The reviews for the Goth Girl Summer episode of 's "Family Therapy" series generally highlight its mix of dark humor and campy, gothic aesthetics. While the episode shares a name with the viral "Brat Summer" era of pop star Charli XCX
"UV rays are killing me / But I look good in misery / SPF 666 / Kiss my neck with black lipstick." charli o - goth girl summer
: Much like the DIY spirit of the "Brat" era , Charli O encourages fans to make their own "anti-merch." Think thrifted pieces with handwritten lyrics or safety-pin accents. Why It Matters The reviews for the Goth Girl Summer episode
The biggest challenge of a dark aesthetic in July is the heat. Charli O’s content often highlights how to maintain the look without suffering a heatstroke. 1. Fabric Choice is Everything Charli O’s content often highlights how to maintain
High-contrast makeup—pale skin, sharp eyeliner, and dark lips—that stays put through the humidity.
Lyrically, the single plays in the space between irony and sincerity. Charli sketches scenes that feel lived-in — beach bonfires under a moon, sunscreen smeared on black lipstick, friends trading mixtapes and heartbreak confessions — and frames them as small rebellions against the expectation that summer must be bright, blond, and breezy. Instead, she proposes an alternative rite of passage: late-night drives in cars with cracked vinyl, shared cigarettes and playlists that include both The Cure and modern bedroom pop. The language is direct but evocative; details matter, and they root the song’s emotional core in everyday rituals.