How To Dress Like A Modern Jane Austen Character: 15 Fashion Staples
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Jane Austen’s beloved novels take place over two centuries ago now. Much of the language, the social expectations, and the traditions we read about in her stories feel foreign to the modern world we find ourselves in.
And yet, there are timeless elements to Austen’s novels; a deep desire for love, family matters, and economic struggles are all themes that, just over two hundred years after Pride and Prejudice was published, are still applicable to our lives.
Another thing that is more relevant than perhaps we realize? The fashion. While it’s true that petticoats and bonnets are no longer the wardrobe staples that they once were, we still believe that there’s some inspiration to be gleaned from her heroine’s fashion choices that isn’t old-fashioned or dated, but timeless and classic.
Here are 15 things you’ll need to start dressing like a modern Jane Austen charatcer.
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01 | An airy puffy-sleeved dress.
02 | A pair of adorable flats.
03 | A pretty floral blouse.
04 | A cute rattan bag.
05 | A romantic silky dress.
06 | Whimsical hair bows.
07 | Lace-up booties.
08 | A beautiful wrap dress.
09 | An eye-catching pendant.
10 | An artsy phone case.
Monet’s Île aux fleurs came soon after Austen’s novels, but this piece captures the feeling of her stories nonetheless.
11 | A simple white blouse.
12 | A lovely linen skirt.
13 | A pair of pearl earrings.
14 | An embroidered wrap.
Wrap it around your shoulders to use as a shawl, or cover your hair to wear it as a bonnet. This lovely scarf is an Austen staple.
15 | A pair of gaucho pants.
For those days when pants are necessary, you can still embrace your modern Austen heroine look effortlessly with these wide-leg pants.