Bridgerton is finally back, and with it comes the urge to don outfits that the season’s Diamond herself would be proud of. From romantic frills to lavish layers, the regency wardrobe champions feminine silhouettes and dramatic details throughout. Although I won’t be stepping out in a floor-sweeping gown any time soon, I’m more than ready to indulge in a few regency-inspired trends to liven up my summer wardrobe.

This aesthetic has been aptly dubbed “regencycore” on social media and although romantic pieces are everywhere right now, this isn’t the first time I’ve seen the trend take off. Aligning with the release of Bridgerton season one in 2021, the look initially emerged as a way to indulge in the more playful parts of the regency wardrobe. Now, two years on, and the aesthetic has seen another upsurge of interest, with Google searches spiking by 8,000% ahead of the highly-anticipated third season’s release.