PSA: These 5 Jewelry Styles Will Help You Nail the Rom-Com Core Trend

It’s time you had your meet-cute with rom-com core, 2024’s hottest trend inspired by your favorite 2000s romantic comedies.

Raise your hand if movies like 13 Going on 30, You’ve Got Mail, Mean Girls and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days are on your ‘comfort movie list’. Yeah. Ours too!

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There’s something magical and nostalgic about romantic comedies or rom-com movies, especially the ones from the late ’90s and the noughties. Real life, especially modern dating, can be complicated and messy. However, rom-com movies—with their easy-to-follow storylines, witty banter, over-the-top declarations of love and predictable happy endings—can offer the ultimate escapism. But there’s another thing that makes these cult classics stand out: the fashion! (Finally, an explanation for all the 2000s movie re-runs we’ve collectively had) Yep, turns out, millions of girls are feeling inspired by the wardrobes of Jenna Rink, Anna Scott and Joy McNally!

According to the annual Pinterest Predicts report, rom-com core will be our vibe for 2024 (Bye, bye barbiecore). Rom-com core has been trending, with top searches including ‘2000s girl’ up 235%, ‘cool girl aesthetic outfits’ up 140%, ‘pink mini skirt outfit’ up 145% and ‘rhinestone dress’ up 90%.

Caught your attention, didn’t we? Next, crank out the popcorn and binge on our rom-com core fashion guide to make it the most stylish year ever.

How to Do Rom-Com Core in 2024?

Essentially, the rom-com trend is about dressing up and feeling like your favorite 90s or 2000s rom-com heroine. Think iconic looks from your favorite movies: the slip dresses from 13 Going On 30 or the floral A-line dress and button-up cardigan from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the miniskirts and super ‘fetch’ low-rise jeans from Mean Girls, etc.

But it’s more than just an aesthetic.

Think about it: Kate Hudson, Gabrielle Union and J.Lo… all of our favorite 2000s heroines were so much more beneath their candy-colored clothes and impeccable hair. They were strong, confident, self-assured ladies who were imperfectly perfect. They were women who made mistakes and lost their tempers, but they were still the heroines of our world. Why? Because we could relate to them. Therefore, you can say that romcom core isn’t just about living out our rom-com fantasies. It’s also about embracing the main character energy in our own lives.

As Pinterest says, “Y2K fashion has been trending for a while. Now people are chasing more than an aesthetic: They want that main character energy that defined the movie industry in the 2000s. That means upgrading everyday moments and making small habits such as trips to the coffee shop, feel like a scene from their favorite rom-com. But this time, they’re the star.”

Rom-com core also feeds into the TikTok trend of romanticizing your life and glamming up your everyday activities. It all makes perfect sense; ’cause after the pandemic, even going for a stroll and or enjoying an overpriced latte feels special and worth dressing up for, doesn’t it?

Inspiration Station: Celebrities Nailing Rom-Com Core

Do you feel like you’ve already seen the rom-com core fashion? That’s because you may have!

As per the memo from TikTok, searches for “rom-com core” have exceeded 2 billion views, with people reenacting the hyper-femininity outfits from the era of 10 Things I Hate About You and 13 Going on 30.

Our favorite “it girls” are on board with the trend too. While Hailey Bieber has been rocking low-rise pants and baby doll dresses seemingly everywhere, Reese Witherspoon recently hit the Your Place or Mine movie premiere in a turquoise blue midi dress that was giving mid-2000s. She captioned it,
“Rom-coms we meet again.” Other celebrities who have been embodying rom-com core include Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande and Katie Holmes.

Yep. It’s a sign that you need to do rom-com core ASAP!

How to Do Rom-Com Core With Jewelry?

Y2K fashion has been trending for quite some time now. So, there’s a good chance you already have a few slip dresses, tank tops, crop tops, baggy pants and miniskirts in your wardrobe. But to get the full experience, we suggest you don’t limit yourself to just dressing like your favorite rom-com character… accessorize like one too! Plus, accessorizing the rom-com core way is also a great idea for those who love the idea of Y2K fashion but don’t want to step back two decades.

Are you ready to go rom-com core? Then, let these accessories be your BFFs for 2024!

Heart-Shaped Jewelry

We’ve got to thank movies like Titanic or Legally Blonde for giving us a jewelry trend we’ll probably heart forever: heart-shaped sparklers!

Wearing your heart on your neck or wrist was cool back then, and from what we hear, heart-shaped jewelry has made a comeback for 2024, which means it’s time to invest in a few heart-shaped jewelry pieces ASAP!

P.S. If you’ve still got a thing for “The Heart of the Ocean,” you’re in luck. This blue sapphire heart pendant will have you channeling your inner Kate Winslet in no time!

Pearl Jewelry

Pearl jewelry was such an iconic rom-com movie staple, be it 10 Things I Hate About You or Clueless. And it’s easy to see why. Pearls are equal parts feminine and glamorous, and also very prom- or Valentine’s Day-appropriate.

There are two ways you can go about styling pearl jewelry: you can either go the Cher route and add minimalistic pearl pieces like pearl studs to your daily rotation. But if you’re looking for something fancier for a formal event, then you can count on a pearl lariat necklace to amp up the look of your gowns and dresses. Don’t forget to style your hair in an updo for a complete 2000s rom-com core vibe!

Drop Earrings

The 90s and early ’00s heroines favored delicate accessories like drop earrings to play up their look just a smidge and let their natural beauty shine through. Plus, drop earrings promise to lend a romantic yet playful touch to your rom-com-inspired look.

Keep in mind: color-coordinating everything to a T was a major thing in the 2000s, so we recommend you get your hands on drop earrings with colored gemstones if you want to go for a full rom-com core makeover. But if you’re not ready to go all in just yet, diamond drop earrings are a good place to start too.

Initial Jewelry

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Remember Regina George’s crystal “R” necklace from Mean Girls? An initial necklace is a rom-com core must-have. And believe it or not, initial jewelry is still going strong 20 years later, so you’ll totes be stylish for 2024 and still keep it very Y2K.

And in case you were looking for great Valentine’s Day jewelry gift ideas, initial jewelry will score big in the ‘I Love You’ department too!

Hoop Earrings

TBH, hoops are *every* era-appropriate, but they went through their own evolution in the 2000s.

The 00s hoops were large and bedazzled. They were worn by our leading ladies to make a statement when making a statement wasn’t a thing. (Remember rom-com core is about celebrating your powerful female character energy!)

You can snag our emerald-hinged hoop earrings for a soft glam aesthetic or go OTT with a pair of our classic yet glam round diamond hoops. Either way, you’ll be feeling as fierce as your fav 2000s heroine.

Want to express your commitment to your S.O., rom-com core style? Then, don’t forget to check out our collection of promise rings. What’s more, we’ve curated a list of Holiday Proposal Ideas(with rings to match) in case you’re ready to pop the question this year.

Happy shopping!