What is the meaning of a Brat girl summer and how can I achieve Charli XCX’s trending lifestyle and aesthetic?

THE “brat” aesthetic is a trend coined by pop star Charli XCX that’s been taking the internet by storm in 2024.

It’s said to celebrate “sweaty party-girl chaos” and was inspired by Charli’s album – here’s what we know about it.

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What is the meaning of a Brat girl summer?

The term “Brat girl” aims to take away the negative connotations away from the word “brat”.

Usually the word would mean a child or person who behaves badly, especially if they expect to get everything they want.

But the singer has redefined the term to embrace the traits that come with being a brat.

What is the meaning of a Brat girl summer?

Brat girl summer means embracing the “brat” aesthetic this summertime in the ways you act and dress.

This could include wearing dark eyeliner, having messy hair and making sure to focus on being un-apologetically yourself.

Who coined the term Brat girl summer?

British singer Charli XCX released an album called “brat” in June 2024 and it has inspired a whole new way of life.

The trend is the opposite of the “clean girl aesthetic” which is all about simplicity, a natural look and classic styles.

The look is casual yet edgy but the brat aesthetic as a whole involves a confident sassy attitude.

In a TikTok interview, Charli explained the essence of being a “Brat”.

You’re that girl who is a bit messy and loves to party and maybe says dumb things sometimes. She’s honest, blunt and a little bit volatile.That’s Brat

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One song, Mean Girls, is especially Brat.

It begins with the lyrics: “Yeah, it’s 2 a.m. and she’s out there
In the sheer white dress, wearing last night’s makeup.”

It continues: “All coquettish in the pictures, with the flash on
Worships Lana Del Rey in her AirPods, yeah.”

Why has Charli XCX callled Kamala Harris a brat?

Kamala Harris has embraced the “brat” trend during her presidential campaign scattering references across her campaigns account.

Charli showed her support by tweeting “kamala IS brat” shortly after President Joe Biden announced he was stepping out of the race for president.

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How can I achieve the Brat aesthetic?

There is advice on how to achieve the “Brat aesthetic” all over the internet but here are a few style suggestions

• Messy hair. No hairbrush necessary.
• Sunglasses; edgy, square-rimmed, and always on.
• A smudged smokey eye.
• Knee-high lace-up boots.
• Leather, in general, is good.
• Y2K lipgloss is also good.
• Lime green nails and eyeshadow, because why not.
• Old, corded Apple headphones.