{"id":409004175,"date":"2018-05-15T15:15:39","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T20:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409004175"},"modified":"2023-05-11T08:34:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T13:34:36","slug":"rocakbilly-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/rocakbilly-style\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-409012073 aligncenter\" title=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Have you heard of Rockabilly style, but don&#8217;t know what, exactly, it is? This is the low-down on Rockabilly style, so that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/320015851\/\">wear it or at least impress your friends<\/a> during your next vintage-inspired conversation. We&#8217;ll cover the origins, the essential wardrobe items, and some cool, little known facts about the style. Ready?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Origins_Of_Rockabilly\"><\/span>The Origins Of Rockabilly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-649112292b4cd\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-649112292b4cd\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/rocakbilly-style\/#The_Origins_Of_Rockabilly\" title=\"The Origins Of Rockabilly\">The Origins Of Rockabilly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/rocakbilly-style\/#The_Look_Essential_Wardrobe_Pieces\" title=\"The Look: Essential Wardrobe Pieces\">The Look: Essential Wardrobe Pieces<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/rocakbilly-style\/#For_Women\" title=\"For Women\">For Women<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/rocakbilly-style\/#For_Men\" title=\"For Men\">For Men<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/rocakbilly-style\/#Twists_on_Rockabilly_Style\" title=\"Twists on Rockabilly Style\">Twists on Rockabilly Style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/rocakbilly-style\/#Little_Known_Facts\" title=\"Little Known Facts\">Little Known Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/rocakbilly-style\/#Rev_up_Your_Rockabilly_Look_with_the_Perfect_Fragrance\" title=\"Rev up Your Rockabilly Look with the Perfect Fragrance\">Rev up Your Rockabilly Look with the Perfect Fragrance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"attachment_409004376\" style=\"width: 977px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409004376\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409012074\" title=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-1.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" width=\"967\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-1.jpg 967w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-1-403x500.jpg 403w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-1-768x953.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409004376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/Kaz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaz<\/a> \/ Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The term Rockabilly was originally used to label a type of music that emerged in <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/50s\/1950s-style-looks\/\">the fifties<\/a>. The word combines &#8220;rock n roll&#8221; with &#8220;hill billy,&#8221; which was how people used to describe country western music. Think of artists like Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley when you think of this music genre.<\/p>\n<p>In time, the word Rockabilly started to describe a style of clothing, and a way of life! It is sweet yet sexy. There&#8217;s nothing luxurious or sophisticated about this look&nbsp; &#8212; it is all about blue-collar, grass-roots Americana.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Look_Essential_Wardrobe_Pieces\"><\/span>The Look: Essential Wardrobe Pieces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/most-wanted-vintage-clothing-items\/\">clothing items<\/a> that are key for creating this look.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Women\"><\/span>For Women<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_409004332\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409004332\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409012075\" title=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-2.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" width=\"610\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-2.jpg 610w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-2-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409004332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/lasvegasweekly.com\/photos\/2015\/apr\/01\/602205\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lasvegasweekly.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Women will need a few foundational Rockabilly items to mix and match. Top outfits off with accessories like a hair bandana (worn in a band around the head and tied front and center), chunky bangle bracelets, and a pair of Mary Jane shoes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Halter-tops with thick straps<\/li>\n<li>Undergarments to create hourglass shape<\/li>\n<li>Wide Belts<\/li>\n<li>Full swing skirts or high waisted pencil skirts<\/li>\n<li>Sweetheart Dress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Men\"><\/span>For Men<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_409004333\" style=\"width: 543px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409004333\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409012076\" title=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-3.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-3.jpg 533w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-3-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409004333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/415879346820830568\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pinterest.