Bridgerton fashion vs the cast’s: how actors and actresses in the Netflix period drama dress off screen

Bridgerton, a Netflix drama based on a series of books, is set in the early 1800s. Actors Regé-Jean Page, Nicola Coughlan and their co-stars transform themselves to play characters on screen, but what do they like to wear in real life? Here’s a look at how some cast members dress when they are not on set. Played by Phoebe Dynevor, Daphne Bridgerton has an elegant style fit for a duchess. The character often alternates between pastel day dresses and sparkling gowns with diamond accessories. Her make-up is usually minimal, and her light-brown hair is typically kept in half-up half-down hairstyles that showcase her short bangs. In real life, Dynevor has a chic style and no bangs. The 26-year-old actress seems fond of minidresses, bold pantsuits and crop tops – all of which stray far from her character’s fashion. Her make-up preferences also seem more highbrow in real life, while her hair – which she wears in loose waves – is typically a vibrant shade of red. Page’s character, Simon Bassett, also known as the Duke of Hastings, wears lots of long coats and riding boots. The fan-favourite character wears his hair short with a beard to match. Off the set, Page, 34, wears suits and tuxedos on red carpets and knitted jumpers for more casual appearances. His hair is a bit longer in real life than Bassett’s, but his beard is almost exactly the same as his character’s. Kate Sharma, played by Simone Ashley, has a style as sophisticated as her personality. She wears sparkling gowns, diamonds and elegant colours for balls, of course, but she sticks to simple dresses and jewellery for other occasions. The character also frequently wears her hair in updo styles with flowers or clips, rosy blush, and minimal eye make-up. Ashley’s fashion is the opposite of her Bridgerton character’s style. The 27-year-old is daring in her choices: she wears lots of sheer garments, dresses with cut-outs and neon colours. She also appears fond of dramatic cat eyes and of wearing her hair in long waves. Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) always looks dapper in elegant suits with high necklines. The viscount’s hair is curled with sideburns, while he keeps his face clean-shaven. On occasion, he accessorises with top hats. Off set, Bailey has a modern style. The actor, 33, is often photographed wearing bright colours and sporting a short beard – the complete opposite of his Bridgerton character. Played by Charithra Chandran, Edwina Sharma has a style that’s both glamorous and youthful. She almost always wears pink or purple, and her hair is frequently embellished with flowers. As for her make-up, the young character usually dons glowing highlighter and pink lipstick. Chandran’s off-screen style is edgy. The 25-year-old isn’t afraid to experiment with bright colours, miniskirts and tops with cut-outs. As for make-up, the actress often wears smoky eyes and vibrant red lipstick. Nicola Coughlan’s character Penelope Featherington’s fashion is in the hands of her mother, Portia Featherington, who always dresses her youngest daughter in frilly yellow gowns covered in sequins and flowers. To complete her looks, Penelope usually styles her bright-orange hair either atop her head or in loose waves. Coughlan, on the other hand, has a blonde bob and a well-defined fashion sense. The actress, 35, commonly wears daring minidresses and stand-out balloon sleeves. Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) never looks exactly the same thanks to her larger-than-life wigs. Pastel shades of purple and blue seem to be her go-to colours, while ruffled fabrics and diamond necklaces seem to be some of her other staples. Her make-up, on the other hand, is usually shiny with hints of pink and purple. Like her character, Rosheuvel often experiments with vibrant outfits and stand-out hairstyles. At the Bridgerton season two premiere, for example, the 52-year-old actress wore a mint dress with a bright green poncho on top. She also wore her hair in braids atop her head. Claudia Jessie’s character in the show, Eloise Bridgerton, is the most outspoken member of her family, and her clothes reflect that. She wears simple dresses with minimal accessories and a half-up half-down hairstyle in most episodes. Off set, Jessie has been photographed in a garment you’d likely never see a Bridgerton woman wear: pants. In 2018, the 32-year-old wore baby-pink trousers and a matching blouse to a UK awards show. She paired them with metallic boots and wore her hair down with a side parting.