Romanticism and femininity tend to go hand in hand: layered ruffles, voluminous sleeves and skirts, whimsical floral prints and watercolor patterns, airy translucent fabrics are some of the defining features of romantic style in the fashion world. However, not everyone likes smooth lines, soft silhouettes, pastel colors and floral motifs altogether. That’s why romance is so special this season: along with marshmallow dresses, tops and skirts, other romantic elements become more streamlined and massive, which can seduce even the most strict fan of elegant style.
ROMANTIC ELEMENTS OF AUTUMN WARDROBE
It would seem that all these ruffles, flowers and light fabrics are the prerogative of the spring-summer season. But no! Women’s chiffon sundresses with layered ruffles, flowing floor-length summer dresses and dresses with flowers and polka dots in retro style have smoothly moved into the autumn-winter season. Don’t worry if the materials are too light: this year it’s trendy to combine dissimilar fabrics and textures in one look. For example, a romantic silk maxi flare skirt in large flowers is combined with a knitted sweater, a suiting jacket and high-heeled boots, and a layered soft A-line dress can be worn with a wrap eco leather raincoat and high army boots.
However, you can also put together a romantic total look: choose a light coat with a shawl collar, a delicate blouse with puff sleeves, elegant palazzo trousers and an eco leather headscarf, or a babydoll dress in combination with a cropped bouclé jacket, ankle boots and a geometric bag.
ROMANCE AND ECLECTICS
Of course, those who love soft, weightless looks will love the romantic fall/winter 2021 clothing trend first. However, if you stick to a more streamlined blending aesthetic that integrates minimalism, sports style, and smart casual, a totally romantic look won’t suit you. It is better to decompose it into separate elements and take something special for your combinations.
For example, you can choose casual dresses with a delicate print: small flowers or polka dots, with watercolor strokes or an abstract pattern, and combine them with rough boots and an airy short down jacket made of eco leather or raincoat fabric. Knitted joggers can be worn with a hoodie with puff sleeves (it looks quite unusual), and eco leather trousers can be supplemented by with a leather top with puff sleeves or a heart-shaped neckline. By the way, eco leather midi dresses can also have cool romantic elements in the form of dropped shoulders, puff sleeves and ruffles. It is worth trying something new this season!
