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!
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Harry Styles
Update! We did an entire post on Harry Styles outfits in 2021 here. Check that out for the most up to date looks.
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
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 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
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 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!
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 🙂
Love the outfits too cute! Please do KPop next? I nominate SNSD 😀 agree with the person above with her 2ne1 comment too ^
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!
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.
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.
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!
In seeing then this year and next! I love these outfits, fits them in a girl form, perfectly! I’ll defelitly be wearing one!
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)…
My heart skipped a beat when I saw this. The guys always look great and this post totally nailed their style!
my love for them knows no bounds. love this post!!
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.
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! 🙂
This is so spot on. I love their styles!
And I love Harry’s outfit and last one…
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? 😀
I’m nuts about one direction!