How To Become Vsco

How To Become Vsco

If you’re ready to become a part of the VSCO community, here’s how to get started:

1. Download the app (free) from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Create your account and follow people whose work you love, or who inspire you.
3. Post photos and videos that reflect what’s important to you, and share them with others!

How To Become Vsco

VSCO girl (pronounced VIS-CO), named after the popular photo-editing app, is a fashion and lifestyle trend followed by teens, tweens, and young adults. If you’re ready to embrace your inner VSCO girl, you’re gonna need a few essentials. Hair scrunchies, shell necklaces, loose t-shirts, and comfortable shoes are all a must. Once you’ve got the look down, you can snap pics of you and your friends with an instant camera, a must-have for true VSCO girls, and start dropping VSCO slang into your everyday conversations. Don’t forget to share your VSCO lifestyle with the world on social media!

Part1Nailing the Look

1. 1Wear clothes that have a loose, beachy vibe. VSCO girls have a laid back attitude, and their clothes show it. Wear oversized t-shirts, sweaters, and tube tops, and pair them with comfy short shorts.^[1]
   • Cuffed, high-waisted jeans are also VSCO-approved.
2. 2Opt for bright, colorful clothing. VSCO girls love pastels and bright, beachy colors, like pink, yellow, and light blue. Tie-dye is perfect too.^[2]
   • Neutral colors like black and white can work too—you can always wear bright accessories to make up for the lack of color.
3. 3Wear scrunchies around your wrists as bracelets. Thick, fluffy hair scrunchies are a hallmark of the VSCO girl look. Choose a scrunchie color that matches your outfit to create a cohesive VSCO look, or wear multiple scrunchies in different colors.^[3]
   • You don’t even have to ever wear the scrunchies in your hair—they’ll just be your new set of flashy bracelets.
4. 4Accesorize with shell necklaces. An iconic VSCO girl ensemble isn’t complete without a shell necklace. Puka shell necklaces are most on-trend, but you can also wear metal jewelry that looks like shells.^[4]
   • You can even make your own shell necklace.
5. 5Complete your outfit with a comfortable pair of shoes. True VSCO girls value comfort over fashion. Slip on a pair of Birkenstocks or Crocs, and you’re ready to hit the beach. Even better if you pair them with socks.^[5]
   • Slip-on skateboarding shoes, like Vans, are also big in the VSCO girl community.

Part2Embracing the VSCO Lifestyle

1. 1Edit your selfies with the VSCO app. You can’t really call yourself a VSCO girl if you’re not editing your photos with the trend’s namesake app. Download the photo editor on your smartphone, and use it to add great filters to your selfies. ^[6]
   • Use the light pastel filters on the app to give your pictures a relaxed, beachy vibe. These filters will also highlight your lighter clothing, which will help capture your overall VSCO girl aesthetic.
2. 2Try out some VSCO slang. VSCO girls have their own way of talking. If something’s funny, don’t just laugh, say “sksksk.” When you’re shocked or surprised, throw a “and I oop” out there. Practice incorporating these slang words into your everyday speech.^[7]
   • If your friend sends you a funny video or picture, you’ll definitely want to reply with “sksksk.”
   • You might say “and I oop” if your friend breaks the news that they’re dating someone new.
3. 3Take lots of pictures with an instant camera. Follow in the footsteps of countless VSCO girls by getting yourself a Fujifilm or Polaroid camera. Bring it with you everywhere—you don’t want to miss out on capturing your favorite memories with your friends. You can hang up all the pictures in your room.^[8]
   • Instant pictures have that pastel, grainy quality to them that totally goes with the VSCO girl aesthetic.
4. 4Take good care of your skin. You want to stay looking young and fresh for all of your VSCO girl selfies. Wash your face twice a day and use products like facial spray to keep your skin smooth and hydrated. Don’t worry about having a complicated, multi-step skincare process. After all, true VSCO girls are relaxed and focused on living each day to the fullest.^[9]
   • Don’t forget to carry some lip balm with you—VSCO girls are never caught without it. Lip balm made from beeswax is a plus because it’s all-natural.
5. 5Carry a reusable water bottle around with you. VSCO girls are environmentally conscious. Invest in a reusable water bottle (Hydro Flasks are super popular among VSCO girls) and a set of metal straws, and ditch plastic water bottles for good.^[10]
   • Bonus points if you use reusable bags instead of plastic ones when you go grocery shopping.

Part3Being a VSCO Girl on Social Media

1. 1Use the #VSCOgirl hashtag on all your posts. Whether it’s your latest selfie at the beach or a message to your VSCO friends, don’t forget to add the hashtag at the end. It might get your post more traffic, and you could end up meeting some other VSCO girls.^[11]
2. 2Post VSCO-themed selfies on Instagram. After applying a VSCO filter (or 2), upload your latest and greatest selfie to your Instagram profile. VSCO girls are always promoting their VSCO lifestyle. You could even make a separate account just for all your VSCO aesthetic pics.^[12]
   • Don’t forget to add #VSCOgirl to your post.
3. 3Make TikTok videos about being a VSCO girl. VSCO girls love TikTok. Make funny and trendy videos with your friends showing off your VSCO aesthetic. Your video could go viral, you never know!^[13]
   • You can also make a YouTube channel to post your VSCO-themed vids on.