If you’re up to date with different style trends, you’ve certainly heard of dark academia. Aesthetics that gained strength through social networks such as Tumblr, TikTok and Instagram, this trend is based on the romanticization of the academic world. Learn more about this topic and check out beautiful photos!
What is dark academy?
With more than 600 thousand publications on Instagram, the hashtag #darkacademia is proof of the popularization of this aesthetic. Much more than a cultural movement and posts on social networks, the dark academy is a true lifestyle: a perfect combination of love for studies, appreciation of the arts and appreciation of knowledge.
It does not stop there! In addition to these concepts, the dark gym is also all about its own style of dressing: tweed blazers, plaid skirts, berets and more sober clothes are the main characteristics of this aesthetic that conveys an air of pure elegance.
Features of the dark academy
For you to understand a little more about the dark gym, we have separated the main characteristics of this style. Are you ready to dive headfirst into this mysterious, dark and very stylish world? follow up.
Romanticization of academic life
One of the most plausible explanations for the recent popularization of dark academia is the fact that social isolation has brought studies into the home – when schools and universities were closed in real life. However, the style predates this world scenario and its main characteristic is the appreciation of academic life.
Valuing knowledge
One of the most characteristic and interesting points of this aesthetic is the strong appeal for knowledge, whether through the study of the arts, or through music and books. After all, as previously mentioned, the gym is the pillar of this charming aesthetic.
Derivation of Gothic culture
With strong traces of Gothic culture, the dark academy is visually marked by a more mysterious style, whether due to vintage clothes in earthy tones, or the main literary references, such as Wuthering Heights and Frankeinstein.
Dark and sober clothes
With mega elegant looks, the dark gym conquers many people! One of the advantages is finding pieces of this style in thrift stores, after all, vintage references are strong. Darker and earthier tones are the hallmark of this aesthetic.
Classic songs, books and movies
Chances are you’ll find someone who follows the dark gym aesthetic with a classic book under their arm and classical music playing in their headphones. In addition, the passion for films like Dead Poets Society is also very common among style adepts!
Escapism
This is one of the points that most generates criticism of the movement. Some say that dark academia is a very unrealistic style, especially in the Brazilian context. But those who have the dark academy as an aesthetic counter and say that escapism is just for others to relax and not a denial of what happens in the surroundings.
Did you see? The dark gym goes far beyond a beautiful aesthetic of social networks, it is a true lifestyle. Maybe, you always flirted with her and never knew! How about enjoying and checking out the most beautiful looks on the internet? Check out!
30 dark gym looks to get inspired and come up with wonderful ideas
Want to put together that wonderful look in the dark gym style? To be inspired by the most beautiful clothing combinations on the internet, the tip is to check out these images that we have hand-picked for you. And don’t be afraid to match the pieces, okay? It will be charming!
1. Want to know more about the dark gym style?
2. Classic and very elegant, it is perfect for those who like darker clothes.
3. Perfect to be used in winter, the looks ask for a lot of overlays
4. But they can also be perfect for hotter days
5. Just bet on lighter pieces
6. With earthy tones, clothes in this style are also the face of autumn
7. And ask for varied combinations of different pieces
8. Perfect for the urban setting, the dark gym style is very sophisticated
9. And it gives that air of elegance and power
10. In addition to that unmistakable mystery that only this style possesses
11. More natural environments also super match this aesthetic
12. Very reminiscent of forests and places away from big cities
13. You can play in the cold coats
14. In addition to keeping you warm, they will make you very charming
15. And, of course, with that more university idea
16. The dark gym is also the face of rainy and cloudy days
17. In other words, the perfect aesthetic for something more comfy
18. And even when the sun shines you can still invest in this style
19. Just know how to combine the pieces
20. And if you play in the possibilities that this aesthetic offers
21. Skirts are perfect for the looks of this style
22. They can be shorter
23. Or long
24. This is up to you
25. Dresses are also a great option, huh!
26. Oh, and because it’s a more vintage style, the pieces are easily found at thrift stores
27. You just have to take a day to do that panning
28. And finding the perfect clothes
29. Did you like this beautiful style?
30. So play and be happy in style!
As you can see, dark gym clothes are in earthy tones, black or darker and closed colors. The looks are perfect for cold days, but of course they can also be used in summer. It’s just knowing how to use the right piece and success is guaranteed!
Learn more about the dark gym and fall in love even more
How about delving a little deeper into the world of dark academia? To help you, we’ve separated the coolest videos on YouTube that bring different ideas regarding this aesthetic! It has from beautiful makeup to how to assemble your room following the style.
Learn more about the dark academy
Still have questions about what dark academia is? No problems! In this video, dear Mayara Batista explains a little more about this unique and different style. She also brings great reflections on the origin and audience of this aesthetic, check it out!
How to assemble a dark gym look with respect
How about checking out some really cool tips on how to have a stylish dark gym look? So, watch this video with great aesthetic references for you to compose a very beautiful look that exudes this wonderful and elegant style!
dark gym makeup
And for a complete dark gym look, of course, makeup could not be missing! Very pretty and easy to do, these four makeup ideas are perfect to match your outfits in this wonderful style – you can even use them on other occasions.
A dark gym corner to call your own
Are you that kind of person who loves to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty? How about renovating your own room in the dark gym style? Without spending a lot, Mayara Batista Batista gives you valuable tips on how to decorate your corner and make it look beautiful!
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