Step into the Regency-core with this Bridgerton fashion guide

For fans of Regencycore the latest season of Bridgerton has been serving inspirational fashion moments Wersquore thinking full skirts corset tops gorgeous pastel hues lace and of course kitten heels It bears mentioning that not all of these elements lend themselves to Mumbairsquos insufferable heat and long commutefilled workdaysEloise Bridgerton in delicate beading on a pastel coloured dressSo we asked fashion stylist Disha Selarka whether and how the Regencycore look could be adapted to our wardrobes without compromising on comfort or wearability ldquoAn easier way to approach Regencycore is to break it down into smaller elements and simplify those into more wearable avatarsrdquo Selarka explains She lays down the following to make the style more approachableDisha Selarka and Raghav AgarwalSilhouette chicldquoCorsets are a mainstay of any historic fashion look mdash you can wear corset tops blouses or even a dress Either go for an actual corset or pick a style that looks like a corset but is not as fitted and doesnrsquot have boningrdquo says Selarka She also recommends apparel with an empire waistline which she claims was a mainstay of every dress on the show ldquoThis waistline flatters every body shape and beautifully camouflages those areas you may not be as confident about You could wear this waistline in a dress or even a breezy summer toprdquo she explainsAlia Bhatt in a sareeFabric concernsOpt for silk lace organza and tissue that are liberally worn by the characters on the show You could wear them in your scarves dresses tops trousers or mdash taking a leaf from Alia Bhattrsquos Met Gala look mdash in a saree advises Selarka She adds that small floral prints and minimal designs work well as do solids in pastel tonesPenelope Featherington from the series sports puff sleeves lace and silkKeeping it desildquoThis season maintains the showrsquos lavish style blending historical authenticity with contemporary flair for a visually stunning depiction of the Regency era It features opulent fabrics such as silk and velvet intricate embroidery and vibrant colours In the Indian context while design aspects may evolve the vibrant colour palette easily lends itself to occasion wearrdquo says Agarwal He adds that elaborate beaded sarees and floorlength lehengas make it easy to recreate the aesthetic with traditional Indian looks with fabrics such as tulle and organza leading the wayKiara Advani wears a corset dress with pearlsPuffs of volumeCapped or puffed sleeves are summerfriendly and look period appropriate says Selarka ldquoPair with a freeflowing and voluminous skirt Remember with this aesthetic proportion is everything so donrsquot be afraid to veer on the side of exaggerationrdquo she says Raghav Agarwal an ethnic fashion entrepreneur is also partial to bishop sleeves which he says add a touch of drama to tops and saree blousesSonam Kapoorrsquos look is a good example of carrying off small floral designs with matching jewelleryAccessories matterldquoYou can never go wrong with pearls Wear your pearls in the form of earrings necklaces or even bracelets You can go for pearl hair pins as well if you wish to experiment further Antique jewellery is another constant for most charactersrsquo looks Keep your pieces minimal and daintyrdquo says Selarka Although colourblocking is all the rage these days she advises colourmatching your jewellery with your outfit This she says instantly adds vintage charm to your look With Indian looks Agarwal recommends incorporating elements of regal Indian crafts such as Kundan or Polkiinspired designs in your jewellery