Looking at Grunge style and with winter in mind I have created a layered look suitable for casual wear. 

Knitwear is always a key element in grunge wear, the more oversized the better. Layering a chunky jumper over a skater dress doesn't give the most flattering figure but shows an 'I don't give a damn' sort of attitude.

 

Cara Delevingne models for Pepe Jeans AW13

   Pepe Jeans have a selection of baggy fit jumpers but their price is quite high for the average Indie kid, with most knitwear around £70. Their shop in Carnarby Street has a 'cool', 'indie' kind of vibe with the women's section in a downstairs basement, and other Indie label rivals such as The Kooples and menswear brand Pretty Green near by.

   Paisley is really popular in Indie fashion, (the inside of Pretty Green's store is covered in the print!) and so I chose this dress from Cooperative at Urban Outfitters for £48. For winter I've paired it with wooly tights, £12 @ Topshop.

   For a higher budget, I've used Dr Martens brogues- £90 @ ASOS and for the Wallace Sewell chunky knit scarf you'd have to splash £156.36 at Barneys online. 

The indie culture is based largely around the arts: music, films, photography etc and so I thought it would be appropriate to create an outfit for a gallery.

The Lowry Gallery, Salford Quays specialises in exhibitions centred around Art and Entertainment. Defining Me: Musical Adventures in Manchester, is on from September 28^th- February 23^rd 2014 and celebrates Greater Manchester’s musical heritage. 

Using Morrissey from The Smiths as a muse for this outfit I created a baggy and basic silhouette.  The signature white t-shirt is an affordable £16 in Topshop and the spotty shirt would be worn over the top for £29.99 at Zara. Surprisingly, I found the simplicity of the clothes in Zara to be very suited to the indie look if styled in a relaxed and effortless way.

ASOS Marketplace is great for picking up original vintage pieces, which are key to indie style, and this practical satchel is £38.

On the higher price end are the shoes for £155 at f-troupe in Soho and the box pleat skirt found at ‘& other stories’ for £65. I like the contrast between the smart skirt and the baggy shirt.