TikTok has brought many new trends to the attention of its fanbase. There have been plenty of trendy dances and songs that reached new heights due to the app, and the same goes for fashion trends that have become common amongst TikTokkers.
Many popular new aesthetics, such as cottagecore and E-Girl, were popularized on TikTok. There are also many other aesthetics that are revamped versions of classic trends, like preppy, emo, and boho. While TikTok s are known for their original fashion choices, there are plenty of TV shows that served as inspiration for the most popular TikTok aesthetics.
Cottagecore - Anne With An E
Anne With An E is one of the best period dramas that is also full of the aesthetic that cottagecore lovers will adore, from the long, flowy dresses to the scenery full of nature, flowers, and actual cottage homes. There is plenty of picnics, cozy vibes, and even romance that cottagecore fans would expect.
Anne With An E follows a young orphan who has been adopted by a brother and sister on Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is a coming-of-age story that follows her healing from past trauma using her creative imagination to cope, while also making new friends and trying to stay out of trouble.
Dark Academia - A Discovery Of Witches
A Discovery of Witches is perfect for fans of the dark academia aesthetic because of its library and university settings, characters that are heavily invested in academics, and its huge focus on books. It's also a darker show that focuses on witches and vampires, with moody cinematography throughout.
The show follows Diana Bishop, a witch who has ignored her powers for years after she accidentally calls upon a magical manuscript from Oxford's library. After discovering the book, she attracts the attention of many other witches, vampires, and daemons who seek the book's knowledge and power.
Light Academia - The Great
Many fans of the light academia aesthetic love the old-fashioned vibes from the 1700s and 1800s. European architecture, greek and roman statues, and large, bright libraries are all part of this aesthetic and all elements found in The Great.
The Great follows Catherine the Great as she arrives in Russia to marry Peter the third. While not everything in The Great is historically correct, it takes a satirical approach to events that happened, while also touching on important topics like feminism and the treatment of women during this time.
E-Girl/E-Boy - Harley Quinn
The E-Girl and E-Boy aesthetic is known to be reminiscent of early 2000s emo and scene kids. They have a focus on darker clothes, colorful hair, and edgy looks mixed with current trends and pops of color.
Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad undoubtedly served as inspiration for this aesthetic, with her two-toned hair color becoming common amongst E-Girls. Harley Quinn's animated series is perfect for fans of this aesthetic, considering she could be considered an OG E-Girl herself.
Soft Girl - Gossip Girl
Soft Girls are often girly and preppy, known to wear mini skirts, plaid, and often light colors. It's a mixture of schoolgirl and girly fashion, which is why Gossip Girl is a perfect show for this aesthetic.
Gossip Girl outfits were ahead of their time, with many looks that could easily be replicated today. Its characters were known to have unique styles that served as inspiration for many aesthetics. Blair Waldorf's style was preppy, girly, and elegant with many soft girl elements in her wardrobe. She was known to accessorize her school uniform and wore preppy accessories like headbands and plaid.
Y2K - Sex And The City
Sex and the City started in the late-90s and went on into the early 2000s, which makes it a perfect example of Y2K fashion. It's undeniable that the show had a huge influence on fashion during that time, as the characters were known for their stunning outfits.
The series follows Carrie Bradshaw as she writes a newspaper column in NYC all about her and her friends' lifestyles living in the city. This show follows the group as they deal with difficult love lives and personal issues, all while holding onto their friendship.
VSCO Girl - Gilmore Girls
VSCO girls' fashion style is often comfortable and appropriate for travel. They love photography, film, and beautiful scenery. They're known to wear hoodies, T-shirts, and comfortable sneakers. The characters on Gilmore Girls are also known to wear comfortable clothes.
Gilmore Girls follows a mother and daughter as the two deal with love, family drama, and growing up in one of the coziest fictional teen show towns. This show is one VSCO girls would certainly relate to, for its cozy vibes, aesthetic scenery, and characters who are obsessed with film.
Baddie - Euphoria
Baddie fashion can be described in many different ways, but it's mostly clothes that are trendy, bold, and often accentuate curves. Euphoria fits this aesthetic perfectly for its group of characters who almost all match the baddie aesthetic.
main character on Euphoria has a unique fashion sense, and many fans acknowledge the fact that they dress over the top for high school students.
Witchcore - Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is perfect for lovers of the witchcore aesthetic due to its dark atmosphere. There are also characters with iconic witchy fashion, wearing dark colors, unique jewelry, and mysterious looks.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina follows Sabrina, who is half-witch and half-mortal, and must decide whether she wants to leave her mortal life behind to her coven or lose her powers and completely become mortal.
Artsy - Never Have I Ever
Artsy fashion consists of bold clothing items, often colorful with unique patterns. They often wear striped sweaters, denim jeans, overalls, and colorful socks. Many characters on Never Have I Ever wear outfits that look artsy, with lots of striped tops, quirky prints, and colorful clothes.
The show follows Devi, a first-generation Indian girl in an American high school that wants to fit in with other students while dealing with strict parents. As she makes her climb towards popularity, she ends up in a love triangle and her life begins to change.