‘Your style based on your zodiac sign,’ ‘What I think the characters of (insert movie) would wear in 2021.’, ‘What I would wear if I were in (insert movie).’ These captions show Tik Tok’s continual influence on growing style trends. Tik Tok was launched in 2018 and since then has been downloaded more than 110 million times, Generation Z being one of the biggest consumers. Being isolated from the world during quarantine led many teens to look for an outlet, a way to continue growing, and looking for ways they can change themselves. And Tik Tok has continually been the app that has been turned to for a source of creativity.

Examples of TikTok styles are evident when you walk the halls of Menchville. Teens take in the media given to them and mold it into forms of expression, letting these details then become a part of their day-to-day. Big oversized clothing all the way to corset pieces that accentuate features. Obnoxious earrings or dainty minimalist jewelry. These different aesthetics are praised on the app. Growing styles started with the ‘VSCO girls’ of 2019, supersaturated ‘indie kids’, and have even made their way to the dark academia. When looking for a constant source of expression, Tik Tok was that outlet we could reach out to.

The influence of Tik Tok on teen fashion choice given to teenagers seem to be doing much more good than bad. Tik Tok fashion influencers allow teens to collect the building blocks to better understand their identity, learning what more the world has to offer besides the same thing we have been surrounded by growing up. Teens are no longer staring at the front of magazine pages, eyes scanning through the written text, telling them how to style an outfit. But now at the tips of all their fingers is an app with people their age communicating to them in true tips with demonstrations. Say what you will about all of the negative points of the internet, but when it comes to increasing the style in the world, Tik Tok most definitely rocks the fashion industry.

Reports from Monarchs:

Jordyn Taylor

What would you call your style?: “Being that we are sitting at our desks all day, comfortable clothing is a must. But if I had to describe my clothing style, I’d have to go with the ’90s.”

Did any of your outfit inspirations come from TikTok?: “Yes, among other platforms.”

Where do you mainly get clothes from? “I love the way Hollister jeans fit and the length options are awesome and accurate, so that’s my go-to for denim. My tops are nowhere specific. I love thrifting, Cotton On, or whatever store that has comfy cute tops that I can pair up with different things.”

What is your favorite accessory for your outfits?: I make my own rings, earrings, and necklaces, so as many that I can pair up and match with whatever I’m wearing that day and depending on my mood is my favorite accessory. And of course, I can’t forget about my Doc Martin boots or my all-black high-top converse that go with everything.”

Alicyn Lee:

What would you call your style?: “Not too sure, I wear a variety of clothes and whatever makes me feel good that day.”

Did any of your outfit inspirations come from TikTok?: “Yes, almost all of my outfits have been pieced together based on what I’ve seen on TikTok or other social media.”

Where do you mainly get clothes from?: “My articles of clothing mainly come from American Eagle or Tillys.”

What is your favorite accessory for your outfits?: “Necklaces or rings are a common piece in my outfits.”

Jessica Prata:

What would you call your style?: “I think I have a particular description for my style.”

Did any of your outfit inspirations come from TikTok?: “I don’t get them from TikTok, the people at Zumiez  help me pick out good and new stuff to make additions to my closet.” 

Where do you mainly get clothes from?: “Mainly Zumiez.”

What is your favorite accessory for your outfits?: “My favorite accessory is my dog tags.”