But there are two aesthetics that mainstream fashion returns to time and time again indie-sleaze and grunge.

EvenPrada is bringing back grunge stylethese days.

But although similar, the difference is a matter of minimalism and maximalism.

Model in ripped nylons and platform shoes

It incorporates distressed tees layered with flannel shirts, loose jeans, and maybe a pair of Doc Martens.

In other words, it welcomes garish accessories and thrives on the element of the unexpected.

Every now and again, the fashion pendulum swings from one extreme to the opposite.

Blond posing in a red plaid flannel

Of course, grunge and indie sleaze are happy to step up.

Not only was she not wrong, but her aesthetic recap also highlights the style’s non-clothing aspects.

Now, she says, you’ll see wired headphones and plenty of homages to lo-fi everything.

Model wearing multiple grunge outfits

Lead singer for Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, is among the most commonly celebrated grunge icon.

Here, TikTok user @marvmozaic proves that with some flannel-forward looks.

All of the looks she created rely on the hallmarks of grunge.

Woman in moto-style jeans and grungy tee

Of course, these fits are somewhat tidy; some, for example, have neatly tucked T-shirts.

But, in the end, these looks inspire the full range of grunge.

In other words, achieving the aesthetic goals doesn’t need to be extreme.

So, if nothing else, grab some versatile flannels.

There’s no doubt, indie-sleaze is for the extroverts

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It’s also a great example of how to mix and match contradicting vibes.

These surprising pairings are on point for indie sleaze.

After that, creating a grunge look is easy as long as you have some of the essentials.

TikTok user@jay_will_float_tooshares an example of how forks can be used to achieve this look.

First, Instagram user @weird_as_aribegins with a grunge staple pairing a graphic tee with distressed jeans.

Here, she goes with a cropped hem and moto-style ribbing on black acid-washed jeans.

It’s feminine yet gritty and features the style’s signature classic flannel ‘round the waist.