8 Edgy Outfits You Need To Wear

Looking to spice up your wardrobe a little this year? Edgy outfits are perfect for people who want to experiment with their look. There’s almost always a day when you feel like you want to dress up in grunge. These eight styles will show you how you can kick-start your rock-star collection!

1. Ripped Leggings

Ripped leggings are great for people who want to look edgy but still want to keep things relatively comfortable. It’s best to match these pants with black tees and jumpers if you want to complete the look! These kinds of leggings also go perfectly with boots, so keep that in mind when you are trying to decide what to wear with them!

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2. Bustier

You can make a bustier edgy by pairing it with an all-black outfit and some heavy makeup. This top gives off major rocker-chick vibes and will help you to feel confident in your own skin! The great thing about this outfit is that it is also perfect for going out in the evening with friends. So, if you’re wanting to experiment with edgy fashion, you should definitely try out this style!

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3. Leather Jacket

One of the most classic edgy outfits is a leather jacket! They will never go out of style and can be paired with almost everything, including dresses and mini skirts. This staple will really complete your edgy outfits collection, and will help you look unstoppable and fierce!

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4. Distressed Shorts

If you’re looking for more casual and everyday edgy outfits, then distressed shorts are the perfect choice for you! Their loose seams and rips make them look a little more ruthless than their traditionally untouched denim siblings. Even if you’re just visiting your local shops, distressed shorts pair really well with casual tees. They really are an essential wardrobe staple!

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5. Combat Boots

If you want to combat earth and horrible weather, then combat boots will suit you just fine! These shoes make for great edgy outfits and will enable you to walk everywhere without being wary of stepping on something sharp. They also create a strong and intense aura around their wearer, so definitely get your hands on a pair of these!

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6. Oversized Shirt Dress

You might not initially think that this shirt dress would be included in our selection of edgy outfits. However, paired with sneakers or thigh-highs, it crafts a great IDGAF attitude. Try to look for oversized shirts that display empowering slogans, or those which depict your favourite band. This is a great way to look both casual and grunge.

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7. Long Sleeved Tops

A lot of edgy outfits involve layering. The best way to accomplish this is by wearing your favourite tee over a mesh long-sleeved top. This creates an alternative and unique look that is perfect for wearing at university or when you are out with friends. A great idea is to pair this with the leather jacket we mentioned earlier! This will ensure that your outfit looks great and is cohesive.

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8. Stockings

Finally, many edgy outfits involve wearing stockings, or fishnets, underneath shorts, jeans or skirts. This will help you look fierce and matches perfectly with distressed clothing. Stockings are super valuable to keep on hand. So, whether you’re looking to wear them for everyday use of have a 90’s grunge party that you need to dress up for, this is definitely the style for you!

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Which of these edgy outfits did you like the most? Let us know in the comments below!

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Jamisyn Gleeson

Creative writing major at the University of Melbourne! One of the few arts kids drinking coffee instead of tea. Slowly crying my way through Ulysses.

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