"Poetcore" is like dark academia, but softer and a little less edgy. Think less Saltburn and more Dead Poets Society. But like any good aesthetic, it's got different flavors, and we're here to find yours.
Answer a few simple questions about your taste and personality, and we'll tell you which type of poetcore you are!
Questions Overview
- Hardcover
- Paperback
- Dark bridge
- Mystic forest
- Rolling waves
- Campfire gathering
- Sunlight
- Campfire flame
- Candlelight
- Lightning
- Iced coffee
- Matcha latte
- Hot cocoa
- Black tea
- Page turners
- Classics
- Niche or obscure
- Cozy
- 1-5
- 6-10
- 11-20
- 21+
- Writing
- Reading
- Both
- Neither
- Lace
- Tweed
- Wool
- Denim
- Chickadee
- Owl
- Raven
- Parrot
- Confident
- Intelligent
- Mischievous
- Dramatic
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What does my poetcore type say about me?
Poetcore is the latest aesthetic trend sweeping the internet, emphasizing smart, academic looks that are softened and sensible rather than dark or brooding. But there are different ways to rock poetcore, and in this quiz, we tell you which type of poetcore best fits you. Here's what your potential results mean:
Romantic Poetcore
Frills, lace, sleeves, and brooches! You're soft and elegant, the kind of person with an inviting, optimistic personality who sees the lover in everyone and the romance in everything. You're a bit of a maximalist, greedily accessorizing and coveting nice things, because there's no limit to your desire. You want the world around you to bloom and glow like a tender ode, and for each day to be a new verse in the canto of life.
Academic Poetcore
You're dark academia, but remix and soften it. Sweaters, slacks, collars, and cuffs. You belong in the library, poring over old books and ancient rhymes, reading the works of poets past to discover their wisdom. You're sharp, elegant, and refined, but not too fussy or pretentious. People see you and know you're someone who takes themself seriously, but not so seriously that you won't recommend your favorite sixteenth-century wordsmith.
Storyteller Poetcore
You're an inviting personality, someone warm and kind—but still knowledgeable and academic. Your clothes and fashion reflect that: Sensible outfits that let you move in comfort while still looking the part of the poet. Casual, but tasteful. We're talking slip-on shoes, big bags, pockets on pockets, and baggy pants. You've always got a poetry collection in a pocket and a pen behind your ear, ready to spin an epic or a sonnet at a moment's notice.
Experimental Poetcore
You're a free spirit who resists classification, like the beatniks of yore or the freeverse mavericks of the modern age. You keep it stylish and sensible, but add your own flair, whether that's a scarf tied with a brooch or huge earrings that outshine your big belt buckles. Or maybe you like to clash colors and pair unexpected articles of clothing. Like intrepid poets experiment with form and language, you experiment with your look, giving the world something new and exciting to behold while still stunting on them.
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