28+ Types of Aesthetics in Fashion: Complete Guide and Tips

In this chapter, we will learn more about the term aesthetics and how to apply it to fashion.

What’s aesthetic?

The word aesthetics comes from the Greek word “aisthētikos,” which is a combination of “aisthēta,” meaning perceptible things, and “aisthesthai,” which can be translated as perceive. Putting it together, you can say that the word aesthetics means to perceive perceptible things.

Aesthetics entered the German vocabulary in the late 1700s and the English vocabulary about 1850. The word originally applied to art movements, where three significant types of aesthetics are usually recognized in art criticism and they are imitational, formalism, and emotionalism. Art from different regions and time periods often share common aesthetics.

While the term is relatively young, the ideas behind aesthetes have existed since at least Ancient Greek times. For example, Plato believed the interrelationship between proportion, harmony, and unity made items beautiful.

The term can be applied to many different areas, including the process of making maps and their uses. When making models, science, aesthetics, and techniques are combined to show users spatial information. 

The term is also found in mathematics to describe the abstractness, depth, orderliness, and purity of different types of mathematical formulas. The term can also be used in website design to explain how different elements fit together to create a beautiful and practice website.

One of my favorite ways to consider aesthetics is when it comes to presenting beautiful food. There it can be used to describe the different global cooking techniques, how food is plated, and the science behind serving different foods.

What’s fashion aesthetic?

Fashion aesthetics is how a movement combines clothes and arranges them to make a bold statement that is unique and beautiful. Often, the aesthetic extends beyond fashion to a group’s lifestyle, and you could further define it as how an individual wants to appear to themselves and others.

Imagine for a moment that you are walking down the street and spy a beautiful woman. Aesthetics is what makes you notice because she has chosen to put together an outfit, makeup, and hairstyle that you find pleasing.

If you start a conversation with her about her beautiful looks, you are discussing her aesthetics, such as how her top balances her bottoms, the colors she has chosen, and how she has fixed her hair.

Many elements work together to create fashion aesthetics. While not talking specifically about fashion, the Ancient Greeks were right when they believed that beauty came from putting together different elements to create balance, proportion, and harmony. In fashion, some of those elements include color, texture, line, and shape.

Aesthetics is constantly changing. For example, it may be fashionable to wear a durag today while tomorrow it may be more fashionable to wear a turban. 

In her book “The Substance of Style: How the Rise of Aesthetic Value Is Remaking Commerce, Culture, and Consciousness,” Virginia Postrel argues that aesthetics changes when fine design is found in an overabundance so that it appears everywhere. 

When that occurs, designers must hustle to create their version of the look, while manufacturers must move quickly to meet consumer demand.

If you go back in history, fashion aesthetics was limited to a particular geographical area. You only must look at the Native Americans in the U.S. to discover that fashion aesthetics varied widely. 

For example, New England Native Americans were early adopters of clothes made from fabric brought to America on ships from England. Meanwhile, female Native Americans in California often wore bark skirts.

However, men usually only wore breechcloth pants or robes made from animal skin when they wore clothing at all. That is no longer the case today, as the internet has made fashion aesthetics much more global.

History of fashion aesthetics

In the 1930s, fashion aesthetics became especially important as talking moving pictures became more popular. Teachers like Harriet and Vetta Goldstein wrote textbooks like “Art in Everyday Life,” and young people were expected to learn from the examples they provided.

Aesthetics was a focus of female life, with women encouraged to buy preassembled ensembles that included makeup. Men were too busy working to make a living to be bothered with fashion aesthetics.

Women were encouraged to discover their personality and find a Hollywood star matching that personality. For example, athletic women were encouraged to dress like Ginger Rogers, while young and unsophisticated women were encouraged to dress like Janet Gaynor. Meanwhile, the lover was encouraged to dress like Norma Shearer.

While the stars changed over time, the basic idea remained the same until the 1960s, when the history of fashion took a colossal reversal as creating your style became the focal point. 

