If you’re anything like us, you’ll have already made your way through the first half of the Netflix hit series’, Bridgerton. Aside from the drama and romance, we’ve really been enjoying seeing how some of the program’s main characters have been styled - and we’re confident that we’ve even spotted some beautiful tweed pieces! We’re giving you our take on how you can embody this type of beautiful baroque-inspired styling with your own tweed creations - a là Bridgerton!
If you want your next tweed creation to capture some of the charm that Bridgerton conveys, then we’re giving you a head start. We asked some of our experts about their take on styling from the series, translating this into colours and tones that you can find across our range of tweed fabrics.
There’s something effortlessly playful and charming about buttery, rich pastels - not too sweet, and not flat in any way. We’ve seen pastels used in costumes throughout all four seasons of Bridgerton, but there’s one character that we think of the most when we think about these particular tones - Daphne Bridgerton!
Daphne is the focal point of the first season, and the story focuses around her entrance into society. Pastels feel fitting for the young debutante, evoking her youth, modesty, and the composure that she’s learning as she makes her entrance into society. Throughout the season, we saw her styled predominantly in pale blues, soft pinks, and light neutrals, As her character grows in confidence, these curious pastel shades remain but they become layered with deeper tones to add intrigue and curiosity - Daphne never looses her ‘softness’.
In tweed form, colours such as powder blue, blush pink, soft lavender and sage green are often woven from multiple yarns, each subtly different in shade. This creates depth and movement within garments, allowing the fabric to catch the light and move in a more fluid way.
As a complete contrast against the softness of pastel toned tweed, we’ve also seen plenty of deeper, jewel-toned hues used in Bridgerton costumes. These colours seem to be used in a clever way where outfits signal power, influence and authority - think Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury.
In tweed form, shades such as emerald, sapphire, and regal purple, look even more alluring through the weaving process. Rather than appearing as solid blocks of colour, these tones can be softened and elevated by the introduction of lighter or contrasting threads, which bring depth to the fabric. A burgundy tweed, for example, may be interwoven with hints of rose, gold or soft grey, allowing the fabric to catch the light and reveal its richness.
Structured garments would be the perfect canvas for these hues - if you’re crafting with this as the muse, think of outerwear pieces such as tailored coats and blazers. On screen, these pieces define a character’s presence, contrasting against the lighter palette of the many ethereal, light-coloured ball gowns.
In early seasons Penelope is usually dressed in crisp cyan, acidic greens, and sharp citrus tones, colours that clash with both her complexion and the pastel-heavy world of the ‘ton. This seems completely intentional though - the palette makes her status as an outsider more obvious, making her come across as overlooked and awkward. No spoilers, but as her confidence grows, we see changes in her palette - mirroring her shift from social invisibility to quiet authority!
We think there’s certainly place for these standout tweed moments. You might want to consider using these striking shades for accessories, such as statement tweed tote bags or embroidered headbands.
Now we’re partial to a fantasy yarn, so we were etra eagle-eyed when it came to spotting them in use throughout the show. They appear most clearly in garments that are meant to signal controlled individuality, rather than softness or romance. In men’s tailoring, particularly coats worn by characters like Anthony Bridgerton, tweed fabrics often include subtle fantasy yarns: irregular patterns, flecks, or raised threads woven into a traditional base.
These yarns add depth without drawing too much attention, giving fabric to have much more texture on closer inspection.
The blue boucle tweed jacket that Francesca Bridgerton wore in season 3 stole the show for us - and we weren’t the only ones! The jacket is a short cut, with a flower embellishment on the fastening. It oozes the kind of regency-era femininity that the show has brought to modern audiences, and it’s been confirmed that the garment was actually an ode to Chanel, planned by the costume designer John Glaser. If it’s one that you’ve also got your eye on, take a look at our guide to creating a Chanel inspired jacket and make it your next project!
Even Lady Whistledown might have to admit that tweed has, quietly and confidently, taken centre stage in Bridgerton. If you spotted any more costumes where tweed has been used, let us know! In the meantime, get your own regency-inspired piece in the works, and share your final result with our online tweed community!
