Everyday Electronic

by Elisabeth Bradley

Do you know what an E-Girl is? Millions of social media users commonly mention the term “E-Girl” while at the same time, many wonder what this even means.

The signature Electronic Girl, or E-Girl style includes but is not limited to dark accessories, fishnet or black tights, winged eyeliner, cheeks touched with loads of blush, and brightly colored hair and wigs.

The word E-Girl covers a particular style as well as an “aesthetic.” In terms of the E-Girl style, this addresses the composition of one’s outfit using this Electronic trend’s influences and key items. The modern definition of “aesthetic” refers to someone’s overall style. With the E-Girl aesthetic, the main focus is consistency in a pleasant appearance. For instance, adopting the E-Girl aesthetic involves pulling this trend’s key influences into their everyday looks, as well as their lifestyle and overall self-expression. Interestingly, E-Girls rarely make a public appearance— but stay confined to the walls of their homes. As the Electronic trend goes against society’s fashion expectations for obvious reasons, perhaps this explains the lack of electronic girls and boys in public.

While there is a shortage of in-person Electronic girls, the style spreads quickly via the TikTok app. These “viral” trend-setters take comfort in expressing their style electronically, hence further supporting the trend’s name. Even though the Electronic style includes a wide variety of looks, the E-Girls remain easily identifiable with their strong style and aesthetics.

“I CAN’T TALK RIGHT NOW. I’M DOING E-GIRL STUFF”