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50+ Dark Academia Outfits To Inspire!

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Are you looking for some dark academia outfits to add your wardrobe?  If so this is the post for you!  

Dark academia has been so popular lately, especially now that we’re into fall!

That’s why below I’ve rounded 50+ dark academia outfits to give you some inspiration.  There’s so many different ways to achieve a dark academia look.  

 

What is Dark Academia?

Dark academia is a trend that’s rooted in academia aesthetic, however it has more of a edgier vibe.

For Example, think crisp linen shirts, dark trousers, tweed blazers and dark patterned tights.

To understand the aesthetic better check out my related post 50+ Free Dark Academia Wallpaper For Your iPhone!     

It’s very much a Harry Potter, English literary vibe.

If you’re looking for fashion brands to shop from check out this post: 25 Dark Academia Fashion Brands You Need To Check Out!

 

As always feel free to pin these images below to remember all of these dark academia fashion brands!

The Best Dark Academia Fashion Brands

1) Faux Leather Pants 

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Image and outfit via Abercrombie & Fitch

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Faux Leather Pants 

 

 

2) Knit dress

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3) The Sweater Vest 

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Image and outfit via Magnolia Boutique

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Sweater Vest | Denim Jeans | Beige Heels | Casual Bag | Beige Belt 

 

4) The Faux Leather Skort

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Image and outfit via Lane 201

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Checkered Top | Faux Leather Skort 

 

 

5) Plaid Cropped Blouse

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6) Plaid Mini Dress

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Image and outfit via The Pink Lily Boutique

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Plaid Dress 

 

 

7) Caramel Vest 

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Image and outfit via Magnolia Boutique

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Caramel Vest | White Shirt | Blue Denim | White Boots 

 

 

8) Plaid Babydoll Dress

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Image and outfit via Magnolia Boutique

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Plaid Dress 

 

 

9) Dark Blazer

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10) Dark Academia Shorts 

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11) Perfect Brown Dress

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12) Cozy Scarf 

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13) Plaid Babydoll 

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Image and outfit via Lane 201

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14) Camel Pullover 

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Image and outfit via Magnolia Boutique

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Carmel Sweater 

 

 

15) V-Neck Sweater Dress

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16) Perfect Fall Combo 

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17) The Plaid Skirt

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Image and outfit via The Pink Lily Boutique

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Plaid Skirt 

 

 

18) Black Tunic 

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19) Checkered Pants

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20) Modern Academia 

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Image and outfit via Oak & Fort

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21) Plaid Jumper dress

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Image and outfit via The Pink Lily Boutique

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Plaid Jumper Dress

 

 

22) Retro Blazer and Skirt

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23) Dark Brown Blouse

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24) Preppy Chic

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Image and outfit via Oak + Fort

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25) Easy A Line Skirt 

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Image and outfit via The Pink Lily Boutique

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Plaid Skirt 

 

 

26) Cable Knit Sweater 

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27) Criss Cross Skirt 

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Image and outfit via Shein

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28) The Tennis Skirt

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Image and outfit via Oak + Fort

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29) Layers on Layers

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Image and outfit via Shein

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30) Fall Chic

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Image and outfit vi Oak + Fort

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31) Two Piece Set 

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Image and outfit via Oak + Fort

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32) Perfect Green Dress

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33) Sunday Vibes 

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34) Cute Two Piece 

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35) The Grey Vest 

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36) Retro Plaid Skirt 

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37) The Brown A-Line

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38) Vegan Leathers 

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39) Dark Academia Shorts 

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40) Winter Vibes 

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41) Check Sweater

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42) Tie Back Dress

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43) Classy Chic

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44) Dark Academia Socks 

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45) Overall Dress 

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46) Winter Plaid  

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47) Bookworm Dress

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48) Skirt Vest and Tee 

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49) The Shacket 

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50) Dark Academia Work Wear 

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51) All Tweed 

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We hope you enjoyed all of these cute dark academia outfits!  They are perfect additions to your wardrobe.

 

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