With Winter and it’s bare, cold chill, I wanted a look with texture and a dark, romantic vibe. This outfit I called “Dark Romance” for a Valentine’s Day inspiration, as the brocade, lace and velvet lends itself nicely to this style.
A Dark Romance Outfit and Inspiration
You don’t need to wear red on Valentine’s Day, even though I love the traditional look as well. I will be sharing another Valentine’s Day look tomorrow, and it will be a more classic look.
I’ve shared a dark floral styled look, last week on the blog, and today I was inspired a bit by the Victorian Poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, who wrote the familiar love poem I shared at the end of my post.
She was a poet from an early age, about 11, and later became the more popular poet between her and her husband, Robert Browning. She was widely read in England and the US. She wrote many sonnets about love. many you might be familiar with . If you would like to read more about her, read HERE.
Now, a lace cami would not have been worn in Victorian times, but I did take some “poetic liscence” here . 🙂 It is 2021, after all.
If I were to make it more authentic, I would have added this style of blouse, with a high collar, ruffles and buttons. Or even better, the one below!
*credit image-recollection.biz
Velvet is rich fabric, one that I have always loved wearing. The black and burgundy repeat iteself with my Marc Jacob booties I bought a few years ago from Nordstrom. The fillagree scroll earrings add to the intricate design and textured look.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning Love Poem-
- credit to poetsearcher.com
Outfit-
I shopped my closet and these are older pieces.
I have linked up some similar pieces below.
Ann Taylor velvet blazer- Poshmark ( Here is a similar velvet blazer for under $32) Petite blazer on SALE
Ann Taylor lace skirt ( old) Love this skirt from White House Black Market
Marc Fisher brocade booties
JJ Winters Clutch ( similar)
Black lace cami- H&M ( similar)
Are you dressing up for Valentine’s Day just for the fun of it? Do you read poetry?
Stay Safe,
Jess xx
JOIN ME TOMORROW FOR TURNING HEADS TUESDAY LINKUP AND ANOTHER VALENTINE DAY OUTFIT INSPO!
17 Comments
shelbeeontheedge1
February 7, 2021 at 9:32 amStunning outfit, Jess! I love the combination of different lace patterns and the richness of your burgundy velvet blazer. Those boots are magnificent as well to create a splendidly romantic outfit! I have always been a fan of Elizabeth Barrett Browning since I was first introduced to her works in middle school. Thanks for linking with me!
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February 2, 2021 at 10:23 amI am loving these rich jewel toned pieces. So luxe for this time of year!
Jess Jannenga
February 3, 2021 at 10:04 amThank you Libbie, I have always been a fan of jewel tones and love rich looks for Winter. 🙂
Jodie
February 1, 2021 at 7:46 pmI love how you put this together Jess. I adore your tight’s addiction that rivals mine (and my mother’s) and those boots are just the best.
XOXO
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Jess Jannenga
February 3, 2021 at 10:07 amThank you Jodie! I am going to buy some more tights for next year.
Neti*
February 1, 2021 at 7:13 pmThat velvet jacket is TDF and you wear it so very well Jess. Happy February. . .
Jess Jannenga
February 3, 2021 at 10:07 amThank you Neti, secondhand ! Happy Feb to you as well!
Michelle Churchman
February 1, 2021 at 4:37 pmSuch a lovely lacy look!
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Jess Jannenga
February 3, 2021 at 10:08 amThank you Michelle!
Lisa D.
February 1, 2021 at 8:07 amThis is a perfect Valentine look. Love the lace and velvet. I bought a Valentine Sweater to wear for Valentines day.
Lisa
Jess Jannenga
February 1, 2021 at 12:51 pmThere are some cute Vday sweaters out there! I saw a few from Loft I would have liked. Thank you Lisa!
ryoureadytoorganize
February 1, 2021 at 8:34 pmThis is by far a fav of mine Jess. The burgundy velvis stunning 😍.
Jess Jannenga
February 3, 2021 at 10:08 amGlad you like the look! Kind of a rocker vibe too, i suppose 🙂
JC
February 1, 2021 at 6:13 amYou look so great in red! I love how you’ve used so many different textures and patterns to add dimension and flavour x
Jess Jannenga
February 1, 2021 at 11:24 amTHanks very much, it was fun to put together!
thisblondesshoppingbag
February 1, 2021 at 4:43 amThese dark colors are so pretty and I am glad you chose the cami over the high neck blouse – ha!! That looks uncomfortable while your outfit looks beautiful, comfortable, and sexy too! I have admire those booties before when you’ve worn them and still do!
xo,
Kellyann
Jess Jannenga
February 1, 2021 at 11:27 amThank yu my friend! I have been wearing darker colors lately, and this was fun to style. Felt romantic!