AboutThe Kinda Chic Trend is an Instagram and TikTok trend in which participants share something that they think is "chic" that does not fit a traditional or expensive definition of chic, instead celebrating things like personal growth, peace, body positivity and healthy states of mind. The trend was popularized throughout 2026 on Instagram Reels and TikTok. OriginIt is unclear exactly when the "Kinda Chic" trend started, however, early examples started appearing on social media sometime around late April 2026. SpreadThe trend spread on Instagram and TikTok over the following months as users made posts about "chic" things related to body positivity, mental health, and other positive, uplifting ideals. On August 3rd, 2026, actress Drew Barrymore posted a carousel of images to Instagram following the trend, garnering over 170,000 likes in four days.