Ever planned a trip based purely on vibe? If you’re a fashion girl, your outfits, Pinterest board, and travel photos all need to speak the same aesthetic language. So instead of choosing destinations the old-school way (weather, budget, proximity), here’s the new rule:
Match the place to your aesthetic. Here are India’s best destinations for three of the internet’s biggest style tribes — Coquette, Grunge, and Minimalist.
1. For the Coquette Girl: Mussoorie, Pondicherry, and Shillong
Think ribbons, pastels, florals, lace, soft curls, and dreamy lighting — that’s Coquette energy. These places fit it perfectly.
Mussoorie — soft, dreamy, Victorian energy
- Heritage bungalows with white balconies
- Misty mornings ideal for soft-focus photos
- Old cafes, hydrangea-filled gardens, vintage lamps
- Outfits: corset tops, lace skirts, puff sleeves, ballet flats
Best spots: Landour’s Sisters Bazaar, Rokeby Manor, Camel’s Back Road at golden hour.
Pondicherry — pastel facades + French girl fantasy
- French colonial streets painted in baby pinks, lavender, and lemon yellow
- Chic bakeries for café-side photos
- Sunny beaches for linen dresses & bows-in-hair moments
Best spots: White Town lanes, Coromandel Café, Serenity Beach.
Shillong — soft girl in the clouds
- Waterfalls, rolling green hills, strawberry farms
- Perfect for flowy dresses and pearl accessories
Best spots: Ward’s Lake, Laitlum Canyon, cafés in Laitumkhrah.
2. For the Grunge Girl: Kasol, Bengaluru, and Kolkata
If your aesthetic is oversized jackets, smudged eyeliner, dark denim, vintage tees, and a “don’t care” attitude — these places get you.
Kasol — moody forests + metal-music cafés
- Pine forests, fog, graffiti-covered cafes
- A natural match for edgy streetwear
- Perfect for film photography
Best spots: Tosh village, Jim Morrison Café, Chalal trek trail.
Bengaluru — thrift stores + indie gigs + coffee houses
- India’s best thrift and vintage scene
- Constant indie music gigs
- Cloudy weather = grunge lighting 24/7
Best spots: Church Street, Brigade Road thrift stores, Indiranagar pubs, Record Room.
Kolkata — intellectual grunge
- Yellow taxis, old buildings, red-brick colleges
- Academy of Fine Arts crowds, scribbled walls, bookshops
- A perfect match for messy hair + monochrome fits
Best spots: College Street, Jadavpur University area, Park Street at night.
3. For the Minimalist Girl: Ahmedabad, Auroville, and Ladakh
Sharp lines, muted tones, structured silhouettes, clean environments — the Minimalist aesthetic likes calm and clarity. These places breathe that.
Ahmedabad — modern architecture + earthy palettes
- Stepwells, geometric structures, sandstone hues
- Louis Kahn buildings + clean lines everywhere
- Outfits: beige trousers, white shirts, linen coord sets
Best spots: IIM Ahmedabad campus, Adalaj Stepwell, Sabarmati Riverfront.
Auroville — neutral tones + ethical fashion heaven
- Eco-living, sustainable brands, quiet cafés
- Forest trails and earthen architecture
- Perfect for monochrome wardrobe lovers
Best spots: Matrimandir viewpoint, Auroville Boutique, Bread & Chocolate.
Ladakh — muted landscapes + warm layers
- Endless beige & brown tones
- Wide open spaces = clean, minimalist backdrops
- Fits: padded jackets, wool scarves, sleek neutrals
Best spots: Nubra Valley, Magnetic Hill, Thiksey Monastery.
How to Style Your Travel Photos Based on Your Aesthetic
A few quick tips to make your destination look even more on-brand:
Coquette
- Shoot during golden hour or near soft white walls
- Props: flowers, books, pastries
- Pose lightly, soft curls or messy buns with bows
Grunge
- Find textures: old walls, neon signs, graffiti
- Shoot in shadowy, cloudy, low-light situations
- Candid shots > posed shots
Minimalist
- Symmetry is your best friend
- Wear solids, avoid prints
- Shoot in bright daylight for clean lines
Final Takeaway
Fashion is a form of storytelling — and so is travel. When your aesthetic and destination align, your photos, mood, and entire experience feel more intentional.
