Fashion 2007 - The Romantic Wave

From flowing silk to delicate lace, designers have been turning heads this season as a romantic wave sweeps in. Tulle skirts appeared at Louis Vuitton, it was all chiffon and sequins at Chanel, while mesmerizing gowns charmed the catwalk at Dior. There was the customary display of soft ruffles and frills at Chloé, finding a surprising new ally in Gucci whose collection included striking feminine dresses.

If you don’t find yourself caught up in a whirlwind of romance try mixing in a single piece, such as a delicate blouse with drainpipe jeans to give it a modern edge. If you’re feeling daring, go for a romantic dress teamed with simple hair and minimal jewellery. The key thing to remember here is to not be afraid of your femininity and instead fall head over heels in love with it.

Wardrobe Update

There are so many great pieces to choose from, the easiest option being new arm candy such as a gem from Mulberry's selection or a delicious straw basket from Topshop.

Marc by Marc Jacobs set the tone perfectly with a simple clean style of dress that can be found in many highstreet stores. Make heads turn with Roberto Cavalli’s floor length evening gown or this adorable frill dress from ASOS.com

Poste Mistress and Miss Selfridge offer peachy alternatives with shorter lengths, staying true to this season’s slashed hem-lines. This colour and shape is very flattering as it skims past any unwanted bumps and goes stunningly with a summer glow.

The classic blouse is updated and given a silky makeover by Zac Posen, ideal for both day and night. Find a slinky silver version on the high street at H&M. At Ted Baker, frills and fine detail embrace the trend with this flexible pintuck shirt.

At romantic touch on basics can be very effective and more subtle, such as Topshop’s ruched bandeau or the floral adornment which softens the standard cami at Urban Outfitters.