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Fashion Inspiration: One Direction

Last Updated on February 27, 2019 by Shelby - Rollins College
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One Direction

Photo: Pacific Coast News

Boy bands are back, and this time around, they hail from across the pond. Formed by Simon Cowell for the 2010 season of the UK X Factor, One Direction consists of five guys: Niall, Louis, Zayn, Liam, and Harry. The guys entered the competition as solo acts and left as a group, coming in third on the show.

The British and Irish boys are making girls all over the globe swoon, and they’ve got talent to back it up! You might have heard their catchy single “What Makes You Beautiful” on the radio, or maybe even seen the song’s music video, which is currently number one in the U.S. iTunes store. Their first album Up All Night debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard chart, setting a new record for any British band. After a short tour co-headlining with Big Time Rush, the boys are scheduled to perform this summer in a full tour across America.

In true boy band fashion, these five guys always dress to impress – each member has his own flair and unique fashion sense. Because of their individual styles, the guys of One Direction are a perfect source of fashion inspiration. Below, I’ve created a series of female-wearable outfits inspired by each of the boys. Scroll down to view them all!

Harry Styles

Harry Styles from One Direction

Photo: Pacific Coast News

harry-outfit

Tee, Blazer, Jeans, Sneakers, Bow Clips

Harry’s got style! This curly-haired cutie knows how to carve out a signature look. Known for his blazer and bow tie combos, he’s definitely super preppy but his trademark messy hair gives him an edge.

Steal his classic aesthetic by wearing a plain white tee under a navy blazer. Put on a pair of skinny jeans and white Converse sneakers for a simple but stylish look. To tie off the ensemble, wear bow clips in your hair to pay tribute to his signature bow ties.

Niall Horan

Niall Horan from One Direction

Photo: Pacific Coast News

niall-outfit

Polo, Cardigan, Shorts, Sneakers, Ring

Niall is like the Irish Justin Bieber: he plays the guitar, is always laughing, and not to mention, is super adorable! Niall’s style is a little more relaxed than those of his band mates, consisting mostly of polos or zip-up hoodies and jeans or khakis.

Snag Niall’s chill vibe with a red polo worn under a white cardigan, with a pair of khaki shorts. Slip on a pair of black sneakers and wear a four-leaf clover ring as a wink to Niall’s Irish background!

Zayn Malik

Zayn Malik from One Direction

Photo: Pacific Coast News

zayn-outfit

Tee, Jacket, Shorts, Shoes

Zayn is the mysterious bad-boy of the group with a more sporty style. True to his love of athletics, he’s always wearing old-school varsity jackets, especially on stage.

To channel Zayn’s look in a feminine way, wear a brightly colored tee under a varsity-style jacket with a pair of denim shorts. Trendy high-heeled sneaker weges add a bit of flair to this sporty outfit!

Louis Tomlinson

Louis Tomlinson from One Direction

Photo: Pacific Coast News

louis-outfit

Top, Capris, TOMs, Belt

Just because Louis is the oldest doesn’t mean he’s the most mature: He’s actually a bit of a prankster. Although he’s pretty well known for his random silly outbursts on stage, he’s also known to dress as if he were on a boat…at all times. That’s right. It’s nautical to a whole new level with Lou, which calls for stripes, stripes, and more stripes!

Catch Louis’s sailor drift in a horizontal striped boatneck tee with a pair of bright red capris and a wide woven belt. Not surprisingly, Tomlinson also loves wearing TOMs, so grab a pair to complete the look!

Liam Payne

Liam Payne from One Direction

Photo: Pacific Coast News

liam-outfit

Shirt, Skirt, Flats, Headband

Liam doesn’t get the nickname “Daddy Direction” for nothing! He’s apparently the most responsible one of the group, but he’s also very sweet and innocent.

Though he’s pictured in a vest (one of his signatures), Liam tends to wear lots of plaid button-up shirts as a part of his individual style. Dress his look up a bit with a plaid shirt tucked into a light denim skirt. Add a pair of neutral-colored flats and a simple headband to finish off the outfit.

What do you think?

Are you a fan of One Direction and their music? Are you going to catch them on tour this year? Would you wear any of the looks above? Which one is your favorite? Would you like to see more One Direction-inspired outfits in future posts? Let me know in the comments!

