Alright, so let’s talk about that Justin Bieber fashion phase back in 2016. Man, that was a trip! I remember trying to, like, emulate the guy’s style. It wasn’t always pretty, haha.
It all started with those Purpose tour looks. Remember the oversized everything? I was all in. First thing I did was hit up the thrift store. I needed, like, the biggest, most beat-up flannel shirts I could find. The more faded and ripped, the better, you know? I was aiming for that “effortlessly cool” vibe. Emphasis on the “effort,” though, because thrifting ain’t always easy.
Next up were the skinny jeans. This was a struggle, man. I’m not exactly built like Bieber, so squeezing into those things was a whole operation. I think I even ripped a pair trying to do the whole “dance in your skinny jeans” thing. Worth it? Debatable. Did I look like Bieber? Definitely not.
Then came the shoes. White sneakers were a must. Vans, Converse, you name it. The cleaner, the better. I actually splurged on a decent pair of white leather sneakers. That was probably the smartest move I made during this whole experiment. They’re still kicking around in my closet, to be honest. Timeless, you know?
But the real game-changer? The longline tees. Oh man, those were everywhere. I remember ordering a bunch of cheap ones online. They were, like, ridiculously long. I’m talking almost-to-my-knees long. I’d layer them under the flannels, trying to get that perfect, drapey look. It mostly just looked like I was wearing a weirdly shaped dress.
Accessories were key too. Beanies. Always beanies. Even in the summer. I had this one grey beanie that I wore constantly. My head probably smelled amazing. And let’s not forget the chains. Simple silver chains, layered up. I think I got a three-pack from some random online store. They probably turned my neck green, but hey, fashion, right?
The hair. I tried. I really did. I attempted the whole swept-back, slightly messy thing. My hair just refused to cooperate. It mostly ended up looking like a bird’s nest. I eventually gave up and just stuck with my usual messy whatever-it-is style. It’s less “Bieber” and more “just woke up,” but it works.
- Find oversized flannels (Thrift store is your friend!)
- Skinny jeans (Good luck with that!)
- Clean white sneakers (Invest in a good pair)
- Longline tees (Prepare for weird looks)
- Beanies (Year-round!)
- Chains (Accessorize!)
- Hair (Do your best, or don’t bother)
Looking back, it was a pretty wild time. Did I nail the Justin Bieber look? Absolutely not. Did I have fun trying? Hell yeah. And honestly, I learned a few things about what not to wear. Plus, I ended up with a decent collection of flannels and some surprisingly durable white sneakers. So, you know, win-win.
Final Thoughts
It’s funny to think about now. Fashion is a journey, man. Sometimes you nail it, sometimes you totally miss the mark. But that’s the fun of it, right? Don’t be afraid to experiment. Just maybe avoid the super-long tees. Trust me on that one.
