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Jul 23, 2020

Aesthetic Study: Dark Academia

Dark Academia is an aesthetic that highlights libraries, history, and darkness. This vintage style and romanticizes the thirst for knowledge and the love for literature. This aesthetic for fashion is all about turtlenecks, trench coats, leather book bags and sipping tea. Black, burgundy, brown, and white are all colors that are found throughout dark academia. Some call this style a “vintage emo”. If these aspects sound appealing you might want to take a look into dark academia. Here is what you will need to achieve the look:

CLOTHING

The fashion for dark academia has very soft dark colors with very vintage touches to it. Turtlenecks and vintage white tops are a must along with dark plaid and trenchcoats. Stores like Zara, H&M and Banana Republic carry lots of clothes that go with this aesthetic. Here are some fashion finds for dark academia to help achieve the look:

Brands to shop at for dark academia:

H&M

Zara

Banana Republic

Los Angeles Apparel

Topshop

Amazon

Brandy Melville

Etsy

Depop

https://www.amazon.com/LINGMIN-Womens-Vintage-Button-Blazer/dp/B07DYV9VCV/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=brown+plaid+blazer&qid=1601074972&sr=8-9

https://us.brandymelville.com/shannon-sweater-z096-z02.html

https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0758626004.html?ef_id=EAIaIQobChMI78LOw-jh6gIV8R-tBh2UMgt6EAQYByABEgLdcPD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!860!3!367754232171!!!g!405232729904!&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI78LOw-jh6gIV8R-tBh2UMgt6EAQYByABEgLdcPD_BwE

https://www.depop.com/products/neaavaleryy-essential-basic-grey-button-up/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-3829910/womens-jennifer-lopez-plaid-trench-coat.jsp?skuid=43083007&CID=shopping15&utm_campaign=JENNIFER%20LOPEZ&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=google&utm_product=43083007&utm_campaignid=9733267354&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhJrHjOnh6gIVISCtBh2kfgWcEAQYAyABEgI6sfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.depop.com/products/emeryoconnell-vintage-plaid-wool-skirt-size/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://m.shein.com/us/Plaid-Zip-Back-Bodycon-Skirt-p-419022-cat-1732.html?url_from=adplaskirt171221021S&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiYnm6sHi6gIVVD6tBh0n8QVJEAQYAyABEgJOzfD_BwE&ref=us&rep=dir&ret=mus

https://losangelesapparel.net/products/1811gd-mix-long-sleeve-garment-dye-turtleneck?variant=19084646547518

https://m.shein.com/us/Plus-Plaid-Pocket-Side-Pants-p-656393-cat-1893.html?url_from=adplapants1812122023XL&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9MC00tPi6gIVfz2tBh295AXmEAQYBSABEgK1KPD_BwE&ref=us&rep=dir&ret=mus

https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=427878002&cid=87056&pcid=87056&vid=1&grid=pds_0_51_1&cpos=0&cexp=1503&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D87056&cvar=11284&ctype=Listing&cpid=res20072314356755118983218#pdp-page-content

https://www.zaful.com/cable-knit-chunky-cardigan-p_858677.html

https://www.depop.com/products/darklittlecloset-i-ship-out-once-0a1b/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.zara.com/us/en/satin-effect-pocket-blouse-p09479241.html?v1=63090819&v2=1549198

https://m.shein.com/us/Solid-Form-Fitting-Turtleneck-Top-p-750288-cat-1738.html?url_from=adplaswtee07190522351XS_ssc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8_bA6tfi6gIVJQnnCh31zgpoEAQYBiABEgLUJvD_BwE&ref=us&rep=dir&ret=mus

https://www.depop.com/products/sup_rebecca--asos-plaid-grey-trousers/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://m.shein.com/us/Plus-Self-Tie-Double-Breasted-Trench-Coat-p-872158-cat-1940.html?url_from=adplaswouter011910099513XL&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI693yoNfi6gIVDh6tBh0eqAOyEAQYBSABEgJw3fD_BwE&ref=us&rep=dir&ret=mus

https://www.depop.com/products/thehappyshop-banana-republic-blazer-this-72e5/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.depop.com/products/cyberpuppy-blue-and-black-plaid-skirt/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://m.shein.com/us/Plaid-Lapel-Collar-Double-Breasted-Blazer-p-1131183-cat-1739.html?url_from=adplaswblazer02200417550S&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItZ30p9bi6gIVJRh9Ch1kGQQfEAQYByABEgKk8_D_BwE&ref=us&rep=dir&ret=mus

https://www.zara.com/us/en/romantic-knit-top-p04331100.html?v1=53927743&v2=1549245

https://www.depop.com/products/xashawntie-black-moschino-trench-coat-worn/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.depop.com/products/shopvienna-satin-dress-shirt-super/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.depop.com/products/nevsgreens-forever-21-long-sleeve-burgundy/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-3993948/womens-chaps-plaid-blazer.jsp?skuid=68226216&CID=shopping15&utm_campaign=MISSES%20CHAPS&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=google&utm_product=68226216&utm_campaignid=9733267375&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIybzP0Nni6gIVNx6tBh26ggcuEAQYAiABEgKBUPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.amazon.com/Hybrid-Company-Stretch-Corduroy-P21950SK/dp/B07XMHMXQW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=Brown+Corduroy+Pants&qid=1600719944&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTkdPTENWTVVKVTdVJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTcxOTY0NzJIUUwwSDRCRzVLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMDIxODUxTEdTUzJTSERJU0NTJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

https://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/sweaters-knits-4210630/camel-roll-knitted-sweater-10053763

https://www.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=373552011&vid=3&tid=gfpl000003&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxNugqaLk6gIVdB-tBh1BDwy9EAQYASABEgKBNvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content

https://www.aeropostale.com/uniform-piqué-polo/0090379438.html?utm_source=googlepla&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla%7Cnb%7Cmobile%7Cgirls%7Cuniforms&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoO2dhNTi6gIV9CCtBh1BkwkwEAQYASABEgINoPD_BwE

https://m.shein.com/us/Plaid-Print-Pearl-Detail-Mini-Skirt-p-1383850-cat-1732.html?url_from=adplaswskirt23200706238M_California&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyufghof76wIVEh-tBh2tsQz-EAQYBCABEgKgpfD_BwE&ref=us&rep=dir&ret=mu

https://www.depop.com/products/alirosek-vintage-white-blouse-with-lace/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=8022811486002157

https://www.zaful.com/zaful-drop-shoulder-mock-neck-plain-sweater-p_792930.html

https://www.zara.com/us/en/flowy-blouse-p07563241.html?v1=56161124&v2=1549198

https://m.shein.com/us/Solid-Form-Fitting-Turtleneck-Top-p-528771-cat-1738.html?url_from=adplateemmc180706703M&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4rzkqdXi6gIVYgnnCh3SegPGEAQYASABEgKq0PD_BwE&ref=us&rep=dir&ret=mus

https://www.depop.com/products/wayuuchilabags-my-wardrobe-brown-korean-dress/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.asos.com/us/asos-design/asos-design-check-pleat-midi-wrap-skirt/prd/13558180?affid=25252&_cclid=Google_EAIaIQobChMI9fKW26Xk6gIV9R6tBh0PqQXcEAQYDSABEgKS0_D_BwE&channelref=product+search&mk=abc&ppcadref=10104919882%7C106779534652%7Cpla-294682000766&cpn=10104919882&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9fKW26Xk6gIV9R6tBh0PqQXcEAQYDSABEgKS0_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.depop.com/products/bergentl-vintage-80s-plaid-trousers-navy/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

ACESSORIES

I love dark academia accessories. They are very classic vintage pieces. Brown leather book bags, dark colored berets, and black classic oxfords is what you need to look around for this aesthetic. Here are some accessories to help you bring dark academia to your everyday look:

https://www.amazon.com/LXY-Leather-Backpack-Vintage-Bookbag/dp/B07MJ8Q3HC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=Brown+Faux+Leather+Backpack&qid=1601074820&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE1R1BQOURYMTlTQTImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3OTg4ODQzSzE2SEMyUEZHM1lSJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NDk5MTcyQTJPR1UzV0RUUzBJJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=108282021&vid=1&tid=bfpl000002&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_vCZ8rSF7AIV0yCtBh2YEwxOEAQYAiABEgKyKfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content

https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Madden-Womens-Lace-Up-Leather/dp/B01IJ5TSVE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=steve%2Bmadden%2Bwomens%2Btroopa%2Blace%2Bup%2Bboot&qid=1601568210&sprefix=Steve%2BMadden%2BWomens%2BTroopa%2B&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/ICSTH-Womens-Solid-French-Beanie/dp/B01ELTW1WK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=brown+beret+hats+for+women&qid=1601074885&sprefix=brown+beret&sr=8-4

https://www.depop.com/products/jocelynnmedina-dark-brown-cherokee-leather-mini/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=349799002&vid=1&tid=gppl000013&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw_vl59ni6gIVvD6tBh3CLwjrEAQYASABEgKsKPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content

https://www.etsy.com/listing/707033462/brown-suspenders-for-men-groomsmen-and?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_fathers_day_Accessories&utm_custom1=19e0c551-0165-4990-9970-d5529de155ff&utm_content=go_1707961848_69268680929_331635230283_pla-294930372950_m__707033462&utm_custom2=1707961848&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItuupn7_k6gIVVx6tBh3fiw_9EAQYByABEgJx_vD_BwE

https://m.shein.com/us/Plain-Beret-Cap-p-557344-cat-1772.html?url_from=adplahat180807601one-size_ssc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuoGqz9bi6gIVAz2tBh0jrQiVEAQYAiABEgKL9_D_BwE&ref=us&rep=dir&ret=mus

https://morethanabackpack.com/products/little-bee-vintage-faux-leather-womens-backpack?variant=31868034318420&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8ICZ1qbk6gIVEh-tBh3OIAe8EAQYBSABEgLkn_D_BwE

https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=796502022&vid=1&tid=brpl000027&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-abNsbHk6gIVLh6tBh294gPrEAQYAiABEgJpm_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content

https://www.depop.com/products/aceastep-vintage-black-belt-with-minimal/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.zara.com/us/en/topstitched-flap-backpack-p16755510.html?v1=51048792&v2=1549325

https://www.depop.com/products/emmahawps-cute-harry-potter-round-glasses/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.zara.com/us/en/low-heeled-square-toe-mules-trf-p13500610.html?v1=52394473&v2=1549160

https://www.etsy.com/listing/714924650/best-gift-for-mom-grandmother-great?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=gold+locket+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&pro=1&col=1

https://www.zara.com/us/en/rigid-basket-bag-p16400610.html?v1=51964756&v2=1549325

https://www.target.com/p/women-39-s-waffle-3pk-crew-socks-universal-thread-8482-cream-one-size/-/A-54149408?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Women%2BShopping&adgroup=SC_Women&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9031867&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&ds_rl=1241788&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5-7yqtji6gIVFx6tBh2XpA7FEAQYBiABEgIoZvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.depop.com/products/xiizpop1-navy-blue-scarf-from-hm/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

BEDROOM DECOR

To bring dark academia aesthetic to your bedroom you will need lots of vintage items. Especially dark wood furniture to make your room look like a vintage dorm. You will of course need lots of books and art supplies. Here are some items to help you make your bedroom into dark academia aesthetic: