Resources and Reference

Fashion

Jane Austen's Regency Fashions: What to wear, where to find it.

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Specializing in custom made Regency hats, bonnets, reticules and accessories, also information and links.
Austentation: Regency Accessories

The most complete Regency Fashion Information page on the web!
Jessamyn's Regency Fashion Page

Cathy Decker's Award-winning page of Regency fashion plates.
"Real" Regency Fashions

A review of the gowns worn in the Austen films, by Jenny Chancey.
Dressing the Part

If you have been looking for an alternative to today's fads, explore the troves of ITF. The sections on Hairstyling, Accessories, and Feminine Dress are a growing library of inspiration for creating a period-inspired look in your wardrobe.
In Timely Fashion

Fashion-Era.com looks at women's costume and fashion history and analyses the mood of an era.
Regency Fashion 1800-1825

A free quarterly e-magazine containing articles and news about fashion in the age of Jane Austen
Dressing Jane

Andrea Galer is a film and fashion designer with numerous credits to her name. Her costumes from 'Persuasion' are currently on display at the Jane Austen Centre.
She designed the famous Withnail coat worn by Richard E Grant in Withnail And I, and her recent television work includes Blackpool and the acclaimed Bleak House.
Her current collections have evolved from her designs for film and television and are tailored to modern-day needs.
Andrea Galer

Our own Jane Austen Online Giftshop has a fantastic range of Regency costume and accessories, all approved by our experts here at the centre. Take a look at out beautiful, handmade bonnets, spencers and gowns. Or why not try your hand at making your own costume with our wide range of paper patterns? Take a look at the number one resource for Regency fashion!
The Jane Austen Giftshop