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STYLING

TIKTOK TREND ALERT: LIBRARIANCORE

A look we've got our bespectacled eyes on for autumn? Librariancore. We've been seeing it all over our FYP lately, but once we saw Ms Hadid sporting the hottest new look, we knew we had to try it out too. Think awkward-length skirts in plaid, loafers, cute socks and light/dark academia à la Miu Miu's AW23 collection. Keep on reading for the key pieces needed to rock this trend 👓📖
Bella Hadid

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THE MUSE

Bella Hadid channels serious bookworm NRG 🐛
White blouse

THE TOP

Reclaimed Vintage seam-detail shirt, £29.99

 

When it comes to librariancore, working with stuff that could be considered frumpy is the game plan. Ask yourself: 'Would my nan wear this to bingo?' If the answer's 'yes', you're on the right track. This ruffled white button-up is serving elevated everyday-casj and it'll go with just about anything in your 'drobe, guaranteed 🏛️

Pleated skirt

THE SKIRT

ASOS DESIGN awkward-length pleated midi skirt, £36

 

The item this look rides on? The awkward-length skirt. Lean into the gawky vibe by opting for basically anything plaid, pleated or hitting at the knee. This ASOS DESIGN one is an A+ fave and looks adorbs styled up with a baby tee and trainers 🎓

Loafers

THE SHOES

Fred Perry leather loafer in night green, £175

 

Like the ballet flat, throwback loafers are making a BIG comeback – and these smart-yet-practical stompers are IDEAL for channeling 'shelving stacks of books'.

They'll look as good with slouchy jeans as they would with some tailored trews – or pair them with a check midi skirt for ultimate librarian girlie NRG 👞
Socks

THE SOCKS

adidas Originals trefoil ankle socks in black and white, £13

 

Your loafers' favourite study partner? A frilly ankle sock (they're great with trainers, too, as seen on our girl Bella!) The details are 🗝️ for this look, so get into character with plaits and Y2K-inspired specs 🤓 It's for the plot, bb.

Shoulder bag

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THE BAG

Matt & Nat loti vegan shoulder bag in black, £80

 

The 90/00s influence is pretty clear when it comes to this look's bag of choice. It's shoulder bags or nothing, but preferably one you can just about squeeze a novella into 📗

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