If The Dark, Romantic Costumes In Wuthering Heights Have A Chokehold On You, Here Are 9 Realistic Pieces That Will Actually Improve How You Dress
“She burned too bright for this world.”
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by The Candidly Team
In an interview with Vogue, Oscar-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran called Wuthering Heights “an opulent, stylized Gothic story.” And her costumes certainly live up to that description.
Each on-screen look was indeed a work of art. Rather than being a literal representation of the book’s setting, the designs were influenced by the Elizabethan, Georgian, Victorian eras all the way through to “contemporary fashion and representations of period costume in 20th-century films.”
So what could these brilliant, imaginative-feigning-on-mad costumes have to teach us about how we dress today?
Well, we’d be lying if we said we didn’t come away with a few inspiring ideas that have already influenced how we dress (or plan to dress) this season. Specifically, there are six pieces of clothing that we believe will dramatically improve our spring closet.
So without further ado, allow us to lay out our case.
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1. THE SCULPTED BODICE TOP
Aritzia Sunday Best
Gumdrop Poplin Top
Architectural or corseted tops can be so flattering, and they look styled all by themselves so we don’t really have to think too much about the rest of the outfit. This one is sculpting and has a beautiful neckline that’s great for boobs and bellies. In other words, you don’t have to have Margot Robbie’s Barbie physique to get your best, hourglass silhouette. It comes in three colors, but white is great for spring/summer. We also wear THESE under it for smooth, nip coverage and lift.
Price: $68
By Anthropologie Scoop-Neck Short-Sleeve Top
Another gorgeous neckline and flattering bodice. When your top if tailored and fitted like this, you can wear any style of jeans, pants, or skirt, and everything works.
Price: $108
LPA Sarita Blouse
Again with the neckline and the hourglass. But this one has lovely arm coverage.
Price: $188
Fleur du Mal Poplin Bustier Top
If you’re a stripes person like us, you’ll love this with any high-waisted skirt of loose-fit, long jeans.
Price: $195
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2. The RED MAXI SKIRT
Asos Design shirred waist maxi skirt in red
Maxi skirts are inherently elegant. With smocking like this, they’re also a dream in terms of comfort. But owning one in red means we can create an exciting look at any given moment. Take any boring tank or tee in your closet and wear it with this skirt and flats, and you’ll look beautifully styled.
Price: $30
Free People Chilco Maxi Skirt
That was the daytime skirt. This is the nighttime one.
Price: $128
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3. THE CORSET DRESS
For Love & Lemons Dreamy Daisy Midi Dress
Fit and flare cuts are heaven on curves, and this dress is so comfortable to wear, we forget how romantic and striking it looks.
Price: $289
Gap Linen-Blend Lace-Inset Maxi Dress
You MUST zoom in on the detail. We’re convinced every women needs this little, white dress for spring/ summer.
Price: $118
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4. THE ROMANTIC FLORALS
Sézane Laurie Blouse
A good floral is such a find. It’s all about mixing a really good cut with the print, which our favorite French brand has done with this top. Toss it on with jeans and ballet flats and poof, you’re set. In general, if you’re truly sick of dressing like everyone else, just peruse the incredible top selection* at Sézane.
Price: $125
Hill House The Ellie Nap Dress
This entire brand feels like it could have been pulled from the wardrobe rack on the set of Wuthering Heights. Every dress feels like sleepwear with their smocked bodice and airy skirts, but the prints and fits are amazing on every body type.
Price: $178
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5. THE ETHREAL, SEMI-SHEER PIECES
Reformation Astrid Two Piece
Sometimes, it just takes a touch of voile or chiffon or even something sliiiiiightly see-through to allow us to realize our fullest, most feminine stylistic potential. That was a really wordy way of saying “look how pretty!”
Price: $348
Heiress The Sheer Corset Dress
This might be our new favorite dress brand. Everything is grounded in some stunning, original idea but the dresses don’t cost $1,500 like designer.
Price: $298
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6. THE PUFF SLEEVES
Sézane Tinia Shirt
If you want your arms to feel covered and your waist to look smaller, choose a puff sleeve. This one with all the lace detail is the magic blouse we’ve been quietly looking for for decades.
Price: $150
By Anthropologie Puff-Sleeve Ruffle Buttondown Top
The finest going-out top we’ve found in a long time. Again, the detail makes it look wildly expensive.
Price: $108
Levi’s Long Sleeve Boho Blouse
This cut is sooooo flattering on arms, boobs, and bellies. Even on our puffiest of days, we feel polished and put-together in this one.
Price: $99
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