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Regency Fashion: The Shawl

With the change from summer to fall, a lot of us begin to get out our clothes for cooler weather. In Regency times, shawls were popular in the fall temperatures. Do you have a favorite fall fashion trend?

Regency Dance

Did you ever do the Macarena? The electric slide? Choreographed dancing happens a lot less now than it used to. During the Regency, the Cotillion was one of the popular dances at balls. Do you have a favorite dance or go-to dance move?

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Regency Drink: Negus

A popular drink during Regency times was “negus,” or what we would now call mulled wine. Here is a recipe from the era. Do you have any signature drinks you make?

Regency Cosmetics

There are a lot of anti-aging products out there, but how about a slab of veal on the face? In Regency times, this was a method believed to help rid yourself of wrinkles — take some fresh slices of veal and bandage them to the necessary spots. Will you be sticking to your normal face routine or trying out some Regency tricks?

Regency Fashion: Parasols

With the eclipse happening today, let’s talk about the sun! They didn’t have sunscreen back in Regency times, so women used parasols and large hats to keep their skin safe from the sun.

What are your plans for the eclipse?