By Jennifer Odell
3:00pm PDT, Might 7, 2024
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“Bridgerton” returns to Netflix for its a lot buzzed-about third season on Might 16, together with a model new crop of attractive, over-the-top Regency era-inspired clothes!
This season, the hit present focuses on Penelope Featherington’s still-blossoming relationship with Colin Bridgerton — and the flower backyard and art-inspired costumes are following go well with Suppose robes that pop with delicate flower gildings, layered sheer materials in colours from pale pastel to deep purple and wealthy, silky textures galore.
In fact, “Bridgerton” would not be “Bridgerton” with out its catty characters, social sneaks and appears that warrant extra side-eye than fashion factors. That is why we’re rating the brand new season’s clothes, from the beyond-bad to the oh-so-ravishing.
Let’s start…
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No. 18
On “Bridgerton,” even the worst seems are so dangerous they’re … effectively, nice. That is definitely the case for poor Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen, proper) and her mom, Girl Cowper (Joanna Bobin), whose costume sleeves appear to be channeling sizzling air balloons on this mother-daughter ensemble second. Girl Cowper’s voluminous midnight blue scenario is doing her no favors, however it’s Cressida’s golden brocade, burlap sack-shaped robe that takes first place in season 3’s worst clothes.
From the semi-sheer to collar to her sky high-piled coif to the teeny tiny purse that solely makes the robe look even larger, that is giving Regency-era-meets-’80s promenade gone incorrect.
No. 17
Girl Cowper’s not the one fashion-challenged mother within the new season of “Bridgerton.” Girl Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell), seen right here with a few of her kids, can also be brief on sturdy fashion moments, as evidenced by this silver and blue costume. Whereas it may very well be a gown or housecoat — and the totally different layers of embellished cloth are fairly sufficient on their very own — the matronly minimize is way from our fave.
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No. 16
As soon as once more, we discover Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen), struggling to make the correct of vogue splash — and as soon as once more, Mama Cowper (Joanna Bobin) has managed to offset her daughter’s costume in all of the incorrect methods. We’re giving Cressida’s robe right here factors for the fragile black lace flower overlay and the enjoyable angle of the black bow at her neckline. However we’re not feeling the black feather fluff accent — is {that a} purse, a part of the costume or a pet ostrich? — or the curled version of the ’80s promenade hair. The entire outfit may need labored for Andie Walsh in 1986’s “Fairly Pink.” Circa 1815, it is a bit a lot.
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No. 15
“Bridgerton” costume designer John Glaser has stated flower gardens and work impressed the clothes we see in season 3. That clearly consists of this considerably jumbled flower-forward look Girl Portia Featherington (Polly Walker) wears within the first episode. The darkish gray-blue base of the costume makes a pleasant background for the Van Gogh-esque floral imagery. Sadly, when you toss in these multi-colored neck ruffles, all the things else on the best way down turns into a jumbled flower pile.
No. 14
Nicola Coughlan’s uncommon potential to tug off pink hair with yellow and pink something as Penelope Featherington is all the time spectacular and that is nonetheless true on this scene from season 3. We’re not fairly bought on the pink fishnet protecting the daring marigold costume, though that lavender cloth she appears to be intrigued by positively helps tie all of it collectively.
No. 13
Like Penelope Featherington, “Bridgerton” character Prudence Featherington (Bessie Carter) has been recognized to take shade dangers in relation to clothes that work effectively along with her pink hair. This sherbet coloured frock is amongst these dangers — and he or she seems simply beautiful. We may do with out the drapey sleeves, however the understated embroidered flowers and layered, gentle materials give this spring-ready look a welcome romantic really feel.
No. 12
Girl Agatha Danbury (Adjoa Andoh), proper, typically pops up in menswear-esque designs on “Bridgerton,” so this wealthy velvet robe is a pleasant change of tempo. We’re loving the low-key use of embroidery and gildings, too — together with the look-softening sash that falls down the entrance of the costume. Whereas Girl Danbury will get a bit misplaced amongst all of the pink in Queen Charlotte’s palace right here, the wealthy coloration and texture each go well with her character.
