cottagecore

American  

[kot-ij-kawr] / ˈkɒt ɪdʒˌkɔr /

noun

1. an aesthetic or imagery inspired by an old-fashioned, rural lifestyle, characterized by rustic décor and fashion, a revival of traditional handicrafts, etc..

   For many, cottagecore can seem like a respite in our overstimulated world.

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Etymology

Origin of cottagecore

First recorded in 2015–20; cottage ( def. ) + -core ( def. ), from its supposed invocation of the charm of the English countryside and its cottages

Example Sentences

Most often, the campaign is associated with aesthetics — the Studio Ghibli-like floating gardens and cottagecore vibes.

From Salon

Young people thrifting clothes as they embrace their Y2K or cottagecore aesthetics have helped secondhand shopping shed its stigma, turning it into a trend, not a necessity.

From MarketWatch

For a lover of historical fiction and classic literature, Catie Brown creates a cottagecore aesthetic that brings warmth and character to her 1963 apartment.

From Los Angeles Times

Traditional elements, like a faux fireplace and a tiny trove of potted plants outside her front door, add to her cottagecore aesthetic.

From Los Angeles Times

Like many people during the pandemic, she became obsessed with cottagecore design — a romantic trend that celebrates an idealized version of country living and evokes a simpler time.

From Los Angeles Times