The Twee Revival: Aubrey Plaza Brings Back the Quirky 2010s Aesthetic
The red carpet at last night’s Thelma premiere was alive with nostalgic flair as Aubrey Plaza made a choreographed entrance donning an ensemble plucked straight from the heyday of twee fashion. The Parks and Recreation alumna channeled the quirky, off-beat spirit of the early 2010s hipster movement, simultaneously reviving and redefining the iconic aesthetic for a new age.
Plaza, known for her deadpan humor and impeccable sartorial sensibilities, stunned in a vintage-inspired black mini dress lavishly adorned with crisp white polka dots. The frock’s puffy short sleeves and exaggerated Peter Pan collar served as an unapologetic nod to the whimsical side of mid-twentieth century fashion.
But it was the thoughtful construction that truly elevated the piece – gold buttons accentuated by ruffles marched down the bodice, while a contrasting black necktie anchored the look with a touch of modern edge. Plaza’s interpretation marinade the often-criticized “adorkable” aesthetic in an effortless cool.
The effervescent starlet committed fully to the retro vision, sweeping her tousled brunette locks to one side and allowing loose tendrils to frame her face. Her makeup skill highlighted a youthful glow – a subtle smoky eye, groomed brows, and a perfect berry lip rounded out the ingenue vibe.
Never one to ignore whimsy, Plaza accessorized with dainty gold starburst earrings and an array of gleaming rings, both sophisticated and spirited in equal measure. Her shoes struck a careful balance – classic black leather slingbacks with gilded embellishments along the sides, grounding the look while still winking at her impeccable throwback inspirations.
As she commanded the step-and-repeat, twirling and posing up a storm in the collared confection, Plaza seemed a poster child for the twee renaissance we’ve been waiting for. The bygone era of Peter Pan collars, quirky prints, and youthful insouciance has been reborn.
In the midst of cycling Y2K and 90s trends, Plaza’s vintage-laden aesthetic feels like a admirable departure from the heavily referenced decades. By mining the overlooked pockets of fashion history, she has catalyzed an unexpected revival that both celebrates and subverts stylistic norms.
This is not the last we’ll see of the whimsical, hip-swinging twee awakening – mark Plaza as the ringleader of an impending retro renaissance that prioritizes personality and unabashed authenticity above all else.
