London-based stylist Peter Bevan suggests, “If you want to add a touch of Regency era to your ... and comfortable dress. The built-in cape makes it look very elegant and formal.

Follow our Bridgerton inspired outfits and accessories to make a mark this season Indulge in the romance and elegance of the Regency-era fashion with these floral dresses from Mac Duggal ...

and TV shows and books set in the Regency era have hailed in another period of empire line dresses with short, puffy sleeves. Empress Joséphine Bonaparte was a major influence in popularising the ...