get ready with me
/ɡɛt ˈrɛdi wɪð miː/
Very CommonA video format where a creator films themselves getting ready, usually for an event, while talking to the camera.
The format creates intimacy because the creator is doing something real while talking. Often used to discuss something personal, respond to drama, or give life updates. Abbreviated GRWM.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | get ready with me for my court date and let me explain everything | The creator is using a mundane GRWM format to address something serious or dramatic. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 02 | I only post GRWM when I have something to say. otherwise it's just me putting on concealer | The format only works when the conversation carries the video, not the beauty routine itself. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | GRWM for a first date and I'm spiraling | Getting ready for a date while expressing nerves, using the format as emotional processing. | instagram, 2024 |
| 04 | her GRWM videos are basically therapy sessions with good lighting | The creator uses the format to discuss very personal or emotionally heavy topics. | youtube, 2023 |
Use it when
- A creator is filming themselves getting ready while narrating or discussing something.
- Describing the video format by name.
- Using it as an excuse or frame to share a personal update or story.
Do not use it when
- The video is only about the beauty products with no personal content.
- The creator is not actually getting ready and just talking to camera.Use “storytime” instead.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Originated on YouTube in the early 2010s as a beauty content format. Became one of the dominant short-form video categories on TikTok and Instagram where creators use it as a casual framing device for personal conversation.
- First seen
- early-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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