Aesthetics for my Mid-late 20s

1. Bookstore / Library / Academia

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: Colorful sweater. White tank. White sweater. Oversized light-blue button shirt.
  • Bottoms: Dark Skirt.
  • Shoes: Black boots.
  • Accessories: Studs. Black purse. White headphones.
  • Outerwear: Beige/brown topcoat.
  • Hair/Makeup: Hair down or in a braid. Light foundation with neutral eye color and lip. Minimal mascara.

Vibe Description

Quiet. Lost in thought. Hungry for knowledge. How I am 70% of the time.

Mood

  • Disney character: Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
  • Song: Will Calls (Marfa Demo) - Grizzly Bear

2. Casual gatherings

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: Black crop-top. Colorful t-shirt.
  • Bottoms: Monotone-vibrant pants with pockets. Dark skirt with pockets.
  • One-piece: Anything hot pink.
  • Shoes: White walking shoes. Black platform shoes.
  • Accessories: Baseball cap. Big earrings.
  • Hair/Makeup: Hair down or up. Light makeup.

Vibe Description

Vibrant. Bright. Splashes of neon. Going out with friends. Seeing a movie. Wearing theme colors when going to a sports game.

Mood

  • Disney character: Kate Bishop (Hawkeye)
  • Song: Electric Feel - MGMT

3. Coffee shop

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: Oversized t-shirt. Turtleneck.
  • Bottoms: Denim. Flow-y nude pants.
  • Shoes: Nude flats. White walking shoes. Black platform shoes.
  • Accessories: White headphones. Baseball cap. Sunglasses. Minimal gold jewelry.
  • Outerwear (if any): Big white lace cover. Leather Jacket.
  • Hair/Makeup: Hair clipped up or in a low pony tail. Light, muted nail-polish.

Vibe Description

Thoughtful. Cozy. Warm. Light. Morning vibes.

Mood

  • Disney character: Jane Porter (Tarzan)
  • Song: Should Have Known Better - Sufjan Stevens

4. Comfy at home (Dream home)

Outfit Breakdown

  • Closet: Walk-in. Street boho. Neon sign. Plushy stepping stool to reach high places. Hardwood floor. Boho rug.
  • Staircase: Stained-glass windows to make the walking experience fun.
  • Kitchen: (See kitchen)
  • Bathroom: Tub that’s designed like a hot tub that’s easy to walk into and out of. Walk-in-shower. sliding door to a balcony for fresh air.
  • Library: Comfy chair. Books sorted by light to colorful to dark.
  • Laundry room: Tile floors. Located on the first floor. Open shelves. Storage bins. Beanbags. Soft rug.
  • Garage: Spacious. Gym supplies nearby. Workbench nearby. Minimalistic.
  • Dining room: Don’t need comfy chairs. Gold accents. Big enough for friend-gatherings. Curtains.
  • Balcony: Has a ledge to put heavy plant pots. Big enough to fit a projector screen and an air-mattress for outdoor movie nights. Towel rug.
  • Bedroom: Ideally 4-bedrooms. Dark sheets and pillows. Fairy lights. Plants. Bed placed near the window, looking out at trees or nature.
  • Office: (See Sci-Fi)
  • Overall style: Brick, wooden, steel, large windows for natural light

Vibe Description

Once I design and find a contractor to build this house, I will start allowing people to rent it out. Humble yet experiential. Homey yet theatric. Comfortable yet eccentric.

Mood

  • Disney character: Jemma Simmons (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D)
  • Song: Margaret - Lana Del Rey, Bleachers

5. Dinner outings

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: Black tank. Mens oversized button-shirt.
  • Bottoms: Baggy nude pants.
  • One-piece: Black button dress. Cute short black dress. Cute short white dress.
  • Shoes: Sandals. Walking shoes.
  • Accessories: Gold necklace combo.
  • Outerwear: Thin, open, big-collared coat.
  • Hair/Makeup: Hair down or in a bun if eating messy foods. Makeup depends on where you eat dinner.

Vibe Description

Simple. Splash of colors. Nothing that stands out.

Mood

  • Disney character: Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
  • Song: Gamesofluck - Parcels

6. Exercising / Athleisure / Sporty

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: Black sports bras. Loose tank top. Comfortable sandal
  • Bottoms: Baggy sweatpants. Biker shorts. Workout gym shorts. Running shorts.
  • One-piece: One-piece swimsuit
  • Shoes: White closed-toed shoes. Sand socks. Flip-flops.
  • Accessories: Helmet. Boxing gloves.
  • Outerwear: Sports jacket.
  • Hair/Makeup: Hair up or braided. Avoid heavy foundations or eye makeup that will slide off or smudge. Thermal water after applying makeup.

