Skip to main content

5 Simple Tips To Style Dark Academia


Hello Fashionistas! Today's post is all about Dark Academia fashion! 

Dark Academia is mysterious, studious and all about neutral and dark tones! Dark Academia is a certain style that I can just imagine someone wearing to a coffee shop, in the Fall on a really scenic trail, or just lounging on the couch listening to Evermore by Taylor Swift (your welcome TS fans).

So, if you want to dress in this aesthetic, keep on reading because I'm going to be sharing 5 of my best tips that you can use to dress in the Dark Academia style!

Disclaimer: All pictures used are not my own and I hold no rights to them whatsoever.



Along with these 5 tips, I wanted to share some staple pieces that any Dark Academia lover should have in their closets! So here they are:

  • Checkered pants and/or skirts
  • A scarf (preferably neutral so you can style it with a variety of outfits)
  • A nice brown blazer or coat
  • Simple leather shoes 
  • Brown Mary Janes (or something similar)
  • A black or brown leather bag
  • Long socks (knee-high for a skirt)
  • Sweater Vests
  • Turtlenecks in a variety of colors (to pair with sweater vests) 
  • Bow Scrunchies
  • Berets
  • And..if you wear glasses, these are a plus because they add on to the aesthetic!
So, now that we know the Dark Academia staple pieces, let's get into the tips!





1. Thrift To Find Vintage Pieces


If you already love thrifting, then this will be no problem for you! Dark Academia features pieces that all are either older pieces or were just made to look older! So, if you want a leather bag for example to hold your school books - thrift shops would be a great place to check out! Also, Etsy has a lot of clothing and accessories based around different aesthetics, but something that you should note is that Etsy is always going to be more expensive than your local thrift store.

2. Pair Loose-Fitting Pants With Long Coats



The pants don't have to be baggy or anything, but make sure they have a nice comfortable fit, perfect for studying in the library! Pairing them with a nice color-coordinating jacket will really help give your outfit some interest because there is so many contrasting textures!

3. Layer


Layering a simple turtleneck with a blouse or sweater, once again creates a variety of textures and is a simple way to make your outfit look more put together and stylish!

4. Don't Be Afraid To Add Earth Tones


Bringing earth tones into this style is such a great way to add in some color while still keeping the aesthetic!  Also, if you love plants and want to give off "studious plant mom" this is a great way to do so!

5. Opt For A Long Flowy Dress 


If you want to go the feminine route, having a dress that is long and flowy really just...hits different. Not only are these dresses modest, I can really envision a girl walking along in her college campus with books in hand ready to finish her law degree. In conclusion to that, I feel like the modesty of a longer dress fits much better in this aesthetic than a short one would.

6. Utilize Accessories


You can have a plain white top and some black pants and still scream Dark Academia. Adding on a brown leather belt, a leather satchel (thrifted of course), some glasses, your favorite book, a nice neutral scrunchie or even a nice vintage necklace can help you show off your aesthetic, so don't think that even on the "boring" days, you can't dress! It just takes a little bit of effort!


Will you be trying out the dark academia aesthetic?

👇 Let me know down in the comments 👇




















Labels:

Comments

  1. Chaniya B.January 10, 2023 at 7:47 AM

    Hmm, I believe I found me a new style…this is such an aesthetic that I think that may fit me✨

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Toni ★January 10, 2023 at 12:35 PM

      Ooo yay! I'm glad you like this aesthetic! Let me know how the trial run goes ♡

      Delete

Post a Comment

EmbedSocial Instagram widget

Popular posts from this blog

How To Make The Perfect School Outfit - An IT Girl's Guide

hello fashionistas! in today's blog post... We will be discussing all things back-to-school style! With some of us already enrolled in school for the semester and some of us just now preparing to, the stress can be real! And in today's blog post my goal is to ease some of that stress by giving you my best tips on showing up to school in style! With all of that being said, let's get into today's blog post!            ━━ ˖°˖ ☾☆☽ ˖°˖ ━━━━━━━ STEP 1 - PLANNING AHEAD  ☆ When it comes to getting dressed for each school day, the goal is to make sure that this process is the least of your worries, and a way to achieve this is by planning ahead . By planning ahead at least one night in advance, you are able to save time in your mornings, leaving more time for last minute study sessions and leisure. Planning your outfits doesn't have to be some huge task. Just by making sure you have everything you need (including your schoolbag!) and laying it out on your bed f...
1 comment
Read more

THE COMPLETE GUIDE: How To Be A Baddie On A Budget

Hey everyone! Today's post is all about How To Be A Baddie On A Budget! And let me tell you...the tea has been spilled! I am giving ALL the tips today, so take notes!😉 I have been wanting to do a post on this for so long, so finally I am pushing it out for all of you! Alright, so POV: You want to drip with style but you also don't want to break the bank. Sound about right? No worries girl, I got you! In today's post I'll be giving my biggest tips on how you can be a baddie on a budget!  Before we begin, we need to clarify what exactly a " baddie " looks like. Here I've made a little collage which I think conveys the all popular "IG Baddie" so, let's take a look! *Side note: All pictures included with people in them are not mine whatsoever and I hold no rights to the photos whatsoever*    So...what are we seeing a lot of here? Well, first things first - CONFIDENCE! Do any of the girls in these pictures look insecure? Do any of the girls look ...
2 comments
Read more

How To Style Fall Fashion In 2022

  Hey everyone ! Guess what time it is...  IT'S FALL Y'ALL! And you know what that means, right? Fall Fashion!! I don't know about you, but I absolutely love fall fashion! Beautiful neutrals, comfortable materials and SO many options to choose from! So today I will be doing an entire post about How To Style Fall Fashion In 2022 ! Think about this entire post as your full fall fashion guide that you can refer to all fall season! Without further ado, let's get into the fashion guide! *Side note: All pictures with people included in them are not mine and I hold no rights to the photos whatsoever*  1. Layers . I feel like this one is a no-brainer! You've got to stay warm, but still you've gotta make it cute, so this is where layers come in! You don't always have to wear a huge jacket to keep warm! You can wear multiple layers to give major texture and more detail to an outfit, just like pictured here: See how many layers this woman is wearing? She's wearing...
6 comments
Read more