Dearest reader, the ton has never dressed quite like this. Netflix’s Bridgerton took Regency fashion, with its high waists, short puff sleeves, gloves and bonnets, and turned up the colour, the sparkle and the drama until it looked like a pop concert in 1813. The show gave us “Regencycore”, sent empire-line dresses back into the shops, and made a wig a character in its own right. Here are 22 of the best looks from across the seasons.
What made Bridgerton’s style work
Ellen Mirojnick, the costume designer of season one, wasn’t aiming for history-book accuracy. She kept the Regency silhouette and modernised everything else: brighter colours, more shine, more embellishment. Each family got its own palette, so you can tell who’s who across a ballroom. The Bridgertons wear soft powder blues and greys. The Featheringtons wear loud citrus and candy colours. In season two, designer Sophie Canale dressed the Sharma sisters in richer jewel tones. And Queen Charlotte wears whatever she likes, with a wig to match.
The signatures:
- Empire waistlines and short puff sleeves
- Long white opera gloves
- Embroidery, beading and sheer overlays
- A palette for every family
- Tiaras, feathers and hair flowers
- The Queen’s sculptural wigs
The 22 best Bridgerton outfits
1. Daphne in white, presented to the Queen
“Flawless, my dear.” The look that opened the whole series.
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2. Daphne’s dove-grey walking dress
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3. Daphne in powder blue
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4. A masquerade in lilac
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5. Marina’s pink and green
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6. White, gold and ostrich feathers
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7. Penelope in Featherington pink
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8. Penelope’s shimmering ball gown
Season three gave Penelope her glow-up, and this gown sums it up.
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9. Penelope in lilac florals
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10. The Sharma sisters in lilac
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11. Kate in marigold
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12. Kate in violet
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13. Lady Danbury’s plum coat
A hat, a cane and a coat in a colour no one else would dare to wear.
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14. Silver for the promenade
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15. Lavender and sheer layers
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16. Lilac in the drawing room
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17. Pale blue by the window
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18. White gown and opera gloves
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19. Sophie’s silver ball gown
Season four’s Cinderella moment: a silver gown for the masquerade.
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20. Queen Charlotte in lilac
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21. Queen Charlotte in navy and gold
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22. Queen Charlotte in teal
Every gown matches the wig, and every wig is a statement.
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How to wear Bridgerton style today
You don’t need a ballroom. Look for an empire-line dress in a soft pastel, a top with a square neckline and short puff sleeves, or a slip dress with a sheer embroidered overlay. Add pearls, a ribbon or a headband, and long gloves if the occasion allows. Pick one family’s palette, Bridgerton blue or Featherington citrus, and commit to it.
Frequently asked questions
Who designs the costumes for Bridgerton?
Ellen Mirojnick designed season one, and Sophie Canale took over for season two. Each season’s team builds hundreds of costumes for the cast and extras.
Are Bridgerton’s costumes historically accurate?
Not on purpose. The silhouettes are Regency, but the colours, fabrics and sparkle are made to feel modern.
What is Regencycore?
The trend Bridgerton started: empire waists, corset tops, puff sleeves, pearls and pastels, worn in everyday life.
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