The lustrous regencycore frocks of Bridgerton are a dazzling bouquet for the eye, although perhaps a tad over the top for even those born with the most silver of spoons in their regal cakeholes. 

As Elouise Bridgerton memorably quipped, “having a nice face and pleasant hair is not an accomplishment,” but teasing the wearable touchstones out of Bridgerton’s sumptuous dressing up box most certainly is. 

There is no need to cram your bosom into an impossibly small strip of empire-waisted discomfort or to slam a tiara on to borrow a little bit of flirty, ultra-feminine fun from the Bridgerton set. Below are a few key notes you can actually wear in real life to trot, skirts aloft, elegantly into Spring.

Warning: Minor spoilers for Bridgerton Season 4 lay ahead 

 

1. Crimped Collars 

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Sophie may have been reduced to a maid in season 4, but her starched, crimped collar still gives her a refined and regal vibe. We have had maids all through Bridgerton, but costume designers created a whole new maids uniform to allow the leading lady to shine, despite her lowered social status and it shows. We think The Shirt Company's Kristen Shirt channels a similar energy with its ruffled neckline, frilled placket and puff sleeves.Pure Regency craft, reimagined for real life.

 

2. A Vision in Navy 

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Lady Tilley Arnold commands Season 3 in midnight navy, and The Shirt Company's Abigail Wrap Blouse carries the same regal, confident energy. Sleek, structured and tied at the waist, the Abigail blouse has flattering and dignfied Bridgerton edge. After all, power dressing never goes out of fashion, whether it's the Regency era or the modern day. 

3. Classy Checks

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Francesca Bridgerton, Season 3's quietly romantic leading lady, meets her modern match in The Shirt Company's Mathilde Pink Heritage Check Flannel. The soft plaid, oversized pussy bow and gathered silhouette share the same understated, considered femininity. Think romance without trying too hard.

 

4. Understated Elegance 

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Francesca Bridgerton steps into her Season 2 societal debut looking characteristically uncomortable with the level of pomp and splendour, but she truly shines when she can showcase her own style. We simply adore her signature delicate ruffle collar which is both soft and self-assured. The Shirt Company's Alessia Shirt mirrors it perfectly: refined, feminine, and impossible to overlook.

 

5. Androgynous Frills 

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Benedict Bridgerton has always worn his ruffles with a certain devil-may-care charm and Season 4 leans right into the swoon factor. The Shirt Company's Constance Shirt captures exactly that energy: a statement frill front that's equal parts dashing and subversive, because great style has never belonged to just one side of the ballroom.

 

6. Black Widow Beauty

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Season 3's formidable matriarch Araminta arrives in all-black with a feathered fan and an iron will and The Shirt Company's Filadelfia Shirt is her modern wardrobe muse. Dramatic ruffles, head-to-toe black, zero apologies. Villain era; impeccably dressed.

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Elegant Embroidery 

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The embroidery hoop is the Candy Crush of a well-bred regency woman. Something to pointlessly while away the time and not sully the delicate brain with too much exertion. 

Embroidery also flounces off of the frame and into the stunning delicate garments — especially those favoured by the chic, understated (well, comparably) Bridgerton family. With their flowers, frills, ruffles and delicate buttons, we think our Gretchen and Tilly shirts have a modern-day Bridgerton flavour. 

Timeless Lace

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Sheer lacy sleeves and decorative cuffs are an Elouise favourite and, fittingly, they timelessly slip into modernity. 

We love how Elouise accessorises with pops of colour to show her vivid personality and the Jasmine high neck smock blouse is the perfect backdrop for your brightest brooches, cameos and cravat. 

 

Featherton Florals

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The Featheringtons love a punchy colour coupled with a playful floral and Penelope is the pick of the bunch in her signature yellow looks. Sure, yellow might be an allegory for deceit in the show, but there’s no need for us to dwell on that because it just pops. 

 

A splash of toned town Bridgerton sunshine can be found in our prairie-collared Elsa shirt which also comes with a spectacularly comfy sister-dress for when you want to loosen those corset strings a tad.

 

Playful Puff Sleeves 

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The frou frou of a delicate puff sleeve is a quintessential Bridgerton fashion keynote, adorning the arms of everyone from the Sharmas to the Queen’s clan of ladies in waiting. 

Our Hanna scoop neck boho shirt is a totally wearable slice of regencycore realness which delivers Bridgerton vibes without making you look like an escapee from a fancy dress conference. In the words of the irrepressible Lady Danbury “You Said You Wanted To Shake Up The Season, Now’s Your Chance”

Statement Collars 

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Anthony Bridgerton might be a cold fish who sees his potential future wife as a dutiful brood mare with a pretty human face, but he does know how to work a wonderfully OTT regency collar. 

While it might not be of exactly the right era, our Camellia shirt channels the same spirit with its eye-catching romantic ruffled collar.