Trend How-To: Baroque

Who doesn’t wan’t a little opulent 17th Century style injected into their wardrobes? Think luxe fabrics, royal hues and intricate embroidery- duds fit for a queen but without the inflated vintage price tag.

Luckily for me, outfits fit for Louis VIX’s coterie are flooding the market thanks to couture houses like Dolce and Gabbana. The trick to transform this trend from runway to ready to wear is to incorporate single pieces into your existing wardrobes to add a little opulence without appearing OTT.

Swap a black blazer for an intricate tapestry print, a simple top for an embroidered black and gold bustier or those simple studs for some serious ear bling.

Check out our top online picks to shop the trend below…enjoy!

1. River Island Cardigan $60.00 at RiverIsland.com 2. Miss Selfridge Peplum Top $55.00 at MissSelfridge.com 3. Stella McCartney Skirt £645.00 at BrownsFashion.com 4. Topshop Dress £36.00 at Topshop.com 5. Oscar De La Renta Boots $960.00 at Net-A-Porter.com 6. Just Cavalli Skirt $230.00 at Net-A-Porter.com

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32 Comments

Reply detailed Saturday 17th November, 2012 at 11:12 am

Omg I love this style. Very elegant.

Reply Sabbyxox Wednesday 14th November, 2012 at 3:45 pm

I think it’s too art-like to me.

Reply fetchmydress Friday 9th November, 2012 at 3:03 pm

absolutely love. always have.

Reply Ginger25 Friday 9th November, 2012 at 2:46 pm

Love love love it! Baroque yet sexy and hot!!

Reply Trish_D Monday 5th November, 2012 at 2:08 pm

My goodness, this style really makes me feel so old!!! I would never have been comfortable in anything like this, even as a young “thing.”

Reply make up magic Wednesday 24th October, 2012 at 8:02 am

so cool

Reply judi1 Sunday 21st October, 2012 at 6:10 pm

Love the boots.

Reply Cindizzle Saturday 20th October, 2012 at 3:24 pm

love

Reply hausoftina Thursday 18th October, 2012 at 6:14 pm

Not a huge fan of this trend, but the white skirt is kind of cute.

Reply leahkate Thursday 18th October, 2012 at 9:52 am

Love this style as a statement piece teamed with basics x

Reply love-melona Saturday 13th October, 2012 at 5:14 am

This stuff is everywhere but I feel like I can’t pull it off

Reply jreilly Thursday 11th October, 2012 at 10:32 pm

love the boots

Reply leckytomato Thursday 11th October, 2012 at 9:27 pm

interesting, but not my style..

Reply Misskate Thursday 11th October, 2012 at 7:38 pm

Love it, so rich!

Reply maggielyly Thursday 11th October, 2012 at 5:53 pm

so pretty!

Reply fizzybubbles Thursday 11th October, 2012 at 4:43 pm

oh,they’re so beautiful. bit OTT for my liking, though.

Reply sbooth29 Thursday 11th October, 2012 at 2:06 pm

stunning!

Reply Tashie Wednesday 10th October, 2012 at 10:36 am

Lurve!!

Reply Luci Tuesday 9th October, 2012 at 9:43 am

I love no 6, not sure I could rock this quite as well tho…

Reply Fashionista8P Tuesday 9th October, 2012 at 9:31 am

cool patterns but not sure i could do this look on me

Reply amanda6393 Tuesday 9th October, 2012 at 8:51 am

Oooooh! Love this look. So sexy.

Reply yslyenom Monday 8th October, 2012 at 11:13 pm

Intricate!

Reply T1NA Monday 8th October, 2012 at 8:36 pm

The peplum top is cute

Reply MsKimo Monday 8th October, 2012 at 7:48 pm

Love the peplum top!

Reply cindyhu_1234 Monday 8th October, 2012 at 6:20 pm

love the style!

Reply anitae Monday 8th October, 2012 at 4:48 pm

Adore and love this style when mixed in with simple accessories

Reply fifi73 Monday 8th October, 2012 at 1:16 pm

Wow! Love those boots!

Reply ragdollbaby Monday 8th October, 2012 at 1:02 pm

That white skirt is gorgeous, subtle way of doing it

Reply foxoduck Monday 8th October, 2012 at 12:48 pm

Very bling!

Reply KatP Monday 8th October, 2012 at 11:46 am

nice but a little overboard. I might have to dress it down a little

Reply stels Monday 8th October, 2012 at 11:07 am

amazing!

Reply Sparkles17 Monday 8th October, 2012 at 10:34 am

SO decadent and beautiful love the black top.

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