Barbie, Annabelle or M3gan? Women are dressing up like dolls for fashion's sake


By AGENCY

The "dollcore" aesthetic is a big hit on TikTok. Photo:

The doll-woman – "femininity" taken to its extreme – is back in fashion in the "dollcore" aesthetic currently storming social networks.

Key elements include powder pink, ribbons, bows, mini skirts, lace and makeup inspired by dolls from Japanese culture. It all adds up to a wardrobe that seems to have been created for porcelain dolls rather than real women.

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