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vsco girl
What does vsco girl mean?
A teen-girl subculture defined by a specific bundle of objects and mannerisms: metal water bottle, scrunchie stack on the wrist, oversized tee over bike shorts, 'sksksk' and 'and I oop' as catchphrases, and earnest save-the-turtles energy. Briefly omnipresent on TikTok, then absorbed into the wider 2019 mood.
"Her room is full Hydro Flasks and scrunchies, total VSCO girl starter pack."
Origin
Named for the VSCO photo-editing app, whose muted filters defined the look. The archetype crystallized on TikTok in summer 2019, complete with a starter kit of Hydro Flasks, scrunchies, puka-shell necklaces, Birkenstocks, and Carmex.
Frequently asked questions
What is a VSCO girl?
A VSCO girl is a 2019 aesthetic tribe defined by scrunchies, Hydro Flasks, puka shell necklaces, oversized tees, and soft-filtered selfies. The look became a widely mocked teen-girl stereotype online.
Where does the term VSCO girl come from?
The name comes from the photo-editing app VSCO, whose soft filters were associated with the selfies these girls posted.
How do you use VSCO girl in a sentence?
"She showed up in an oversized tee with a scrunchie and a Hydro Flask — total VSCO girl."
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