Jenna Ortega’s 'Wednesday' inspires Gen Z’s 'Tired Girl' aesthetic

Gen Z loving the latest beauty trend in town – the ‘Tired Girl’ look. This generation is not ready to hide their dark circles and tired eyes, instead, they’re accepting, nay, flaunting it. Actress Jenna Ortega, especially in her role as Wednesday Addams, has become the face of this aesthetic and has inspired an entire generation of men and women.

What is the ‘Tired girl’ trend about?

In the era of Instagram filters, and aesthetically curated feeds, a new trend has emerged. The ‘Tired Girl’ look isn’t about staying up all night; it’s about embracing a raw, unpolished version of oneself.

Inspired by Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams, Gen Z is celebrating their natural features, and ignoring the concealer.

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The ‘Tired Girl’ look is a subtle rebellion. It's about rejecting the hyper-polished perfection that social media often demands. Do you have dark circles, blemishes, patchy skin, and uneven makeup? Everything is okay, in the ‘tired girl’ makeup look.

It’s not about looking tired, but about rejecting the idea that we must always look fresh, flawless, and picture-perfect.

This trend is also about self-acceptance especially at a time when online appearances are so important. Jenna Ortega’s portrayal of Wednesday Addams brought this unapologetic aesthetic to mainstream attention, and many people found this liberating.

The "Tired Girl" look is a more accessible way to show that beauty doesn’t have to be flawless to be beautiful.

Many celebrities have embraced the look

Celebrities have embraced the ‘Tired Girl’ look, making it even more popular. Models and influencers like Amelia Gray and Gabriette have confidently sported this trend.

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One scroll through their Instagram, and you can gauge how they’ve hopped on the bandwagon celebrating this aesthetic. Whether it’s leaving mascara streaks from crying or sporting the natural look of exhaustion, these celebrities are proving that looking “tired” can be stylish in the most unconventional way, and that’s okay.

Instagram and TikTok, especially, have allowed the ‘Tired Girl’ look to flourish. The platforms are full of makeup tutorials, “get ready with me” videos, and skincare routines that show you how to ace the trend.

But does this look work for the office?

While the ‘Tired Girl’ look may be perfect for social media, is it suitable for a place like an office? It’s one thing to post a selfie flaunting your dark circles, but is office the best place to flaunt a tired look?

The ‘Tired Girl’ look is more than just a beauty trend; it’s a cultural shift towards rejecting the idea of being ‘Insta ready’. It’s about accepting the reality of our tiredness and imperfections.

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So, would you embrace this bold trend, or would you still prefer to reach for concealer to hide those dark circles? Let us know in the comments below.