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Poetcore
Literary, romantic, and beautifully melancholy.
About this aesthetic
A soft, intellectual aesthetic rooted in old books, autumn light, and romantic vintage silhouettes. Think poet-sleeve blouses, long wool coats, velvet midi dresses, and earth-tone layering. Related to Dark Academia but warmer; related to Cottagecore but more literary and less pastoral.
Poetcore emerged from Tumblr and early TikTok as a softer, more romantic counterpart to Dark Academia. It draws on Victorian and Edwardian dress, pre-Raphaelite imagery, and the visual language of 19th-century literature.
Source: Vogue, 'Poetcore Is the Bookish Aesthetic Taking Over Fashion', 2023Colour Palette
The signature Poetcore colour story.
Ivory
Rust
Camel
Moss
Burgundy
Key Pieces
The wardrobe essentials that define the Poetcore look.
✦ Poet-sleeve blouse
✦ Linen midi skirt
✦ Velvet midi dress
✦ Long wool coat
✦ Oversized cardigan
✦ Oxford or Mary Jane shoes
✦ Leather satchel
✦ Delicate gold jewellery
Shop the Look
Curated pieces from our catalogue.
Clarks Womens Bayla Rae Pumps
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Clarks Womens Iridessa Sling Pumps
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Clarks Womens Tammitha Strap Pumps
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Clarks Mens Lockton Lace Shoe Lace Up
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Clarks Mens Bowburn Cap Shoe Oxfords
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$105
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Clarks Mens Bowburn Tip Shoes Oxfords
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$105
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Clarks Mens Bowburn Lace Shoes Oxfords
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Clarks Mens Newick Lace Sneakers Lace Up
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Clarks Mens Brantin Loafer Loafers,Slip-Ons
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$95
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Clarks Mens Brantin Style Oxfords
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Clarks Mens Guideview Cove Fisherman Sandals
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Clarks Mens Monahan Plain Oxfords
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Clarks Mens Flexway 2Eye Slip-Ons,Boat Shoes
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Clarks Mens Flexway 2 Eye Slip-Ons,Boat Shoes
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Clarks Mens Brantin Plain Oxfords
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$95
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Clarks Originals Mens Godney Boat Boat Shoes
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$150
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Clarks Mens Charmouth Lace Slip-Ons,Boat Shoes
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$110
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Clarks Mens Corsley Plain Loafers,Slip-Ons
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$100
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Clarks Originals Mens Yukoner Penny Loafers,Slip-Ons
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$190
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Clarks Originals Mens Godney Boat Slip-Ons,Boat Shoes
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$150
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Clarks Originals Mens Desert Hunter Desert Boots
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$170
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Clarks Originals Mens Desert Boot Desert Boots,Chukka Boots
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$170
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Clarks Originals Mens Wallabee Boot Wallabees
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