Tags : Celebrity Fashion, Celebs, Clothing, One Direction, Outfit Ideas

51 Comments
Originally published on April 17, 2012
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  1. Yevai-Marie says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    I’m nuts about one direction!

    Reply
  2. emily says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    I like some of them songs like One thing. My sister, who is in high school, loves them, and I like some songs, and their style. That makes me feel so weird and old cause my favourite boy bands are so gone… And I call them sweater-boys cause someone is always wearing sweater.

    Does Harry looks like puppy to anyone else? 😀

    Reply
  3. emily says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    And I love Harry’s outfit and last one…

    Reply
  4. Larla says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    This is so spot on. I love their styles!

    Reply
  5. Shelly says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    I honestly do not like One Direction at all. They’re way too manufactured and bubble gum pop for my taste, more than the Jonas Brothers.

    I do like the outfits that the author put together though. I like them A LOT. In fact, I’m totally going to recreate those looks! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Moira says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    Okay as much as I hate to admit it One direction “Stole my Heart” 🙂 I’m so happy about this because they are so stylish.

    Reply
  7. Chelsea says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    my love for them knows no bounds. love this post!!

    Reply
  8. Brittany says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    My heart skipped a beat when I saw this. The guys always look great and this post totally nailed their style!

    Reply
  9. Gemma says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    Not my favorite outfits– I think it’s all the tennis shoes. I usually really like the “Inspired by” posts, but I think I’m just too old to appreciate this generation’s boy band(s)…

    Reply
  10. Kaitlynn says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    In seeing then this year and next! I love these outfits, fits them in a girl form, perfectly! I’ll defelitly be wearing one!

    Reply
  11. Essy says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Looooove this post!!! Shelby you got the boys styles down perfectly! I love how they each have their own distinct individual looks, it’s easy to follow their style! 🙂 but they are all young and fun and carefree which I love! I love love love their style!!!

    I love all their styles but I think Zayn’s is the most like my own and I love those black shorts!

    Reply
  12. Wendy says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    Shelby, you really got the boy’s style right! I love them so much and have been waiting for this post forever. This is really amazing.

    Reply
  13. Paula* says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    I’m too much of a 90’s kid to open up to new boybands haha. However, I sent this to my sister who is in LOVE with these kids.

    Reply
  14. Sasha says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    This is actually quite strange because I was just listening to them and I though “Wouldn’t it be amazing if College Fashion did a post on them?” clicked over to your site (I check it everyday, I’m obsessed) and BOOM! There it is…I love them all and I’m so glad you did a post!

    Reply
  15. Amy says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Love the outfits too cute! Please do KPop next? I nominate SNSD 😀 agree with the person above with her 2ne1 comment too ^

    Reply
  16. Sophia says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    I am beyond happy about this post! I was literally just listening to them and checking out random posts and I’m an avid follower of CF so when I saw this it seriously made me uber happy 🙂

    Reply
  17. Nicole says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    I’m so glad you made a inspired post by One Direction! Perfect, as always!

    Reply
  18. Kelly says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Well they have some silly hairstyles, don’t they? Not into the kids, but these outfits are nice and simple.

    Reply
  19. Cathy says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    YAYYYYYY you finally made it!!!
    I love 1D, (‘: this made my day!

    Reply
  20. Eve says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    i find it funny ppl think they are fake or manufactured.. lol, watch them in interviews- nothing like that.
    they actually are just normal lads

    Reply
  21. Madeline says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    yes, finally! I submitted this request a while ago and I’m so glad to see it here! not only are they truly talented, but they really do have good style.

    Reply
  22. Airi says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Not a One Direction fan, but I loved how the looks were presented. I want to try out the clothes inspired by Niall, Louis and Liam.

    Reply
  23. Natalie says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    There’s a lot of hate for One Direction (mainly because they’re ALWAYS trending on Twitter) but I don’t mind them. Their songs are annoyingly catchy…and they do know how to dress!

    Reply
  24. Lauren says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    The noise I made when I saw this post was definitely not human. I’ve been waiting for this post for so long, I just, I can’t handle it right now.

