Dress and Decorum: Translating Regency-Era Clothing into Living History

Step into Jane Austen’s fashionable world with local Regency clothing specialist Baronda Bradley, featured in The New York Times and The Atlantic, for her exquisite period wardrobe and long-time leadership in the Jane Austen Society of North America. In this lively, hour-long talk, Baronda reveals how fashion shaped class, character, and courtship in Austen’s novels—then brings it to life through real garments you can touch and examine. Discover what made a muslin gown elegant, a reticule indispensable, and a gentleman’s cravat speak volumes. Perfect for Austen fans, history lovers, and the simply curious!