How to Make Jane Austen's Costume
Dressing like your favorite British romance author should not be too complicated. To step in the shoes (and style) of Jane Austen, get a medieval-inspired dress and pair it with a costume corset. Cop a brunette wig, tie to a bun, and finish with a peasant bonnet. Carry an old worn-out book (or one of her titles) as props.
Dress like an 18th century maiden with this Jane Austen-inspired look below:
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| # | Item | Description | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renaissance-inspired Dress | Wear a light-colored period costume or dress. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 2 | Corset | Match the dress with a corset. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 3 | Colonial Cap | Get a matching colonial cap or peasant bonnet | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 4 | Brown Wig | If your hair is not brown, wear a wavy wig and style to an updo. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 5 | Ankle Boots | Complete the look with brown ankle boots. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 6 | Carry a Book | Attend the party with a Jane Austen book in tow! | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
About Jane Austen
Jane Austen was an English novelist best known for her works such as Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, and Emma.
Austen's novel tackled about life in the gentry, often touching on how women depend on marriages to leverage their social and economic status. This might have been influencer by Austen's life as a member of a lower-rung gentry.
