Apparel With Penelope

So, my FIRST EVER FASHION TOPIC!! Woah. So today I’m talking about the “grunge” style. From what I’ve seen of it (and I’ve seen a lot) I’ve concluded that it is a gothic and 90’s style combo. Two of my personal favorite looks but it has a newer look to it in a way. Confusing, I know. To make this style you get a baggy shirt, baggy jeans (or jean shorts) with a belt, with fishnet stockings (optional, if jeans are ripped or for the shorts), and throw jean jacket or flannel. I honestly have a love hate relationship with this style, it’s cute but it’s not really its own. It’s more gothic with a 90’s touch sometimes but also people wear a newer brand like thrasher with it. It’s nice though for the fall and spring, but for the summer it’s way too hot and for the winter it’s too cold to wear ripped jeans (or shorts) and t-shirt at least for me. With the shorts it’s maybe good for summer but I tend to wear light weight shorts. I will be putting examples under this incase you wanna try it out. I will have an update as soon as I try it out though, and I will have pictures of the style throughout my day on my Instagram @apparelwithpenelope . 🙂 see ya next one

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