Where the Goblincore style comes from
Goblincore grew online in the late 2010s as a cousin of cottagecore. Where cottagecore loves tidy gardens and baking, goblincore loves muddy forest floors, mushrooms and collecting interesting rocks and bugs.
The style is layered, comfortable and a little messy on purpose: thrifted knits, cord or linen, patchwork, chunky boots and earthy colours like moss green, mushroom brown and toadstool red. Accessories feature mushrooms, frogs, crystals and acorns.
Goblincore outfit ideas: what to wear
- A layered dress or skirt in brown, rust or moss green.
- Comfortable bottoms or leggings for forest walks.
- A knitted hat, a mushroom-shaped hat or a hood.
- A satchel or cloth bag for forest treasures.
- Chunky boots for mud.
- Nature jewellery: mushroom earrings, crystals or acorn charms.
Where to wear it
- Forest walks, hikes and nature trails.
- Craft fairs and vintage markets.
- Autumn days out.
- Cosy days at home or in the garden.
Styling tips
- Build on earthy red and brown, like toadstools on a forest floor.
- Layer textures: knit, cord, linen and leather.
- Choose practical, comfy shoes; mud is part of the fun.
- Let one cute nature accessory, like mushroom earrings, tell the story.
How to play Goblincore and get 3 stars
Her wardrobe has 72 pieces in 9 tabs: earrings (8), necklaces (8), hats (8), bags (8), accessories (8), shoes (8), hairstyles (8), dresses (8) and bottoms (8).
- Read her request in the speech bubble: it tells you the occasion. Here: “Mushrooms, moss and a little mud. Make me a forest goblin queen!”
- 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 red 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 goblincore?
An aesthetic that celebrates forests and the small, odd beauties of nature, such as mushrooms, moss, frogs and stones, with earthy, layered, comfortable clothes.
Which colours score best in Goblincore?
Red and brown pieces score best for this look.
How is goblincore different from cottagecore?
Cottagecore is tidy and pastoral; goblincore is wilder and earthier, loving mud, mushrooms and forest finds.