories you love. This makes planning your “average” outfit feel so much easier. If you know what you like and how to wear it, you can avoid that “laundry day” feeling of never having anything to wear.
Go subtle or bold. Setting your own dress code is about defining your life and how you want to experience it. That means you can wear loud colors and dress up or choose soft fabrics and make every day cozy. The point is that it’s your party, and you get to change it up every day. Who cares if it’s Thursday? You don’t have to save your most creative looks for your next concert.
