BridgertonThe Last Jedi, a historical drama series based on Julia Quinn’s romance novels, is known for the beautiful and intricate costumes worn by its heroes. These costumes aren’t necessarily historically accurate, whether due to a little artistic license or the limitations of what is available to modern costume designers. However, they still manage to leave an impression on viewers. After all, many of the show’s dresses combine different motifs, patterns, and colors. There are also a variety of accessories that the heroes of the series may wear, from feathers to crowns.
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From Shondaland and creator Chris Van Dusen, Netflix Bridgerton Based on the romance novels of the same name by Julia Quinn, the series follows the eight Bridgerton siblings—Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth—as they search for love during the social season and navigate life in Regency England.
- release date
- December 25, 2020
- Seasons
- 3
Even dresses that seem simple at first glance can be very ornate if you look closely. Some characters are known for liking flashy, unusual clothing, and some may prefer to wear old-fashioned clothing by the time the story takes place, but this still helps set them apart from other characters and makes them more recognizable. Other times, a character's outfit is more impressive because of what it represents as part of that character's story.
10 Queen Charlotte's Gold Dress
Season 1, Episode 5 – “The Duke and I”
Gold is a color associated with power and wealth, making it a fitting choice for royalty. Queen Charlotte is known for her lavish and varied wardrobe, so a gold dress was a must. The Queen wore such a dress in the famous episode “The Duke and I,” where Simon and Daphne appear before her and plead their case after their garden meetings put their reputations at risk.
Golda and Gold walk hand in hand.
The dress has a shiny gold color on the outside, and an embroidered skirt on the bottom. It is worth noting that the Queen is surrounded by royal courtiers who are all dressed in shades of white, which helps her appear more as a symbol of royalty and status. Like most of her outfits, she also wears a lavish wig. The entire outfit also highlights that Charlotte still prefers fashions of the past, and prefers her own style over fashion.
9 Daphne dress by Vauxhall
Season 1, Episode 1 – “The First Water Diamond”
It has been noted that the Bridgerton family often wears a shade of blue, often referred to by fans as “Bridgerton blue”, which they incorporate into their clothing in some way if not explicitly wearing the color. This is because blue is often seen as a sign of high social status. Daphne in particular has been seen wearing blue, which likely represents how blue has historically been associated with femininity, also reflecting her role as the heroine of the first season.
Beautiful in Bridgerton Blue
In the first episode, “Diamonds at First Water”, Daphne wears an icy blue dress when she is with Simon at the Vauxhall Ball. The dress is paired with white gloves. Although it appears somewhat casual at first glance, the dress is heavily embroidered and even the skirt is decorated with sequins. Daphne also wears a matching blue floral decoration on the side of her hair. The color also highlights Daphne's role as the first Bridgerton daughter to appear.
8 Queen Charlotte's Silver Dress
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Season 1, Episode 6 – “The Crown Jewels”
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton StoryThe future Queen is seen meeting and marrying King George III. Even in these early days, depicting her ascension to the throne, she still wears elaborate costumes, such as her golden wedding dress.
King and Queen of the Party
In the final episode of the series, titled “The Crown Jewels,” Queen Charlotte and her royal husband are seen at a ball to celebrate the birth of their son, Prince George IV. The young queen’s dress is made of silver taffeta, with a bodice decorated with exquisite beading. The queen wears the outfit with a variety of jewelry, including a silver bracelet and necklace. As befits a royal, her hair is also adorned with a multi-tiered tiara.
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7 Queen Charlotte's dress in Into the Light
Season 3, Episode 8 – “Into the Light”
One question everywhere Bridgerton This is the true identity of Lady Whistledown, who is revealed to the audience early on as Penelope Featherington. In the fourth book, and the third season episode, “Into the Light,” the mysterious writer's true identity is finally revealed to the other characters. Penelope plans to reveal herself, having invited Queen Charlotte herself. In the scene, Queen Charlotte is shown wearing a green dress, decorated with flowers in a variety of colors.
What is life without a little gossip?
The dress is second only to her wig, which is tied up in a huge pile of curls, covered in colorful ornaments and decorated with feathers. While the green color matches the clothing of the Featherington women in the scene, it also suggests that she will allow Penelope to continue her writing, agreeing that there is some value in gossip. The dark green hues also make Penelope's dress appear blue by comparison, especially when she steps out into the light, reflecting her role as one of the Bridgertons by marriage.
6 Lady Danbury's Opening Ceremony Costume
Season 1, Episode 1 – “The First Water Diamond”
Mrs. Danbury is a well-established lady in Toon. She claims to have been shy and modest when she was younger, but one day decided not to underestimate herself. She certainly lived that way, always projecting a commanding presence whenever she entered a room. Naturally, her clothes always reflected a great and well-established sense of style.
