DARK ACADEMIA FUNDAMENTALS
Ok, so this is my first posts and I just wanted to make a short little guide to the fundamentals of one of the most popular aesthetics out there!
Colors:
- Black
- Dark brown
- Forest green
- Dark orange
- Beige
- Cream
- Gold
Dark & muted colors in general
Architecture:
- Gothic (especially Collagiate Gothic)
- Neoclassical
- Victorian
Note: These styles of architecture are mostly found in Europe.
The whole boarding school, academic, college-like imagery & lifestyle is very important to the sake of the aesthetic.
Outwear:
- Blazers
- Cardigans
- Trench Coats
Tops:
- Button-up shirts
- Blouses
- Turtlenecks
- Jumpers
- Sweaters
- Vests
Bottoms:
- Formal dress pants
- Tweed pants
- Pleated skirts
- Linen Shorts
Shoes:
- Doctor Martens
- Loafers
- Mary Janes
- Oxfords
Leather, formal shoes in general.
Dresses:
- Pinafores
- Sleeveless
Accessories:
- Knee socks
- Briefcases
- Tote bags
- Watches
- Leather belts
- Metallic glasses
The check pattern is frequently used in the dark academia fashion. The makeup associated with Dark Academia should be eitherย minimal and natural or mysterious.
Studying, especially solitary studying
Going to art & history museums
Writing poems/essays/etc.
Playing Chess/Checkers/Vintage Card Games
Playing a classical instrument (example: the violin)
This obviously isn't everything there is to know about Dark Academia, I tried my best to keep this short, hopefully I was successful. I wanted to say that a lot of things an European scholar from the 19th/20th century would've done/wore/liked can be considered Dark Academia. Thanks for reading!
Resources:
https://aesthetics.fandom.com/wiki/Dark_Academia#History
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_academia
https://admindagency.com/blog/dark-academia-aesthetic/
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