Cloudcore is an aesthetic that is simple and beautiful. It is the perfect type of aesthetic if you love the sky as well.
Now just in case, I will explain what the Cloudcore aesthetic is and all the things you need such as:
- Visuals, themes, and other elements
- Where to get the best outfits and clothes
- Perfect Cloudcore gifts
- Ideas to make your room more aesthetic
- Frequently asked questions
Compared to a core aesthetic like Cottagecore or Light Academia, Cloudcore is not as popular in 2022 (yet). But, that’s okay! This just means it has room to grow.
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Alright! So onto nimbus land!
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What exactly is Cloudcore?
Cloudcore is an aesthetic that centers on the sky and atmosphere, but in particular, clouds. The moods for this aesthetic tend to be ethereal, wondrous, warm, and a bit nostalgic.
This aesthetic organically came about sometime in 2019. It has been popularized by Gen Z and millennials on platforms such as TikTok and Pinterest.
Other names: Cloud aesthetic.
Cloudcore elements
Clouds are a beautiful part of nature, but they aren’t the only thing that define the aesthetic.
This is a list of general elements for Cloudcore:
Visuals
- Clouds
- Sky
- Sunbeams
- Golden hour
- Magic hour
- Rainbows
- The moon
- The sun
- Silky smooth water
- Rain
- Cherubs
- Winged beings such as fairies
- Sparkling and glitter edits
- Wind blowing effects
- Light & dark blues, peach, white, yellow, and pastel colors.
Themes
- Dreams
- Observing the sky
- Chirping birds
- Wind
Interests
- Daydreaming
- Cloud watching
- Flying
- Meditation, especially during the day
- Picnicking
- Hiking & nature-walking
- Pondering
Moods
- Ethereal
- Nostalgic
- Warm
- Wondrous
- Mystical
Cloudcore aesthetic fashion
Though Cloudcore fashion is still developing, you still have some unique clothes and accessories to choose from. Here are just some examples of what I mean:
- Sweaters with embroidered clouds on them
- Earrings with hanging clouds
- Cloud charms
- Wind chimes
- Necklace with a cloud pendant
- Skirts and dresses with cloud patterns
- T-shirt with a cherub and/or clouds on it
- Light-colored Jeans with a simple cloud icon on the pocket
I hope that this list sparks your imagination for making your wardrobe more aesthetic!
Where to get Cloudcore clothes
Best places and shops online:
- Shein
- Etsy
- Emery Rose
- Amazon
Also, be sure to look through your local thrift stores. You never know what you may find there. For online thrift stores, I recommend Depop and Poshmark.
Best Cloudcore gifts, decor, & ideas to make your room aesthetic
When it comes to giving your room beautiful, wonderous, and ethereal feelings, there is so much you can do with Cloudcore. You can give cloud-inspired things as gifts, make your room aesthetic with lights, bed covers, and other decor.
Here are some more ideas off the top of my head to help inspire you:
- Cloud wall decals
- Pendant cloud lights
- Raining cloud floating lamp
- Cloud stickers
- Bed covers with cloud patterns and the sky
- Sky and cloud wallpapers
- Ethereal tapestries
- Wall art with fairies, clouds, or cherubs.
Finding the right type of items that fit the Cloudcore aesthetic can be tricky. I will be posting places and listings here soon where you can buy them.
Best Cloudcore wallpapers & photos to make your phone aesthetic
Want to make your phone or desktop more dreamy? These are the best Cloudcore aesthetics wallpapers I’ve collected so far
Protip: These also work great for your aesthetic moodboard!
Phone users: Just tap and hold to save to your camera roll, Then set the image to your background and crop to your desire.
Desktop users: Right-click and “save as” to a folder of your choosing. Then right-click the saved image and set it to your desktop background.
Related Aesthetics
Since you love Cloudcore, I recommend checking these out:
- Golden Hour Aesthetic
- Mooncore
- Dazecore
- Fairycore
- Pixiecore
- Warmcore
Conclusion
That wraps it up for the Cloudcore aesthetic.
A lot of effort went into pulling everything together to make this post. I hope it helps you complete your aesthetic and inspire you.
This post will receive regular updates. If you have any feedback or any additions you’d like to see, leave a comment below, and I will respond.