How To Master Every Iteration Of The Academia Fashion Trend

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This fall is sure to be defined by iterations of the academia trend. Academia centers around a romanticization of academics and everything in the realm of education. With over 22 million posts under #academia on Instagram, the fashion trend has truly turned into one of the most sought-after aesthetics. Academia is generally thought of as a trend that embraces an individual's thirst for knowledge, which is what drew TikTok star Talya Glowacz to the aesthetic, she told CNN.

If you are a lover of Oscar Wilde, beautiful libraries, and dream of attending university across the pond, you most likely have that in common with those who practice the academia aesthetic. It's often seen as a lifestyle before a fashion trend, but the fashion of the trend is beautiful and should be celebrated on its own.Read more at: https://www.formaldressau.com/collections/white-formal-dresses | https://www.formaldressau.com/collections/blue-formal-dresses

While often it is just seen as menswear being worn as womenswear, the trend has many iterations of how it can be portrayed in fashion and culture. These are often based more on the aspects of what the wearer prefers to study and how they prefer to display themselves outwardly. If you are looking to master your preferred iteration of the aesthetic, look no further. We have curated a guide to mastering each version of the academia fashion trend.

Light academia focuses on a love for light, both in reads and clothing colors. YouTuber Liz Ruth says that light academia paints a "calm, softer aesthetic" (via YouTube). The themes of light academia focus on optimism, friendship, and motivation. Whereas light academia is still menswear heavy, the common colors of the clothing are tans and beiges. There is also a more feminine side to light academia, which includes more frills and lace. Think light plaids in skirt form with cozy, oversized knit sweaters and a pair of frilly ankle socks.

Dark academia is usually the first picture that comes to mind when the academia aesthetic is mentioned. Contrary to light academia, dark academia is just that — darker. The themes of the aesthetic revolve around tragedy, which plays into the fashion trend. You wouldn't wear bright colors if you were constantly thinking about tragedies. Instead, darker and modest clothing defines the trend. Black turtlenecks, dark plaid pants, and loafers tend to be the fashion staples that define the aesthetic.