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Men can create this look easily with a few key items. Here they are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Western <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/70s\/70s-shirt-sleeveless-floral\/\">styled shirts<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Work shirts with sleeves rolled up<\/li>\n<li>Greaser jean jacket<\/li>\n<li>Long, slim fitting black jeans<\/li>\n<li>Boots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twists_on_Rockabilly_Style\"><\/span>Twists on Rockabilly Style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 574px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409012077\" title=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-4.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" width=\"564\" height=\"1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-4.jpg 564w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-4-281x500.jpg 281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/68328119331210374\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pinterest.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The working class edginess of rockabilly style lends itself to cool, modern twists on the look. Today you might see rockabilly style with punk undertones; tattoos, piercings, and skull printed fabrics all add to the look. You could also see rockabilly style that emphasizes the &#8220;hill billy&#8221;, western side of the origins. <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/diy\/painted-cowboy-boots\/\">Cowboy boots<\/a> and denim would be a part of every outfit if that&#8217;s the subculture you feel drawn to.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Little_Known_Facts\"><\/span>Little Known Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409012078\" title=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-5.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-5-375x500.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefashiontamer.com\/rockabilly-style-mark-of-excellence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thefashiontamer.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Though it originated in the &#8217;50s, Rockabilly style came back in a big way in the &#8217;70s and &#8217;80s.<\/li>\n<li>The Beatles were influenced by Rockabilly music and culture: The band&#8217;s name is inspired by a song from Buddy Holly<\/li>\n<li>Once it was established in the US, Rockabilly style hit the UK. People who followed the style were called Teddy Boys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 950px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409012079\" title=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-6.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Rocakbilly Style? Everything You Wanted To Know\" width=\"940\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-6.jpg 940w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-6-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-rocakbilly-style-everything-you-wanted-to-know-6-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/39406565463324355\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pinterest.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Rockabilly style is budget friendly. After all, a pair of black Dickies and a pack of white <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/up-cycle-tee-shirts\/\">tee shirts<\/a> could get you started. It is also flattering and expressive. Women can show off a curvy figure by creating an hourglass shape with a wide belt.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rev_up_Your_Rockabilly_Look_with_the_Perfect_Fragrance\"><\/span>Rev up Your Rockabilly Look with the Perfect Fragrance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From pompadours to polka dots, something about this vintage look screams &#8220;cool.&#8221; And what better way to complete your Rockabilly aesthetic than with the right perfume or cologne?<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to fragrances for Rockabilly, you want something bold, confident, and just a little bit rebellious. You want to <a href=\"https:\/\/lajolla.com\/article\/la-jolla-shopping-best-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">go shopping<\/a> for a scent that says, &#8220;I&#8217;m not afraid to stand out and make a statement.&#8221; Enter Versace Eros cologne, a fragrance that&#8217;s as daring as it is luxurious. With its bold mint, green apple, and tonka bean mix, Versace Eros is the perfect fragrance for the Rockabilly rebel. It&#8217;s like a greaser in a bottle &#8211; all attitude and swagger. And let&#8217;s be real; nothing says &#8220;badass&#8221; quite like wearing a fragrance named after the Greek god of love and desire.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, if you&#8217;re feeling extra daring, you could always go for something a little more unconventional. How about a scent with notes of leather and gasoline? That&#8217;s right; I&#8217;m talking about Blackbird Moto Oud cologne. It&#8217;s like wearing the essence of a motorcycle ride through the desert. Just be careful; you might attract a few bikers along the way.<br \/>\nBut regardless of your chosen fragrance, the most important thing is to wear it confidently. After all, Rockabilly style is all about owning your individuality and embracing your inner rebel. So spray on that cologne, and let your Rockabilly spirit shine!<\/p>\n<p>Fun patterns and colors like bright red roses and cherries, <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/mr-dino-dress\/\">black and white<\/a> skulls, or bold floral prints add excitement to the look. Do you like the sound of sweet, classic Rockabilly style, or are you drawn to the edgy, punk-rock side of this look? Or is western your thing? Leave a comment below!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you heard of Rockabilly style, but don&#8217;t know what, exactly, it is? This is the low-down on Rockabilly style, so that you can wear it or at least impress your friends during your next vintage-inspired conversation. We&#8217;ll cover the origins, the essential wardrobe items, and some cool, little known facts about the style. Ready? 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