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Hip hop clothing has definitely established a niche in the fashion world and right into the heart of womens clothing (oh yeah, men's clothing too!). If you see your daughter wearing a tank top over a shirt or your son shifting from 'shorts' that extend all the way down to mid calf to jeans that have been, yes, purposely torn, do NOT panic. They have not joined any militant group. They are simply exercising their teenage right to dress up in hip hop clothes.
Although the term hip hop is still generally associated with music,  it's popularity has made the term hip hop synonymous to apparel and even jewelry or accessories. 
it's popularity has made the term hip hop synonymous to apparel and even jewelry or accessories. A girl's hip hop wardrobe is generally made up of boots, jackets, tank tops, shirts and jeans. Sounds like the clothes one would normally wear, right? But the key word that sets hip hop clothes apart is 'urban'. When we include the term hip hop in women's apparel, we are talking about clothes that are hot and sexy or hip and cool. These are street wear clothes that should be worn with the proper... A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E.
From oversized shirts to skateboard clothes to graffiti-inspired clothing, a hip hop wardrobe reflects the culture of this generation. a hip hop wardrobe reflects the culture of this generation. This urban culture tells us that women no longer need to wear clothes that are gender-appropriate, so to speak. This kind of clothing allows women to wear clothes that are comfortable but sexy and sometimes even clothes that are totally out-of-the-box but still come across as hip.
So the next time you see a teenager wearing hip hop clothes, don't be judgmental, you might pick up a fashion tip... or two.
Emily Smiths is a contributing writer for Fashion-Clothings.com. For more News, Articles, Guides, Tips, Tricks and various Hip Hop Clothing Products information... visit our site at Fashion-Clothings.com.
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