WIWT Meaning
Last Updated:What does WIWT mean?
WIWT means What I Wore Today. It could also mean Wish I Were There.
On this page:
- Where is WIWT used?
- How is WIWT used?
- Example Uses of WIWT
- Who uses WIWT?
- History of WIWT
- Other Definitions of WIWT
WIWT is an initialism and hashtag that stands for “what I wore today”.
Where is WIWT used?
WIWT is often used as a hashtag on social networks like Instagram, where it’s been used on over 17 million posts. It is often used on various forums where people discuss fashion, such as the subreddit /r/streetwear on Reddit.
WIWT is used on the follow platforms and places:
- texting
- online conversation
- Discord
- Snapchat
- YouTube
How is WIWT used?
WIWT is used to tell other people what you wore. It is often used as a hashtag when people post photos of their outfits.
Do people say WIWT out loud?
No; it wouldn’t make any sense.
Example Uses of WIWT
New heels! #WIWT #OOTD #heels #fashion
Someone posts a photo to Instagram of their outfit, noting that they're wearing new shoes and using the hashtag #WIWT to tell people that is what they wore that day.
[WIWT] Raf Simons
Someone makes a post to /r/streetwear on Reddit of a photo of them wearing some Raf Simons clothing.
On Instagram:Not the usual #WIWT. Had a lot of fun skiing today!
Someone who doesn't normally ski posts a photo to Instagram of them wearing a jacket, helmet and goggles.
On Instagram:Been on the beach all day. #WIWT #notmuch
Someone posts a photo to Instagram of what they wore that day – which was just a pair of swim trunks since they were on the beach all day.
On Instagram:Do you like sundresses? #WIWT #fashion #sundress #warmweather
A fashion influencer posts a photo on Instagram of them wearing a sundress.
Who uses WIWT?
WIWT seems to be used most often by younger people with an interest in fashion. It is used frequently by models and influencers on Instagram.
History of WIWT
First Use
We suspect WIWT was first used sometime around 2008, as that is when it was frist defined on Urban Dictionary. Google searches for the term began at roughly the same time.
Rise in Popularity
According to Google Trends, searches for the term increased significantly in the summer of 2011, peaking in September of 2011. Since, they have declined and for the past few years have been stagnant.
What was used before WIWT?
We’re not aware of any slang terms or acronyms used before WIWT to mean something similar.
Other Definitions of WIWT
WIWT can also mean:
- Wish I Were There
Wish I Were There
WIWT can also stand for “wish I was there”, a term used in conversations when telling someone that you wish you could be with them.