If Jane Austen Wrote a Winter Wardrobe, It Would Look Like Poetcore

If Jane Austen Wrote a Winter Wardrobe, It Would Look Like Poetcore

December 16, 2025

As we mark what would be Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, it’s no surprise that fashion is falling back in love with romance, nostalgia and literary-inspired dressing. Enter Poetcore – Pinterest’s latest aesthetic and one of winter’s most fashionable moments. 

Rooted in nostalgia, soft tailoring and literary-inspired dressing, the trend taps into a more expressive approach to style that favours texture, layering and timeless appeal. 

Poetcore is defined by warm, earthy tones, heritage knits and quietly dramatic accessories. Cable knits, scarf capes and vintage-inspired footwear are central to the look, offering a sense of cosy elegance that feels particularly suited to winter dressing.

Jill Faux Croc Mary Jane Heels Brown

Mary Janes are a key Poetcore staple, bringing a vintage, literary feel to modern outfits. The faux croc finish adds subtle texture, making them easy to style with knits and midi dresses. 

Apricot Stone Cable Knit Oversized Jumper Dress

Cable knits sit at the heart of Poetcore dressing. This oversized jumper dress offers cosy warmth with an effortlessly romantic silhouette, perfect for winter layering. 

 Brown Scarf Cape

Scarf capes add the quiet drama Poetcore is known for. This piece delivers warmth and movement while instantly elevating simple winter outfits. 

Coli High Neck Cable Knit Vest Brown

Heritage-inspired knits define the Poetcore aesthetic. This high-neck cable vest adds texture and polish, ideal for layering over shirts or dresses. 

Charlotte is the founder and editor-in-chief at Your Coffee Break magazine. She studied English Literature at Fairfield University in Connecticut whilst taking evening classes in journalism at MediaBistro in NYC. She then pursued a BA degree in Public Relations at Bournemouth University in the UK. With a background working in the PR industry in Los Angeles, Barcelona and London, Charlotte then moved on to launching Your Coffee Break from the YCB HQ in London’s Covent Garden and has been running the online magazine for the past 10 years. She is a mother, an avid reader, runner and puts a bit too much effort into perfecting her morning brew.