Questions about Aesthetics
Do I have to stick to one aesthetic?
No. As aesthetics are largely subjective and individual, there is no right or wrong way to have an aesthetic. Because of this, if you like more than one aesthetic, you are free to do so and can keep them separate, mix and match, or change aesthetics as you grow older and develop personally. You can see Blending: Comparable & Contrasting Aesthetics to see the different ways in which you can blend the aesthetics in a pleasing way.
My personality and interests are completely different to others within the aesthetic community. Should I still have the aesthetic?
It is completely alright to have qualities that do not typically match the others' in the community. You can exclude any of the things that do not align with your interests and can blend with an aesthetic that does or keep it completely separate. Trying to conform to a clique would only cause negative feelings and suppress yourself. However, lifestyle-oriented aesthetics such as Cottagecore often center around activities that match a way of life, so it is also a possibility that you only appreciate the aesthetic on others rather than yourself, or that you should impose visual qualities such as materials and textures, prints, and decor on your personal hobbies and daily functions. See Blending: Comparable & Contrasting Aesthetics
As an example, you can appreciate the Dark Academia aesthetic yet hate studying. You can wear tweed and decorate your room while doing the activities that you actually like. You may be slightly excluded from the community that shares study tips and literary analyses, but you can still enjoy the visual tropes.
What is a moodboard? How do I create a moodboard?
A moodboard is one of the most reliable ways to gauge your aesthetic and allows you to be focused when it comes to understanding your color scheme, common motifs, and "vibe." It is a collection of images, either laid out in a grid, edited like a magazine page, or in a collage with transparent images. They are arranged in a manner that looks aesthetically pleasing through understanding Colour Theory, cohesiveness, and Blending: Comparable & Contrasting Aesthetics.
To create a moodboard, here are the steps.
- Find a collection of images. This is typically done through Pinterest, tumblr, Google Images (although most subjects will be quite plain), and other various image collecting sites. Be sure to use images that have diverse subjects, such as fashion, animals, home decor, models, objects, etc.
- Pare down the ones that do not fit. They can be too similar to a better image, be in a clashing color, etc.
- Use a photo editor that would allow you to arrange the images. These include Canva, Adobe Spark, LINE Camera, Crello, etc.
Questions about the Wiki
Why are controversial aesthetics such as Traumacore and Fashwave on this wiki? Do the mods promote these ideas?
The Aesthetics Wiki is an objective and impartial source. We are here to provide information only, and the moderators are not arbiters of morality and will acknowledge all aesthetics if they exist. If you are a person who is sensitive to this content, there are browser extensions that will filter out triggering content. We also provide a segment documenting why the aesthetic is controversial and the risks of being involved in trauma and political based aesthetics.
Why does my page keep getting deleted?
Your aesthetic page is not up to par with the qualities that are required for this wiki. It is either an aesthetic that does not have enough differentiation from a pre-existing aesthetic, a Single-subject aesthetic with not enough accompaniments, a blend, or a fashion, music genre, etc. that does not have enough components. See Creating an Ideal Page.