I bought a GRUNGE thrift store mystery box and umm it was okay 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Today I am unboxing a GRUNGE/SOFT GRUNGE thrifted mystery box I got off Etsy! After being inspired by the resurgence of the 2014 Tumblr soft grunge aesthetic, I wanted to try out some pieces to create a full grunge look! I dive in deeper with a brief history of grunge music and also how the fashion has evolved in the mainstream.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome!
01:51 What is Grunge? (a brief history of grunge music and style + 2014 Tumblr soft grunge)
06:18 Unboxing the Grunge/Soft Grunge thrift store mystery box!
09:11 Trying on and styling the "grunge" pieces!
12:22 Final Thoughts
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[madison]

You don't have to keep apologizing for being disappointed! For $54, I'd be disappointed too considering the pieces weren't all that grunge. It's not like you're hating on the seller and if anyone thinks that, it's on them

[readandre-read]

I actually liked those pieces. The price, not so much. I get that it's probably a reasonable price for the seller's time and expense, just not what I'd want to pay for items that aren't hard to thrift for.

[beccboot]

As a grunge era person—this wasn’t grunge. It kinda seemed like “grunge light” which was probably what happened the further we got away from the height of the scene. Also think this was WAY overpriced! I’d love to see you take your research and thrift items yourself! I think it would save you money and be more on point! Love your hair!!

[Kelfieb]

I feel like almost anyone who knows nothing about fashion could’ve curated a better grunge box. BUT I will always click on a mystery box video lol this wasn’t a bad video just a bad box.

[JennyWas]

I think we all need to stop tiptoeing around the creators of this box. For the price, this box was a huge rip off. The “curators time” argument doesn’t even hold as all of these items you could find within 5mins of stepping into your local thrift shop

[shinypikachu]

The graphic shirt brand isnt called LARGE its L-R-G. Its an acronym for Limited Research Group. Whoever curated that box for you ripped you off because LRG isn’t even grunge or even close to being grunge. Its a street wear brand that was huge in the early 00’s, like Sean John, Akadmiks, Ecko. I feel like t shirt wise its so easy to find a grunge aesthetic top, honestly they could’ve just picked up a Nirvana band tee from target or something. I forgot to say I love your fruit camp shirt and also the short hair cut looks so good.

[siduri]

Lol, grunge was amazing and it is so easy to do once you get the layering. I think the thing missing from Soft Grunge is the layering isn’t quite right. So this box — Layer the sweater over the button up. Wear half tucked in with cutoff jean shorts over fishnet tights with platform boots. That’s essentially the grunge uniform. And don’t be afraid to cut it to make it work. And if you mess up cutting it, well it could still work accidentally and look good. We cut a lot of sleeves/ collars off shirts for the layering technique, the shorts and pants were always frayed with scissors, tights intentionally had holes,
Especially fishnets. Don’t be afraid to cut things. Oversized sweaters were also worn as dresses. I never really bothered with shorts, I preferred babydoll dresses over tight striped long shirts. Sometimes we’d layer babydolls over jeans — really baggy ones, and the most beat up boots we could find. Also, Courtney Love when she was in Hole was goals for grunge girls (which I was one). I can’t tell you how much we wore lingerie as outerwear over cropped tight tees and striped tight long sleeve tees. So really oversized sweaters over slip dresses, tight striped shorts with battered band tees and shorts/fishnets.

The box items were underwhelming, but the colors were mostly ok. Just a little too mumsy (but there was also a house dress esthetic to grunge that no one but the Scandinavians and Japanese ever repeat — seriously, Lagenlook layering and oversized Japanese street style have a lot of grungy potential. The layering isn’t quite right, of course, but you can take elements of that. Grunge was a lot of layering of tight things and loose things, including dresses over dresses over tutus. And tights over tights with hot pant style tights and loose tops exposing silky bras and camisoles. Docs and Sketcher platform boots were staples with everything.

