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30th May 2023
02:25pm BST
The term has now been searched 183.4% more compared to last year – but what exactly is it? Many celebrities have been seen wearing mermaid-inspired outfits on red carpets, and while we expected it from Halle Bailey (the new Ariel), it seems to be a hit with a lot of others. The look puts a Y2K twist on clothing that we typically see when we think of the 70s aesthetic, incorporating a lot of sequins and a lot of pastels. [caption id="attachment_581451" align="alignnone" width="1366"]@ashleyasapp Tell me when to post the part 2!! #mermaidcore #mermaidaesthetic #sirencore ♬ original sound - Ashley Ann? | vintage buyer
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It may have been a huge hit at the likes of the Oscars and the Met Gala this year, but it doesn't have to be confined to the red carpet – there are so many ways to incorporate it into your everyday wardrobe.
This trend first started back in the 1930s with the mermaid silhouette created by French couturier Marcel Rochas. It later appeared in the 1933 issue of Vogue and in the decades that followed, it is still seen on almost every runway.
We've seen it with Versace's spring/summer 2021 collection, Victoria Beckham has incorporated it with fabrics giving hues of sea glass and water.
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Thankfully, to nail this look you don't need to figure out a way to grow a tail (as much as we'd love to star in a reboot of H2O: Just Add Water).
Think pieces like shimmery bralettes, lace-up tops and dresses and of course, corsets. Pairing these with sheer skirts or tulle, sequins or ruffles, you'll be well on your way to recreate an mermaid inspired look.
When it comes to accessories, anything with a sea creature or shell on it will need to go straight into your basket.
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If this isn't enough, we have some celebrities who have dove into this trend (get it?) that we can take some inspo from.
The Little Mermaid's Halle Bailey wore a aquamarine-colored gown designed by Dolce & Gabbana to the premiere of the film while Kate Hudson went to the Oscars in head-to-toe silver sequins and a glittery train for her look.
Amanda Seyfried's look for the Primetime Emmy Awards was a hit for all things mermaidcore, with a floor-length Armani Privé gown complete with rhinestones and mesh.