Casual and fun are the best words to describe both Lil Ray’s music AND her style. With whimsical accessories and playful accent colors despite basics in black, Lil Ray’s wardrobe, be it for playing out or acting out, is one that falls in line with the beats she uses to move a crowd. In some ways, in a world where there is slightly more pressure on female DJs to conform to a certain look and style, Lil Ray is answering back, presenting “cute” and “cool” on her own terms, with cuffed jeans, bright sneakers, and comfy, printed tees.
A few weeks ago, Rachael was kind enough to let us into her Brooklyn home to get an inside look into her closet, her home studio, and her step-by-step process of getting ready for a night out. Now it’s your turn. Take a moment and come with us as we Get Ready With Lil Ray:
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What are your outfits like when you DJ? Do they differ greatly from what you wear when you go out?
I used to rock party dresses, usually pulled of of the Urban Outfitters clearance rack. That was fun. Lately, though, for both DJing and going out, I like a shirt, dark jeans, and fresh kicks. I wish I could get away with wearing big earrings more, but they trip up my headphones.
Are there any specific items you always wear or never wear when you DJ?
I have to talk myself out of falling back on what’s the most comfortable thing to wear because it’s never the cutest. On the other hand, I’m not into dress codes, and I have a hip injury that keeps me from wearing heels. I rarely get fancy.
What are you “go to” stores for clothes to wear out?
I’m still looking for the right store(s) for me. I generally hit up Urban Outfitters and H & M for the basics, but I could use some advice.
Considering your height, is it difficult for you to find clothes? Do you find yourself altering clothing a lot or do you prefer to go to specific stores that sell petite clothing?
Jeans are almost always too long for me, but I recently discovered some ankle grazers at Urban Outfitters that are kind of perfect. They’re longer on me than they’re meant to be, but all of the dimensions are right.
What is your process of getting ready? Do you listen to music as you get ready for a gig and/or to go out?
I like uptempo dance music when I’m getting ready to leave. I try to listen to new stuff, which is always changing depending upon what my friends have sent my way or what I’ve stumbled into either on the internet or while out hearing another DJ. I guess my process is: shower, hair, make up, clothes, pack DJ bag, lint roller (I have a white cat and I wear a lot of black), bounce.
AFTER
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