alt girl

Alt girl describes a young woman whose appearance and aesthetic reject mainstream femininity in favor of alternative subcultures—goth, punk, emo, grunge, or some blend.

The look typically involves dyed hair, heavy eyeliner, piercings, tattoos, and thrifted or dark clothing.

The term circulates heavily on social media, where alt girl is both self-identification and search category: She's got that alt girl vibe.

Sometimes used dismissively to suggest the style is performative rather than authentic.