Totally Baroque

by Lauren Adams, ladams@smu.edu

This season, the highly-detailed, dramatic grandeur of 17th century baroque fashion is back by popular demand.

Baroque styles are topping the charts this fall as antique opulence bypasses modern minimalism for a luxurious look back at fashion’s most extravagant era.

Here are a few suggestions for going baroque without ba-reaking the bank:

Whether you ornament yourself with a bejeweled belt, this heavenly headpiece, or these whimsical wedges,

Opt for luxurious texture, like this ASOS dress, or this Tobi dress,

Pair a fun top like this one from Free People or patterned pants with a modern staple for a trendy look that’s not head-to-toe,

Add a sarcastic sweater or a brocade blazer for a bit of baroque charm,

Mix in metallics for a going-out look fit for a Queen,

Try on this pious piece for size,

Or get gilt in this gold number.

You’ll be exciting in the exuberant threads of this fantastical period.

So don your damask, bundle up in brocade, and get ready to wow in his season's sumptuous styles inspired by centuries ago.