Do opposites attract? Selena Gomez’s answer is yes. Just when we thought that the coquette trend had reached its peak, Selena Gomez leveled up the aesthetic with gothic reminiscences.
The mix of escapism, historicism, and overt femininity combined with nostalgia have made the coquette aesthetic one of the most viral trends of this 2024. TikTok was the social network in charge of viralizing this penchant for bows, pastel shades, romantic necklines, and corseted designs—a look that has also been fueled by other signals, such as Sofia Coppola films and the influence of singers like Lana del Rey or Taylor Swift. In short, the season’s most charming trend is still in full swing.
Although it stands as one of the dominant and preferred trends of Gen Z, there are still those who are reluctant to incorporate it into their everyday looks. Selena Gomez reinterpreted the coquette aesthetic with a certain gothic mood by combining feminine silhouettes and accessories in head-to-toe black.
What micro trends has Selena Gomez utilized to achieve this look? Beyond the aesthetics that gives us the overall vision of the look, it is pertinent to analyze the garments piece by piece to unravel the amount of nods to current trends that the The Wizards of Waverly Place actor incorporated.
- Three-dimensional flowers. The most architectural part of the design is the single large rosette on the her right shoulder her leather-effect jacket.
- The sheer trend. While the exposed underwear trend has become a popular way to style sheer garment, Gomez opted for a semi-transparent top with a Versace print.
- A balloon skirt. The return of this type of silhouette denotes the imminent return of what we loved back in 2010.
- An over-the-knee boot . Their unexpected comeback among the boot and bootie trends for this fall-winter 2023-2024 surprised many of us. Over-the-knee boots previously ignored by the insiders have earned back their place of honor.
- Belts are also back in a big way. The accessory will be your greatest ally when it comes to achieving a marked waistline while dressing in layers.
- The black ribbon that Selena Gomez chose to facilitate her half updo has become the favorite hair accessory of the most fashion savvy.
