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Create a Lovely Romantic Academia Closet With 20 Pieces

October 30, 2022

Authorized use of the photo by Liligance via Unsplash.

Romantic academia is a favored aesthetic within the girly community and has been well-loved for the past few years after the dark academia aesthetic rose to prominence. If you love to wear pink, feminine blouses and puff sleeve dresses, then this is the aesthetic for you. This style is often worn during Valentine’s Day or other romantic times of the year, but there’s no limit to how romantic you can make your wardrobe on any given day.

If you want to create a soft, feminine, preppy wardrobe, then read this post for affordable ways to Create a Lovely Romantic Academia Closet With 20 Pieces. 

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you click and/or make a purchase through certain links in this post, I may make a commission—at no additional cost to you. 

Table of Contents

  • What Is Romantic Academia?
  • Where Can I Buy Romantic Academia Clothing?
  • Romantic Academia Essentials
    • 1. Blouses
    • 2. Trousers
    • 3.   Pleated Skirts
    • 4. Button Down Shirts
    • 5. Puff Sleeve Tops
    • 6. Cardigans
    • 7. Turtlenecks
    • 8. Matching Sets
    • 9. Bustier Tops
    • 10. Puff Sleeve Dresses
    • 11. Satin Mini Dresses
    • 12. Midi Dresses
    • 13. Midi Skirts
    • 14. Shoes (Mary Janes, Flats, Loafers)
    • 15. Frilly Socks & Tights
    • 16. Bows
    • 17. Berets
    • 18. Jewelry (Pearls & Cameo)
    • 19. Gloves
    • 20. Purses (Crossbody, Pearl, Mini Bags)

What Is Romantic Academia?

Romantic academia is a girly Internet aesthetic inspired by the Romantic Era, and it’s a feminine take on the popular academia aesthetic. It shares a similar color palette with the light academia aesthetic but with more emphasis on romantic, soft colors, specifically pink. Romantic academia values romantic literature, love, and expressing emotions, per Aesthetics Wiki.

Where Can I Buy Romantic Academia Clothing?

Romantic Academia clothing is easy to find because it consists of vintage, preppy, and girly pieces. You can purchase from romantic clothing stores, such as ChicWish, Selkie, Sugar Thrillz, Kitteny, and Serpenti Apparel, and mainstream clothing stores, such as Zara, Shop Cider, Lulus, ASOS, Amazon, etc. You can also find a lot of thrifted academia pieces from GoodWill, ThredUp, Poshmark, and Depop, or check out Etsy for small business finds.

Romantic Academia Essentials

1. Blouses

Wear a dainty, feminine blouse with a skirt or a pair of trousers for an everyday romantic look.

2. Trousers

Style a pair of trousers with a button-down, blouse, or corset for a casual romantic academia outfit.

3.   Pleated Skirts

Try out a girly pleated skirt with a button-down for a school girl-inspired look.

4. Button Down Shirts

Wear a classic button-down shirt with a pair of trousers, a pleated skirt, or layered underneath a sweater for a timeless romantic academia look.

5. Puff Sleeve Tops

Try out a puff sleeve top with a skirt for an elegant and romantic look.

6. Cardigans

Add a feminine cardigan to your outfit for a cozy and cute detail. Anything with lace, bows, scalloped edges, pearls, flowers, etc., will do.

7. Turtlenecks

Layer a turtleneck underneath your favorite cardigan or blazer for a chic, romantic look.

8. Matching Sets

Wear a matching set for a sophisticated academia look with a touch of Parisian energy.

9. Bustier Tops

Style a bustier top with a midi skirt or a pair of trousers for a feminine and romantic outfit.

10. Puff Sleeve Dresses

Wear a puff sleeve or babydoll dress for a fancy, romantic look.

11. Satin Mini Dresses

Wear a satin midi dress for an elegant, romantic look.

12. Midi Dresses

Try a satin, eyelet, or floral midi dress for a feminine and romantic outfit.

13. Midi Skirts

Style a midi skirt with a button-down shirt, a blouse, or a bustier top for the perfect romantic academia outfit.

14. Shoes (Mary Janes, Flats, Loafers)

Add a pair of Mary Janes, flats, or loafers to any outfit and give it a romantic flair. If you’re interested in this aesthetic long-term, you may want to add kitten heels, neutral boots, or platform shoes to your wardrobe.

15. Frilly Socks & Tights

Wear frilly socks and tights with your favorite midi skirt or dress during colder weather to keep your outfit romantic.

16. Bows

Add a bow to your hair for a girly, romantic touch.

17. Berets

Wear a beret for a Parisian romantic academia style.

18. Jewelry (Pearls & Cameo)

Wear a strand of pearls or pearl earrings for a delicate and feminine touch.

19. Gloves

Add a pair of lace gloves to your wardrobe for a fancy, romantic accessory every romantic academia outfit needs.

20. Purses (Crossbody, Pearl, Mini Bags)

Carry your belongings with you in a stylish and romantic purse to match all of your feminine outfits.

Have fun building your romantic academia wardrobe! I hope you find this shopping guide helpful. 🙂

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