Style on Sixth!

Everyone in Austin knows the significance of 6^th Street. Downtown Austin is an area full of unique bars and people looking to have a good time. It seems to bring out a wild side in everyone, especially when it comes to what people choose to wear while exploring the bars.

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Dressing for downtown typically requires a bit more effort than an average night out with friends. From personal experience, I have learned that going downtown means dressing up in the most attention-grabbing pieces in my closet and spending extra time on primping and accessorizing.

Downtown outfits are often edgy, sexy and chic. They are a physical demonstration of inner fierceness and esteem. They evoke a sense of pride and power in the wearer if they are styled properly.

My friends and I make the trek downtown at least once a week (usually Thursday) and each new adventure requires a perfectly constructed outfit. 6^th Street is our version of the red carpet; it is where we show off our most valued and extravagant ensembles.

Popular clothing choices are short, bandage skirts, vibrant tops, colored skinny jeans, or intricately designed dresses. Patterns and bold colors are a must when creating a downtown wardrobe. Also, heels are always appropriate! My favorite shoe designer is definitely Steve Madden because the heels are tall, bold, and reasonably priced.

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These are my favorite pair of Steve Madden shoes! I wear them every chance I get!!

Subtle, restrained, or understated outfits should be left at home. This means no white blouses with boot-cut jeans, ladies! The bars on 6^th are crawling with fashionistas and you will not be catching any eyes whilst donning “mom” jeans or a plain t-shirt.

Staple clothing pieces like skirts or tops are not the only items a nighttime wardrobe needs. Accessories can also make a big statement and help a girl stand out in a crowded room. Kendra Scott has a lot of bold designs and colors in her jewelry to show off a girl’s style. Her stones are extremely trendy and an admired choice amongst my friends.

Makeup is also an important element to think about in while getting ready to go out. When my friends and I get ready to go downtown, we usually wear heavier makeup than we do at any other event. This does not mean cake it on! It only means that red lips or cat-eye eyeliner adds extra fierceness to our going out look.

           Remember not to go overboard! A striped top does not look good with polka-dot bottoms and no one should ever over-accessorize. Choose an element or two to focus on and pair them with plainer choices. An example could be a hot pink dress with a chunky bib-like, turquoise necklace and studs instead of chandelier earrings.            


            Keep the shoes simple too and have a more neutral tone like nude or gold, depending on the color of the chain. Choose whether to accentuate your eyes or your lips because you don’t want to look like Bozo the clown!

Have fun downtown! Go forth and show off your gorgeous self in your high heels, skinny jeans, and sparkly tops.

This is a photo of a few of us before going downtown last week! I'm in the middle! By the way, I'm wearing the aforementioned sparkly black heels from Steve Madden!