Bold and provocative - grunge style in clothing

As one of the characters in the film “The Devil Wears Prada” said: “After all, what is the multimillion-dollar fashion industry aimed at? For the beauty of the soul." Thus, he emphasized that even those who do not pay due attention to trends, one way or another, depend on current trends. Whatever clothes we choose, our image is created in one of the fashion trends. The grunge style is essentially an anti-trend, designed to emphasize independence from fashion, and at the same time its popular direction. What are its features and where did it come from?

A little history

Initially, the word grunge was used to describe one of the rock music styles of the 80s and 90s. This genre has always been a way of self-expression for people who are brave in spirit and think outside the box. At one time or another, iconic rock performers gave the fashion world different ideas for creating images. One of them is the grunge style in clothing.

Reference. The roots of the word grunge are slang. This is what Americans colloquially call something repulsive, causing unpleasant emotions.

The main concept of grunge is the denial of familiar things and conventions accepted in society. This protest was expressed in clothing with absolute disregard for its appearance and the rules of combination. No to glamor, luxury, classics. Yes - careless, worn-out, but comfortable wardrobe items. The appearance of those who preferred this style of clothing resembled both the images of punks and hippies.

Grunge entered high fashion in the 90s with the light and talented hand of the famous couturier Marc Jacobs. He was interested in the style of the youth of that time. The fashion designer studied it carefully, visiting nightlife spots in New York and observing ordinary passers-by.

The result of these observations was a street style collection presented in 1993. It is based on clothes that look like they came from a second-hand store, and even combined in the most incredible way. For example, a cute floral sundress, evoking thoughts of the dresses of orphans in orphanages, was combined with rough lace-up boots. Fashion critics received the collection rather coldly, but despite this, the trend presented by Jacobs became very popular.

Today grunge is one of the most daring and provocative styles. By and large, it cannot be considered just a fashion trend - it is a kind of cultural revolution, because clothing is just an external protest, under which lies a deep meaning. Its representatives demonstrate the importance of freedom of expression, put spirituality above material wealth, consider the aesthetics of things to be secondary, clothing should only serve to protect the body and be comfortable.

Features of the grunge style for women, its directions

The features of the grunge fashion trend in images are quite recognizable; it is difficult to confuse it with any other style.Here are the main ones:

• muted tones - mostly natural, dark colors, bright prints and flashy shades are absent;
• the effect of aging - the worn appearance of clothing can be “natural” or achieved artificially;
• non-standard combinations - denying any trends, a true grunge artist has no idea about the rules of combination, and therefore his image can demonstrate an absolutely unimaginable mixture of fabrics and textures;
• layering - the more items you wear, the better;
• the effect of clothes “from someone else’s shoulder” - the atmosphere of the image is given by things of the wrong size, looking as if the person was wearing them for someone else.

And of course, the main thing is that the clothes are comfortable.

Over time, grunge acquires new features, and its subtypes are formed. They correspond to the general concept, but differ in details. For example, images in popular today areas of software and neo look softer and more feminine. The first style allows for the presence of bright colors and vintage elements in clothes, while neo has nothing against romantic and glamorous things, such as chiffon or pleated skirts.

Other genres of grunge - punk and rock - are difficult to distinguish from each other. The images in them are devoid of gloss and chic. The hippie trend is practically no different from them, but still there are romantic notes in it.

Clothes for combining a grunge look

Guided by the above principles and choosing a few basic wardrobe items in this style, you can create a comfortable and extraordinary outfit - both for a girl and for a more mature woman. Required clothing includes:

• jeans - certainly with all the signs of untidiness and wear, namely torn areas, scuffs, etc.;
• flannel shirts with a checkered print - as they say, a classic of the genre (by the way, any other item of clothing can be checked);
• T-shirts in muted tones, with a worn-out effect, and rock symbols are also one of the mandatory elements of the image;
• leggings - can be textile or made of leather-like material;
• sundresses - should be loose and slightly shapeless;
• sweaters - coarse knit, textured;
• jackets - sports style or leather jacket, leather or denim, worn;
• fur coat - made of artificial fur, “shaggy” appearance.

Grunge shoes - massive models, with thick soles, military style, sneakers. When creating an image, it is worth considering the details - accessories and jewelry. The first includes a bag - models made of textured leather, backpacks, and shapeless bags are appropriate. Jewelry - massive bracelets on the wrists or voluminous chains on the neck.

Grunge outfits are a fashionable choice for any age. If you love to experiment and make an impression, then this style is for you. Go for it!