Light-Academia Outfits: & Other Stories Cable Knit Mini Dress With its cable-knit design and V-neckline, this & Other Stories Cable Knit Mini Dress ($119) will help convey an effortlessly preppy feel.

The subgenres of the academia aesthetic, like dark academia, light academia, and romantic academia, have gained popularity on platforms like Tumblr, TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram. What makes ...

Because much of dark academia decor feels, well, dark, it's important to consider adding lighting — but keep it to a minimum. "Lighting cannot be overstated," Christine says.