People throughout history have displayed their own personal fashion, from tribal attire to baggy jeans with sneakers. With trends coming back for younger generations, kids are now adding their own personal spin.

1. Coquette

Meaning “flirt” in French, this feminine aesthetic displays a delicate fashion generally associated with Lana Del Rey and popular among teenage girls. This style is comprised of bows, ribbons, lace, pearls, thin necklaces, and pastels like pink, blue, and ivory, with floral prints. It draws inspiration from French culture, vintage fashion, and the Regency Era. Generally, it is paired with a soft or natural look for makeup. Typical pieces for this aesthetic include dresses, lace tops, skirts, knitted sweatshirts and corsets.

2. McBling 

Its significance stemmed from new technology being introduced, like the iPod in 2001 and wired headphones being used as fashion pieces. McBling usually refers to the “Y2K” fashion, a maximalist display of wealth and luxury decorated with accessories, such as bamboo earrings, and heavily influenced by hip-hop culture. Pieces include low-rise jeans, crop tops, baggy jeans, baby tees, velour tracksuits, large designer handbags, mini skirts/shorts and yoga pants from brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Babyphat, Juicy Couture, Aeropostale, Hollister and Ed Hardy. Key colors include hot pink, baby pink, metallics, black, white, and even animal prints.

3. Emo

Generally confused with other aesthetics like grunge or goth, Emo stems from a subculture created in the United States through emo music. Emo fashion is made up of black fingernails, thick rimmed glasses, button-down shirts, skinny jeans, tight t-shirts and short-sleeved shirts with band names. Hair is usually long and black, or dyed with layers and a bang covering the side of the face. Eyeliner is usually included, no matter the gender. Common items include studded belts, leather gloves, Converse shoes, black wristbands with silver jewelry, piercings of snake bites, stretched earlobes or any other body modification. 

4. Hip-Hop 

This aesthetic comes from 1970 New York City, specifically the South Bronx. Urban black and Latino youth derived this from social and economic struggles faced by their communities, blending streetwear and luxury fashion, then dressing it up into their own look. This style includes baggy clothing like oversized t-shirts, sports jerseys, loose pants, and big jackets or hoodies incorporated with bold prints and prominent logos. Common brands such as Polo, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Adidas and Bathing Ape are typical with this style. Essentialists like sneakers with fat laces, baseball hats sitting sideways or backwards, chains, diamond earrings, watches and grillz.

5. Old Money

Originating from elite Northeastern university-preparatory schools and the Ivy League universities, this style can be found at Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. This style reflects traditional upper-class leisure activities like polo, sailing, hunting and fencing. Pieces of wear can be blazers, sweaters with cable knitting or argyle patterns, Polo shirts, and rugby shirts. For men, loafers and women, low heels. Featured brands include Abercrombie & Fitch, Hermes, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, and Daniel Cremieux. 

6. Opium 

Associated with the Opium record label founded by Atlanta rapper Plaboi Carti, Opium fashion is a combination of gothic, punk, futuristic and streetwear influences. Key elements of this aesthetic include tight-fitting pieces, big sunglasses, baggy jeans, layered clothing, distressed pieces, oversized coats and heavy combat boots. The materials used consist of leather, velvet, and mesh, with the color palette being mostly monochromatic. Primarily black with chunky silver jewelry usually topping off the look. Opium incorporates high-end brands like OPIUM Paris, Chrome Hearts, Rick Owens, Raf Simons, Maison Margiela and Saint Laurent Paris.

7. Preppy

Derived from the Old Money aesthetic, it is now a fashion trend for teen girls. Staples for this trend are pleated miniskirts, blazers, loafers, polo shirts, baggy or cropped tops, oversized sweatshirts and athleisure wear. This aesthetic uses patterns of smiles, hearts, lightning bolts, animal prints and colors like hot pink, pastels, white, and black. It incorporates bows, ribbons, and usually holds a water bottle. Brands for this look are Miu Miu, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, and Lululemon.

8. Bohemian 

This word comes from Paris and is used to describe artists, writers, and intellectuals who were impoverished. This style follows a philosophy that rejects societal norms and materialism in favor of artistic creativity and personal expression. Pivotal pieces of clothing can include scarves tied around the hip, long skirts, denim jeans/shorts, tube tops, flowy shirts, sweaters, and long dresses characterized by rich textures and earthy tones. Usually accessorized with abundant jewelry such as unique bangles, rings and necklaces with stones, arm cuffs, and belly chains/waist beads, this style is mainly thrifted, but can be bought from brands like Free People and Joyfolie.

9. Western

Originating from rural South America and the Midwest, this style comes from Mexican vaqueros, Native Americans, and early American cowboys’ attire. Key wear for this fashion style includes cowboy boots, western shirts with vaquero design accents, fringe jackets and popular accessories such as cowboy hats, bandanas, blue jeans, and belts. Materials like denim, leather, flannel, and faux fur are essential to pull off a western aesthetic. Brands for this look are Wrangler, Ariat, Stetson, and Tony Lama.

10. Clean Girl

This minimalist approach to fashion, from a trend on TikTok and Instagram around 2023, was popularized by Hailey Bieber. Staples in clothing include blouses, blazers, collared/button-up shirts, high-waisted jeans, khaki or black pants, and simple dresses with a color palette of white, grey, black, cream, light blue, and navy. This style is usually with sunglasses, a tote bag/small purse, light jewelry and natural-like makeup, maintaining a fresh and effortless look. Labels such as PrettyLittleThing, Shein Basics, Essentials and ASOS are incorporated.

Regardless of what your favorite style may be, wear what feels comfortable to you. Maybe this is your sign to step out of your comfort zone and try something new in your wardrobe. Your own personal style can give a non-verbal interpretation of your personality before others can get to know who you are firsthand.