Are you always smiling? Do you have a sweet and sensitive and innocent childlike outlook on life? Do you like all forms of nostalgic and unconventional media? Maybe you are a “twee”, that is, a person who has a sweet personality. This twee personality is both an attitude and a way of life. These twees have an air of nostalgia and magic and it shows in the way they carry themselves and in what they do. If you think this fits your own personality, don't worry, this condition can be treated (although it can't be eliminated) with some romantic experiences and Woody Allen's signature films.
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Part 1 of 3: Having a Twee Personality
Step 1. Have an open heart
One thing that characterizes twees more than anything else is having a heart that radiates outward. When they are happy, the world will see it through their big smiles and excited steps. When they are sad, they will listen to nostalgic songs, cry, drink tea and go for walks alone. This twee personality is basically the same as an open heart, so don't be afraid to show your feelings to the whole world!
Having an open heart also means being sensitive to the influence other people have on your feelings. Twee people's feelings are greatly influenced by their relationships with friends, family and “especially” partners. Romance is both a great source of joy and a major source of heartbreak for twees, who tend to use feelings heavily in their relationships
Step 2. Be nice
Most people who hear the word “twee” will think that this personality is downright sweet to the extreme and easy-going (yet sincere). In fact, the English dictionary published by Merriam-Webster uses the word "sweet" in the definition of the word "twee". Twee people should try to be polite, humble and give of themselves when interacting with other people. In fact, these people must also be very sensitive to other people's feelings and take other people's feelings seriously.
Step 3. Be a person who falls in love easily
Twee people fall in love quickly and strongly believe in love at first sight. Those with the strongest twee personality can fall in love innocently and somewhat childishly even to people they have never met in person. Romance to them is like a high school student's fantasy: the boy meets the girl, the two of them are instantly attracted to each other, the boy expresses his feelings in a sweet and simple but unforgettable way, the girl returns his love, and so on. For twees, it's never too old to hold hands while strolling in the park, so don't be shy about acting like a teenager the next time you ask someone out.
Usually, twees also tend to be attracted to certain types of people (although, on the other hand, certain innocuous spontaneity is certainly very "cute"). For reference, imagine the main characters in romantic films, for example Summer Finn in the film “500 Days of Summer " (played by Zoey Deschanel) or Alvy Singer in the film “Annie Hall” (played by Woody Allen). They are intelligent, intelligent, miraculous, spontaneous, and passionate
Step 4. Enjoy the simple pleasures of everyday life
Twees don't spend their free time trying to drive sports cars, visit fancy nightclubs, or take expensive trips. Instead, they prefer to enjoy things that are simple and less “serious”, such as an afternoon picnic in the park, writing in a diary, playing an old song, drinking coffee at a nearby coffee shop. All of these things are just as interesting (or even more interesting) than the things mentioned earlier. Whenever they can, twee people enjoy life's simple pleasures. The following are some examples of activities these people enjoy in their spare time:
- Mountain climbing
- Browse the music collection in the music store
- Write or play your own songs
- Make a recording of a compilation of songs for the idol of the heart
- Watching old movies
- Writing literary or non-fiction works
- Enjoy local sights or local music with your partner
Step 5. Get rid of the seriousness of adulthood
For twees, many common ideas about adulthood are outdated, inaccurate, or even wrong. Being an adult doesn't mean taking it too seriously and ignoring your deepest desire for a stable career. In fact, the time after graduating from college is not the time to start acting "adult". While it's true that twees clearly need to learn to practice responsible decision-making skills in order to keep a job and/or start a family, they often boast of their ability to adopt an innocent childish perspective even as adults. Examples of these traits are:
- Have a fun sense of humor
- Have a sweet and unusual appearance style
- Enjoy hobbies and pleasures that come from childhood and seem childish
- Have an innocent and easily amazed appreciation of the world
Part 2 of 3: Looking Twee
Step 1. Shop at thrift stores
Just like followers of other subcultures, these twees prefer to shop at thrift or antique/antique shops, rather than at new clothing stores. Such shops offer two main advantages, namely saving money, which will be especially useful for those who are uniquely suited to this personality type (for example, greeting card writers, as in the films “Her” and “500 Days of Summer”), as well as clothes that are old-fashioned, second-hand, and out of fashion, which make up a large part of this twee's wardrobe.
In general, the goal of this cute dress style is to convey an “old fashioned” (“retro”) style as well as a stunning aesthetic. There are various ways to have this look, read on to find out more
Step 2. Look for stylish accessories
Twee people really love their accessories. For them, each accessory is an opportunity to add a touch of retro style and showcase their cool yet unpopular sense of appearance. Look for belts, jewelry, handbags, backpacks, shoes, and other accessories that are out of the ordinary and out of trend, to give your twee personality the perfect finishing touch.
In addition, you can also wear glasses if possible. This signature accessory for twees will instantly give a smart and nerdy look, and is the perfect complement to any outfit they're used to wearing. If possible, choose glasses that are more “old-fashioned”, such as those with animal horn handles, thick frames, etc
Step 3. Create a nerdy look
The appearance of these twees will look very natural with their geeky dress style and taste for things that add knowledge. Wearing a pocket protector is very different from looking like a geeky twee. The usual nerdy style is generally the accident of someone who is unknowingly wearing less stylish clothes, but this geeky twee appearance is really meant to be, so it will look cool. Here are some ideas for creating a cool nerdy look:
- For men: Uniquely colored skinny or chino jeans, vintage-style shirts with monotonous prints (worn tucked into the waistband), or old-fashioned formal wear.
- For women: Skirts or overalls, large-rimmed glasses, plastic beret hats, tops with monotonous prints, librarian-style clothes.
