Despite the pale pink gown’s historical roots, this was a modern touch—convertible wedding dresses weren’t really a thing in Regency era England, after all. Up Next: 22 "Bridgerton"-Inspired ...

and TV shows and books set in the Regency era have hailed in another period of empire line dresses with short, puffy sleeves. Empress Joséphine Bonaparte was a major influence in popularising the ...