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TREND
TIKTOK TREND ALERT: ROM-COMCORE
By Ezra Maloney, 11 November 2022
Gone to Notting Hill just to peep *that* bookshop (you know the one)? Can you quote Bridget Jones's Diary by heart? Wished you owned Kate Winslet's cottage from The Holiday? If you answered yes to any of these, then TikTok’s latest obsession is THE trend for you! Introducing Rom-comcore, the look inspired by all those iconic 00s British movies 🍿 💘 It’s basically Y2K styling meets loadsa layering, ideal for chillier days to come 🥶 Keep reading for some serious inspo ✍️
BOOTS
London Rebel Wide Fit knee-high sock boots in black, £45
Boots, especially these glam knee-high ones, are practically made for 00s-inspired trends 👢 Pair yours with a floaty midi skirt or dress – just check out Bella Hadid’s low-key, NYC street-style 'fits for inspo 👀
Boots, especially these glam knee-high ones, are practically made for 00s-inspired trends 👢 Pair yours with a floaty midi skirt or dress – just check out Bella Hadid’s low-key, NYC street-style 'fits for inspo 👀
MIDI SKIRTS
Topshop textured jersey midi skirt, £46
Rom-comcore has got a lot of super-casj 00s boho energy going on, so your colour palette for skirts is gonna be ALL about the earthy tones 🌱 Think browns, blacks and dark greens. Take it to the next level with a lil corduroy or suede moment 😮💨
Rom-comcore has got a lot of super-casj 00s boho energy going on, so your colour palette for skirts is gonna be ALL about the earthy tones 🌱 Think browns, blacks and dark greens. Take it to the next level with a lil corduroy or suede moment 😮💨
KNITS
COLLUSION knitted ribbed sleeveless tank, £14.99
Whether it's a cardie, turtleneck or sweatervest, knits are KEY to unlocking this look. Basically, if it ain't knit, it ain't it 🧶 Style a vest like this one over a classic blouse, and you’ll be serving side-character energy in About a Boy in no time ✅
Whether it's a cardie, turtleneck or sweatervest, knits are KEY to unlocking this look. Basically, if it ain't knit, it ain't it 🧶 Style a vest like this one over a classic blouse, and you’ll be serving side-character energy in About a Boy in no time ✅
EXTRAS
Topshop crochet skinny scarf, £22
Tie it all together (literally) with a scarf, the skinnier = max 00s vibes. As an aesthetic, rom-comcore is all about layering accessories for that 'just threw it on' kinda effect. Oh, and don’t be afraid to add a baker boy cap à la Keira Knightley in *that* Love Actually scene 🌲
Tie it all together (literally) with a scarf, the skinnier = max 00s vibes. As an aesthetic, rom-comcore is all about layering accessories for that 'just threw it on' kinda effect. Oh, and don’t be afraid to add a baker boy cap à la Keira Knightley in *that* Love Actually scene 🌲