Step 4. Choose a forest-toned look
For twee people who like the outdoors, nerdy clothes may not be the best choice. If so, it's time to really fall in love with fall outfits. Beards, sweaters and knitwear dominate the twee's outdoor clothing collections. Here are some outdoor clothing ideas for twees:
- For men: Beards, plaid shirts, flannel shirts, oversized jackets, band tees, army jackets.
- For women: Scarves, floral dress, broadleaf hat, knitted skirt, boots.
- For both men and women: Shirts with cute animal prints, knit or leather belts and accessories, sweaters and cardigans that don't fit well, such as items purchased from the online shop " Etsy ".
Step 5. Choose a fun “old fashioned” style
This cool retro style is one of the biggest parts of the twee look. Anything that doesn't look like today's trends will likely do well when paired with a twee look. To create your ultimate style of dress, look for items that are very retro tones to complement your natural look. Here are some ideas to get started with creating looks like this:
- For men: Black leather shoes, formal-style pants in a color other than black, embroidered shirts.
- For women: Sailor top, vintage stockings, top with lace collars, button-down skirt, vintage leather belt.
- For both men and women: Off-colour t-shirts (bands are best), anything big buttoned.
Part 3 of 3: Have Twee Tastes
Step 1. Listen to twee music
Twee people are big fans of certain types of music. Typically, they are very fond of certain sweet pop or rock music and seem lilting, which was popular in the late '80s and early '90s. Some musicians who are commonly considered twee are:
- Belle and Sebastian
- The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
- The Vaselines
- Calvin Johnson
- Peter, Bjorn, and John.
- Any musician whose work is included in the classic compilation album “C86” from NME
- To maximize your twee taste in music, you can also listen to compilation albums that you've made yourself, or better yet, those of your crush. To get started, visit websites that contain twee discussions, such as "Twee.net", where you can find playlists of their users.
Step 2. Read the twee literature
Twees often like to think of themselves as people who like/a lot of reading, so they will very quickly get involved in discussing their favorite literature and showing their collection of books. Twee people's reading tastes typically reflect their soulful nature and childish curiosity about the world around them. Here are some examples of readings or writers that suit the tastes of twees:
- “The Catcher in the Rye” (classic taste for twees)
- Dave Eggers, Miranda July, Arundhati Roy, and other modern twee writers
- Esoteric nonfiction works (i.e. those dealing with nature, historical events, etc.)
- Children's books that tell of various wonders (“Where the Wild Things Are”, etc.)
Step 3. Watch twee movies
Although the term "twee" may be rarely used on television, certain films are strongly associated with the twee lifestyle. These films typically feature a sweet romance and/or the character's struggles with their growth into adulthood and use both comedy and drama to create a bittersweet feel. The following are some examples of films that are often considered twee or feature twee characters:
- Almost all Wes Anderson movies
- Most films starring Michael Cera and Jesse Eisenberg (“Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist”, “The Squid and the Whale”, etc.)
- Most films starring Zoey Deschanel (“500 Days of Summer”, etc.)
- Mostly indie romantic comedies, or indie-style (“Juno”, “Garden State”, etc.)
- Old films with the same theme as the examples above (“Annie Hall”, “The Graduate”, etc.)
Step 4. Arrange your living space in a twee style
Twee people really like to design the aesthetic side of their home to reflect twee tastes. The bedroom is a sacred space for twees, a place where they can immerse themselves in the twee things they love. Try adding the following touches to your bedroom, so that it looks more twee:
- Vintage/retro style furniture
- Lots of books and vinyl records
- Old-fashioned wallpaper or pastel-colored wall paint
- Posters or other forms of media featuring twee characters
- Childish things (bunk beds, etc.)
- If you're not sure, use the bedroom in Wes Anderson's films as a style guide, because this director's aesthetic sense is downright twee.
Step 5. Have a twee hobby
As mentioned above, twee people tend to enjoy things that are simple but bring satisfaction. Twee hobbies are usually magical and beautiful, and sometimes even weird because they seem too formal. Above all, though, twee hobbies are a natural expression of the twee's sensibility. Here are some twee hobby ideas:
- Drink tea together
- Visiting art exhibitions
- Watch a twee music concert
- Picnics or walks in nature (for example, mountain climbing)
- Wine tasting
- Attending an indie film screening
- Browse the collection of books in the library
Tips
- Try shopping at thrift and vintage/antique shops. You can find truly unique items for a fraction of the cost if you don't mind wearing second-hand stuff. However, make sure that you wash them thoroughly beforehand!
- The internet is a great place to find music, clothes, jewelry and anything else you'll need! Try visiting the website " Shana Logic ", " Etsy " and other sites in the wilds of the internet there. However, be careful about the shipping costs!
- Bands you should try listening to: “Beat Happening”, “Belle & Sebastian”, “Second Hand Furniture”, “Heavenly”, “Tiger Trap”, “Talulash Gosh”, “Ko mon”, “The Luck smiths”, “14 Ice Bears”
- Be a confident person. You should be proud of your unique self!
- Learn to knit! You will save a lot of money!
- Do not wear makeup that is too thick. A little makeup is fine, but don't overdo it.
- Visit the websites of music record labels. Most of them provide free music in the form of mp3.
- You can wear black, but as little as possible.
- “Claire and Ardene” is an excellent choice for hair accessories, as most of the customers are young.
Warning
- Downloading music is fine, but if you really like a band, you should support it by buying the music.
- Most people don't understand what a twee is.
- Many people have probably never heard the music you listen to.
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Don't be overly childish. Being cute and being silly are two different things.
If you're completely new to or don't understand the concept of twee yourself, stick to the basic twee personality guidelines, then shape and add your own unique touch of style as your understanding grows. Twee is an indie style
