TRENDING // JANUARY 24, 2025

Our Guide to the Sade Girl Aesthetic

From quiet luxury to the mob wife aesthetic, recent years have seen an emphasis on timeless fashion and the rise in popularity of channeling your dark feminine energy. And with TikTok bringing back '90s R&B hits like Sade’s “Sweetest Taboo” and “Like a Tattoo,” it’s no surprise that the Sade girl aesthetic is taking the reins as one of the next big “it girl” trends. Polished and minimalistic, we at A Style Set love nothing more than a trend that champions a quality wardrobe, and what better way to emulate that than what I like to call Clean Girl’s edgier older sister. 

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If you love timeless ‘90s style, the Sade Girl aesthetic is for you. Inspired by singer-songwriter Sade Adu’s chic, minimalist outfits and jazz, soulful hits such as “Smooth Operator” and “Like a Tattoo”, this aesthetic is effortless, it’s classy, and it’s luxurious. To start, channel your dark feminine energy and shop for quality clothing in deep reds, blacks, and browns. Essentials for the Sade Girl include simple basics with unique details like solid color asymmetrical tops, tailored trousers, and leopard print maxi dresses. For footwear, kitten heels, leather flats, and pointed-toe boots are ideal. Complete your daily looks with gold hoops (a signature Sade Adu staple item), and bracelet stacks or cuffs.

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Sade Girl Outfit Ideas:

OUTFIT 1

Jazz Bar

Heading out to a swanky jazz bar or restaurant? Pair a leopard print maxi skirt with a cowl neck top, gold accessories, and kitten heels for a perfectly chic and elevated look. Switch out the skirt for black trousers if you prefer to wear pants.

OUTFIT LINKS: top - skirt - bag - earrings - cuff - sunglasses - heels

OUTFIT 2

Date Night

Channel your dark feminine with a black monochrome outfit ideal for your next date night, drinks, or dinner with friends. Take it to the next level with a brown faux fur jacket, a small leather bag, gold accessories, and kitten heels.

OUTFIT LINKS: top - pants - jacket - bag - hoops - watch - necklace - heels

OUTFIT 3

Concert

You can’t go wrong with a little black dress and boots, and this Sade-inspired outfit is perfect for a concert or event. Add a beaded necklace and leopard print bag to complete the look and get ready to dance the night away!

OUTFIT LINKS: dress - necklace - earrings - bag - boots

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