Looks dramatically changed as there was less emphasis on balance and proportion and more focus on developing your individual style, which was unified so that you could wear your style regardless of where life took you.

In the late 1970s, fashion history changed again with the introduction of the Dress for Success movement, which included dressing according to your skin tone. The movement that believes that how you dress determines your success is based on the works of Erving Goffman, who authored “Dress for Success,” released in 1975, and “Women: Dress for Success,” released in 1979. This was the world’s indication that they should wear the power suit.

As the new decade started, fashion aesthetics changed again. People suddenly discovered they could see the latest runway shows and have those looks delivered to their door the next day. 

As more people than ever before started shopping on the internet, companies were forced to try to make the latest styles as quickly as possible at very affordable prices. 

Therefore, people could change their esthetics on a whim. People buy almost $800 billion of clothes online, and the clothing eCommerce website is the largest sector on the internet.

Why should you learn about the top types of fashion aesthetics?

The way that you arrange clothes on your body sends a visual message to others, who immediately have an emotional response to it. Therefore, you must choose a response that sends the message you want others to receive. Learning about the top types of fashion aesthetics allows you to show people that you want to be a member of their group.

Whenever you meet someone wearing a beautiful outfit, you have an aesthetic experience. The same thing happens when someone meets you and sees the clothes that you are wearing. Design, line, color, texture, and other factors add elements to this experience.

Attaching meaning to the aesthetics of the outfit you see someone else wear is unavoidable. Likewise, your outfit choice causes others to draw conclusions about you. For example, if you are going to a football game and see someone wearing a Dallas Cowboy jersey, you instantly assume that they will be rooting for the Cowboys or if you see someone wearing all black with black nails and black lipstick, you believe that they are gothic.

Those judgments fall into three broad categories. The first is that it may be product specific. For instance, a person wearing a Cowboy’s shirt may not care about football, but they have agreed to go to the game and are playing the part of a dedicated fan. These judgments are often the most difficult to make if you meet someone for the first time.

The second category is fashion aesthetics related to a context or situation. For example, suppose you see someone dressed in equestrian clothing as they are about to enter a barn. 

In that case, you can assume that they are going riding or if you see someone dressed in a miniskirt and a tight-fitting top outside of a nightclub, you believe that they are getting ready for a night of clubbing.

The third broad category is fashion aesthetics which leave an emotional impact. For example, if you see someone dressed all in black, except for their makeup, you might assume that they are going to a funeral, or if you see someone dressed in a tracksuit, you might think that they are an athlete.

While it is difficult to determine a person’s fashion aesthetics when seeing them just once, when you add all the categories together and see them dressed that way more than once, you can assume that they like a particular fashion aesthetics and are a member of a specific group.

When you choose clothes to add to your wardrobe following your fashion aesthetics, you help determine the different things people believe about you. Therefore, learning the various choices to send accurate messages is essential.

In the next chapter, we will look at many different aesthetics. Knowing the various choices is vital to determining your aesthetics, so keep reading. As you do see if members of that group resonate with your values and beliefs.

The same thing happens when you see particular fashions. In some cases, you appreciate the effort a person took to dress in a specific manner. Still, in other cases, you cannot help but stare because their outfit has an emotional appeal to you.

The trick is finding those styes that instantly connect with you and learning to combine individual pieces to create a harmonious, unified appearance daily.

Start by considering these choices to find the aesthetics connecting with your inner being.

Kidcore aesthetic

If you love going into a toy store because of the oversaturated bright colors and the toys you remember playing with as a kid or wish you had, then kidcore aesthetics may be perfect for you. 

Choose t-shirts with your favorite characters on them from the 1990s, like Fur Babies and Beanie Babies. Then, wear brightly colored jeans or skirts along with light-up sneakers. 

