Lately I have been seeing so much dark academia style posts on Instagram and Pinterest and I have to say I am absolutely loving it. If you’re not familiar with the style it’s kind of like a mixture of Harry Potter meets the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Sounds beautiful and magical right? Well it is, and today I am here to show you how you can achieve the whole dark academia aesthetic that’s totally on trend right now.
Color Palette
For color palette I would say stick to darker and neutral colors. The colors I would say to go for are black, brown, maroon, dark green, white and grey.
Tops
Long sleeve tops are the way to go with the academia style. Long sleeve turtleneck or mockneck tops are a good option as well as blouses and button-down tops.
Bottoms
Go-to bottoms for this look are skirts, pants, and trousers. If you want a print go with plaid to achieve this aesthetic.
Outerwear
Good layering options are blazers, trench coats and leather jackets. Again, I would say stick with darker colors like dark brown, black or grey.
Shoes
Nothing says academia like loafers and flats. For a darker and edgier option go for boots like Dr. Martens (ad).
Accessories
Accessories are a great way to complete a look. Headbands, belts, sheer tights, backpacks and cross body bags are the perfect dark academia accessories.
Makeup
As far as makeup I would definitely suggest sticking to a more natural look. One of my favorite makeup looks is natural makeup look with a bold lip.
Let me know how you feel about the dark academia aesthetic. Do you love it? I think part of my love for this style has to do with the fall vibe it has going on, which you can also easily incorporate to your wardrobe year round.
I am also loving the Light Academia style so keep an eye out for a future guide on that. In the meantime you can check out my previous post here.
