Now I am not one to tell people what not to
wear and what to wear in SL, however, I do feel I could help give a few
pointers about what to avoid wearing to not make yourself look like a noob or
one that has not moved along with the fashion times in Second Life.
When you first enter Second Life, your first
point of call is the freebie shops. However, once you are a regular and have
been in SL for over 3 months. I feel it is time for you to start looking at
what you’re wearing and worrying about your appearance. Your appearance can
reflect on you and your social life in SL. Remember, first impressions are
important.
I would start with skin. This is a basic
must. Nowadays skin can cost as little as 10L and above, depending on what your
budget is.
Avoid
the skin that has discoloration around the elbows or a grey affect because
this can be a very noob look. Look for a more realistic look skin because let’s
be honest you want to look your best therefor good quality realistic skin is a
must.
Once you have found your skin the next stop
would be hair. Again you can find non expensive hair in sl and on Sl
Marketplace. I would suggest that stiff hair with no
flexibility or movement is a No No.
You should have some flexibility in your
hair, so that the hair sways when you move. This gives it that more realistic
look and effect. Most hair in SL has movement in it but usually they price at a
minimum 100L. If you get a good style and
are on a budget you can wear it until you can afford another one.
Clothes is a tricky one because it is about
your personal style. If you are not looking for the emo, goth look then I
would suggest getting a good pair of jeans, a few tops and maybe a few jumpers
to start you off.
You can find good deals in SL and if you look
properly you can find an outfit for under 50L. I must state though when buying
shoes, that any shoes that bling, sparkle or have a funny point at the front,
you should avoid.
This
may have been something you could have gotten away with when you first came
into SL and we all know we have a pair of these in our inventory somewhere *smile*
However, once we have passed the 2/3 month
marker in SL and intend to visit on a regular basis, it would be better to
invest in good designed shoes. I would
say one good pair of heels, one pair of boots with a color changer hud and sneakers
or flats.
If you look around on SL Marketplace or even
shopping around SL you could find footwear for free or for a very low price. It
pays to shop around if you’re on a budget. In SL a lot of the designers are
giving away some of their last seasons or few extra designs they have and may
not want to sell for free. This can be a very good place to go and get high
quality clothing for free which would make you look stylish and current in the
SL fashion world.
Jewelry is a great accessory. A pair of earrings is a must if you’re a
lady. I would go for hoops as these can go with any outfit. I must stress
however, any jewelry that bling, sparkles or shines is again a No No.
If you want your engagement ring to sparkle
or blink then this is fine but I would suggest that this is the only piece of
jewelry that should sparkle. For the guys watches if you wish to wear one, should not have the digital numbers hovering over the watch
or be extra-large on your wrist as this is a classic sign of noob
accessorizing.
Fashion and style at the end of the day is
how you want to dress. It is about how you express yourself and how you want to
come across to others. It is not for us to judge anyone who may not be dressed
differently than what we see as fashionable.
However,
if you are stuck in an SL fashion rut and are not sure how to move your style
forward, then you can follow this standard guide.
You might just rid yourself of the noob look once
and for all.
Happy Shopping!
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