Gothic, I believe, ... corsets, or frock coats, usually presented in black. Goth may have a purposefully threatening appearance (another important aspect of Romanticism) ...

So were the gorgeous ruffled white shirts, the strapless pencil dress in a gothic jacquard worn by Jessica Stam, and the flared wool coat with lacing detail on Lily Donaldson. And so on.

From Princess Beatrice's gothic lace designer dress to The Duchess of Cornwall's cotton ditsy print frock, these famous fashionistas have rolled out the textural looks over the past several days.

Royal Style Watch: Discover this week's best dressed royals from Princess Beatrice to Queen Letizia, Duchess Camilla and more ...