Short denim overalls with a t-shirt featuring a Lisa Frank drawing would also be a fantastic choice. You may want to bring your phone with songs like “It’s a Kids World” by Masafumi Takada or “Hey Kids “by Molinas set to be your ringtone. 

Use out embracing your inner child. This type of makeup is characterized by a bright blush, neon eyeshadows, and pink lip colors to make yourself look youthful. You will want to dye your hair in rainbow colors or braid it in pigtails or other childhood favorites.

E-Girl aesthetic

While the original e-girl aesthetic was adult men who posed as teenage girls to get attention, that is no longer the case. Instead, these are young women who love gaming. They often wear black printed tops with a pleated skirt. 

You may also see them dressed as their favorite anime characters. Platform shoes and chains are popular fashion accessories. Pigtails, space buns, and straight buns are all popular hairstyles. 

Heavy eyeliner, blush across the nose, and little symbols drawn near the eyes are popular makeup trends. You may find them listening to “E-Girls are ruining my life!” by Corpse or “TeddyLoid ft. Daoko” by Me!Me!Me! While drinking a Monster drink.

Baddie-Girl aesthetic

People following the baddie-girl aesthetic usually follow glamor stars on Instagram. They may wear bodysuits, camo pants, and graphic t-shirts. You will likely see them with heavy eyebrows, dark eyeliner, and clear lip gloss to produce a contoured face. They often wear fake eyelashes. Du-rags, hair scarves, and wigs are popular. 

When fixing their natural hair, expect to see liberal use of barrettes. While psyching themselves up to appear very confident while taking a shower and putting on their fake hair and makeup, you are likely to see them listening to “Break My Soul” by Beyonce and “Hot in It” by Tiesto.

VSCO Girl aesthetic

VSCO Girl aesthetic is a laid-back preppy look created after the VSCO photography app’s release in 2019. Vans, Crocs, Birks, and Nike are favorite brands, and they often wear socks and sandals together. Another popular look is a tube top worn with a shell necklace. 

You may also see them dressed in Lululemon activewear and wearing friendship bracelets. When not busy creating a positive environment online while always keeping environmental awareness at the forefront of everyone’s mind.

You may see these women listening to “S.L.U.T.” by Ben Miller or “You and Me” by Marc Bassey. Makeup and hairstyles are simple because they prefer to be outside taking sunset photos.

Skater Girl aesthetic

As the name suggests, skater girls love to skate and are particularly fond of skateboarding. They often dress in baggy clothes and wear long sleeves under short sleeves to camouflage the skate pads they are wearing. 

Sneakers and other flat-bottom shoes are favorites, so they can easily hop on their skateboards. Makeup is kept light and natural because skaters get sweaty. Usually, the hair is combed straight down and covered with a beanie or trucker hat. 

If you get close to these women, you may hear “Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Boy Division or “Is There a Ghost” by Band of Horses streaming from their earbuds.

Art Hoe aesthetic

If you love wearing a t-shirt with a famous work of art printed on it and your mom jeans while visiting an art museum to help with their landscaping, then the art hoe aesthetic may be ideal for you.

You may have your hair cut in a bob, but if you have long hair, you either have it fixed in a classical ponytail or pulled up in a messy bun. While tending to your plants at home, you may listen to “Be Mine” by Amandla Stenberg or “Wait a Minute” by Willow Smith. 

Chances are, you are always dreaming of your next do-it-yourself art project. You take very little time to fix your makeup and prefer a natural look.

’90s aesthetic

’90s aesthetics is a mixture of grunge, punk rock, and pop culture. Distressed and disheveled looks were trendy. Manufacturers made many clothes from rough-textured fabrics. 

People wore various garments, including square-toe shoes, slip dresses, bike shorts, baguette bags, and tiny sunglasses. Natural and grunge looks were both popular in the1990s fashion. 

Women often applied burgundies and browns to their eyes and used frosted lipsticks. The most popular songs of the 1990s included “Sometimes” by Britney Spears and “Random Rules” by Silver Jews.