Vibe Description

Powerful. Strong. Athletic. Agile. Flexible. Practical.

Mood

  • Disney character: Yelena Belova (Black Widow)
  • Song: D D D N N N A A A - Crywolf

7. Formal events / Elegance

Outfit Breakdown

  • One-piece: Elegant long dress (red, beige, black, muted pink, white). Asymmetric dress. Off-shoulder dress. Backless dress.
  • Shoes: Beige heels
  • Accessories: Pair jeweled necklace with black dress, pearl necklace with pink dress, gold necklace with red or beige dress, meaningful necklace with white dress
  • Hair/Makeup: Sparkly. Wavy hair down. Natural makeup colors. Light blush. Nail stiletto.

Vibe Description

Elegant. Dressed to the nines. Expensive.

Mood

  • Disney character: Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow)
  • Song: Killshot (Slowed + Reverb) - Magdalena Bay

8. Funeral / Grieving / Memorials

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: thin beige turtleneck
  • Bottoms: black skirt
  • One-piece: short backless black dress, black jump suit
  • Shoes: platform black boots. knee-length black boots. black sandals.
  • Accessories: big black sunglasses. black or white nail polish. long black thin stockings. black gloves. silver rings.
  • Outerwear: black top coat.
  • Hair/Makeup: dark lipstick. curly hair. black ring earrings.

Vibe Description

Grieving. Dark. Respectful. Fragrance to remember the person passing. Piano to help with mental health. Pizza and Pepsi as a ritual for grieving. Hair up to keep it neat and respectful. A dog for consolation at a hard time.

Mood

  • Disney character: Vanessa Doofenshmirtz (Phineas and Ferb)
  • Song: Waiting - Phoebe Bridgers

9. Garden / Flower shops / Greenhouses

Outfit Breakdown

  • One-piece: Chiffon dress. Light-colored loose dress.
  • Shoes: Wedge brown boots. Brown Birkenstocks.
  • Hair/Makeup: hair up when doing garden work or cooking. hair down when watering plants.

Vibe Description

Ethereal. Magical.

Mood

  • Disney character: Wanda Maximoff (WandaVision)
  • Song: Helvegen - Kalandra

10. Hike / Backpacking / Nature walk

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: Long-sleeve moisture-wicking shirt with UV protection.
  • Bottoms: Below the knee cargo shorts. Water-resistant pants.
  • Shoes: Hiking shoes. Hiking boots.
  • Accessories: Waterproof watch.
  • Outerwear: Rain jacket with hood and pockets.
  • Hair/Makeup: Hair up or braided.

Vibe Description

Adventure. Fun. Happy. Down to earth.

Mood

  • Disney character: Pocahontas
  • Song: La Belle Fleur Sauvage - Lord Huron

11. Kitchen / Creative Time

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: Dark-colored tank. Oversized t-shirt.
  • Bottoms: Ripped jeans.
  • Accessories: Short necklace.
  • Outerwear: Apron.
  • Hair/Makeup: Hair up while cooking.

Vibe Description

Messy.

Mood

  • Disney character: Pepper Potts (Iron Man)
  • Song: Let it Happen - Tame Impala

12. Music Videos

Outfit Breakdown

  • One-piece: Designer dress.
  • Shoes: Heels.
  • Accessories: Big necklace.
  • Outerwear: Fuzzy coat.
  • Hair/Makeup: Hair down. Dramatic makeup.

Vibe Description

Iconic. Colorful. Dramatic.

Mood

  • Disney character: Megara (Hercules)
  • Song: Mirrors - Justin Timberlake

13. Ocean

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: Swim top. Short, fitted tank top. Light-oversized button top.
  • Bottoms: Swim bottoms. Long white skirt.
  • Shoes: Water shoes.
  • Accessories: Prescription goggles. Baseball cap. Sun hat.
  • Outerwear: Swim cover. Cardigan.
  • Hair/Makeup: Choose waterproof products: waterproof eyeliner. Hair down when above water. Hair braided when swimming.

Vibe Description

Flow-y. Light color.

Mood

  • Disney character: Moana
  • Song: Stolen Dance - Milky Chance

14. Parties

Outfit Breakdown

  • One-piece: Sparkly dress (gold or silver).
  • Shoes: Flats that match the dress.
  • Accessories: Dangling earrings that match dress.
  • Hair/Makeup: Sparkly.

