Try something like a white or black tank top with cargo pants or fatigues. Alternatively, a lot of rivethead fashion doesn’t involve wearing a shirt at all, so skip wearing one if you feel comfortable enough.
Wearing hakama pants without a shirt in addition to a facial piece, like a mask, face cover, or goggles, can create a cool cross-culture look with potential for sci-fi vibes. BDU pants and a ripped T-shirt is a simple and stylish choice.
Corsets can also be worn along with any type of skirt or pants to help achieve a very femininely charged look with gothic tones. Pair this outfit with industrial accessories like piercings or jewelry to give the corset the rivet edge it needs.
Leather and flight jackets are great when paired with tank tops, ripped jeans, and chunky boots, especially with a buzz cut or closely-cropped hairstyle.
For instance, a ruby red tank top and black bondage pants would look great with a studded collar and black combat boots.
Stiletto style heels can also be worn to achieve a rivet inspired femme fatale look with a black dress and fishnet gloves.
For instance, skull-patterned tights would look great with a tight black mini skirt and military boots.
Military gear is essential for this aesthetic. Wear leg rigs, tactical belts with ammo pockets and gun holsters (don’t put a real gun or ammo in them, obviously. You know, legal stuff), and for gloves, combat gloves are key. A lot of rivethead fashion is dystopian themed. Movies like Mad Max is a good example. or you can go on Pinterest, there’s tons of inspiration there. Distressed clothes that look beat up, specifically very dirty looking clothes are key here. Gas masks are essential for dystopian clothing.
Rivethead fashion is often very sexually charged and may have elements of fetishism, kink, or bondage involved. Use whatever you feel comfortable with to accentuate your outfit, and remember to have fun and feel empowered by how you dress.
Use a bright lipstick, gloss, or stain to achieve the right effect on your lips.
Short hairstyles that are then dyed blonde or black are most common, but choose any color you’d like to make the style your own.
Industrial ear piercings are commonplace among rivets but should be reserved for those more experienced with piercings as they are very painful. Septum pieces for the nose are always popular, while for lips, jestrum, snake bites, medusas, and labrets are in line with a rivethead look.
Blackout tattoos that cover a portion of the body to make a certain pattern, or appear that you’re wearing jewelry, are a popular choice.
