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Styles and aesthetics

Preppy, old money, Y2K, grunge, techwear, gorpcore, Lolita and more. Where each style comes from and how to wear it now with pieces you own.

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Two young friends in relaxed denim and black technical clothing cross a wide city street in Seoul

A style is a way of combining clothes that people recognize: preppy, old money, grunge, Y2K, techwear, gorpcore, Lolita. Each has a history, a handful of key pieces and a palette. Understanding those makes it easy to borrow what you like without looking like you are wearing a costume.

Every guide explains where the style came from, the pieces that define it for men and women, and how to wear it today, starting with what is already in your wardrobe.

Guides

  1. Two young friends in 1920s inspired eveningwear sit together on old theater steps in warm golden light.

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    1920s fashion for men and women: what people wore

    What 1920s fashion really looked like for women and men, from flapper dresses to Oxford bags, plus what to wear to a Gatsby party and how to borrow the style today.

  2. Two stylish young friends walk together on a tree lined street in modern outfits shaped by 1950s fashion

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    1950s fashion for men and women: what people wore

    What 1950s fashion looked like for women and men, from full skirted dresses and pencil skirts to gray flannel suits and jeans, with party outfits and modern ideas.

  3. Flared jeans, a cream turtleneck, a tan suede jacket and brown platform boots rest on a warm neutral surface.

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    70s fashion: the looks and how to wear them now

    The main looks of 70s fashion for women and men, from hippie and prairie to disco and punk, with party outfits and ways to wear the decade with normal clothes.

  4. A hot pink sweatshirt acid wash jeans white belt and white high top sneakers form an editorial flat lay

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    80s fashion: key looks for men and women

    The key looks of 80s fashion for women and men, from power suits and aerobics wear to Miami Vice and hip hop, plus how to make an 80s outfit from normal clothes.

  5. Two young friends in flannel, baggy jeans, a slip dress and gray cardigan sit together on a sunny skate park ledge.

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    90s fashion: the looks that defined the decade

    The looks that defined 90s fashion, from grunge and minimalism to hip hop and schoolgirl plaid, with outfits for women and men and ideas for a 90s party.

  6. A young man in indigo workwear leans against an old pickup on a glowing country road.

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    Americana style: denim, workwear and how to wear it now

    What Americana style is, where it came from, the core denim and workwear pieces, the Japanese Americana take, and outfits for men and women that feel current.

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    Athleisure: what it is and how to wear it well

    What athleisure means, how it differs from activewear, the key athleisure clothing, and outfits for women and men that look put together outside the gym.

  8. A young woman in a pink wrap cardigan and ivory skirt poses beside a ballet barre in a sunlit studio.

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    Balletcore: the pieces, the history and how to wear it

    What balletcore is, where the ballet look in fashion came from, the key pieces, shoes and colors, and balletcore outfits that feel current instead of like a costume.

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    Blokecore: the football shirt style and how to wear it

    What blokecore means, where the football jersey style came from, the key pieces, and blokecore outfits for men and women that look current, not like match day.

  10. An embroidered white blouse, rust tiered skirt, suede belt and worn brown boots lie on pale linen

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    Boho style: pieces, fabrics and how to wear it

    What boho style means, where it came from, the key pieces and fabrics of boho clothing, and outfits for everyday, weddings and every age without a costume look.

  11. A young woman in a pink cardigan and floral skirt smiles over coffee in a bright cafe window seat.

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    Coquette aesthetic: what it means and how to wear it

    What coquette means, where the coquette aesthetic came from, the bows, lace and soft colors that define it, and how to wear coquette outfits as an adult every day.

  12. A woman in a sage green smocked midi dress and cream cardigan stands beside a basket of vegetables

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    Cottagecore fashion: what it is and how to wear it

    What cottagecore is, where it came from and how to wear it: the core pieces, colors and fabrics, real outfits, and how to start from clothes you already own.

  13. A young woman in tweed and plaid reads an open book while walking through a warmly lit old library

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    Dark academia fashion: pieces, palette and outfits

    What the dark academia aesthetic is, where it came from, the clothes and colors that define it, and dark academia outfits for men and women you can wear today.

  14. A woman in a striped top, dark jeans and beige trench walks along a quiet pale stone street.

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    French style: the everyday pieces behind it

    What French style really means, the everyday pieces behind it from the Breton shirt to ballet flats, outfits to copy at any age, and how to avoid the beret cliché.

  15. A young man in olive technical layers and hiking trousers walks beside a lake in an autumn city park.

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    Gorpcore: outdoor gear as everyday style

    What gorpcore means, where the name came from, the jackets, fleeces, pants and shoes it is built on, and gorpcore outfits that work in town, not just on the trail.

  16. Two young goths pose in black evening clothes between rows of red velvet theater seats.

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    Goth fashion: history, substyles and key pieces

    What goth fashion is, where it came from, the main substyles from trad goth to Victorian and cybergoth, and how to build goth outfits for men and women today.

  17. A young Black woman walks beside a brick wall in a faded dark tee, plaid flannel, ripped black jeans and worn boots.

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    Grunge style: how to wear it without a costume

    Where grunge style came from, the core clothes for men and women, and how to wear 90s grunge fashion today so it looks lived in, not like a costume.

  18. A young Japanese woman poses against raspberry pink in a mint cardigan, checked pinafore, striped socks and platform shoes.

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    Harajuku fashion: the styles, history and how to wear it

    What Harajuku fashion is, where it came from, the main Harajuku styles from decora to Lolita, and real outfits for men and women that feel personal, not costume.

  19. Two young friends in relaxed vintage clothes sit on a blanket above a sunset music festival

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    Hippie style: from the 1960s to now

    What hippie style is, where it came from in 1960s San Francisco, the key pieces and fabrics, and how men and women can wear it today without looking like a costume.

  20. Two young friends laugh together in leather and denim under direct flash at a crowded kitchen party.

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    Indie sleaze: what it is and how to wear it now

    What indie sleaze is, the music and party scene behind it, the key pieces, and indie sleaze outfits for men and women that look current rather than like 2008.

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    Ivy style: the classic pieces and how to wear them now

    What Ivy style is, how it differs from preppy, the core pieces from oxford shirts to loafers, Black Ivy and Japanese Ivy, and modern Ivy League outfits for men.

  22. A young Japanese man walks a quiet Tokyo street in a navy chore jacket and cuffed beige chinos with a tote and film camera.

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    Japanese street style: the looks, pieces and outfits

    Japanese street style explained: where it came from, the main Tokyo looks from city boy to Harajuku, the key pieces, and outfits for men and women to try.

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    Kibbe body types: the 10 types and how to dress them

    What the Kibbe body types are, how the yin and yang system reads your frame, the 10 current types with outfit lines for each, and how to test yours calmly.

  24. A young Korean man in a charcoal coat and cream turtleneck leans on a bridge railing against a softly blurred sunset city.

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    Korean fashion for men: pieces, proportions and outfits

    Korean fashion for men explained: the soft tailored pieces, calm colors and relaxed proportions behind the Seoul look, with outfits for class, work, dates, winter.