BBC Bitesize looks at Regency styles which stood the test of time. The empire silhouette, or empire waist, refers to a ... in another period of empire line dresses with short, puffy sleeves.

For women, the Regency look requires a long dress with a high, empire waist, white gloves and a bonnet or hat. If you’re a man, you should aim at creating a tailored silhouette with breeches or ...