What is that WASP aesthetic?

[Anonymous]

Ok I’m the long lost PP
I grew up in very WASP culture and currently live in a similar culture. In between, I’ve lived on the LES, in Africa, and in Asia, a little time in Rome.
I appreciate parts of what’s considered “WASP” culture. Understatement, quality over quantity, hard work. The mystery to some is because these families are our “royalty” and their mores are unique. They also used to dominate NE prep schools, the Ivy lLeague, private clubs (to a lesser extent now for sure) so they’re a bit elusive.
I’m a psychiatrist, what I can tell you is the restraint has a dark side, strict and narrow mores can be suffocating. There’s a dark side to the tennis whites and clear complexions. Like any thing balance in life is important and any culture that is too insular is bound to have some issues. There’s also rampant substance abuse beneath the veneer.

[Anonymous]

Long list - I don’t thing I’m “long lost” but may be?!

[Anonymous]

For the downside, watch Ordinary People

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Anonymous wrote:District of Chic on Instagram

Nope - not at all actually

Serious question: how is District of Chic not the epitome of the modern WASP aesthetic?

Oh gosh, so many things.

Trying too hard , On social media, the clothes are a bit too much, I think her style is fun and slightly fashion forward. She’s kind of more San Francisco working in PR - I like her she’s just not very WASP like - also zero athletic posts

[Anonymous]

Ohh and the white shoes. Thumbs down

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These bathing suits are not WASP! One piece preferred!

Nor the fake boobs.

Wasps tend to be small chested, boyish.

This is straight up Florida Hooters model tacky, I have no idea what this PP is on. A smoky eye and liner at the beach? Bathing suits that look like they cost 12.99 from some online Chinese retailer? The crappy dye job and cheesy updo? I don't know who this is but there are a lot of "low rent" things happening in these pics that don't at all jive with WASP style. I'm frankly surprised she doesn't appear to have French tip acrylics.

I approve this wasp look , - wasp expert

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Anonymous wrote:Jane Fonda in Frankie and Grace

+1000

+10,000

[Anonymous]

Martha Stewart

[Anonymous]

Stella Tennant- RIP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok I’m the long lost PP
I grew up in very WASP culture and currently live in a similar culture. In between, I’ve lived on the LES, in Africa, and in Asia, a little time in Rome.
I appreciate parts of what’s considered “WASP” culture. Understatement, quality over quantity, hard work. The mystery to some is because these families are our “royalty” and their mores are unique. They also used to dominate NE prep schools, the Ivy lLeague, private clubs (to a lesser extent now for sure) so they’re a bit elusive.
I’m a psychiatrist, what I can tell you is the restraint has a dark side, strict and narrow mores can be suffocating. There’s a dark side to the tennis whites and clear complexions. Like any thing balance in life is important and any culture that is too insular is bound to have some issues. There’s also rampant substance abuse beneath the veneer.

They are not “our royalty”. No one on this thread could even name a modern-day WASP, except perhaps Tinsley, and she has really sullied her brand by being so public with her life. Actual WASPs are an anachronism, completely irrelevant to everyday life, other than their mythology. They are a dying breed, and rightfully so, as their main gifts to America were alcoholism, anti-semitism, and boat shoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tuckernuck

Oh noooooooo. Tuckernuck is aspirational WASP at best, for people who want to emulate the look but do it in a comical, over-done way for social media likes.

[Anonymous]

Amanda cutter brooks is the ultimate WASP — and now she has moved back to England, which her ancestors likely left some 400 years ago! But I do like her style.

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Anonymous wrote:Tuckernuck

Oh noooooooo. Tuckernuck is aspirational WASP at best, for people who want to emulate the look but do it in a comical, over-done way for social media likes.

If it’s for people who want to emulate the look, then it must indeed represent the aesthetic, which is what the OP asked.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Amanda cutter brooks is the ultimate WASP — and now she has moved back to England, which her ancestors likely left some 400 years ago! But I do like her style.

Never heard of her but yes I would say good example of modern stylish wasp

[Anonymous]

Martha Stewart? Ina Garten?