Early 2000s aesthetic

Low-rise jeans, mini miniskirts, and baby tees were all popular in the early 2000s fashion. Wearing a peasant top with capri pants was also a popular choice. Metallic and crystal t-shirts were also immensely popular. 

People either let their hair frame their face or pulled it back with multiple barrettes placed in a row. Heavy pink blush, ultra-thin arches, body glitter, and high-contrast lip liner were popular makeup trends. Baby blue eyeshadow was immensely popular. Mirah Carey belted out “We Belong Together” while Snoop Dog sang “Drop It Like Its Hot.”

Normcore aesthetic

If your wardrobe consists mainly of hoodies, t-shirts, and jeans that you feel most people would wear, then the normcore aesthetic is ideal for you. When heading out to run errands, you are likely grabbing your dark-colored leggings and a plain t-shirt. 

You may also wear your ankle-high socks with your Vans. It is difficult for you to do anything without taking a photo and posting it on social media. Likely among their favorite songs are “Wild Horses” by the Rolling Stones and “The Scientist” by Coldplay. 

The fact that your hair is pulled back in a scrunchie and you have on almost no makeup does not bother you in the least. It has been a long time since you had a manicure, and you seldom take time to paint your nails at home.

Royalcore aesthetic

Royalcore aesthetics is based on what Western European royalty wore between the fifth and late 19th centuries. Outfits consist of many layers of high-quality fabrics in subdued colors. Vegan leather in suede or matte finish is a prevalent choice. 

You often wear furs over monochromatic outfits, but you refuse to wear purple or gold because it is reserved for actual royalty. Your favorite music is symphonies arranged by Mozart, Beethoven or Tchaikovsky. 

You constantly style your hair in an updo and wear dark makeup. One of your favorite pastimes is watching documentaries about real kings and queens and the castles they lived in.

Y2K aesthetic

Y2K aesthetics had a metallic-tech vibe, although low-rise jeans with wide-legged bottoms and crop tops or baby tops with cute sayings were also trendy. Another popular option was to wear multiple pieces of denim together. 

Heading out for a night on the town often meant putting on a ribbed cardigan over a mini skirt, but a velour tracksuit was super comfortable if you were running errands. 

Women often fixed their hair with faux crystals barrettes while men wore short mohawks. You could often hear “Breathe” by Faith Hill or “Smooth” by Santana streaming from laptops.

Twee aesthetic

If you have been regularly accused of being eclectic or having unique quirks, then the twee aesthetic may be perfect for you. The name of this aesthetic comes from the baby talk for sweet, which is evident in the clothing worn by this group. 

A schoolgirl outfit consisting of a white blouse, pleated skirt, knee socks, and Mary-Janes is a typical outfit. You can draw fashion cues by watching “The Royal Tenenbaums.” 

Almost everyone following this aesthetic has brunette hair with textured bangs and slightly messy wave layers. Moody makeup is a popular option.

Kawaii aesthetics

The Kawaii aesthetic started in Japan, and it can be interpreted as pretty childlike things. Pastel colors are frequently seen in clothing, and most outfits have feathers, frills, and ribbons. Makeup is used to create large round eyes, as seen on many anime characters. 

Hair is often styled straight down but has feathers or ribbons added to it to make the person appear cuter. Favorite songs include “Come as You Are” by Circles Deep and “Feel Better” by KC. A significant subset of kawaii is pastel goth, which mixes black and pastel colors in the same outfit and mixes in more Japanese streetwear.

Vintage aesthetic

Vintage aesthetics is an umbrella term covering all fashion older than 15 years. Therefore, you can have Y2k vintage aesthetics, rock and roll vintage aesthetic, or antique aesthetics. Under each type, you would find different clothes.

For example, rock and roll would be hippie motifs and tye dye, while antique would be long dresses with hoop skirts. You can choose to wear your hair up in pigtails while wearing your platform shoes or wear your hair curled tightly. 

