The couture runways of Paris, New York, London and Milan regularly play host to dresses straight out of fairytales, shoes that mimic stilts, and even hair that looks like an exquisite work of art. It’s breathtaking and magically over-the-top.

Given its larger-than-life nature, haute couture is tricky to wear to school without turning every head on campus (never mind the budget concerns). Even if we can’t wear a Viktor & Rolf tulle gown to class (as much as we might want to), we can incorporate aspects of it into our personal style.

Below, I’ve used some example trends from the Spring 2019 runways to explore how they can be incorporated into a college wardrobe!

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Tulle

Tulle is one of the fabrics that made a serious comeback this Spring 2019 season. Most of the ways it’s incorporated on the runway are simply unwearable to class — logistically; I mean the dresses are huge — but the muted earthy tones and poofy cuts are definitely doable in moderation.

An example is this dress from H&M:

Product: Tulle Dress – H&M

While airy, light and a little princess-y, this dress is still toned down enough to wear under a cardigan to class or with heels to a party or nice dinner. The color is really versatile, as is the silhouette, so it’s easy to dress up or down with combinations of jewelry and makeup!

Feathers

Another trend that’s making a swift return is feathers: on both clothes and accessories. From inexplicably large feather hats (Valentino) to extra large feather-covered coats (Tom Ford), feathers are definitely here to make a statement.

Product: T-shirt – Ragyard

I understand the need to be a little more subtle and understated for class, though, and this shirt from Ragyard is a great example of how to embrace the trend but look college-appropriate!