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My Dark Academia Essentials
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items Blazers, loafers, satchels, journals. Classic books and moody perfume. (Affiliate Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. These are pieces, p...
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Tops
Sweaters and Knits
Jackets and Blazers
Bottoms
Dresses
Shoes
Tops
A crisp white button down is the backbone of a dark academia wardrobe. Wear it tucked into black pants, layered under a vest, or slightly undone with gold jewelry.
Classic Button-Down Shirt | Old Navy
Clean, classic, and far more useful that most trend pieces.
Drop-Shoulder Button-Up Shirt
The dramatic neck tie does all the work so the rest of the outfit can stay simple. Pair with a fitted skirt, or dark denim when you want polished with a little attitude.
Dramatic Neck-Tie Blouse
A black turtleneck makes almost anything look intentional. Wear it alone with tailored trousers or layer it under blazers, vests and dresses when your outfit needs structure without extra fuss.
Layering Turtleneck
An easy dark academia layer that still feels soft.
Rich Brown Ribbed Cotton Turtleneck Sweater
A polished classic that doesnt feel stiff.
Ralph Lauren Non-Iron Straight-Fit Shirt
From first light to last call—it makes every part of your life look (and feel) put-together.
Studio Satin & Lace Camisole
Sweaters and Knits
Easy layering piece for button downs, turtlenecks, or bare arms. Classic argyle, plus size friendly.
Pullover V-Neck Sweater Vest
Soft, breathable and effortlessly easy to layer, this cable Drifter™ is the sweater you’ll reach for again and again. With a relaxed fit, flattering crewneck and ribbed cuffs and hem that hold their shape, it’s comfort and style, made to go everywher...
Women's Drifter Classic Cable Crew Neck Cardigan Sweater
A staple without trying too hard. Giving library, campus hallway, coffee stained notebooks.
Cable Knit V-Neck Sweater Vest
Quiet bookstore energy without being stiff.
Luxe Cozy Crew Cardigan
Jackets and Blazers
A structured blazer is just relaxed enough to avoid looking like you are headed into a board meeting, no matter how sharp it is. Pair with a dark pair of jeans and boots.
Cool Hand Double Breasted Blazer
This textured overcoat is just what your wardrobe needs. With a notched collar, princess seams and easy side pockets, it's sure to be a go-to for years to come. Button-front closure. Lined.
Plus Size Tailored Tweed Coat
Lightly tailored, classic cut blazer in luxurious stretch velvet to match different clothing styles Women's velvet blazer jacket featuring one button closure, notched lapel, two patch pockets, long sleeves in a gorgeous jewel toned blue.
Women's Plus Size Velvet Front Button Notched Lapel Formal Office Blazers - Agnes Orinda Navy Blue 1X
Matching skirt in my bottoms secton!
Nipped Waist Blazer With Back Adjuster
Bottoms
A clean boot leg pant is the easiest way to make a basic top look expensive.
Studio Trouser Bootcut Ponte Pant
The kind of trousers that make the whole outfit. Polished, theatrical, but more interesting than another basic pair of black pants.
Palais Wide Leg Ponte Pants - British Plaid
Matching blazer listed!
Pleated Mini Skirt
Brown floral moth print button-up midi dress - Flat waistband with an elasticated back section for all-day comfort & an adjustable rise - Midi-length A-line skirt is flowy for plenty of movement - Fully functional button-up front features matte b...
Rosamoth Button Up Midi Skirt
Balance oversized sweaters, fitted turtlenecks, and tucked in tees.
Slouchy Balloon Pant
I don’t usually purchase clothing from celebrity fashion lines because the fit is never decent. But this is roomy. Not tight around the waist. Be careful of that hemline though.
Plus Size LC Lauren Conrad Mini Skirt
Dresses
Love the maiden shape of this dress.
Moth to the Flame Maiden Dress
Mysterious. Evocative. Inspired by the romance of the night.
