Think Bridgerton was raunchy? It's nothing compared to some of the styles of dress during the Regency period. Hear Hazel chat with dress historian Hilary Davidson who busts some of Regency style dress myths including corsets, visible nipples, the invention of the trouser and whether Mr Darcy was correct to wear breeches and shirt when he plunged into the lake back in 1996. All shall be revealed!
Polite note: breasts, nipples and groins are mentioned in this episode. 

Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in a 20 minute espresso shot episode of London history with a splash of personality. There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook.
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Show notes, including transcript, photos and recommended reading: https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/regency-dress-myths/

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