Dress like Daphne! Bridgerton fans share snaps of themselves wearing Regency-era clothes, as demand for corsets and empire line dresses surges
- British search engine Lyst says there’s been an increase in demand for empire line dresses and corsets thanks to the Netflix show’s popularity
- TikTok users are attempting to recreate the fashion trends from the Regency era
- In one clip, a woman swaps her shorts and jumper for a period costume
- Another shows a woman who resembles Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor
It’s been the lockdown must-watch, but it seems Bridgerton is now inspiring how we dress, with fans donning Regency-era style garments and sharing their looks on social media.
Viewers smitten with the show have been posting videos of themselves in home-made costumes inspired by the early 1800s on the TikTok app.
According to British search engine Lyst, there has been an increase in demand for corsets, pearl and feather headbands – and long gloves – since the release of Bridgerton.
Searches for empire line dresses have soared by 93 per cent with luxury brands Simone Rocha, Erdem and Brock Collection leading the way.
Based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling novels, the Netflix drama explores the relationship between Daphne Bridgerton, played by Phoebe Dynevor, and Duke of Hastings Simon Basset, played by Regé-Jean Page.
Since its release on Christmas Day, the hit series has attracted over 63 million viewers.
Here, FEMAIL rounds up some of the best attempts at recreating the biggest trends of the Regency era.
Can you buy long gloves on ASOS? Bridgerton, starring Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton and Regé-Jean Page as the Duke (pictured) has attracted over 63 million viewers…and is inspiring more than a few wardrobe choices on social media
Fans of hit Netflix series Bridgerton have taken to TikTok, recreating the fashion trends featured throughout the show. Pictured: A woman who made a Bridgerton dress from scratch
A woman who lives in Ohio copied the hair style worn by Daphne Bridgerton and found a similar dress to show their likeness
Another fan, believed to be from the US, posted a clip showing herself transforming from a casual shorts and jumper into a period dress
Influencer Marie Kitsova says her wardrobe became more inspired by Regency era trends as the series continued
TikTok user @TheWoodMother donned a white blouse, corset, petticoat and over-size skirt to recreate an 1800s look
Another TikTok user demonstrated how they dressed in pearl drop earrings, a corset and long gown to watch Bridgerton
A teen who was unable to go to prom because of the pandemic, said she had planned to wear a dress like those in Bridgerton
Another teamed a white cardigan with a beige dress and sparkly accessories for a Bridgerton inspired look