The world of fashion is everchanging. From fashion shows to experimenting your own style of clothing, everyone is creative when it comes to expressing themselves through the clothes they wear.
Do you have a favourite among the different types of fashion aesthetics? There are so many different types of aesthetic people go for these days. Let’s discover these fashion aesthetics, understand where they come from, and how it is styled.
Grunge Aesthetic
Grunge aesthetic refers to an edgy style, with the use of dark colours, plaid, leather, band tees, chokers and other elements that went against the colourful looks of time.
This fashion aesthetic came about from the underground music culture and began in the 1980s, starting with punk and metal bands as they influenced rebellious styles. Grunge embodies nonconformity to the expectations of society.
Back in the 90s, women will bring their own style to grunge as well. Today, there are several types of grunge which include:
- 90s grunge
- 80s grunge
- Soft grunge
- Pastel grunge
- Cute grunge
- Indie grunge
- Vintage grunge
How do you style it? Well, it comprises of loose-fitting thrift store clothing that were durable and timeless. Clothing is often layered, paired with several accessories such as chains, rings and necklaces.
Soft Girl Aesthetic
This type of aesthetic radiates dreamy and romantic vibes. With the use of pastel colours such as baby pink and blue, it accentuates the feminine look with elements of cuteness.
This aesthetic is established by Tumblr and pastel grunge girls in back in 2013. It can range from soft touches to intense and creative looks. Imagine something in the middle of soft casual, vintage and VSCO style, this is it.
There are several ways to style it. Vintage clothes with soft colours can be pairs with skirts or long pants, accompanied by accessories such as cute hairclips. Today, soft girl aesthetic is mixed slightly with more edgy and contrasting items such as boots, eyewear and maybe even a black baguette bag.
Baddie Aesthetic
There are several types of baddie aesthetic, namely barbiecore baddie, gangsta baddie and classy baddie. This aesthetic derives from the love of fashion and the confidence portrayed when dressed in the preferred sense of style.
One thing to note when dressing in the baddie fashion aesthetic is that the clothes and makeup always looks like a million bucks. Crop tops, tight jeans, sneakers and hoodies are some of favourites. However, the look is not complete till you pair it with accessories like hoop earrings, stacked necklaces and bracelets.
Also, there are several mood boards that can be found on Pinterest that may come off as inspiration for baddie aesthetic.
Cottagecore Aesthetic
Imagine farming, sipping English tea and gardening, this is the gist of cottagecore. This aesthetic brings out the charm of the English countryside, which represents farm life. Apart from that, it reflects the natural beauty of pastoral life.
The fashion is expressed through flowy clothing and speaks of the return to nature and simplifying life. Some examples of cottagecore fashion includes apron dresses, gingham prints, Victorian details and vintage floral accessories. The colour scheme includes pastels, shades of white and forest colours.
Streetwear Aesthetic
This last one is my absolute favourite and I guess I dress like this all the time. Streetwear is a common term in the modern world of fashion which originates from the Californian roots and skate culture.
It is also inspired by Hip Hop fashion. Established in the 1970s during the early years of punk rock and Hip Hop, streetwear remains relevant till this day. Back in the 1970s to 80s, the ‘do-it-yourself’ aesthetic of punk was circulating, which resulted in many surfers and skaters adopting it.
It is styled with casual clothing and comfortable items such as jeans, t-shirts, hoodies and sneakers. Streetwear is usually loose-fitting, baggy and kind of shapeless. It can also be styled with accessories such as headwear such as bandanas and beanies for that hip look.
Now that you are familiar with some of these fashion aesthetics, it is time to upgrade your wardrobe and find your own style when it comes to fashion. Share this with your friends and family and strut with confidence in your own style.
