When it comes to romantic, historically inspired fashion, the question on many designers' lips this season seems to be "Please sir, can I have some more?" For fall/winter 2005, some of the best looks bring to mind an assortment of Charles Dickens's most vivid characters--a snobbish Pip wearing Valentino's velvet jacket, waistcoat, and silk shirt; an impishly charming Oliver Twist in Chanel's tweed jacket and cap; the coldly beautiful Estella, intoxicating in one of Oscar de la Renta's corseted and flounced gowns; or Nicholas Nickleby, resplendent in Chloe's military jacket and poetic shirt. With looks like these, it's tempting to take a page out of Miss Havisham's book by choosing one astounding piece and wearing it every day for the rest of your life.