Period Piece
Fashion
The release of period pieces, like Bridgerton, has sparked a trend of period fashion with a modern twist
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eatrice Kinskey, a junior at Paly, is a superfan of Bridgerton. She binged the show in 48 hours, and is an expert on all things period fashion. Kinskey has watched many period pieces in the past, and particularly loves the Regency Era when Bridgerton is set. After watching the show, she immediately converted her style to mimic its elegant fashion, through beautifully detailed corsets and extravagant puffy skirts. Kinskey is not the only one inspired by the period fashion featured in Beatrice Bridgerton; period fashion is a surging trend following the release of period TV shows and movies. Bridgerton focuses on a young woman growing up during the Regency Era, in the year 1813. A significant element of the show is the fashion; the Regency Era is known for its stunning royal style, complete with ballgowns and corsets. The costumes
featured in the show are especially feminine with lace, frills and pastel colors. “I loved the fashion, I think it was super interesting to see that much color,” Kinskey said. As period pieces rise in popularity, style trends in everyday life mirror the styles exhibited in these shows. Tate Hardy, a fashion enthusiast and freshman at Paly, knows all too well how teens constantly search for new styles and follow popular trends. “Most of what people wear is really impacted by Kinskey, junior the shows that come out, movies and how other people are dressing,” Hardy said. Following the release of Bridgerton, clothing items that resemble the Regency Era, like corsets and bustier tops, immediately trended on social media apps like TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest. Viewers of the show craved to be a part of the royal glamour showcased in Bridgerton, and echoing the style is the easiest way to do so. “After I saw [Bridgerton], I was like, ‘oh, I want to be a princess so bad,’” Kinskey said. “My first impulse was to make myself a princess, so of course I bought corsets and a big puffy skirt.” Kinskey wasn’t the only one that splurged on new items for her closet just after her Bridgerton binge. “I had a few corsets before, but I ordered another one after I watched [Bridgerton] that was more
“After I saw Bridgerton, I was like, ‘oh, I want to be a princess so bad.’”
Lace up corsets reached peak popularity in the Mid19th Century 32