Likewise, you might love various types of music, ranging from “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. This is a fun aesthetic to play with regularly with so many possibilities.

Indie aesthetic

The central theme behind indie aesthetics is being independent and wearing what appeals to you. Most pieces are done in muted colors. Band t-shirts paired with jeans are a popular option. Little care is given to the hair or makeup. 

Indie rock, like “Reptilia” by The Strokes and Mardy Bum by the Arctic Monkeys, is the primary type of sic listened to, and most of it comes from small independent artists. 

This aesthetic transformed in the 2000s, and crop tops, baggy pants/jeans, tartan tennis skirts, tight-fitting tops, polo shirts, platform boots, and sneakers worn with bucket hats are extremely popular.

Soft-Girl aesthetic

The soft-girl aesthetic features pastel colors, maximalist accessories, and shimmery makeup. Outfits are super feminine and created from vintage clothing found at thrift stores. Hair is usually fixed with clips. 

Face makeup often includes a drawing of flowers, butterflies, angels, winged eyeliner, and lip gloss. Mom jeans are often worn with cropped tops and platform shoes. You may also see them wearing classic cartoon characters like Power Girls or Hello Kitty. 

Colors are generally soft and feminine. They often love to gather in small groups to listen to music together. And if you join them, you are likely to hear “Feels Like a Dream” by Emilee and “Lavender” by Dreamer Boy.

Cottagecore aesthetic

Cottagecore is inspired by a romanticized version of Western farm life. Clothes fall into two broad categories. One features modern interpretations of historical clothing, while the other features ultra-comfortable clothes with feminine twists. 

Regardless, people usually stick to earth tones, like brown, baby pink, olive green, ivory, maroon, beige, ochre, dusty rose pink, light yellow, and baby blue. And manufacturers construct most from natural fabrics. 

This group deeply appreciates protecting nature, so they wear many clothes from thrift stores. Tops are usually loose-fitting and often have puffy sleeves. While you will see a few fairy motifs in makeup and hair, usually, it is left natural. Folklore, country, or classic genres are popular, but some listen to Celtic music.

Grunge aesthetic

Oversized shirts covered with a flannel shirt were popular in the early grunge movement of the 1980s, with most clothes coming from thrift stores. Women often wore slip dresses under their flannel shirts as part of their grunge outfits. 

People often wore layers to disguise their skinny silhouette caused by drug use. In the 1990s, grunge changed to include floral dresses often worn with combat boots. Men often paired plaid shirts with their combat boots. 

During the 1980s, eyeshadow was heavily applied and often clashed with a woman’s outfit. The look changed during the 1990s to include smudgy eyeshadow and dark lipstick. 

During both decades, messy hair was prevalent. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains were widely listened to, and their latest style was often copied.

Dark Academia aesthetic

Dark academia fashion revolves around wearing black, grays, and other muted neutrals without even hinting at a pop of color. You will need collared shirts to wear under cardigans. 

Footwear options include Doc Martens, Mary Janes, and oxfords. You will want to learn a new language and listen to music from around the world as you study in the library. 

Book your travel plans early to visit the greatest college libraries in the world, like Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library and Princeton’s Firestone Library. Pale and muted makeup with muted red lipstick is a popular option. Your favorite musical style is probably classical, with a particular fondness for Chopin.

Light Academia aesthetic

You share a love of learning with people in the dark academia movement, but you refuse to think only about dark subjects, such as death. You love to learn new languages and listen to classical music. 

Your linen shorts and dress trousers are probably your favorite bottoms, especially when you pair them with a button-up or button-down shirt. While you are open to wearing more colors than black, you love tweeds, plaids, and houndstooth patterns. If heading outdoors, do not forget to take your trench coat.

Streetwear aesthetic

Favorite pieces of clothing for people who love streetwear aesthetics are hoodies and comfortable t-shirts. You can expect them to wear expensive sneakers, and they will pay hefty prices for sneakers from name brands that they perceive are in limited supply. 

