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It is a genre, wrapped in a mystery, inside a cardigan. There is a handy list on page 12 of Twee that identifies some common Twee characteristics—an awareness of darkness and cruelty in the ...
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The Twee aesthetic largely involves a cheerful range of colors, often displayed by Wes Anderson's filmography. Saturated pastels, homey shades of tan and brown, and bright primary colors are some examples. These are color coordinated to an un-naturalistic extent, creating an idealized, perfect image. For example, a room made up of only cherry red, ...
Fashion is heavily influenced by the styles of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. On screen, twee fashion tends to be influenced by the "character uniforms" common in Wes Anderson's films, a practice which was influenced by the films of Jean-Luc Godard. A young school girl, for example, wears a white blouse, pleated skirt, knee socks, and Mary-Janes. Pat...
TV Shows
1. Adventures of Pete and Pete(1991-1996) 2. A Series of Unfortunate Events(2017-2019) 3. Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency(2016-2017) 4. John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch(2019) 5. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood(1968-2001) 6. The Mysterious Benedict Society(2021) 7. Portlandia(2011) 8. Pushing Daisies(2007-2009) 9. New Girl(2011-2018) 10. Hilda(2018-)
Movies
Twee movies tend to be coming of age stories, where a character is caught between childhood and adulthood. The main character is often an unusually precocious child or an unusually childish adult who refuses to grow up. 1. Adult Life Skills(2016) 2. Because of Winn-Dixie(2005) 3. Elf(2003) 4. Elizabethtown(2005) 5. Flipped(2010) 6. Garden State(2004) 7. 500 Days of Summer(2009) 8. Gentlemen Broncos(2009) 9. God Help the Girl(2014) 10. Greenberg(2010) 11. Harold and Maude (1971) 12. Juno(2007)...
Books
Many children's book illustrations embody the twee aesthetic. 1. Harriet the Spyby Louise Fitzhugh 2. Curious George books by H.A. Rey 3. Doctor Seuss books 4. Roald Dahl books 5. Harold and the Purple Crayonby Crockett Johnson 6. My Father's Dragonseries by Ruth Stiles Gannett 7. Moominseries by Tove Jansson 8. Paddingtonbook series by Michael Bond 9. Madlenka and Madlenka's Dogby Peter Sis Books for adults 1. The Rosie Projectseries by Graeme Simsion 2. Fake Love Letters, Forged Telegrams,...
Twee Pop is a subgenre of indie pop that emerged in the 1980s and reached its peak in the 1990s. The music genre is characterized by its jangly guitars, catchy melodies, and often childlike lyrics. Twee Pop bands typically incorporate elements of nostalgia, DIY (do-it-yourself) ethos, and a rejection of mainstream music conventions and the lyrics o...
Twee home decor is a mixture of the old and antique, and the bright and "new" (in reality retro pieces from the 1960s-1980s) and heavily influenced by the Mid Century Modern design aesthetic. Retro technology like rotary dial phones, record players, and radios frequently appear. 1. Anthropologie 2. Janet Hill Studio 3. Luke Edward Hall 4. The Socie...
Feb 11, 2022 · The original twee indie-pop scene had its own unique fashion aesthetic rooted in a kind of ramshackle thriftiness: corduroy, turtlenecks, anoraks, and ’60s threads culled from charity shops.
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- The Peter Pan Collar. Detachable Peter Pan collars, like this one from Lele Sadoughi, make layering like a a breeze. If you prefer your collars already attached, opt for a flowy blouse or mini dress.
- Statement Tights. These playful, polka-dot tights from Sheertex pair perfectly with any dress, skirt, or high-waisted shorts. Even better? They’re available in sizes XS to 3X.
- Plaid Dresses. Few things scream twee quite like a plaid fit-and-flare dress. Modernize the look with color blocking, puff sleeves, or a new silhouette.
- Puff-Sleeve Blouses. Polka dots, plaid, and puff sleeves; otherwise known as the triple P of twee. Mix and match the trends by trying a plaid puff sleeve blouse, or pair the top with a pleated mini.
Oct 21, 2014 · Twee is nothing new in music, and it was British critic Simon Reynolds who first noted the “revolt into childhood” of certain 1980s indie bands, a genre he dubbed “cutie”. Nitsuh Abebe’s ...
Jun 26, 2014 · Spitz plants the British singer Morrissey upon the throne of Twee. I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour / But heaven knows I’m miserable now. The yearning, the susceptibility. But Morrissey ...
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Jan 21, 2022 · Twee girl style, or the Twee aesthetic, is characterised by quirky prints, retro silhouettes, and vintage mid-century influences, often with a ‘90s twist: think Zooey Deschanel in New Girl or Audrey Tautou as the eponymous character Amélie. It was especially popular in the late 2000s through to the mid-2010s, with style icons like Alexa ...
