This season's romantic trend is high on drama. There are chin-grazing collars, floor-grazing skirts and voluminous sleeves. All which are perfect for everything from holiday affairs to ladylike lunches. Miraculously, designers managed to keep it fresh and fabulous by adding modern touches such as prim polka dots to some Edwardian ensembles. While most of us contend with the daily hassles of crowded calendars and too little time, it's nice to add a little romance back into our lives. But as the saying goes, "less is more," and one or two pieces are really all you need to make a statement. Here's how to mix the romantic with the rest of your wardrobe:
Ruffles
Ruffled tops and dresses wed drama and elegance, but this season's crop maintains a flirty side. The tops can be your essential element for an impossibly chic outfit, whether the form is basic or billowing. While at first glance dresses appear fussy, there is an undercurrent of sexiness that exists with sheer fabrics that play hide and seek with your body. Here's how to carry the trend without looking like you stepped out of a Harlequin romance novel:
