Throughout the years, several hyperfeminine trends and aesthetics were revived—from the unapologetically pink Barbiecore trend to the butterfly tops and low-rise skinny jeans of Y2K. These aesthetics have allowed women to take back and embrace their femininity, and use it to empower themselves. Well, another hyperfeminine aesthetic is on the rise on social media: the coquette aesthetic, and we’re all for it.
What is the coquette aesthetic?
Coquette is defined as "a woman who flirts." So it comes to no surprise that the coquette aesthetic is all about that soft, dainty, and idyllic look. It draws inspiration from several time periods, from the regency era (think Netflix's Bridgerton) upto the early 2000s. It’s what makes the trend so versatile and easy to recreate.
The aesthetic has some similarities to the “lolita” and "nymphet" aesthetics. But unlike these two trends, the coquette aesthetic is more of an indulgence in femininity than a sexualization of innocence. Coquette allows you to shamelessly embrace your "girly" side. It sends the message that it's okay to love things soft and dainty, and still be an empowered woman.
Pastels and candy colors are often the shades seen in a coquette wardrobe. Mini skirts, corsets, platform shoes, and lace and silk fabric are some of the key elements when it comes to dressing coquette. Dainty accessories such as ribbons, pearls, sunnies, or pendant necklaces are also a necessity. And to top off the whole aesthetic, an angelic barely-there makeup look that matches the softness of the ‘fit.
Jennie Kim of BLACKPINK makes the coquette aesthetic her own with this head to toe Chanel look that looks both dainty and sultry.
Fil-Am pop icon, Olivia Rodrigo, channeled her coquette energy with this corset-mini skirt combo, made extra feminine with the dainty pink bows. Madison Beer was also often seen performing in coquette outfits made of silk or lace during her Life Support tour.
The coquette aesthetic is both a fashion trend and a mood. Some may even say it’s a lifestyle. If you search “coquette aesthetic” on Tiktok, Pinterest, or Instagram, you’ll find hundreds of accounts dedicated solely to the aesthetic. Did you know? There’s even an entire virtual coquette community that shares different hair, makeup, outfit, and lifestyle videos surrounding the aesthetic, and they're oh so romantic.
If you’re planning to try the coquette aesthetic, it won’t be that hard to look for some outfit inspiration. We’ve even spotted some of our favorite local celebrities donning the coquette aesthetic. Below, we share some of our favorite Filipina celebrity coquette looks:
LOOK: Our Favorite Coquette Looks, As Seen On Filipina Celebrities
1. Kim Chiu
Light pink and white is the most common color combo for coquette outfits. In this OOTD by none other than the chinita princess, Kim Chiu, she wears a matching pink plaid tweed set embellished with pearl buttons and pairs it with white platform heels. To make the look even more coquette, she tied her hair up in a ponytail with a Chanel ribbon. So classy and cute!
PHOTO BY INSTAGRAM/CHINITAPRINCESS
2. Ivana Alawi
Lace is a staple in coquette fashion. Nothing says 'romantic' quite like a lace dress. Case in point: this white off-shoulder lace bodycon dress that Ivana is wearing. Doesn't she just look sweet and angelic?
3. Alexa Ilacad
When it comes to the coquette aesthetic, don't be afraid of frilly dresses. Just take a look at this dainty powder blue dress that Alexa Ilacad is wearing. She even paired it with Versace-inspired chunky heels. What's not to love about this super feminine look?
4. Julia Barretto
Ribbons have always been a symbol of femininty, which is why it's so widely used in the coquette aesthetic. Embrace your femininity by wearing ribbons in your hair or on your dress, as seen here on Julia Barretto's adorable sequin and silk dress. To complete the look, she wore black stockings and a pair of stiletto heels. Simple yet elegant!
5. Andrea Brillantes
Frilly dress? Check. Giant hair ribbon? Check. Beautiful sunset to run into? Check. Everything about this Andrea Brillantes moment screams coquette and we're in love.
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