What is ‘fake’ vs. ‘real’ coquette, and how has the definition of coquette changed over time?

Recently, coquette has come to mean anything with tiny bows and washes of pink. However, TikTok fashion mavens are trying to reign in the definition of coquette, drawing a line between what's fake and real coquette. But what exactly is coquette, and how has it changed over time? We’ll clue you in ahead. 

The lacy, frill-covered aesthetic has more of a checkered past than you might think.

What does coquette mean?

Coquette is an opulent and intricate style, one characterized...