You may not realize it, but the rockstar girlfriend style is very present in our cultural imagination. Let cast the first stone who has never thought how romantic it would be to listen to a song about how important you are and hear your boyfriend dedicating it to you at every concert, or to embark on a groupie life and live experiences just like Daisy Jones & The Six.
All of it is strongly represented in the Rockstar Girlfriend aesthetic, which even though is present in fantasies of different generations, has received a notable spotlight on social media in recent times.
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Fanfics where girls fall in love with musicians are almost a classic on Wattpad, and these stories are not there for a coincidence. We love to have a little piece of the fame and exaltation feeling. But this universe is far from remaining only in fiction, from the 90’s icons Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, to Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, one of the most polemic couples nowadays, the Rockstar Girlfriend aesthetic has always been present, just getting upgrades.
With influence from Indie Sleaze and Tumblr Girl, many pieces of clothing can turn you into a rockstar girlfriend. Want to dress in this style? Here are some suggestions for pieces you can’t miss:
Tight dresses, boyfriend jeans, tops, high boots, animal print, leather pieces – and here everything goes! Boots, pants, jackets, blouses, and accessories. The looks from this aesthetic have the perfect measure between grunge and glamorous and transmit a lot of confidence and sexy energy. The outfits show that these people know how to have fun!
Behind the fashion
Despite all the glamour and fun that this style represents, we cannot deny that there are some problems behind this whole imaginary. This aesthetic strongly romanticizes the use of drugs and alcohol, as if having cigarettes for breakfast was something cool. In addition, there is a strong compulsion toward thinness.
Moreover, “rockstar girlfriend” is a term that refers to a sexist universe. The idea conveyed is that men have the job of creating music and performing shows, while women are just accessories or muses of inspiration, as if they are defined only by dating a musician.
Girls are far from being just muses of inspiration. They are full of personality and individual life and don’t need to be reduced to the person they are in a relationship with.
Girl, there is no doubt about it, you don’t need a boyfriend to define your personality and even less to wear this clothing style. In the end, we have to wear what we think is cool and makes us feel comfortable. But it is very important to discuss some of the ideas behind what we wear so that we can give new meaning to some of the aesthetics present in the fashion scene. This style should not remain linked to male dependence and it is up to us to redefine this aesthetic, keeping only the good things it brings: fun, glamour, and rock and roll.
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The article above was edited by Lethicia Lioi.
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