Take a Bow

There once was a time when dressing too feminine was considered anti-feminist. But with the girl power feels of pop culture icons such as Bey, Tay Sway, and of course, Barbie, the reclaiming of the cute for adult women is well underway.

With an emphasis on the ultra femme, “coquette-core” (thank you TikTok) mixes vintage romance with girlhood innocence. Picture a playful mashup of Victorian lace and seductive sheers with girly bows, rosettes, and pearls. The aesthetic is all about feminine vibes in delicate hues – pink especially – conjuring up an ethereal presence in ballet flats.

Some say it’s a way to reconcile your inner child with your grown-up self. Others may just want to own their sugar and spice (and everything nice.) Either way, the interpretation is up to you.

As a wise woman (kinda) once said: You’re everything. And he’s just Ken.

Mayfair HAT in Sea Foam, available at Pipton

Dylan SHIRT JACKET and Lucy SHORTS in aloe stripe by Trovata, available at S. Worsley

Hair BARRETTE-limited edition, available at Pipton

Seas by Merewif vegan NAIL POLISHin Komodo, available at Merewif.com

Plaid button SWEATER merlot top, available at Lure

Audrey BALLAT FLAT, available at Zia Boutique

Ellis cropped TOP, available at Lure

Pink SUNGLASSES, available at Island Passage

To view more of photographer and stylists Drewe & Kate’s work, go to dreweandkate.com.

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