The Kinda Chic Trend Celebrates Being Yourself
There’s joy in embracing who you are. It’s the little moments of authenticity, the things that make you happy, and the choices that reflect your own path that are worth being proud of.
A new trend is now an ode to this concept. The “kinda chic” TikTok trend invites users to celebrate aspects of themselves and their everyday lives — from favorite hobbies and personal style to self-care and individual viewpoints, according to Her Campus.
@helenatheman I love this kinda chic trend#booktok ♬ original sound – star
What is the Kinda Chic Trend?
Thanks to the new trend, social media users are sharing ordinary moments including taking a coffee break and going for a walk during the workday or expressing a personal viewpoint. The idea is that anything can be chic when it reflects who you are.
If you’re proud of a recent accomplishment, passionate about a cause, or simply show up for yourself and others, then you’re already chic and can join in on the fun. There’s no need for an elaborate hobby, designer clothing, or a picture-perfect life. Instead, the trend encourages people to appreciate the things that make them who they are.
@speechiesofie kinda chic 💌🧸🎀💬🧿🫧 #slp #speechlanguagepathologist #slplife #trend #chic ♬ original sound – stevelacyoffline
How to Do the Kinda Chic Trend
To join the social media trend, first choose a clip you like of yourself, your surroundings, something that lights you up, or practically anything. Afterward, add a caption in pale yellow text associated with the trend over a photo or video. Begin it with “kinda chic to…” and highlight something you would like to celebrate, Mashable reports.
Examples range from simple pleasures like pizza and time outdoors to setting boundaries, pursuing a dream, or moving somewhere new. Trying something new or going out of your comfort zone and doing something on your own can also make the cut. Its flexibility lets people celebrate the everyday moments in life and meaningful personal milestones, both big and small, within the same simple format.
@zarahkelleherKinda chic but it’s realllly chic♬ original sound – stevelacyoffline
The Beauty of the Trend
The allure behind “kinda chic” lies in its accessibility. Instead of focusing on money, status symbols, or a carefully curated lifestyle, it celebrates everyday choices and moments that feel authentic to you.
At its core, the uplifting trend reframes chic as something deeply and uniquely personal. It shows there’s always a reason to appreciate whatever helps you feel more at ease, self-assured, or true to yourself.
