that girl

Definition

A social media aesthetic and mindset describing an idealized, put-together version of oneself who is confidently living their best life with curated style, wellness routines, and aspirational goals. The phrase captures both the self-concept one projects and the envy others might feel toward that lifestyle.

Example Usage

She's really leaning into the 'that girl' era with her morning skincare routine and daily journaling habit.

Origin

Emerged from Gen-Z TikTok culture around 2021-2022 as an evolution of earlier lifestyle aesthetics.

Fun Fact

Often paired with specific aesthetics like 'clean girl' or 'dark academia' to create themed lifestyle personas.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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