If the crown fits you, wear it…
One of her most elegant outfits appears in the first episode, “Diamond of the First Water,” where she hosts the season opening party. She makes a great impression on her guests, wearing a white silk gown adorned with precious stones. The dress has a high neckline, giving her a regal appearance. She also wears a necklace and tiara, which project herself as a woman of great wealth and taste. The dress also stands out as one of the few times Mrs. Danbury wears bright colors.
5 Portia's outing clothes
Season 1, Episode 2 – “Shock and Delight”
Portia Featherington is known for her flamboyant tastes. She is the one who made her daughter Penelope wear her famous yellow dresses early in the series. She is also known for dressing her daughters in themed dresses. However, for viewers, it all helps make her outfits some of the most memorable in the series, making her stand out from the crowd.
Dressed for a walk
In Shock and Delight, we see Portia and her daughters out for a walk. Portia wears a dark purple brocade dress covered in pink and gold floral patterns. She completes the dress with pink and purple flowers in her hair. Like many of Portia's outfits, the dress shows off her figure, in contrast to the shapeless dresses that were popular at the time. Notably, her three daughters also wear similar floral dresses in varying shades of pink and purple.
4 Cressida Crowned Band
Season 1, Episode 6 – “The Art of Fainting”
Cressida Cooper is a snobbish girl who acts as a rival and bully to characters such as Daphne and Penelope, though she is somewhat more sympathetic than her novel counterpart. She is known for her extravagant and impractical clothing, which helps reflect her elitist nature. In fact, she is also known for styling her hair in exaggerated styles as well.
Cressida's crowning glory
In “The Art of Fainting”, Cressida wears a peach embroidered gown decorated with floral motifs. However, the most notable feature of the outfit is the lavish pearl and crystal tiara that sits atop her head, with curls cascading downward. This reflects her ambitions early in the series as a potential marriage candidate for Prince Frederick, who is also Daphne's suitor.
The crown is most prominent when Cressida stands next to her mother, who has only a few flowers in her hair, although it is arranged in the same intricate style.
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3 Daphne's first dress
Season 1, Episode 1 – “The First Water Diamond”
Daphne is the eldest. Bridgerton The daughter and heroine of the first series. Since the Queen herself declared her the diamond of the season during her big debut, and she quickly became the most desirable girl in Toon, it only makes sense that her first appearance would make an impression.
Diamond of the season
Daphne's first outfit was an ivory satin gown with touches of gold, most notably in the patterns on her sleeves and the heart-shaped patterns that ran down her dress. The dress also had a long, flowing train. The white color may make her look like a novice, but she still managed to make an impression on the Queen. She paired her outfit with a gold necklace and tiara. When she first appeared before the Queen, she also flaunted luxurious feathers in her hair.
2 Cressida pink sleeve dress
Season 3, Episode 3 – “Forces of Nature”
Cressida's clothing is noted for becoming more elaborate as the series progresses. This is particularly evident in her sleeves, which become more prominent in her later dresses. While they stand out, this also helps to conjure up an image of her as a sort of “caged bird”, suggesting a possible reason behind her haughty behavior. One of the most notable outfits that reflects this is the outfit she wears while talking to Eloise in the garden in “Forces of Nature”.
Dress suitable for walking in nature
The pink dress already has a noticeable floral feel, but the dress makes a real statement with its huge sleeves designed to resemble rosebuds. Cressida has notably used such floral motifs in another dress, once using them to decorate her neckline instead of her sleeves. While wearing the garden costume, Cressida also has her hair arranged in huge braids, which vaguely mimic the shape of a flower.
It is worth noting that the costume is also worn when Cressida explains her plan to marry Lord Dipping, the naturalist, perhaps indicating an attempt to blend in with nature.
1 Penelope's emerald green dress
Season 3, Episode 1 “Out of the Shadows”
Penelope lived for years under her mother's care, wearing inappropriate clothes that reflected her mother's style. Ironically, when her mother gave in to the belief that Penelope would never marry and allowed her more freedom, Penelope's true personality began to emerge as she wore clothes, especially colors, that suited her better, which ended up attracting more suitors.
Penelope comes to her senses
In season three, “Out of the Shadows,” Penelope shines in a dark green dress, adorned with jewels and paired with dark, sheer gloves. The green in particular helps to complement Ben’s red hair, showing that she has a good sense of color contrast. Ultimately, what makes the dress one of the most iconic things in the series is what it represents: Penelope finally coming into her own.