No. 11
An excessive amount of or not sufficient? We’re on the fence with this shiny peacock blue costume for Girl Agatha Danbury (Adjoa Andoh). The colour seems unimaginable on her and it is rather more vibrant than her standard shades. However we’re not completely bought on this degree of shine. Perhaps as soon as we see it in motion onscreen…
No. 10
Now, that is extra prefer it, Girl Portia Featherington! This extra refined tackle Girl Featherington’s love of blue-gray clothes and ruffled edges incorporates a luxurious silky cloth and a flattering minimize. In comparison with the final look we noticed her in, these ruffles really feel extra like accents — flirty and enjoyable, not complicated and heavy-handed. Gold star!
No. 9
Cressida Cowper (Jessica Marsden) simply turned a mode nook for us right here, too. Positive, she’s carrying pom-poms for sleeves, however they’re attention-grabbing and enjoyable, particularly alongside this subdued, pale pink bodice and flowing, layered backside. Cressida’s hair can also be working for her with this costume, now that she’s traded the stacked exhausting angles of her prom-ready seems for softer curls and a extra elegant updo, accented with pink and white firecracker barrettes. Further factors for the straightforward, palest of pale pink necklace and earrings she’s paired with all of it.
No. 8
We’ve got to provide even increased marks to this surprising Alice Mondrich (Emma Naomi) look, although. Positive, it is a bit strong in comparison with all these comfortable and layered seems, however who would have anticipated a sample straight out of the ’70s to work within the Regency period? Alice’s modern “Punch and Judy” scene quantity even seems comfy on.
No. 7
Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) ties the knot twice within the guide collection “Bridgerton” relies on. That doubtless explains this bridal look early on within the third season, though this attractive, gold-embellished practice makes for a fairly fabulous piano enjoying ensemble, too. Preserve studying to see the entrance…
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This is a peek on the fairly entrance view of Francesca Bridgerton’s flowing white robe. We’re all for it!
No. 6
There’s so much to like about this search for Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie), from the combination of dusty blues to the comfortable grey and blue flowers and petals stitched into the skirt. These pearl buttons on her sheer gloves and the cornflower blue bow are all beautiful, too, though we’re much less in love with the ruffled sleeve-tops.
No. 5
This is one other excessive scoring search for Girl Portia Featherington (Polly Walker), proper. The whole lot from the brocade and pearlescent cream to the smattering of flowers that modifications on the best way down the costume to the minimize is profitable our hearts with this one.
No. 4
Lastly, an awesome costume from the sunshine blue-obsessed Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie)! With its ethereal layers of white petal and blue flower puff embroidery, its barely-there sheer sleeves and the delicately stitching on the opposite gauzey layer of softness, it could be exhausting to like this costume extra, particularly for Eloise’s bookworm character.
No. 3
On the finish of the day, we are able to barely cease gazing at most of Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel)’s wardrobe, together with this intense mixture of blues, textures and gildings. Preserve studying for a full-length look…
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This is one other take a look at Queen Charlotte in her all her over-the-top fabulousness, pictured right here with Girl Violet Bridgerton, Girl Agatha Danbury, Francesca Bridgerton and Lord Samadani.
No. 2
There’s one thing majestic concerning the floating floral bits and items calmly topping off this sunny frock for our season 3 star, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan). It does not damage that the colours on the highest appear made for her alabaster complexion. Mild readers, do we’ve a winner?!
No: 1
Penelope Featherington, is that you just? Nicola Coughlan, seen right here along with her onscreen love curiosity Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), will get a serious enhance in her glam quotient with this sea foam robe. From the dawn stitching on the bodice to the light-as-air cap sleeves to the more and more elaborate and sparkly backside, we’re one hundred pc on this surprising search for Penelope. No surprise Colin can not help however stare!