Poet-core is the latest micro-trend bringing main character energy this season

For inspiration, think Parisian salons meet modern-day poetry slams, where the juxtaposition of romantic lace blouses and masculine blazers brings a sartorial free verse to your look.

According to the fashion set, poet-core is the latest micro-trend to bring main character energy this season. 

A graduate of dark academia, its narrative is less gothic, more romantic, with a hint of the historical. 

For inspiration, think Parisian salons meet modern-day poetry slams, where the juxtaposition of romantic lace blouses and masculine blazers brings a sartorial free verse to your look.

Get The Look: 

Channel your inner modern literary scholar in a pussy-bow blouse and flowing denim, as seen at Dior.

Irish Boutique Chic: Check Mate: 

Plaid Blazer, €698, Veronica Beard at Seagreen

The Queen’s Gambit of the academic trend, the plaid blazer is the perfect hook, €698, Seagreen. seagreen.com.

#ieloves: Print Off: 

Dream Violet Scarf, €199, Caroline Duffy Designs

From a neck-tie to a bag charm, the silk scarf crosses all sartorial genres, €199, Caroline Duffy Designs.

Pull The Cord: 

Cord Barrel Leg Trousers, €89, COS

If you want to strike a chord with the literati, match their style with these barrel-leg navy cords, €89, COS.

Historical Romance: 

Flounced Lace Blouse, €89, & Other Stories

Fall for the romance of billowing lace, €89, & Other Stories.

Pocket Friendly: In The Fold: 

Pleated Twill Skirt, €39.99, H&M

Like your favourite book, a pleated skirt never disappoints, €39.99, H&M.

Top Layer: 

Knitted Waistcoat, €32, M&S

Layer over a pussy-bow blouse for that nonchalant yet perfectly curated literary professor look, €32, M&S.

Bucket List: 

Faux Suede Bucket Bag, €35.99, Stradivarius

Carry your TBR pile from the library to an after-hours poetry reading, €35.99, Stradivarius.

Deck Hand: 

Leather Platform Deck Shoe Loafers, €69.95, Zara

Put some preppy loafer style into your step, €69.95, Zara.

You’ve Been Framed: 

 Aurora Glasses, €190, Specsavers

Whether you need them or not, a pair of reading glasses is a poet-core essential, €190, Specsavers.