Great video though. It’s always interesting to see the styles you loved when you are younger being repeated by younger peeps. Kind of nice, really. ❤️

[faeriesmak]

90s grunge. Super simple. Band tee, oversized plaid flannel shirt, trench coat, pegged baggy jeans, clunky shoes or Vans. Layering was key. And yes. It was about the music, not the clothes for the most part.

[saltyone]

I think it’s funny having St Johns Bay as grunge. Total opposites.

[rebeccacrash]

I like the fact that even when you aren't 100 percent thrilled with something you still try to find the positives instead of ripping it apart. I remember buying my first pair of Doc Martens in the mid 90s and my parents flipping out b/c of the price. I wore the s#*t out of those shoes!

[kaleighotoole]

ive been strugglin with my ocd and ur shiny personality and warmness is like taking a step out of my head and enjoying myself 4 a bit! ur joy is contagious

[heatburg]

The concept of a curated grunge box sort of cracks me up. As I recall (I was in high school), the whole point was that you didn't really have to try. You threw on your only pair of jeans, your only pair of Chucks, a concert t-shirt, and a flannel shirt you thrifted or stole from your dad, and you were all set. And you wore that every day. Forever. Grunge style is prime for thrifting--that's what my friends and I all did for our clothes back then, anyway--so it seems like it would make more sense to thrift some grunge pieces.

[katita]

You are being so kind but I don’t think you need to apologize for being disappointed. That long sleeve shirt wasn’t a flannel - it’s something a dad would wear to his office job! I am not a fan of the mystery box format myself - though I always like seeing your videos - and think you’re better off searching at the thrift store 🖤 I also really love the suggestion of working with clothes you already have!

[thesavingsorceress]

I love your idea of focusing more on building new aesthetics from the clothes you already have in future videos. Thrift hauls are tons of fun (I just did one myself), but I'd love to see you put together your own dream versions of these looks since mystery boxes can be so hit or miss. Also, I adore the history portions of the videos where you explain the aesthetics. I can't wait to see your next one!

[kelly]

Hi I live in Seattle born in the 80s and this box is def not what I would expect for grudge, if you were this in Seattle you would look like your trying to be grudge but didn't hit the mark. I'd love to see you just go and find the pieces yourself. You did a good job with what u got.

[cavafrick]

From someone who was there & loved grunge, I can tell you that a belt like that was EVERYTHING. Prob the best piece you got. Also, it's important to remember that the most important thing abt grunge is to embrace individuality. No one wanted to look the same and, of course, to not give a f÷%k. ❤

[paula]

I definitely agree that it was underwhelming! I don't think the seller did a good job of doing their homework and understanding what the grunge style really is. But you did a great job styling the pieces!

[JennaMcCallister]

Ok my favorite part is the history review. So much of my childhood! As a 1985 baby, I grew up listening to all of this before the age of 10, had an extensive collection of band tees and flannels, and so much of it has stuck with me through adulthood. I love that you are trying so many new things! While this box didn’t nail the era, it was fun to see. Try the button-up over the sweater with some ripped jeans or shorts/tights and Docs or Vans. 🖤

[kaytoomuchsalt]

I am LIVING for the power move that is starting a grunge-themed video wearing clothes with brightly-colored fruit patterns. *chef kiss* And regarding your pinned comment — I think both ideas you had would be fun (and I would/will happily watch both), but I’ll admit to being a little more partial to the “shop your closet” approach! I always love seeing how creative people can get with it, and I think it can represent a more accessible way to try out an aesthetic (easier to test out whether you like it when you don’t have to spend money, etc).

[fibromitereadyfight]

I know you’ve said you have issues with your hair and the length of it and feeling comfortable, but I just wanted to say no matter what hair change you do, it looks natural and cute on you. I can definitely tell you like your hair now, which is great! And yeah, the box was underwhelming. Only like the striped sweater.