Pick your grunge style. What will you wear to The Creative Ball?
The Creative's Steven Knight gives advice about what to wear to The Creative Ball.
What do I even WEAR to The Creative Ball? What is grunge and glamour?
No worries babes, we've got you and your wardrobe covered.
Today we're covering grunge fashion and its many sub genres of style: from soft and pastel to metal and Y2K grunge, it's all here. Check out the visuals for some inspiration and keep reading to learn a little about each kind of grunge fashion.
Soft/Pastel Grunge:
It's exactly what you think it is. If you're a fan of plush pastels and soft fabrics this is your go to. It takes the edgy blacks and metals from grunge fashion and sands it down into something cheeky and cute. Bows, ribbons, oversized fit, skirts and stockings and hairclips. If you were a Claire's baddie, this one's for you.
Punk Grunge:
When most people think of grunge fashion, they're imaging the punk aesthetic of the '90s and that's OK, because there's some crossover here. Leather jackets and studs are a must, give us fishnets and blacks, eyeliner and big, big hair. Plaid is a definite for this look, and adorn your outfit with lots of statement pieces and buttons. Did you have a studded belt in the early '00's? Whip it out!
Gothic Grunge:
This style is so, romantic if not sharp and edgy. Flowing fabrics that really cinch your body. Corsets and floor length skirts, fine jewelry and chokers, metal body chains and motifs like skulls, roses and more. Dramatic makeup and thigh-high boots, platforms even, we want to see you go for it, Morticia Addams.
Y2K Grunge:
Most of us have been there, done that, having lived through the '00s, but the younger Millennials and especially Gen Z have really latched on the fashions of the late '90s, early '00s. Boots with the fur is a must here, fluffy ear muffs, mesh tops and bottoms, baggy, baggy jeans, mixing in the occasional neck tie and tank combo or those bandana tops... you know what we're talking about. It's not a phase and never was.
Metal Grunge:
Very similar to Punk Grunge but more emphasis on layering here, with less focus on the metallics and adornments. It's all about your attitude, no matter what you're rocking. Black on black on black. Ripped, tattered fabrics, and boldly colored hair.
Fairy Grunge:
We see you. You love your earth tones and flowy fabrics. There is some crossover with cottage core fashion here, so if ethereal and rustic style is where your heart lies, you'll be right at home here. The goal is to look otherworldly, one with nature, and don't be afraid to put on a pair of fairy wings for this one.
IF YOU GO
The Creative Ball 2024 will be May 18 at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel.
Tickets are on sale for $75 and are available at www.eventbrite.com.
To learn more about The Creative and The Creative Ball visit www.thecreativemag.net.
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: What to wear to The Creative Ball
