Moon Style Root
If you’re here, Ellie Jean Royden’s style roots system probably needs no introduction. But incase you aren’t familiar with the system, this post gives a general overview of the style system.
There are 8 style roots and here we are going to focus on the Moon style root. This is one of the most distinct style roots, and of you have Moon in your style, you probably know it. If your wardrobe moto as a teenager was “any colour, as long as it’s black”, you are have Moon as one of your style roots.
Moon is dark and edgy. Think Punk, Goth and Grunge. Ellie Jean describes it as dark and mysterious. It’s for the rebels. It represents the gloomy, deep, and celestial.
This list of Moon traits is directly from Ellie. She describes Moon as:
- Mysterious
- Edgy
- Ethereal
- Gothic
- Rebellious
- Haunting
- Mystical
- Dark
- Vampiric
Again, directly from Ellie Jean Royden: elements to add Moon to your style are:
- Dark colours
- Leather
- Studs
- Metalic
- Plaid
Who does the Moon style suit?
Winters are the obvious candidates for a Moon style, as their complexion is the most compatible with black. However, Autumns can lean into the military greens and deep mahogany reds in their pallet. You’ll also notice that a very light peroxide blonde is a striking contrast to an all black get up that gives it a really edgy look.
Examples of Moon Root Styling
You can introduce Moon style elements into your looks by incorporating leather, studs, lace-up boots, chunky metal chains, torn elements, Metalics and plaid. Below are examples of Moon Style Root outfits.
Cyber Goth Moon Style
This edgy leather top, pants and knee high boots is Moon all over. This look is rock concert ready.
Moon Metalics
Here the heavy dark make-up and metallic shirt falls directly into the Moon category.
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio
Ripped Tights Goth
This moon look leans into a goth vibe with the studded leather belt and bracelet and heavy gothic silver jewellery. The black lipstick seals the look. Heavy duty lace-up boots are a Moon staple.
Photo by ballad photo work chanel koraag
Sheer Back and Cutouts
Moon is definitely a style that can incorporate hair into the look. Think black, red, purple, blue or the occasional accent of fluro on a black base. Here, she leans into her Moon root with deep purple hair.
Photo by Airam Dato-on: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-crossing-her-arms-18879058/
Matrix 2.0
This long leather jacket and coloured glasses give this look a nod to the 90’s. The braids seal the look: alternative and edgy.
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-woman-in-black-leather-jacket-8422506/
Sophisticated Moon
The corset and jacket elevates this Moon look. The fine jewellery makes the look more refined and leans into a more feminine exploration of Moon styling.
Photo by Lokman Sevim : https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-woman-in-a-black-jumpsuit-standing-on-a-street-18812197/
Elevated Feminine Moon
While still a dark and edgy look, adding heals adds some feminity to elevate the look. The deep brown hair is also less harsh than the black seen in other Moon stylings.
Photo by Maksim Krapivin: https://www.pexels.com/photo/portrait-of-beautiful-woman-sitting-12367258/
Gothic Punk Look
Big bold pink hair paired with torn jeans, lace-up boots and leather jacket = Punk Goth.
Photo: My True Style
Sheer Leopard Shirt and Dark Matte Lips
Dark sheer fabrics like this sheer leopard shirt bring a dark mysterious element to an outfit, characteristic of the Moon Style Root.
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-woman-fortune-telling-7221694/
Leopard Fur Coat and Doc Martin’s Paired with Long Black Dress
This Moon Style Root outfit pairs Doc’s with a long black dress. This look can be created with a black petticoat or long black dress or skirt and lace up boots.
Photo by Jacob Sierra: https://www.pexels.com/photo/beautiful-woman-in-a-fur-coat-15197207/
Camo Trousers
Camo trousers are the ultimate 90’s grunge wardrobe element to kick off a Moon look. The black scarf around the waist, black shoes and torn black top finish the dark, grunge look
Photo by Jacob Sierra: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-posing-on-lakeshore-16568239/
Moon Outfit with Boho Flair
Moon with a boho influence. Black Doc Martens, dark outfit with patchwork leather accents. Leopard scarf to finish the look.
Photo by Jacob Sierra: https://www.pexels.com/photo/fashion-model-by-railway-tracks-15510905/
Torn Tights Goth Look
Black lipstick, torn tights with heavy duty boots and heavy black eye makeup give this look a goth Moon energy.
Photo by Alireza Najaf: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-black-clothes-sitting-among-crosses-19369889/
