Decoding Tiktok’s Gingerbread Girl Aesthetic
In the ever-evolving (and on-point) realm of Gen Z’s TikTok aesthetics, one cheeky trend has taken over this holiday season – the Gingerbread Girl. A smart progression from this summer’s feminine and milkmaid-esque trend, Tomato Girl, this evolution takes our former farm girl inside and cozies her up. Now, you may be asking “What exactly is a Gingerbread Girl or, more importantly, “How do I embody one?” Well, lucky for you, there’s little I enjoy more than styling a theme, and I have this sugar meets spice energy on lock.
“Cozy and cute” is a Gingerbread Girl’s whole personality, so, first, you need to set the mood. To take the advice of Cher Horowitz, hostess extraordinaire, “always have something baking.” Fill your home with the scent of freshly baked ginger bread (duh) and cinnamon (and brandy hehe) laced mulled wine, and make sure you have cookie decorating supplies on hand at all times. You never know who will pop in unannounced in need of a warm snack and holiday activity!
Cute Holiday Kitchen Essentials
Meri Meri Jolly Christmas Napkins, $9 (set of 16)
Now let’s cozy you up with some “chill by the fire” essentials. I’m talking fair isle sweaters, suede slippers, etc.
2. Cozy Staples
Show Me Your Mumu Zermatt Zip Up, $148 and Pant, $128
Sleeper Pajama Set, $450
Gingerbread Girls are girly! Keep the trend alive by donning your favorite feminine details in chocolate brown and cognac hues.
3. Feminine Details in Warm Hues
Ancosti Maxi Dress, $150
Last but not least, the Gingerbread Girl aesthetic screams classic holiday. Opt for conservative silhouettes in classic red, white, and tartan plaid to give your holiday look that old-fashioned, homey feel.
4. Old Fashioned Festive (for the fancy Gingerbread Girl)
Now there you have it, my spicy little gingerbread hunnies! Wrap yourselves in fairisle and velvet for a sweeter than sweet holiday season and enjoy the magic til the next aesthetic trend emerges.
