One thing about me is that I am a total homebody: I love to spend time in my room, work on crafts, play games, and to focus on myself. I’ve spent a long time working on spending my free days the way I’d like, and there aren’t too many things I’d sacrifice them for. When I take a look at TikTok, it seems that I’m not the only one, and the “kinda chic” trend solidifies that.
If you haven’t seen it yet, the “kinda chic” trend is where TikTok users share things like their hobbies, personal styles, self-care rituals, and even a hot take or two and label them as “kinda chic.” On the app, users have said things like “kind of chic to go on a coffee walk at work” or “kinda chic to let people be wrong about you.” The point of the trend, in essence, is to empower users to embrace the things they may be insecure about, whether that’s their style, mindset, or daily activities. After all, it is chic to be yourself.
This trend is all about “chic” being a mindset, so anything can be “kinda chic.” You do not need money, a crazy hobby, a jam-packed schedule, an extensive wardrobe, or a thousand accessories to take part in this trend. Think of it this way: Have you ever accomplished anything? Are you educated? Do you advocate for topics important to you? Do you take care of yourself? Is there anything you like to do? Do you like to do things? Are you a good friend? A good person? If you answered yes, or even maybe, to any of those questions, then you’re chic and you should be proud of it. (The internet can be good sometimes, and this trend is a great example.)
If you’re interested in hopping on the trend, it is not hard to do. Start by taking a clip that you like of yourself, your surroundings, your hobbies, literally anything. After that, be sure to include text over top (it seems that yellow is the color of choice for the trend). Your text can be anything you’d like: A mantra, point of view, words of wisdom, an activity or hobby, so long as it starts with the words “kinda chic to _____.” That’s it! Post your TikTok, and get ready to give others a dose of positivity.
Personally, I think it’s “kinda chic” to lift and support others — which is exactly what this trend does. It’s fun to scroll through my For You page and to see these awesome reminders, because it is “kinda chic” to move to a new city, and it’s definitely “kinda chic” to keep learning. This trend shines light on the good and the beautiful in an extra positive way — and TikTok users agree.
So, be sure to focus on what you love to do and how you show up for yourself, and don’t be afraid to share it with others. It’s not just “kinda chic,” it’s very chic!