hi gorg!! i had the most random thought and wanted your opinion. i've been recently been binge watching the vampire diaries, pretty little liars, and one tree hill and it got me thinking..how would you describe the following characters aesthetics: maya st germain, aria montgomery, elena gilbert and brooke davis? ilyyyy
hi love!! omg i literally gasped when i saw this ask in my inbox because these are some of my absolute favorite shows!! like… are we the same person?? i've been in such a nostalgic tv mood lately too (rewatching gossip girl for the 37284th time as we speak lol)
so about these characters' aesthetics… let me just dive right in because i have THOUGHTS
maya st germain is like this effortlessly cool indie girl with that slight edge to her style. she's vintage band tees paired with ripped jeans and those perfectly worn-in combat boots that look like they have stories to tell. her room would have fairy lights, polaroids of emily everywhere, and records displayed on the wall. she's the girl who introduces you to music you've never heard of and makes you fall in love with it immediately. there's something so magnetic about her style. it's not trying too hard but it's still so put together in that "i just threw this on" way that actually takes forever to perfect.
aria montgomery is literally the definition of eclectic boho meets dark academia. she's mixing patterns that shouldn't work together but somehow do? like those statement earrings with vintage dresses and boots and those little touches that make you go "only aria could pull that off." she's the type to find the most unique pieces at thrift stores and layer them in ways no one else would think of. her aesthetic is so literary too, you know she's carrying a sylvia plath book in that oversized bag with all those keychains and pins. she's not afraid to stand out and that's what makes her style so iconic.
elena gilbert starts with that classic small-town girl next door vibe - all converse and straight hair and simple tops. but her evolution!!! she goes from basic cute to this sophisticated casual chic that's so timeless. her aesthetic becomes these perfect fitted jeans, leather jackets, and those boots that make her legs look amazing. there's something so clean and classic about her style even when she's going through it all. it's like… effortless but intentional? and when she turns off her humanity… that edge comes through in all black everything and those statement necklaces. the duality!!
brooke davis is the ultimate girly girl with substance. her aesthetic is preppy meets hot meets fashionista. she's the blueprint for the popular girl with a heart of gold look. those perfect highlights, the cheerleader uniform that somehow looks couture on her, and later those sophisticated business casual fits that still manage to be youthful. she's pencil skirts and cute tops and the perfect accessories. her style says "i know exactly who i am and i'm not apologizing for it." she's the girl who makes you want to go shopping immediately after watching an episode.
honestly these characters defined a whole generation's style and i'm still not over it!! which one resonates with you the most? i'm such an aria with a touch of brooke personally!! thank youuu so much for this question! this was post so sooo fun to make <3
xoxo, mindy 🤍
