Okay, so William Shakespeare is less an author and more the most famous English playwright and poet of all time. But I still think it’s only appropriate to honor Shakespeare with his very own Author-Inspired fashion post.

Shakespeare has not only given the world some of the most popular sonnets and dramas of literary history, but he’s also influenced popular culture beyond belief, with his plays being adapted into several spin off books, tv shows, and movie adaptations, each with its own twist on the Bard. (One of my personal favorites is She’s the Man.)

Shakespeare is no newbie here at College Fashion: We’ve covered some of his tragedies for fashion inspiration, namely the “Scottish play” and Hamlet. We’ve even been inspired by a spin off musical with Shakespeare as a swashbuckling antihero. In short, we heart him.

Today we’ll be looking at William Shakespeare’s life and rest of his extensive body of work for some great fashion inspiration.

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All that Glistens is not Gold

Products: Dress – H&M, Shoes – Lulu’s, Mascara – Marc Jacobs, Clutch – Nine West, Earrings – Nordstrom

The drama of Shakespeare can reach the heights of glamour and the lows of despair. There are witches and peasants and royalty in the dramas and comedies of Shakespeare, and everyone can enjoy and relate to his work as it explores universal themes of death, love, and revenge.

Shakespeare has brought us many well known quotes. “All that glistens is not gold” is one of his most popular. This golden glittery dress (which we also featured in another outfit last week) is perfect for any formal event this season, or for just a night on the town. These black ballet flats, hoop earrings, and clutch are perfect for mixing and matching with any outfit. Finally, this mascara is perfect for any occasion.