The coquette aesthetic is defined by being girly with a dreamy twist. Following the popularity of sleek, minimalist looks like the clean girl aesthetic, coquette twists those ideas through flirty ruffles and bows. The idea behind the trend is to appear hyper-feminine in corsets, soft curls, and sheer fabric while still displaying a rebellious spirit.

Continue swiping for a guide on how to implement the coquette aesthetic into your own outfits.

Bows

You can never have enough bows when wearing the coquette aesthetic! Wear small, delicate bows or over-the-top, jumbo-sized bows on dresses, shirts, or skirts. Finish the look with soft makeup and subtle accessories.

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Floral

When choosing a floral dress, skip the usual bohemian-inspired style and go for a more delicate look. Try a corset-inspired dress with a sweetheart neckline to wear with lace socks.

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Curls

The coquette trend doesn’t stop at clothing. Wearing soft curls adds a touch of elegance to your look. Wear your curls pulled up into a full or half ponytail and add small bows in an elegant color like pink or white.

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Corsets

Corsets were popular way back in the late 16th century, but they've evovled in multipel different ways since then. Style a corset-inspired top or dress with simple accessories like a small handbag and stud earrings.

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Jewelry

Accessorizing is imperative when it comes to this dream like aesthetic. Wear 18th-century-inspired jewelry like pearl necklaces or bracelets made with bows and bling.

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Sheer

Sheer fabric is one of the trend’s staples, inspired by timeless actresses like Marilyn Monroe, known for her dazzling, old Hollywood glamour. Wear a dress with a touch of sheer, just enough for added drama.

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Grunge

One of the most flexible features of the trend is the ability to create dark looks that still look girly. Coi Leray is often seen wearing darker coquette looks, giving it more of a streetwear vibe. To create the look, wear ruffles with lace socks and accessorize your hair with floral pins. Top off the look with 90s-inspired frames.

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Pleats

Pleats are a subtle way to style the look. You can double the trend elements by wearing a corset-like top and pleated miniskirt. Add open-toe heels with a bow to finish your outfit. Or, wear slingbacks with lace ankle socks to complete the look.

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