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A quick glance at a still from Bridgerton is enough to tell you that its not your typical period drama For starters it has a raciallydiverse cast and tackles sexism Then you have a score that definitely doesnt scream regency the era it is set in but somehow fits mdash think a string quartet playing Ariana Grandes Thank u next And all these factors are bound by 7500 costumes that bring the grandiosity of the production and the tale of finding love in Londons high society in 1813 to life If you like us cannot get over the Netflix show and are eager to incorporate some regency elements in your wardrobe citybased stylist Shikha Dhandhia and costume designer Sonal Kharade tell you howSonal Kharade Shikha DhandhiaGlamourous gloves and coatsAlthough trotting around town in gloves in the 21st century might seem outlandish Dhandhia reckons that it may not be a bad idea during the pandemic For cocktail nights you can wear satin lace or embroidered gloves But dont pair it with Indian wear any western silhouette will do Assess the length of the gloves based on the length of the sleeve mdash so if your sleeves are short choose longer gloves that go up to your elbows and if they are long choose wristlength gloves she saysWhile theres a lot to notice about the men of Bridgerton especially Simon Basset the Duke of Hastings their jackets and coats are as svelte as their appearance The jackets are so unisex Nikhil Thampi and Riddhi Shah do similar welltailored stuff Its seasonal and can be worn through the year mdash with a tank top during summer or with a Chinese collared top when its chilly If men have the confidence to wear breeches or light coloured pants with it theyre sorted suggests DhandhiaClassy chokersThe Featherington sisters choose bold chokersBe it the bold colourful neckpieces that Penelope Featherington wears or the delicate ones that Daphne Bridgerton sports the show has a variety of chokers on display And Dhandhia feels chokers are here to stay A loud choker can be paired with a simple white or denim shirt The best thing about a choker is that you can wear it even with a round neckline says DhandhiaLayers of organzaFrancesca Bridgerton wearing organza underneath her dress left Deepika Padukone flaunts balloon sleevesWith multiple Bollywood celebrities spotting it with their sarees organza has been a hot trend of late Although we see western silhouettes like tops and dresses made of the fabric too we dont see organza being layered too often mdash which is where Bridgerton brings in some inspiration coupled with puffed and balloon sleeves We avoid using organza thinking it is sheer and makes us look bulky But in the show organza is used as inner wear layered with satins and jacquard making the transparency issue redundant and it doesnt make you look bulky either shares DhandhiaToo squaredAlthough the highwaistline as seen in Bridgerton may not flatter all bust sizes the signature square neckline spotted in the show can be easily incorporated with a lower waistline like this dress donned by Sonam KapoorDhandhia also found the necklines on the show to be interesting with their little detailing and layering The costumes for women on the show are all straightcuts There are no accentuated waistlines or hiplines And the necklines are squared These silhouettes are common today and are even available at a fast fashion brand like HampM You can adapt the Bridgerton look with a day dress in mul cotton or linen says KharadeKeep scrolling to read more newsCatch up on all the latestMumbai news crime newscurrent affairs and acomplete guidefrom food to things to do and events across MumbaiAlso download the new middayAndroidandiOSapps to get latest updatesMidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news