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Maybe it's cringe to name a fashion trend after yours truly, but the thing is...it's actually really spot-on. Sorry! I think when you see the eclectic, vintage-y vibes designers sent down the runway for fall/winter 2023, you'll understand what I mean—they're basically plucked from an archival issue of Cosmopolitan. The irreverence, the miniskirts, the skin! It's giving '90s, early aughts, and a little dash of Carrie Bradshaw, which, hello.

Anyway, don't just take it from me. I work here! You could say I'm biased. In case you need further convincing, allow me to introduce you to our lovely model, the YouTube creator Nailea Devora, who is demo-ing how to pull off Cosmocore to a damn T. More on her below. We've got everything covered!

PERFECT CASTING

Some important things about Nailea Devora: She’s a wildly successful YouTube creator and TikTok star (but you knew that), she’s a fashion and beauty girlie (like, Yves Saint Laurent shows, a partnership with Revlon, the whole deal), she’s hot as hell (please see: all these pictures), and she loves Halloween (direct quote: “Halloween is for the girls”). Her style strategy is also, conveniently, exactly like ours. “I don’t put myself in a box or label myself as one aesthetic or another,” she says. “That’s just limiting. I like to think there are no rules when it comes to fashion.” Okay, yes. Now do yourself a favor and godown a rabbit hole of her vids.

THE X FACTOR

Like we said, the whole vibe is ‘90s/early aughts Carrie Bradshaw, with emphasis on those little details—ahem, nipple flowers—that make a look stand out.

Line & Dot Flor Rosette Mini Dress

Christiana Floral Minidress in Light Jade

Glory Mini Dress

Wenda Rosette Crop Top in Red

Ruched Rosette Choker Tube Mini Dress

Fleur du Mal Rose Cup Dress

OLD MEETS NEW

To really sync up with this style, you want to hit that vintage/modern mix but with
a spicy twist. Bustier bodices for dayyyyys.

Talena Dress in Metallic Gold

Heather sequin-embellished Mini Dress

Palm Beach Maxi Dress

Elegance Choker in Metallic Silver

Sultry Pump

Annabrilden

AND DID WE MENTION SKIN?

Yes, backless. Yes, see-through. Yes, both at the very same time.

Elena Mini Dress

Nunni sequins midi slip dress

Alba Mini Dress with Lace

Astrella

Flora Dress

Bianca Duffle

UNDERWHERE

It certainly wouldn’t be very Cosmo without a lingerie moment.

Odelyn Triangle Bra

Beso ruffled transparent shirt

transparent Crinkle Silk Button-Up Shirt in Lotus

semi-sheered high-waisted Skirt

Pink Nelly Miniskirt

Leonie Crystal Mesh Ballerina Flats

DEEP Vs > EVERYTHING ELSE

Channel J.Lo’s 2000s Grammys dress, please. If not, a vintage DVF wrap is an iconic choice too.

Abigail Silk Jersey Midi Wrap Dress

Relaxed Pleated Detail Wrap Dress

Gravia draped wrap-effect silk-satin mini shirt dress

Madison Wrap Mini Dress

Linen wrap dress

Alaric wrap-effect printed georgette maxi dress

GO BIG OR...THERE IS NO OTHER OPTION

Western saloonwear meets Madonna’s lace era = genuinely why not?

Annette Cami Blue Slate

Lace-Trim Camisole

MICRO MESH BIKE SHORTS

Seamless High-Waist Limitless Open Air Short

Mandy Rose Choker in Black

Taler Heeled Boots

ON THE CHAIN

Chainmail, obviously. Did you know you can wear these sweet bralette things as necklaces? Because that’s what we’re doing from here on out.

crystal-embellished mesh-chain bra top

Serenity Silver Copper Mesh Dress

CHER JEWELED MINI SKIRT

Rema Mini Skirt in Metallic Gold

Black Pace Sunglasses

S.T.F.U. CREWNECK

Tennie Pointed Toe Lace-Up Boot

PICK UP ON THE PATTERN

Life’s too short! Wear all the prints together and instantly be better than everyone else. Sorry to them.

Lisy Floral Long Sleeve Tie Waist Dress

Ryad Floral Print Eyelet Balloon Sleeve Dress

Lulani Dress

LINEN BLEND CORSET DRESS

The Lulo Project Antoinette Dress

Livi Dress in Blue.

MAKE IT MODERN

Now here’s the updated Carrie: a tank with a feathery mini instead of a tulle skirt. And functional black boots because we’re on the go!

RIBBED TANK TOP

Good American Scuba V Tank Thong Bodysuit

Crochet Feather Mini Skirt in Off White

Magnolia Feather-Trim Faux Leather Miniskirt

Black Cleated Tubular Boots

Balance Terra Coin Pendant Necklace Vermeil

Photographer: Brendan Wixted. Stylist: Cassie Anderson. Creative director: Mallory Roynon. Senior Producer: Liesl Lar. Producer: Lee Havclicek. Production Assistant: Emily Geraghty. Makeup: Vincent Oquendo. Hair: Levi Monarch.

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