Let yourself get swept away in a modern tryst, adorning yourself with soft and subtle tones inspired by True Romance. Lose the tight corsets and stiff smocks but leave room for the classic details of ruffles and lace. Who says date night calls for uncomfy ensembles (not us!). Fuse both classic chic and comfy silhouettes for your next rendezvous and invite H&M’s True Romance Collection along with you!
Paisley Party
We loved the Victorian era for their iconic paisley prints! Integrate cool colors with a hint of Victorian print for easy elegance into a casual OOTD. Add a touch of sexiness by opting for black accents in lace and trendy tassels. Complete the look with a leather chained bag and chunky black heels to keep the ensembleEnsembleA complete, coordinated outfit in which each garment and accessory is chosen to work together as one look. Stylists build ensembles around a theme, color story, or occasion, and theGo to Ensemble Glossary current and modern.
Drape Escape
When distressed becomes tiredly overused, opt for a sleek and crisp change starting with pleated shorts in flattering dark hues (navy blue perhaps?). Show a bit more skin with an ultra-feminine white off-shoulder with draped ruffles as accents. Tie the entire look together by accessorizingAccessorizingThe art of completing an outfit with bags, jewelry, belts, scarves, hats, eyewear, and shoes. Thoughtful accessorizing can elevate a simple look, add personality, and shift an outfit from dayGo to Accessorizing Glossary with round sunnies, copper tassel earrings, and a crowd-favorite white sling bag.
Under The Sleeve
Not much for ruffles? Slowly integrate the poof detail by choosing a neutral top with a minimal take on the sleeves. Slip on loud accents by coming into the gloss club. Choose a glossy pleated skirt for a fun take on the usual poof dress. Keep your accessorizingAccessorizingThe art of completing an outfit with bags, jewelry, belts, scarves, hats, eyewear, and shoes. Thoughtful accessorizing can elevate a simple look, add personality, and shift an outfit from dayGo to Accessorizing Glossary shiny and sweet with silver slides, maroon tassels, and a patterned leather bag.
Metallic Mixup
Mix up pastel and metallic to even out the loudness of a sweet and sexy pleated tank. Go for a dark-hued pair of high-waist trousers and suede slides to keep the ensembleEnsembleA complete, coordinated outfit in which each garment and accessory is chosen to work together as one look. Stylists build ensembles around a theme, color story, or occasion, and theGo to Ensemble Glossary prim and proper, with a dash of sass through mirrored sunnies and metallic copper earrings.
Operation Athleisure
Balance out old and new with the classic feminine touch of ruffles with the modern twist of altheisure with salmon pink trackpants. Take your look from day to night with dressy tassel earrings, suede black heels, and a reversible clutch bag.
Blue’s Clues
For those who love to stay within the monochrome, dip your toes into shades of blue starting with your shorts! Blue scallop shorts give new definition to your legs and gives a longer illusion. Switch up your usual white office polo with a ruffled lace and linen top for added texture. When accessorizing, best to keep your trinkets simple with simple drop tassel earrings, knotted slides, and a classic black bucket bag.
Sunday’s Best
We keep it strictly casual on Sundays! Dress down in a breezy printed romper with knotted straps for a fun and flirty accent. Accessorize with loud navy blue tassels and vintageVintageClothing and accessories that are at least 20 years old and represent the style of a particular era, valued for their quality and uniqueness. Vintage shopping supports sustainable fashion, andGo to Vintage Glossary aviators that are a major favorite for the season. Don’t forget your chic and comfy slides for an easy Sunday stroll.
Words: Louise Sicat | Art: Mina Aglipay| Photographer: Miggy Abesamis | Styling: Dyn Montalban
Frequently Asked Questions
Lose tight corsets and stiff smocks but keep classic details like ruffles and lace in comfy silhouettes, the feature advises, drawing on soft, subtle tones inspired by True Romance. It pairs them with modern pieces such as pleated shorts, tassel earrings, athleisure trackpants and slides to keep looks current.
Operation Athleisure balances the classic feminine touch of ruffles with the modern twist of salmon pink trackpants, the feature says in one of its seven outfit formulas. Take the look from day to night with dressy tassel earrings, suede black heels and a reversible clutch bag.
Not much for ruffles? Slowly integrate the poof detail with a neutral top with a minimal take on the sleeves, the feature suggests, or a glossy pleated skirt as a fun take on the usual poof dress. Silver slides, maroon tassels and a patterned leather bag complete it.
The Blue’s Clues look dips into shades of blue starting with scallop shorts, which the feature says give the legs a longer illusion. It swaps a usual white office polo for a ruffled lace and linen top, with simple drop tassel earrings, knotted slides and a black bucket bag.
Integrate cool colors with a hint of Victorian paisley print for easy elegance in a casual outfit, the feature suggests. Add black lace accents and tassels, then complete the look with a leather chained bag and chunky black heels to keep it current and modern.
