Where the Art Academia style comes from
Where dark academia lives in libraries, art academia lives in studios and galleries. It is inspired by art schools, painters' smocks and the romantic idea of the artist sketching in a café or a museum.
The style is relaxed and expressive: loose dresses or overalls, knits, berets and practical bags for brushes and sketchbooks. Colours come from the paint box: ink blue, ochre, warm brown and cream, often with a splash of something brighter.
Art academia outfit ideas: what to wear
- A loose dress, pinafore or smock-style dress in blue or brown.
- A beret, a clip or a scarf tied in the hair.
- A canvas tote or satchel big enough for a sketchbook.
- Comfortable shoes: loafers, Mary Janes or simple boots.
- Quirky, artsy jewellery: a palette or brush charm, small hoops.
- A cardigan or denim jacket for studio days.
Where to wear it
- Art classes, studios and workshops.
- Museum and gallery visits.
- Sketching in parks and cafés.
- Creative school days and craft fairs.
Styling tips
- Pair painterly blue with warm brown for an artistic, earthy look.
- Choose relaxed shapes you can move and create in.
- Let one fun accessory, like a beret or a charm, show your personality.
- Messy-on-purpose hair (a loose bun with a pencil in it) fits the mood.
How to play Art Academia and get 3 stars
Her wardrobe has 84 pieces in 7 tabs: earrings (12), necklaces (12), bags (12), hair accessories (12), shoes (12), hairstyles (12) and dresses (12).
- Read her request in the speech bubble: it tells you the occasion. Here: “Paint on my hands and sketchbooks everywhere. Make me an art student!”
- Open every tab and put something on from each one. The style meter gives 1 star at 35%, 2 stars at 70% and 3 stars when every tab is filled.
- Pick pieces in blue and brown. The wardrobe marks the best matches with a heart, and they give her bonus hearts.
- Keep to one or two main colours, so the look goes together. White, black, grey, brown and gold accessories go with everything.
- Tap Done for her fashion show and your score. Your final look is saved as a photo in My Lookbook, where you can open it again to edit it.
Frequently asked questions
What is art academia?
The creative branch of academia style, inspired by art students and studios: relaxed layers, berets, sketchbooks and paint-box colours.
What colours does art academia use?
Ink blue, ochre, brown and cream with small bright accents. In the game, blue and brown pieces score best for this look.
Is Art Academia a free game?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser, on phone, tablet or computer.