Dark Academia Style Guide: Mix-and-Match Separates and Outfits for Femmes

Dark Academia Style Guide: Mix-and-Match Separates and Outfits for Femmes

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8 Sept

Written By Ellen Avigliano

Dark Academia isn’t just a genre of film and literature, it’s also a lifestyle aesthetic. So we thought we’d help you start the school year off with some classy suggestions for accessories and outerwear. We’ve conjured up some truly magical and mysterious picks that will help you look top of your Deadly Class, and a little bit of an edge of dark and mysterious. Check it out and see what you think!

**DRESSES & SKIRTS**

**Fireside Plaid Shirtdress, $129.95 via Coldwater Creek**

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**1960s Brown and Black Plaid Dress, Size M, $72.00 via Etsy Seller Movementmattersco**
1960s Brown and Black Plaid Dress, Size M, $72.00 via Etsy Seller Movementmattersco

**DRESSES & SKIRTS**

**Green & Navy Plaid Retro styled dress, $43.99 via Retro Stage**

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**Vintage Dark Academia Victorian Style Top & Shurt set via Retro Fairy site, $62.00**

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**Knit Top & Dress Pinafore Set, Jacquard and Velvet, $63.00 via Retro Fairy site**

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**Velvet and Elastic Starry Night Vintage Style Princess dress via Retro Fairy site, $63.00**

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**Black & Bats Print Fit and Flare Dress with Bow Detail and Crepe Sleeves, $78.00 via Unique Vintage**

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**Elegant Black Dress Hook and Eye detail, Plus Size, Polyester fabric, $59.00 via Retro Fairy site**

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**Rust and Brown Plaid skirt dress, cotton blend with Orange 40s style detailed blousetop, $56.00 via Retro Fairy Site**

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**Retro Style Fit and Flare Midnight Sky Print Dress, $78.00 via Unique Vintage**

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**Retro Vintage Styled Pleat Trouser Slacks | Multiple Colour options, via Etsy Seller LIacademia**

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**Retro Thin Plaid Neutral Wide Leg Loose Shorts $33.00 via BerciniStreetWear on Etsy**

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**Plaid high Waisted Pant with Plaid and Striped pattern, polyester fabric, $39.00 via BerciniStreetwear on Etsy**

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**Woolen Style Pleat front Shorts | Wide Leg Womens Styled, $42.00 via BerciniStreetwear**

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**High Waisted Pleat Front Trouser Slacks, Loose fitted, Plus Size Option, $42.00 via BerciniStreetwear on Etsy**

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**Wide Leg Bottom Slacks Trousers via Shein, $21.00**

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**New Look | Pleated Tennis Skirt in Black Plaid Check via ASOS, $30.00**

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**Plaid Patchwork Casual Skirt in Green Red Navy Plaid with Tassel detail, $32.99 via Light In The Box site**

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**Ankle Length Skirt Block Pleated Skirt, one-size, $25.74 via Light In The Box Site**

**DRESSES & SKIRTS**

**Block Layered Tulle Pleated Black Skirt, $25.19 via Light In the Box Site**

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**Calf-Length Skirts Lace and Layered Pleats, One-Size via Light In The Box, $23.66**

**TOP & BLOUSES**

**Irregular Plaid Long Over Coat, Cotton, $208.92 made by HymanSandy on Etsy**

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**Puff Sleeve Half Button Placket White Top, $17 via SHEIN**

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**Faux Pearl Sheer Mesh Sleeve Top, $11.00 via SHEIN**

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**Satin Cowl Flounce Neck Sleeve Blouse, $12.00, SHEIN**

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**Tie Neck Bow Feature Assymetrical Button Front Blouse via SHEIN $15.00**

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**Timeless Classic Mock Turtleneck | 3 Colors, Banana Republic, $12.49**

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**Cottagecore Academia Elegant Lace Blouse, $45.00 via Etsy by BerciniStreetwear**

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**Mushroom Shirt Cottagecore Dark Academia, $25.99 via Etsy Seller TrendSquare**

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**Reverse Star Poncho Capelet, $34.99 via Gifts for Difficult Mothers**

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**Mushroom Shirt Cottagecore, Sweatshirt, $37.99 via EtsySeller Trendsquare**

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**Black Velvet and Silver Stars Hooded Capelet, Unique Vintage, $58.00**

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**Gold Snake Detail Sweatshirt, Witchy Aesthetic, $34.99+ via EtsySeller TrendSquare**

Ellen Avigliano www.imaginariumarts.com