Members of this group may listen to various music, including hip-hop and rap. While it is slowly changing, most people following this aesthetic pull their hair back and wear little makeup to give their face a natural appearance.

Minimalist aesthetic

People dressing in the minimalistic aesthetic focus on wearing basic clothes without any embellishments. Outfits are created with a neutral color palette and consist of two or three simple pieces. Since being minimalistic is a lifestyle choice, everything in their closet may be able to be worn together.

Likewise, their hair and makeup styles are kept simple so that very few tools are needed. They may listen to music with repetitive patterns played with very few instruments. You are also likely to see the minimalistic trend carry over to other aspects of their lives, so their homes may be sparsely furnished.

Ethereal aesthetic

Often used to describe Disney princesses, the ethereal aesthetic embodies things so delicate and light that they do not seem to be of this world. Clothing often features many layers of tulle decorated with hand embroidery, pearls, and lace. 

You will not find bright colors, but you will find beautiful pastels and numerous shades of white. Hairstyles often feature delicate flowers. Makeup is kept light, giving a summertime-like glow. 

You may find these people meditating while listening to instrumental music in the corner of a garden as they refuse to be bound by real-world problems like bills.

Boho aesthetic

Boho clothing is loose and fluid. Fringe and cutouts are often used. The aesthetics borrow heavily from the hippie style of the 1960s. Penny Lane, played by Kate Hudson in “Almost Famous,” does a great job of wearing this clothing style loosely based on the homeless gypsies from Central Europe. 

You will see traces of tribal print, but there is also liberal use of earth tones. Floppy hats and bulky layered jewelry are trademarks of this aesthetic. Long hair cut bluntly is often worn because of this aesthetics ties to the gypsy movement. 

Most people are very appreciative of nature, art, and music. And therefore, they may listen to many styles depending on their mood.

Fairycore aesthetic

The fairycore aesthetic features numerous elf and fairy motifs and attempts to recreate that look through clothing. Many different mythical figures, including mermaids and shapeshifters, are popular. Colors are generally kept light but can vary depending on where the creature they are trying to recreate lives. 

Typically, hair and makeup are used to create the elf or fairy look. People in this group usually have a deep appreciation of nature. Corsets are often worn with long skirts. Renaissance music is often a favorite musical style.

Vaporwave aesthetic

Retro clothes from the 1980s and 1990s are popular in vaporwave. The main thrust behind choosing which pieces to wear is the nostalgic emotions they provoke. Most outfits are dark and minimalistic. Often t-shirts are created with distorted versions of geeky statues. 

Music usually is slow-down smooth jazz, elevator, rhythm and blues, and lounge music. Under the pseudonym Chuck Person, Daniel Lopatin receives credit for introducing this style of music with his “Ecco Jams Vo.1″ album. Under the pseudonym Macintosh Plus, Ramona Xavier also gets credit for her Floral Shoppe” album.

Angelcore aesthetic

Angelcore aesthetics is based on the stereotypical European angel but has been expanded to include angels from other cultures. Dainty clothes are decorated with lace and other embellishments to make them appear light and airy. 

Chunky pearls and other large beads are often used as fashion accessories. Often pieces are created using light pastels and yellows. 

People who love this aesthetic fix their hair and makeup in feminine styles believed to resemble angels. Any music that produces a tranquil mood is often enjoyed as they imagine what it is like to live among the angels.

Devilcore aesthetic

Devilcore fashion makes liberal use of blood scenes and lewdness. T-shirts often have profanity written on them. Clothes, makeup, and hair are usually kept extremely dark. Usually, creepy accessories and Satanic elements are incorporated into outfits. 

Tight black distressed jeans are often worn with red t-shirts containing sacrilegious elements, although it is possible to have a monochromatic black outfit. Unlike goth, hair is usually worn in its natural color and often styled very little. 

