{"id":31752,"date":"2022-07-23T11:03:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=31752"},"modified":"2022-07-23T11:03:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:03:04","slug":"what-are-the-tiktok-aesthetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-tiktok-aesthetics","title":{"rendered":"What Are the TikTok Aesthetics?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a035ea6cfdbb\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a035ea6cfdbb\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a035ea6cfdbb\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-tiktok-aesthetics\/#What_Are_the_TikTok_Aesthetics\" title=\"What Are the TikTok Aesthetics?\">What Are the TikTok Aesthetics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-tiktok-aesthetics\/#Y2K_girl\" title=\"Y2K girl\">Y2K girl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-tiktok-aesthetics\/#Brandy_girl\" title=\"Brandy girl\">Brandy girl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-tiktok-aesthetics\/#Cottage_core\" title=\"Cottage core\">Cottage core<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-the-tiktok-aesthetics\/#Dark_academia\" title=\"Dark academia\">Dark academia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_TikTok_Aesthetics\"><\/span>What Are the TikTok Aesthetics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-height:277px; max-width:38% width:auto; margin:0px 10px; height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/LcyDt2N.jpg\" alt=\"What are the TikTok aesthetics\" align=\"right\"> <\/p>\n<p>There are many types of TikTok aesthetics. The VSCO girl, for example, is an exaggerated representation of the Gen-Z teen. She&#8217;s environmentally conscious, wears a metal straw, pontificates on the importance of saving turtles, and is adorned with a hydro flask, Birkenstocks, puka shell bracelets, scrunchies, and more. These aesthetics poke fun at the contradictions of social justice and a materialistic generation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Y2K_girl\"><\/span>Y2K girl<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since last year, TikTok has been a phenomenon for young people and the Y2K girl is its latest icon. Known for her cute outfits, Y2K girl is presumably a rich and successful student who studies geography or psychology. She spends most of her time working on her Depop store, but sometimes visits independent retailers. She has more than ten million followers, and she embodies the TikTok aesthetic in the most fashionable ways possible.<\/p>\n<p>The Y2K aesthetic has become so popular on the social network that a whole new sub-genre has emerged: Y2K-girls wear colourful jeans and a Juicy Couture sweatshirt. They accessorize with crocs, bucket hats, beaded necklaces, and shoulder bags. Some Y2K girls only wear crocs and show off their feet. They also only drink iced coffee and zoom in on their makeup and eyeshadow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brandy_girl\"><\/span>Brandy girl<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Brandy girl aesthetic is one of the most popular styles of female fashion on social media. Inspired by the it-girl models of today, Brandy girls wear clothes that are on the &#8220;preppy&#8221; side, but aren&#8217;t over the top. Another popular aesthetic is the VSCO girl, named for the photo editing app. The VSCO girl had its moment last fall, when it was spotted wearing oversized t-shirts and scrunchies around her wrists.<\/p>\n<p>This new trend has become a major force in the world of TikTok. Users show off the clothes and make-up that they are wearing, and even do activities associated with that aesthetic. These TikTok videos can be hundreds of dollars, but their popularity is not limited to these high-end brands. The countless people watching these videos are also part of the social media phenomenon, and this is a good thing for the future of the platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cottage_core\"><\/span>Cottage core<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you look at TikTok videos, you&#8217;ll find a new aesthetic gaining in popularity: the &#8220;cottagecore&#8221; aesthetic. Cottagecore has emerged as a subculture centered on the concept of woman-loving-woman. This TikTok trend started in mid-March, when the hashtag was more popular on Tumblr than Harry Styles. It quickly caught on with lesbian and bisexual women and eventually, it was an unavoidable aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike its urban cousin, Cottagecore embodies a softer version of rural life. Rather than acid-bright e-girls, Cottagecore features more mellow fashions, softer textures and oversized T-shirts. This aesthetic is also associated with DIY projects, with the goal of helping people do it for themselves. While TikTok videos are not intended to be fashion statements, they can serve as a visual guide to how to achieve the look.<\/p>\n<p>As the craze continues to spread, Cottagecore also has its critics. Though critics of Cottagecore tend to use cynical exaggeration, they often fail to note that Cottagecore is a social movement that isn&#8217;t causing the societal problems they claim. Many Cottagecore followers have embraced the aesthetic as a way to romanticize the simplicity of rural living and encourage others to do the same.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dark_academia\"><\/span>Dark academia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While dark academia has many followers on social media, the aesthetic is actually very versatile. In addition to being seasonally appropriate, it is always piping hot. What makes dark academia so appealing? Below are some of the most common examples. These trends are also gaining momentum in mainstream culture, which means that it is definitely here to stay. Read on to learn more about this unique aesthetic. Moreover, find out why you should follow these trends!<\/p>\n<p>It seems that dark academia is a subgenre of the genre that has a high viewership and is not limited to students. It is a subgenre that is largely popular with recent college graduates and those who have studied history, art, and literature. It makes school days seem like a romanticized dream. Rachel, for instance, has even been inspired to learn French, botany, and oil painting.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-hPtJtSSeBg\" width=\"410\" height=\"229\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are the TikTok Aesthetics? There are many types of TikTok aesthetics. The VSCO girl, for example, is an exaggerated representation of the Gen-Z teen. She&#8217;s environmentally conscious, wears a metal straw, pontificates on the importance of saving turtles, and is adorned with a hydro flask, Birkenstocks, puka shell bracelets, scrunchies, and more. 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