POV: You’ve adopted the dark academia aesthetic and are now curling up with a murder mystery and a steaming cup of coffee on a rainy afternoon in your aptly-decorated place to match the vibe.

If your favorite character was always the fumbling academic in a fantasy or mystery movie, you need to start rocking the dark academic aesthetic ... dark academia vibe — to the look.

While soft pastel hues are prominent in the cottagecore aesthetic, darker shades are acceptable, too. Warm, deep colors like dark ... red-toned wood chairs paired with the soft blue trim and green ...