The Tomato Girl Aesthetic is Tik Tok's Latest Summer Trend
The name may be off-putting, but it's truly a trend worth hopping on.
If there's one thing you can count on Tik Tok to do, it's to turn anything lifestyle and fashion related into a niche aesthetic. We witnessed the rise of the Vanilla Girl, the Weird Girl, Dollcore, Mermaidcore, Coquettecore, and so on. Adding a page to the micro-fashion aesthetics book is the latest Tik Tok trend: the Tomato Girl. At first glance, the name may seem a bit peculiar. But, the aesthetic itself is actually not that offputting, if anything, it's the exact opposite.
First thing first: what's the Tomato Girl aesthetic? There's no exact definition of what makes a tomato girl, however, imagine a girl enjoying a European vacation on the Amalfi Coast, vintage shopping on weekends as she fills her days tending to her tomato garden while the gentle breeze glides through her naturally tousled hair. Content creator @bemusedbeanie posted a now-viral video of the aesthetic, showcasing a compilation of images encapsulating the trend.
A true Tomato Girl enjoys a relatively simple life, basking under the sun as she resides near the seaside, and sitting down at her antique desk reading a book or journaling her daily ventures. She likes to keep things natural — unstyled waves her go-to hairstyle, embracing the no-makeup makeup look, and enjoying daily meals of freshly picked vegetables, salad, and anything with seafood.
The love for simplicity extends to the fashion front. The Tomato Girl aesthetic embraces anything antiquated, finding fashion gems while sorting through your grandmother's closet and vintage shopping when looking for something new to wear.
Linen dresses, subtle florals, ruffled hemlines, anything lace, gold jewelry, and frilly skirts overtake her closet. Opposite of many of the Tik Tok fashion aesthetics that are rooted in excessive layering, maximal prints, and mismatched attire, the Tomato Girl aesthetic looks at fashion through a more romanticized lens. She approaches life taking one day at a time, not focused on being the center of attention in every situation, resulting in opting for attire that's easy to throw on for on the go.
It's all about soft shades when narrowing down the color palette, such as creams, pale yellow, brown, sage green, and soft blues — but don't even think about wearing all black. It's a rather refreshing trend and very fitting for the summer season as it's grounded in slowing down and truly taking in the world around you — reminiscent of 2020's Cottagecore trend that also had simplistic roots.
Below, L'OFFICIEL has compiled the must-have essentials to shop the Tomato Girl aesthetic look.
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This adjustable bustier is a Tomato Girl must-have. The hook and eye closures add versatility as you can wear it as an open tank top while taking a walk along the shore. Pair with a flowy maxi skirt and you'll be fashion ready for your Grecian vacation.
Drawstring Tunnel Bustier, $495, Mirror Palais
This comfortable number takes a fun approach to floral. It's the perfect piece for a picnic on the beach and can be easily styled with minimal accessories and strappy sandals.
Lux Dress, $168, Lisa Says Gah
While the mesh under-portion seems like a sultry option, it's still fitting for the summer season. For styling, we suggest pairing it with loose pants and kitten heels for a fun day out vintage shopping.
Sabrina Mesh Boob Top, $59, Highrack
Don't be fooled by the skirts and dresses, Tomato Girls wear pants and shorts too. This lightweight pair checks off all the boxes: comfortable, breathable, spacious pocket room, size-inclusive, and simplistic.
The Way-High Twill Short, $68, Everlane
While being by the sea means a constant breeze whisp by, it's still the summer — meaning a comfortable shirt is non-negotiable. Its off-the-shoulder feature makes it easy to move around, convenient when tomato-picking in the garden or riding your bike around the neighborhood.
Poplin Off-The-Shoulder Cropped Top, $148, Cuyana
Romanticize life with this flowy, lightweight midi skirt. The vibrant print takes a literal interpretation of the tomato girl aesthetic, though no less effortless. Simpler items such as a solid-colored tank top and ballet flats are complementary items to help tie the look together.
Tomato Midi Skirt, $180, Farm Rio
As we enjoy summer off the grid, it doesn't mean we can't add a flair to our looks. This patchwork embroidered dress is a go-to for romantic date nights and is easily transitional once fall comes around.
Matissa Dress, $245, Sézane