Vibe Description

Sparkly. Stunning. Evening. Movies for escaping the world. Community. Candles for special occasions. Best parties combine a mix of light or fire, pool or ocean water, earth’s nature and air, and wine. This is a time to meet new people and get out of my introverted shell. It’s a time to enjoy the moment and forget my problems.

Mood

  • Disney character: Jasmine (Aladdin)
  • Song: After Hours - The Weeknd

15. Photoshoot

Outfit Breakdown

  • One-piece: Long, styled dress.
  • Shoes: Matching shoes.
  • Accessories: Big Jewelry.
  • Outerwear: Sparkly jacket.
  • Hair/Makeup: Hair down, wavy.

Vibe Description

Eye-catching. Complementing or fitting the mood of the surroundings.

Mood

  • Disney character: Giselle (Enchanted)
  • Song: I Don’t Want to Play Around - Ace Spectrum (A song that makes my dad sad because it reminds him of shopping alone)

16. Rain

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: Crop top.
  • Bottoms: Polyester leggings. Maxi-belt.
  • One-piece: Thin dress.
  • Shoes: Rain boots.
  • Accessories: Clear umbrella. Stud earrings. Air pods.
  • Outerwear (if any): Dark rain-jacket. Long trench coat.
  • Hair/Makeup: Hair down when inside. Hair braided when outside.

Vibe Description

Melancholy. Moody. Brooding. Electric piano for fun. Being with friends for fun. Writing a letter because it’s a nice indoor activity, and a kind thing to do. Small dog to hold.

Mood

  • Disney character: Cinderella
  • Song: BLUE - Billie Eilish

17. Sci-Fi/Cyberpunk

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: Black crop top. Oversized t-shirt.
  • Bottoms: Black pants.
  • Shoes: Black.
  • Accessories: Sunglasses.
  • Outerwear: Leather jacket.
  • Hair/Makeup: Add sparkle to makeup. Play with color. Amp up volume with bold eyeshadow and rich lip color.

Vibe Description

Sassy. Quick-witted. Edgy. Bold.

Mood

  • Disney character: Daisy Johnson (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D)
  • Hung Up - Madonna

18. Shopping/Errands

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: Sweatshirt. T-shirt. Crop top. Tank. Low v-neck black shirt.
  • Bottoms: Leggings. Comfy shorts. Denim shorts. Black skirt.
  • One-piece: Loose, button dress.
  • Shoes: Sneakers. Black boots.
  • Accessories: Baseball hat. Socks. Wide belt. Dangling necklaces.
  • Outerwear: Trench coat. Vest. Oversized denim jacket. Oversized button up with pockets.

Vibe Description

Content. Productive.

Mood

  • Disney character: MJ (Spider-Man: Homecoming)
  • Song: Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin

19. Vacation/Travel

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: Textured top.
  • Bottoms: Denim shorts. Long white skirt. Flow-y pants.
  • One-piece: Long dress. Short dress.
  • Shoes: White sneakers.
  • Accessories: Bought jewelry from other places.
  • Outerwear: Thin cardigan.
  • Hair/Makeup: Hair down. BB and CC creams. Pack mini versions of your favorite products (mascara and lipstick)

Vibe Description

Happy. Relaxed. No stress. Bohemian. Textured.

Mood

  • Disney character: Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
  • Song: Andrea - Bad Bunny.

20. Vintage / Old Money

Vibe Description

Heavenly.

Mood

  • Disney character: Anastasia
  • Song: Symphony No. 5: IV. Adagietto - Gustav Mahler

21. Weddings

Vibe Description

Wholesome. Sublime.

Mood

  • Disney character: Rapunzel (Tangled)
  • Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars

22. Work Meetings

Outfit Breakdown

  • Top: High-quality button up. Black top.
  • Bottoms: Tapered dress pants.
  • Shoes: Pointy toe pump.
  • Accessories: Sunglasses.
  • Outerwear: Oversized denim jacket. Oversized blazer.
  • Hair/Makeup: Matte finish. Anastasia Dewy Set. Avoid heavy eyeliner or overdrawn lines. Simple and professional. Avoid bright colors.

Vibe Description

Timeless. Classy.

Mood

  • Disney character: Peggy Carter (MCU)
  • Song: Challengers: Match Point - Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

Extra

  • Secret skincare routine: Cerave or Avene cleanser. Effaclar Serum (3-5 drops all over face). MelaB3 (3-5 drops all over face) (Tretinoin). + - Effaclar Duo M. SPF. All from La Roshe-Posay. Makeup on top.