Grunge is Back: Tighter and Lighter

Velvet has had a turn around since its last appearance in the 90’s. My So Called Life star, Claire Danes, wore heavy, oversized velvet shirts and loose maxi skirts in the brief series, aired in 1994 (no wonder the show was cancelled). Now you can find those popular 90’s skirts littering the racks at Salvation Army, and Goodwill stores everywhere. But velvets made a comeback (and a good one) in American Apparel, Urban Outfitters, and Dr.Martins stores worldwide. Body-con skirts and dresses, tight crop tops, and velvet creepers, all in exciting new colors, are bringing grunge back into fashion. Tighter, and lighter than in the 90's grunge era. Keep a look out at up to date second hand stores like Buffalo Exchange, and Crossroads for hip velvet pieces, like leggings, or tight tanks. Don’t be afraid to style it up with statement belts, or boots to add a personal pop to this irresistible texture.

Anju rocks the burgundy long-sleeve velvet dress from American Apparel, with a True Religion denim jacket, glasses from H&M, and thrifted brown ankle boots.

Sage wears a green, thrifted dress with a thrifted brown leather belt and Dr.Martin burgundy creepers.