Romcoms means pastels, little cardigans and a sense of humor | Jess CartnerMorley
Romcom is the vibe the world needs right now, and here's why. The story of every romcom is that two lovely people meet, but somehow, in the frenetic chaos of modern life, then spend the next 90 minutes of screen time narrowly missing each other. reunite. Or (wrongly as it will turn out) think they hate each other. Or both, before realizing that the happy future is up for grabs if they stop bickering and get married already.
Classic romantic comedy tropes throw us back speed- up to the fractality of our times- our dating apps, our culture wars, a vague sense that the future has gone off the rails and isn't going to plan- but wrap it up with a promise that deep down we we all really love and that everything will be fine in the end. That's why, after two decades in the cinematic wasteland, the romantic comedy is back.
Meg Ryan, the queen of 1990s reunion, is back as a as director and star of What Happens Later, a film about former lovers who find themselves stranded together in an airport after decades apart. Rom-com veterans Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts and Jennifer Lopez have already joined the romcom revival, while Netflix serves up a steady stream of cute encounters on Gen Z laptops. topics, from gender politics to the royal family being riven by intergenerational conflict, romantic comedy is about the only thing the whole family can agree on.
That's why the core of romantic comedy is the fashion trend you need in your life and will eventually succumb. Even if – especially if – right now you roll your eyes and think you're too sophisticated for this nonsense, much like Meg Ryan does to Billy Crystal at the start of When Harry Met Sally when they're driving in New York.
Romcom's core is, well, exactly what it says on the tin. It's part romance, part comedy. He has sex appeal for date nights, but he also has a quirky sense of humor. It's Julia Roberts in a chocolate and cream polka dot dress in Pretty Woman. It's Alicia Silverstone wearing a lemon yellow high school skirt suit in Clueless, and Reese Witherspoon in hot pink leather in Legally Blonde. charm. It's not classic or timeless, there's a lot of Y2K energy going on here, which is another reason the romcom core has a moment, when the main street is full of cargo pants and hats. 2000s bucket again. The core of Romcom isn't the passive femininity of love interests who hang around in fairytale dresses waiting for princes to show up. Rather, it's the main character energy of women throwing things and making horrible mistakes and crashing cars and losing their temper - but are still the heroines of our story.
Lilac, pink and yellow are very romcom. Short skirts are very romantic, especially pleated ones, and bonus points for pairing them with a small backpack. Shrunken cardigans trimmed with ribbon or feathers. Gold medallion necklaces. Wearing a spaghetti strap dress, especially when the weather isn't really warm enough. Key accessories: a Chihuahua, for example, or a tennis racket.
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Cutting bangs is very romcom, just like carrying a stack of books under your arm like you're on an american campus. 'Ivy League. A denim jacket, especially worn with sunglasses in your hair while driving a convertible.
Romcom core, in other words, is fun. They are clothes to wear in chaotic times, while keeping the faith that things will get better. For believing in happiness forever, but never losing her sense of humor.
Hair and makeup: Sophie Higginson using Sam Mcknight and Tom Ford beauty. Model: Hanna at Milk. Jacket: Maje. Top: Reform. Trousers: Essential Antwerp. Shoes: LK Bennett. Bag: Depop. Earrings and ring: Hey Harper. Necklaces: Astrid & Miyu
Romcom is the vibe the world needs right now, and here's why. The story of every romcom is that two lovely people meet, but somehow, in the frenetic chaos of modern life, then spend the next 90 minutes of screen time narrowly missing each other. reunite. Or (wrongly as it will turn out) think they hate each other. Or both, before realizing that the happy future is up for grabs if they stop bickering and get married already.
Classic romantic comedy tropes throw us back speed- up to the fractality of our times- our dating apps, our culture wars, a vague sense that the future has gone off the rails and isn't going to plan- but wrap it up with a promise that deep down we we all really love and that everything will be fine in the end. That's why, after two decades in the cinematic wasteland, the romantic comedy is back.
Meg Ryan, the queen of 1990s reunion, is back as a as director and star of What Happens Later, a film about former lovers who find themselves stranded together in an airport after decades apart. Rom-com veterans Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts and Jennifer Lopez have already joined the romcom revival, while Netflix serves up a steady stream of cute encounters on Gen Z laptops. topics, from gender politics to the royal family being riven by intergenerational conflict, romantic comedy is about the only thing the whole family can agree on.
That's why the core of romantic comedy is the fashion trend you need in your life and will eventually succumb. Even if – especially if – right now you roll your eyes and think you're too sophisticated for this nonsense, much like Meg Ryan does to Billy Crystal at the start of When Harry Met Sally when they're driving in New York.
Romcom's core is, well, exactly what it says on the tin. It's part romance, part comedy. He has sex appeal for date nights, but he also has a quirky sense of humor. It's Julia Roberts in a chocolate and cream polka dot dress in Pretty Woman. It's Alicia Silverstone wearing a lemon yellow high school skirt suit in Clueless, and Reese Witherspoon in hot pink leather in Legally Blonde. charm. It's not classic or timeless, there's a lot of Y2K energy going on here, which is another reason the romcom core has a moment, when the main street is full of cargo pants and hats. 2000s bucket again. The core of Romcom isn't the passive femininity of love interests who hang around in fairytale dresses waiting for princes to show up. Rather, it's the main character energy of women throwing things and making horrible mistakes and crashing cars and losing their temper - but are still the heroines of our story.
Lilac, pink and yellow are very romcom. Short skirts are very romantic, especially pleated ones, and bonus points for pairing them with a small backpack. Shrunken cardigans trimmed with ribbon or feathers. Gold medallion necklaces. Wearing a spaghetti strap dress, especially when the weather isn't really warm enough. Key accessories: a Chihuahua, for example, or a tennis racket.
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Cutting bangs is very romcom, just like carrying a stack of books under your arm like you're on an american campus. 'Ivy League. A denim jacket, especially worn with sunglasses in your hair while driving a convertible.
Romcom core, in other words, is fun. They are clothes to wear in chaotic times, while keeping the faith that things will get better. For believing in happiness forever, but never losing her sense of humor.
Hair and makeup: Sophie Higginson using Sam Mcknight and Tom Ford beauty. Model: Hanna at Milk. Jacket: Maje. Top: Reform. Trousers: Essential Antwerp. Shoes: LK Bennett. Bag: Depop. Earrings and ring: Hey Harper. Necklaces: Astrid & Miyu
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