Have you seen the trend on TikTok where people are identifying which animals represent them.
These identifiers - having “golden retriever energy” or being a “black cat girly” - have helped people guide their style, define their personality traits, or inspire their fan fiction.
It’s just the modern version of Tumblr-era kids talking about their spirit animals. Which while problematic, did inspire a hell of a lot of memes. But I don’t need to get into the circular nature of internet trends.
So let’s focus on one underrepresented animal type I’ve seen pop up- the “Bat Girly.”
Now you may be thinking, “isn't that just a goth girl?” And to you I’d say- “ And what?”
This gift guide is for the Batty Bestie.
I’ve divvied up the bat-lovers by their aesthetic- Cute, Creepy, Moody, and Bougie. And because I’m extra, I’ve given each aesthetic a persona.
I scoured the internet, and some of my favorite alternative ateliers, for cute and chilling bat gifts for the femme goth babe in your life.
You’re welcome to the “golden retriever” gamer boys in the chat.
Kreepsville Bat Beret
Nosferatu shirt - Focus Features