Numerous styles of music, including punk rock, pop punk, Latin music, rock, and rap, are listened to coming from many artists.

I hope that you are starting to develop a better understanding of your personal aesthetics. In the next chapter, I will discuss more about how to find your aesthetic style, so be sure to keep reading.

Therefore, the question becomes how to choose the aesthetic fitting you best. While you may want to test drive several options by wearing the look a few times, following some simple steps can help you determine which option fits your personality the best.

Step 1: Determine What Makes You Unique

Each person is a unique individual. I only must look at my parents to see that this is true. While Dad loves the outdoors, Mom is content to curl up inside with a book. Dad loves green while Mom adores brown. 

If I could bless them with a trip, Dad would choose to go to a horse show while Mom would choose a cooking school. Reread the list and think about the colors you love and the things you love to do. You will find aesthetics where you roll your eyes in disbelief and others where you nod your head in agreement.

Step 2: Consider Where You Draw Inspiration

While my mother drew inspiration from food and my dad drew inspiration from animals, it is vital to determine where you draw your inspiration. It could be from the latest fashion runways, your favorite music, or a quiet spot in a garden. 

Once you decide what inspires you, reread the aesthetics list and see where you can picture yourself. Then, consider what people wear when doing that activity or visiting that venue. For example, my dad was comfortable in an English riding outfit, while my mom was extraordinarily comfortable in a dress and apron.

Step 3: Look in Your Dirty Clothes Basket

You may have a wardrobe full of clothes, but unless life becomes hectic, you will likely wear the same clothes repeatedly. You may even get a little upset when you want to wear something and cannot find time to launder it or get it dry cleaned. 

Once you remove any work uniforms, look at the remaining items. Chances are strong that they share common characteristics. Repeat the process with your accessories and makeup. Now, create a list of common characteristics. Finally, compare your list to the different aesthetics and see where they fit in the list.

Step 4: Find Your Aesthetic

Comparing what you love to do with what you already love to wear should narrow your list down to one or two categories. Then, search your heart to see which one resonates with you more. Choosing an aesthetic is a very personal decision, so take your time. 

It may even help to talk to a close friend about your choice because they may have insights that you are missing. Then, go shopping. After all, the four or five items you constantly wear will eventually wear out. Be sure to choose things that are in line with your aesthetic.

Step 5: Clean Out Your Wardrobe

Be honest about the things that you are never going to wear. They do not fit your aesthetic, so they do not make you happy. Therefore, it is time to pass them on to a friend or family member with that aesthetic.

While gifting them with new clothes to wear, be sure to share this post with them so they can identify their style. If you cannot think of anyone who would enjoy wearing an item in your wardrobe, then sell the items in a garage sale or donate them to charity.

Step 6: Wear Your New Aesthetic Consistently

Life is too short to wear clothes that do not make you happy. Therefore, wear your style consistently unless forced to wear a work uniform. When you feel self-confident because you love what you wear, you may discover other people wearing a similar style. 

Strike up a conversation about their outfits and share your favorite fashion tips, hangouts, and further details. Everyone can use an extra friend who shares similar interests and fashion tastes. You may discover when you start that you can help make the world a better place one person at a time.

Step 7: Embrace Yourself

Determining your aesthetics and applying it to your wardrobe is a great place to start, but it is not enough. Inside your home, create spaces filled with the aesthetics that you love. It is O.K. if everyone living in your home does not have the same aesthetics. 

Encourage them to create their own spaces. Then, download music to your playlist that you love. You will also want to surround yourself often with the colors that speak most deeply to you. While some changes can be easily done, others may require a bit of work. 

Consider creating a list of what you want to do. Put it in sections based on what you can do immediately and what you need to work towards. This is a great way to set goals that are highly personal and will encourage you to keep working towards them.

Before you get too busy buying new clothes, cleaning out your closet, and making the world a better place, read the next chapter. It includes some concluding thoughts.