    Reply
  25. Mallory says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    love love love love love love LOVE them

    Reply
  26. Puru says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Finally! A post on one direction! I am a total directioner! I love Harry’s styles the most, its kinda like me! I am OBSSESSED with blazers. That post was very helpful!

    Reply
  27. Hailey says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    I love this!!! I love One Direction! I love the fashion! And I love love love the outfits! But your Forever 21 links don’t work… please fix them I can’t find the pieces and I need them!

    Reply
  28. Mayelle says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Love the band, love the outfits, and love the descriptions. Great post!

    Reply
  29. Elyse says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    This is a great post! I work with a group of middle-school girls who are OBSESSED with One Direction! Their songs are a little simplistic and poppy for my taste, but “What Makes You Beautiful” is one of the anthems for our body-image themed afterschool group! The girls fight over who is the cutest haha it’s great. And the outfits in this post are spot-on to the boys’ images!

    Reply
  30. Ali says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    This is fantastic haha. I’m completely hooked on them. I thought they were a bit bubblegum for me, but I love their looks, style, and personalities. And their songs are undeniably catchy too! 😀 I love this post. It was dead on!

    Reply
  31. raine says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    when i first saw “what makes you beautiful” music video i honestly cringed. being a fan of westlife for a long time i felt this boy band was too “younger teen” for me. imagine my surprise when i found out they were a year or two older than me!
    they have grown so much after that single, that i must admit i am a little taken with them!

    the styles were so amazing and spot on!
    im totally going to try out outfits incorporatiog zayn, harry and niall’s style. 🙂

    Reply
  32. Juliëtte says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    I love how you girls at Collegefashion manage to turn the male outfits into female-wearable outfits. I personally find it difficult to do that without looking masculine, but you seem to make it look feminine without effort!

    Reply
  33. Emily says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Cute, but a little too young for me I think, though I do like Liam’s look. And this is random, but could the next “inspired by” post be about countries? I know CollegeFashion has done a few on studying abroad before, but I’d like to see some outfits actually inspired by the countries themselves…maybe a whole series!

    Reply
  34. mary says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    I do not understand what makes this band so great. Or so different from all the other boy bands.

    Reply
  35. Alexis Wainwright says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    You guy’s are totally awsome!!!! I love your since of style….Anddd yourrr alll reallyyy cuteee!!!! <3 !!!!

    Reply
  36. Alexis Wainwright says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:17 am

    Also if yall had a personal inbox i would give yall my digits :D!!!!

    Reply
  37. pia.trishia says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    0.0 they make me drool!! this AWESOME trends gave me the idea on how to wear like the guys — but in a feminine way ! (: <3 it&#039s so ONE DER-full <3

    Reply
  38. Lizz says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    I would love to get five people, dress up in outfits like this, and meet the boys! But anyways, I love these outfits – you’re always so great at interpreting different inspiration! 😀

    Reply
  39. holly S says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:27 pm

    i love all the outfits liams is my favorite

    Reply
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    May 29, 2019 at 5:26 pm

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  41. Tabitha S. says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    I LOVE this! My friends and I are kind of borderline obsessed with One Direction, and quite literally bought outfits according to what our favorite member wears. (:
    Thanks for the great post!

    Reply
  42. Nancy says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    Love this. SO MUCH. I’m just such a fangirl… And like one of the previous commanders said, could you guys do a Kpop post?

    Reply
  43. Alina says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    Love One Direction! I like how you got each of their styles down. Great post! 🙂

    Reply
  44. Ama says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    omg i LOVE one direction! Thanks sooo much for the post!:D

    Reply
  45. Chelsea R says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    I have been waiting for this post! haha love it and them!!!

    Reply
  46. Nessa says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    I’m not a One Direction fan, they’re too teen boyband for me, like the Jonas brothers. But I love the preppy style and you did really a good job of putting together outfits 😀

    Reply
  47. Kenzie says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    You have no idea how long I have been waiting for this post. Thank you. 🙂

    Reply
  48. Ally says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    So glad this got posted!!! If you were to do more posts about them, I wouldn’t mind.

    Reply
  49. Emma says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    Kpop next. I nominate 2ne1

    Reply
  50. M Wood says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    This article made my entire day. Love the varsity jacket!

    Reply
  51. The best sale says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:26 am

    The look like Biber :/

    Reply

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