Cover Nail the Bridgerton's regencycore look with these fashion pieces
Nail the Bridgerton's regencycore look with these fashion pieces
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From empire line dresses and corsets to puffed sleeves, these fashion pieces are perfect for nailing the Bridgerton-inspired regencycore look
This piece was originally published on January 28, 2021 and was updated on March 29, 2022.
Bridgerton, the hit Netflix series returned with a new season. While many were excited about Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma’s enemies-to-lovers romance or the lavish parties, the series is also well-loved for its fashionable pieces. Last season, [shopping platform] Lyst started calling the look, “regencycore”, a nod to the show’s Regency-era setting and following the lives of London’s elite.
With such fabulous and flamboyant fashion featured—elegant pieces worn by the Bridgertons to the bold colours donned by the Sharma sisters—fans will be looking to nail the look with a modern twist.
Ahead, we've handpicked the best Bridgerton-inspired fashion pieces to add to your wardrobe—including puff sleeves, empire line dresses, corsets, and more.
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1. Gucci crystal-embellished silk-faille corset
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A Bridgerton-inspired wardrobe isn’t complete without a corset. In the show, the corset is mainly worn underneath the lavish dresses but that doesn’t mean it has to be the same today.
This Gucci corset pays homage to the playful style of the 1990s, rendered in smooth silk faille and embellished with crystals. The design may look simple, but it will make you stand out from the crowd.
2. Self-Portrait puff-sleeve floral-print taffeta dress
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This piece from Self-Portrait is great not only because it's a taffeta dress, but it also features a floral print and puff sleeves—other motifs that Bridgerton dresses have. The blue colour is also reminiscent of Daphne Bridgerton’s dress when she first meets the Duke of Hastings.
3. Cecilie Bahsen edition tilde puff-sleeved cloqué dress
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You can never go wrong with puff-sleeved dresses. This piece from Cecilie Bahnsen highlights the brand’s penchant for voluminous silhouettes, which is a great choice if you’re looking for a comfortable fit that’s also trendy.
Simple in white, it’s easy to pair with any accessory, bag or shoes.
4. Batsheva grace paisley-print cotton-poplin blouse
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This new season highlighted a lot of South Asian and Indian references even when it comes to clothing. For instance, intricate floral embroidery that focuses on marigolds, jasmine and hibiscus flowers.
Rightfully so, this blouse by Batsheva is crafted by artisans by hand in India and features paisley patterns with slightly puff sleeves.
5. Molly Goddard Perran smocked-tulle dress
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The tulle can also be spotted in some of Bridgerton’s gorgeous gowns, so it’s only right to wear one if you’re looking to recreate the look.
Featuring a subtle, dreamy pink hue, this Molly Goddard Perran dress is both elegant and youthful. It’s topped off by hand-stitched smocking and accents with a mini-length lining.
6. Giambattista Valli floral-embroidered belted tulle gown
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Floral, embroidered and a tulle gown, what more can you ask for? What stands out with this piece is the size and volume complete with a ruffled high neck and floor-length silhouette. It’s comfortable but also classy.
7. Rejina Pyo Maya puff-sleeved buttoned cotton-poplin blouse
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What’s great about this blouse is that you can easily pair it with anything. Adorned with sculpture and decorative buttons, the blouse is crafted with a square-neck silhouette framed by puff sleeves.
While the dresses in Bridgerton have a circular low neckline, the square neckline elevates the puffed sleeves further so that they can fit into an off-the-shoulder look.
8. Zimmermann dancer empire-wasite voile midi dress
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If you notice, a lot of the dresses in Bridgerton are fitted underneath the bosom instead of the waist. This piece from Zimmermann looks romantic and is reminiscent of the voluminous empire-waist dresses in the show. While it’s sleeveless, the blush-pink voile offers a modern twist to the look.
9. Erdem sandra floral-embroided lace midi dress
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The dreamy floral motifs and ladylike silhouettes in this Erdem dress are both elegant and chic. Not only is it floral-embroidered and made of lace, but the sleeves are also ballooned while the bodice is vintage-inspired.
10. Self-Portrait lace-back ruched taffeta midi dress
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A black dress is almost never seen in Bridgerton, but these days, a black dress is a must in every wardrobe.
This lace-back, gigot-sleeve and taffeta dress is the perfect Bridgerton-inspired black dress you need. It also features sweeping ruches and a sweetheart neckline.
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Jianne is a Hong Kong-born, bred and based Filipino. She graduated with a degree in International Journalism from Hong Kong Baptist University and went to work in Japan a travel writer. Upon returning to Hong Kong, she joined Tatler as a digital writer.
