Sooyoung's 'Geek Chic' VS 'Grunge Look', My Choice Is? | 1 — [Photo Source=Sooyoung Personal SNS]

This Spring/Summer, the particularly spotlighted 'Geek Chic' and 'Grunge Look'. Which look fits me better.

Sooyoung's 'Geek Chic' VS 'Grunge Look', My Choice Is? | 2 — [Photo Source=Sooyoung Personal SNS]

Geek Chic is a term merged from 'geek' meaning nerd and 'chic' meaning stylish, showcasing a unique and kitschy charm by matching neat coordination with retro point items. Following the Y2K retro wave, the 1990s minimalism trend is being revisited, with Geek Chic fashion emphasizing basic details continuing its popularity into 2024.

Sooyoung's 'Geek Chic' VS 'Grunge Look', My Choice Is? | 3 — [Photo Source=Sooyoung Personal SNS]

Girls' Generation's Sooyoung perfected the Geek Chic look with a neat frock jacket styled with a shirt, skirt, sneakers, and matched with retro mood full-rim glasses.

Sooyoung's 'Geek Chic' VS 'Grunge Look', My Choice Is? | 4 — [Photo Source=Sooyoung Personal SNS]

Grunge look originates from 'grunge,' meaning dirty things like dust or grime, characterized by a comfortable and street mood with torn jeans, holey and frayed sweaters.

Sooyoung's 'Geek Chic' VS 'Grunge Look', My Choice Is? | 5 — [Photo Source=Sooyoung Personal SNS]

Sooyoung completed a travel look with a street mood by styling a comfortable loose-fit t-shirt with an oversized denim jacket.

Sooyoung's 'Geek Chic' VS 'Grunge Look', My Choice Is? | 6 — [Photo Source=Sooyoung Personal SNS]

For those hesitant to try the Grunge look, distressed denim jackets or pants can be great starter items for achieving a funky vibe.

Sooyoung's 'Geek Chic' VS 'Grunge Look', My Choice Is? | 7 — [Photo Source=Sooyoung Personal SNS]

Sooyoung's 'Geek Chic' VS 'Grunge Look', My Choice Is? | 8 — [Photo Source=Sooyoung Personal SNS]

Vintage art print t-shirts can also offer a not-too-excessive way to express individuality and feel the grunge mood in everyday life.

Loose-fit long parkas or work jackets mixed and matched appropriately can also offer the freedom of enjoying the Grunge look.