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🖤 The VM Ruffle Poet Shirt
Romantic, dramatic, and effortlessly timeless.
The VM Ruffle Poet Shirt is designed with flowing cotton, billowy sleeves, and soft ruffle detailing that adds movement and elegance to any outfit. Inspired by historical silhouettes and romantic styling, this piece creates a bold yet wearable alternative look.
Lightweight and breathable, this poet shirt is perfect for layering, festivals, and everyday alternative fashion.
🖤 Wear It Your Way
Wear loose for a flowing, romantic silhouette
Layer under corsets or vests for dramatic styling
Pair with skirts, pants, or belts for structured looks
Style for festivals, stage wear, or everyday alternative outfits
This is a statement piece — soft, dramatic, and easy to style.
🖤 Why You’ll Love It
Breathable lightweight cotton
Romantic ruffle detailing
Billowy sleeves with dramatic movement
Comfortable relaxed fit
Easy to dress up or down
👉 Romantic, dramatic, and made to layer.
🖤 Complete the Look
Pair this shirt with:
Frock Coat
- Bondage Pants
- Waistcoat
- Pocket Watch
✨ Click the links above to view coordinating pieces.
🖤 Fit & Details
Relaxed, flowing silhouette
Lightweight breathable cotton
Billowy sleeves
Ruffle front detailing
Measurements:
XS — Chest: 28"–34" | Length: 30"
S/M — Chest: 34"–40" | Length: 30"
L/XL — Chest: 40"–46" | Length: 30"
2XL — Chest: 46"–52" | Length: 30"
📌 Venus & Mars pieces tend to fit larger than mass-produced clothing — please check measurements.
🖤 Perfect For
Gothic and romantic styling
Renaissance fairs & LARP
Festival and alternative outfits
Layering with corsets and belts
Dark academia and historical looks
Stage wear and everyday alternative fashion
🖤 Handmade (Really)
Made in Vancouver, Canada since 1993
Small-batch production with a focus on low-waste design and individuality
🖤 Care
Machine wash cold on delicate, hang to dry
(We’re not your mom… but ruffles and dryers are not friends.)
🖤 About Venus & Mars
Venus & Mars Clothing has been designing and handmaking alternative fashion in Vancouver, BC since 1993.
Every piece is created with intention, minimal fabric waste, and a deep love for self-expression.
