grandpacore en · NOUN
Etymology
From grandpa + -core.
Meanings
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(qualifier:aesthetic, uncountable) An aesthetic based on things stereotypically associated with grandfathers, including loafers, vests, etc.
A quick scroll through TikTok will reveal countless videos teaching you how to master the grandpacore look. […] Much like other microtrends, grandpacore has seamlessly transitioned from the high-fashion runways to the world of TikTok, proving that it's no exception to the influential runway-to-social-media pipeline.
2024 March 3, Shelby Comroe, “Goodbye Coastal Grandmother, Hello Grandpacore”, in InStyle, archived from the original on 17 Jun 2024:Trust us when we tell you that your nearest charity shop or vintage store is packed full of “grandpacore” gems.
2024 January 16, Joy Montgomery, “Why Second-Hand Is The Only Way To Wear 2024’s “Grandpacore” Trend”, in Vogue, archived from the original on 31 Mar 2024: