Q&A for How to Dress Like a Metal Head

Consider wearing tight-fitting outfits. While long hair is a common element of the metalhead aesthetic, you can cover it with a hat if you prefer.

Your ability to wear metal-themed clothing depends on your school's specific dress code. If your school has religious affiliations, avoid imagery that could be considered sacrilegious, such as demons or upside-down crosses. For general dress codes, ensure your clothing is not too revealing by choosing shirts with smaller collars or longer sleeves, and opting for longer pants or skirts. Most other metal fashion choices should align with typical school regulations.

Absolutely not! There are many colourful metal shirts out there. The most common metal shirt colours other than black are white, blue and red, but sometimes you will find tie-dye shirts as well.

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to like mainstream metal bands. You should ignore any elitists who tell you otherwise. Many metal fans appreciate a wide range of bands, from classic pioneers to contemporary mainstream acts, regardless of their own preferred subgenres.

Absolutely! You don't need to conform to every aspect of the style to stay metal. There are plenty of metal musicians with short hair, or who are bald. Kerry King, Graham Bonnet, and Rob Halford are just a few examples.

Of course! Slipknot are a nu metal band, if you like them, you're a metal-head in some capacity. You don't have to conform to what people say is or is not metal, ignore elitists who tell you otherwise.

Not unless you go around saying that war metal is better than everything else and other bands aren't true metal.

Embracing the metalhead look depends entirely on your personal preference. A band tee is always a reliable option. Ultimately, what matters most is that you enjoy the music and feel confident in your style.