Written By Imagine you’re Eloise and it’s time to play dress up.
Recent years have seen TikTok surpass runways as a major influence on the fashion zeitgeist, especially for alternative looks. As a case study, Plazacore is a great example of the aforementioned. The “Eloise” aesthetic, named after the beloved children’s book character who, of course, resides in New York’s Plaza Hotel, is everywhere you turn these days.
Let’s pretend your closet is stocked with timeless staples like tweed, hair bows and headbands, collared shirts, and the like. The Upper East Side has welcomed back its resident heiress Blair Waldorf, who has returned in a slightly modernized (but still preppy!) manner befitting an heiress. If you weren’t a fan of Gossip Girl’s style when it initially aired over 15 years ago (! ), you’ll have to admit that this new iteration is as chic as they come.
Yet the “aesthetic” of your surroundings may also play a role in Plazacore. Some of the most popular users on TikTok, like @prettylittlefawn and @thesandraduran, have actually traveled to the site to film content. The movies are great for setting the mood, but you can easily replicate that environment in your own house with a green screen or at a local luxury hotel.
Fans of Plazacore can take solace in the fact that the trend is being observed by more than just the TikTok artists putting their own touch on Eloise this season. To complete the look, grab a string of pearls, your grandmother’s tweed coat, and a Peter Pan collar. It’s too late to avoid the fad.
