Generation Z has flooded social networks with an aesthetic that combines vintage and modern elements. Discover how to identify the “aesthetic” style and apply it to both clothing and decoration.
Pastel colours, plaid shirts, shoulder-length haircuts and rooms decorated with light and harmony. Although these descriptions may seem unrelated to each other, they are all part of the style. aesthetic, a comprehensive fashion that encompasses much more than a way of dressing.
The term aesthetic it is linked to beauty, harmony and everything that is attractive to see. In this wide range of possibilities, defining the limits of the style is complex. Even so, there are some characteristics that must be present.
Discover how to implement a trend that combines retro and current elements in the outfit personal, in the room and in the general decoration.
what is style aesthetic?
It is a fashion widely used by young people and adults associated with generation Z. That is, the group of people who were born between the years 1993 and 2001. It was popularized through social networks, especially Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok, sites where videos, images and messages are common. outfits identified with the style aesthetic.
But this fashion transcends the way of dressing; It consists of a lifestyle, which includes accessories, decoration and digital profiles. The term “aesthetic» means ‘aesthetic’, so it is associated with everything that presents a visual harmony. Art, natural beauty and what generates visual pleasure are the backbone of this fashion.
It does not matter if the result is closer to elegance or to a look more urban, it can be implemented with numerous garments and in different formats. It is a wide universe that adjusts to personal preferences.
So much so that it is subdivided into numerous categories, some linked to the gothic, others to grunge and others to the pop of the 1990s.
Where does it come from?
To speak of aesthetics is to enter a historical philosophical category. An article from Sophia, the philosophy magazine of the Salesian Polytechnic University of Ecuador, suggests that aesthetics addresses the difficult problem of beauty and its relationship to art objects, nature, and man.
However, in the field of fashion, young people adopted the term aesthetic to refer to a style oscillating between the vintage and the current In recent years, search engines like Pinterest and TikTok have been plagued with word-related results.
Its origin can be located in fashion vintage from the 1980s and 90s, although mixed with current elements. This is the reason why it is not considered a 100% vintage style.
Many direct their first appearances to the Tumblr social network. There, users began to mix the outfits of those decades with the gothic tendency and with modern details.
How to implement the style aesthetic in the clothing
With the mentioned elements, a trend emerged that is expressed in different areas, although it has its central place in clothing, hair and makeup.
The style aesthetic Combine checkered shirts with baggy pants, along with sneakers and shiny accessories. Beyond the subcategories it has, the following garments are transversal.
Upper part
to wear a style aesthetic at the top, you can opt for garments such as large-sized sweatshirts, tops o crop tops (if the weather is hot). If you want to orient outfit to the grunge aesthetic, plaid or long-sleeved shirts fit very well with the trend.
bottom
There is a great diversity of garments that can be applied in the lower sector. When it comes to pants, cut jeans wide leg or the joggers They are widely used because they are loose-fitting garments. Cycling pants are also common, in this case tighter. Alternatively, it is possible to opt for kilts.
Footwear and accessories
The footwear depends on the garments chosen for the upper parts. inside the trend aesthetic Sports shoes are widely used, such as Jordan waves Air Force 1.
For somewhat more formal options, it is possible to include platform boots. As for the accessories, the main protagonists are the ‘baguette’ type bagsalong with necklaces, belts and high stockings.
Hairstyle
Hair is one of the central aspects to enter this trend. The general rule is that the length does not go beyond the shoulders. Within that range, it can be worn loose, with braids, collected or with bows. As in other details, pastel colors are prioritized, so dyeing a lock with gray or pink fits very well.
He make up and social networks
In makeup, the trend aesthetic shows its diversity and its openness, since it can adapt to the subgenre that is desired. It is possible to apply a natural style or also opt for the experimental. What those who adhere to this movement tend to practice is the publication of images loaded with emojisbrightness and colors.
The little exaggerated filters on the face and the use of editors like PicsArt reign in trends aesthetic from Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest. The funds are also taken care of, which can be occupied by gothic-style libraries, pleated curtains or desks with notebooks and markers in pastel colors.
Different categories of style aesthetic
The breadth and variety of this trend led to the creation of numerous subcategories. So many that a Tumblr user, the network where the movement arose, created an entire encyclopedia to describe them. The following are some of the most important:
- Indie. Focused on the range of browns, this substyle prioritizes fabrics Denim and the high shot.
- Art Hoe. One of the outfits most used in the trend, with which prints are prioritized tie-dyecycling tights and a general aesthetic linked to art.
- Space. As its name indicates, it is oriented to space. For this, apply starry garments, with space or NASA backgrounds. You can opt for astronaut-type metallic glitters.
- Minimal. Minimalism applies to numerous aesthetic branches. Within fashion, its central colors are neutral, along with straight and simple lines.
- Vintage. much of the sense aesthetic comes from the trends of the 1980s and 1990s. To focus on what vintageyou can use jean skirts, turtleneck tops or shirts with inscriptions.
- grungy. adopt a style grungy Within this trend it implies using the famous checkered shirts, which can be combined with fishnet stockings and similar prints. Wide garments with reddish, white and black colors star in the style aesthetic grungy.
- flirtatious. This substyle is characterized by an old, historical aesthetic, with priority given to pink and pastel tones. Floral prints, necklaces and hats abound.
The style aesthetic in the decoration
The conception of beauty that characterizes this trend can also be transferred to a harmonious decoration. In general, the rooms aesthetic they present well-lit spaces through garlands and neon signs. There is no lack of the presence of natural elements, such as wooden furniture and plants.
In addition, the incorporation of details that refer to vintage, such as record players or allusive paintings, stands out. As for the colors of the walls, furniture and fabrics, the main range should be around soft and pastel tones. For example, pink, beige, brown and even light blue.
An inclusive and adaptable style
It is valid to reinforce the idea that this trend is as varied as it is comprehensive. Many specialists maintain that it can be exhibited in different areas, such as decoration, clothing and even the digital profile. The important thing is to adjust the personal style towards one of its categories.
There are many references in fashion, music and social networks that bring style to the forefront and with which you can seek inspiration. Between them, the singers Olivia Rodrigo and Natalia Lacunza. In addition, the general aesthetic of the series Euphoria and the style of its protagonists is closely linked to this trend.
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