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Gloomcore is an aesthetic inspired by the tranquil forests and foggy beaches of the Pacific Northwest, as well as obscure hobbies and interests. It emphasizes the appreciation of quiet through dim surroundings. Individuals drawn to Gloomcore find beauty in cloudy skies, foggy coastlines, and dense, green forests. The aesthetic often incorporates elements of the odd and otherworldly.
Visuals[]
Forests with mosses and lichens, lots of plants, tall trees, and fog covering up the tops of the trees are the noticeable things you can find in forests that aren't bustling with energy or have any crowded spaces. Another good example is a hazy beach with no sun anywhere to be seen, just light brown sand and water with slow, grey waves stretching for miles. Often boreal forests, and ALWAYS having cloudy skies.
Most places revolve around forests and beaches, though there also might be rivers, streams, lakes, and other bodies of water, including puddles and swamps. Moors, mountains and other landforms where you can overlook a beautiful view are also appreciated natural aspects of Gloomcore. People who associate themselves with this aesthetic tend to focus on irregular and wondrous things or ideas, like the angle of light on water, cryptid sightings and long forest walks.
The weather is supposed to have mellow, dreamy and slightly Ethereal undertones that possibly lead to long thought processes and the bubbling of one's imagination. Though something like the rain, cold seasons, fall, winter, thunderstorms and lightning storms are prevalent, quiet foggy days mist, and even dry skies filled with petrichor count as well.
Fashion[]
The clothes must be related to the dull, mysterious atmosphere and cold weather. Since most of the forests and environments that fit into Gloomcore are usually cool and damp, warm clothing is common. Clothing styles often overlap with Granola or Cottagecore or Forestcore. Some of the items are:
- Earth-toned/gray clothing
- Oversized, loose-fitting clothing
- Hiking brands (Columbia/Patagonia/REI/The North Face/Arc’teryx/Fjallraven)
- Pullover sweaters
- Corduroy pants and jackets
- Denim
- Hiking Boots
- Graphic/band tees
- Overalls
- Pleated skirts
- Ripped/patterned tights
- Leg and arm warmers
- Converse/Vans
- Raincoats
- Flannel
Summer Outfits[]
Casual[]
- Overall shorts + oversized shirt under + combat/hiking boots
- Black tank top + baggy jeans/cargo jeans + tennis shoes
- Black shorts + tucked in shirt + combat/hiking boots
- Black shorts + sweater vest
Swimming/beach trip[]
- One of those beach robes + dark colored long-sleeved swimsuit + sunglasses
Feminine[]
- Dark colored overall dress + white/grey shirt + combat/hiking boots
- Black tennis skirt + light sweater (not for super hot days)
- long skirts or dresses, particularly desaturated and earth toned.
Hobbies[]
Although the most prominent activity in Gloomcore is enjoying spending one's time looking at the aspects of nature, there are other things, such as:
- Hiking
- Caving
- Gardening
- Reading
- Writing
- Photography
- Sketching or painting gloomy landscapes
- Cryptid hunting
- Collecting trinkets
- Collecting animal bones/feathers(see Vulture Culture)
Music[]
Because of the nature this aesthetic is based on, Gloomcore music is soft, based on the ideas of being in nature and other Gloomcore hobbies. Of course, the perfect music would be something mysterious and soft, perfect to meditate or "gloom" to. Background ambience from nature such as rain is often added to the music. Some examples are below:
- 💧Gloomcore Music💧
- 🌧Gloomcore 🌧
- 🌲Gloomcore 🌧
- slowed and reverb lofi mix w rain
- gloomcore youtube playlist
- another youtube playlist but w rain
- Cottagegore | dark naturalism | gloomcore | forestpunk [Spotify] by Triopse | Captain Drown
- Cottagegore | dark naturalism | gloomcore | forestpunk [YT] by Triopse | Captain Drown
Media[]
Movies & TV Shows[]
- Twin Peaks (1990-1991)
- Twilight franchise (2008-2012)
- Coraline (2009)
- Dark Shadows (2012)
- Gravity Falls (2012)
- Epic (2013)
Music[]
- Jasper Forks - River Flows in You
Video Games[]
- Alan Wake Franchise
- Pacific Drive
- Silent Hill 2
Gallery[]
