Where the Grunge Girl style comes from
Grunge started with the rock music scene of Seattle in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Musicians wore cheap, comfortable, thrifted clothes, and fans copied the look until it became one of the defining styles of the 90s.
The look is layered and deliberately undone: oversized flannel over a floral or slip dress, ripped tights, beanies and combat boots. Black, grey and faded colours dominate.
Grunge outfit ideas: what to wear
- A slip dress or a dark dress with a flannel shirt.
- Small dark sunglasses.
- Ripped tights or a beanie.
- A worn-in bag or a backpack.
- Combat boots.
- Simple silver jewellery or a choker.
Where to wear it
- Concerts and music festivals.
- Casual school days and hangouts.
- Thrift shopping trips.
- 90s-themed parties.
Styling tips
- Black is the base; flannel adds texture and colour.
- Layers are key: a dress, a shirt, then boots.
- Undone hair looks right; don't overstyle it.
- Thrifted or worn-in pieces feel the most authentic.
How to play Grunge Girl and get 3 stars
Her wardrobe has 56 pieces in 7 tabs: earrings (8), necklaces (8), glasses (8), accessories (8), bags (8), hairstyles (8) and dresses (8).
- Read her request in the speech bubble: it tells you the occasion. Here: “Ripped tights and a flannel shirt... I love the grunge look!”
- Open every tab and put something on from each one. The style meter gives 1 star at 35%, 2 stars at 70% and 3 stars when every tab is filled.
- Pick pieces in black. The wardrobe marks the best matches with a heart, and they give her bonus hearts.
- Keep to one or two main colours, so the look goes together. White, black, grey, brown and gold accessories go with everything.
- Tap Done for her fashion show and your score. Your final look is saved as a photo in My Lookbook, where you can open it again to edit it.
Frequently asked questions
What is grunge fashion?
A relaxed, rebellious 90s style from the Seattle rock scene: flannel shirts, slip dresses, ripped tights, beanies and combat boots.
Which colours score best in Grunge Girl?
Black pieces score best for this look.
What is the difference between grunge and goth?
Grunge is casual and undone (flannel, denim, boots); goth is darker and more dramatic (lace, velvet, silver jewellery).