Nightfall Tiered Mesh Maxi Dress
Shoes
Chunky oxfords are the backbone of a dark academia fit.
Chunky Oxford (WW)
A proper chunky loafer, polished on top, rebellion underneath. Lug soles add attitude and the chain detail keeps them sharp.
Steve Madden Levett Loafer
Accessories
A bag that belongs next to a hardcover classic. Roomy enough for your laptop, notebook, and accessories.
AmeriLeather Executive Briefcase
Scarf made from a blend of fabrics and 6% wool. Finished with tonal fringes.
PLAID FRINGED SCARF
Perfect Fit System: No holes – Micro-adjustable for a flawless fit every time. Buckle: High-quality metal – Durable, stylish, and secure. Belt: 100% Premium Split Leather – Smooth, flexible, and long-lasting. Width: 2.9 cm / 1.1 inches – Ideal balanc...
Bella Belts - Trio Bundle
Bath + Beauty + Self Care
Deep in the greenwoods, a mountain rises above the trees. Water sings around you in cascades and ripples; the waterfall is edged with mossy boulders. Dried leaves crackle underfoot; a wisp of smoke curls above—you’ve reached the cabin, lit the kindli...
Wood Cabin
Tanoh Dawn celebrates nature’s power for renewal and the sacred harvest of patchouli in its original Gayo homeland. Cedarwoods, frankincense and Darkoa support the deep, woodsy, spicy center of Gayo Patchouli while cardamom helps elevate its bright e...
The Keap Subscription
Already on my third bottle! Complex fragrance, fresh, and warm with woodsy, floral, and creamy notes that feel sophisticated and unisex.
Queens + Monsters Eau de Parfum with Sandalwood + Vanilla - Henry Rose | Sephora
Santal dupe to the tee! Gorgeous, sophisticated scent and longevity.
No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil - Maison Louis Marie | Sephora
Not only is the scent amazing, but I also love the packaging. Having a pump is super convenient in the shower.
Bergamot & Hinoki Body Wash - Salt & Stone | Sephora
This body wash is amazing! The scent smells like that girl everyone is asking what scent she’s wearing! It lathers great and feels luxurious while leaving me feeling so clean.
Saffron & Cedar Body Wash - Salt & Stone | Sephora
Bookstores, Bad Weather, Good Coffee
Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their contemporaries. But when ...
The Secret History
Beautiful sprayed edges! Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. 1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years in Latin, Ancien...
Babel Collector's Edition
On the day Oliver Marks is released from jail, the man who put him there is waiting at the door. Detective Colborne wants to know the truth, and after ten years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it. A decade ago: Oliver is one of seven young Shakespea...
If We Were Villains
Sixteen-year-old Jake Livingston sees dead people everywhere. But he can't decide what's worse: being a medium forced to watch the dead play out their last moments on a loop or being at the mercy of racist teachers as one of the few Black students at...
The Taking of Jake Livingston
Regent Academy has a long and storied history in Winslow, Vermont, as does the forest that surrounds it. The school is known for molding teens into leaders, but its history is far more nefarious. Seventeen-year-old Douglas Jones wants nothing to do w...
The Forest Demands Its Due
After being home-schooled, Sade Hussein is starting her third year of high school at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school. Misfortune has been a constant companion throughout her life, but even she doesn't expect her new roommate, Eli...
Where Sleeping Girls Lie
My favorite songs to listen to while writing stories where the MC is intelligent, seductive, and slightly damaged. Think old libraries after dark, private-school scandals, annotated novels, cigarette smoke outside the dorms, and someone making terrib...
Mood Music: Dark Academia Essential Music Soundtrack on Apple Music
Jewelry
Rooted in Victorian symbolism where roses often represented love, memory, and mourning, this ring blends beauty with meaning. A skeleton's hand delicately holds a single rose, framed in ornate detailing that recalls antique design. Crafted in hypoall...
Little Rooms Requiem Ring