On Netflix’s hit Korean drama, Kim Go-Eun flaunts plenty of cosy, preppy fashion pieces that are perfect for fall
If you’re a Netflix subscriber, chances are you’ve been streaming Little Women, the latest Korean drama to take the world by storm.
The series, starring Kim Go-Eun, is a loose adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott novel of the same name. Set in modern-day South Korea (and partially in Singapore!), the show puts a crime drama spin on the American coming-of-age classic.
While the Netflix show’s differences are refreshing, especially after the many Little Women adaptations that came before it, there is one way that the K-drama stays faithful to the spirit of its literary source material: its dark academia fashion.
No other character encapsulates that bookish look of someone who would have read and loved Little Women quite like Kim’s Oh In-joo, who is seen throughout the show wearing cardigans, sweater vests, blazers and other cosy fashion staples that make up the dark academia wardrobe.
As it happens, the trendy, preppy aesthetic—which currently has over 2.8 billion views on TikTok —is also just the thing to tap onto this fall, thanks to its darker, subdued colour palette and its emphasis on comfy knits.
If you need a crash course on dark academia style, read on for our guide to dressing like Kim Go-Eun’s Little Women character through five essential fashion pieces.
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1. Cardigan
In the first few episodes of the show, you’ll be hard-pressed to see Kim without a cosy cardigan. Encompassing everything from cable-knit sweaters to fluffy mohair wool blend styles, the Korean actress’s cardigan collection is anything but boring. Her go-to colours are those that don’t necessarily attract attention, such as charcoal grey or soft pink, but that also makes them much easier to layer with other pieces.