Romantic look
The romantic look , also known as the princess style , is a design trend in women's fashion in which playful, "sweet" and fairytale elements are emphasized that are intended to stylize the romantic mood (the so-called "ideal world"), innocence and seduction .
nature
The effect is achieved by emphasizing feelings, turning to girlish and partly by turning back to the past in a sentimental way and is often on the verge of kitsch . Delicate feminine colors in subtle powder tones such as light pink, cream or purple are preferred. The materials are often set with sequins , glass beads and velvet braids or decorated with small decorative embroidery . The style is consistently shaped by romanticism . The romantic look is often combined with a masculine counterpoint, such as gray or black classic wardrobes made of coarsely woven wool or with elements of the military look . Folk ornaments from traditional costume fashion are also used .
Examples
A classic example of the romantic look and associated details are opulent wide swinging Empire dresses in silk chiffon with spaghetti straps, loops or ruffles, often with a fine rose print, with the spaghetti straps mostly on the shoulders to grinding can bind. Excerpts can decorate large or small satin bows and high plateau stilettos ensure a sexy touch.
Further examples are:
- Denim skirts with a satin bow in Empire style,
- Lace dresses with flounces and cut legs,
- playful babydolls , for example with floral patterns and small frills, possibly with rolled hem,
- Crochet bolero with Peter Pan collar and puffed sleeves,
- Cashmere sweaters / vests with a deep V-neck and a shirt blouse possibly knotted in the back,
- fine crochet border or lace border and lacing on the cleavage neckline,
- long narrow scarves with elegant hole embroidery,
- Camisole with wide straps and fine tulle lace on the cleavage,
- slightly transparent, small striped tops made of floral embroidered tulle or silk ,
- Fishnet stockings made of full lace with a satin waistband,
- Double-layered lingerie dresses made of flowing jersey worked to the shape ,
- girly flounced dresses made of crepe du chine with wing or trumpet sleeves ,
- Pearl sandals
The romantic look is related to the retro look . In Germany in 2005/2006 a popular telenovela entitled Sophie - Bride against Will brought the “princess style” to the general public as an homage to fairytale dresses, hairstyles and sweet pastel colors as well as old-fashioned floral decorations.
See also
literature
- Worsley, Harriet: Fashion. 100 years of fashion. Ullmann / Tandem Verlag, Königswinter 2004, ISBN 3-8331-1214-X , ISBN 978-3-8331-1214-0
- Moras, Ingrid: Long chains with a romantic look , Series: Creativ Compact , Volume 56793, Christophorus Verlag, Freiburg im Breisgau 2006; ISBN 3-419-56793-6 , ISBN 978-3-419-56793-7