What became of Charlotte Brontë’s wedding dress?
What became of Charlotte Brontë’s wedding dress? No photographs survive. No physical trace of the original gown remains. And yet, through descriptions, recollections, sketches, and a long-lost reconstruction, it becomes possible to glimpse the dress she wore in June 1854: white book muslin, softly pleated, unexpectedly romantic. It was an enormous joy to discuss this now shadowy dress and the fascinating emotional logic that lay behind Charlotte’s choice to marry in white, with the brilliant @the_art_of_dress for @dressed_podcast. Our episode aired yesterday, so do go and listen! In our lively chat, we trace Charlotte’s relationship with clothing throughout her life and think about the garments she wore as she grew, taught, travelled, wrote, became famous, loved, grieved, and eventually married. There is so much more to say about this gown than could ever fit into a reel. So, for more, listen to the podcast and read ‘Charlotte Brontë’s Life Through Clothes’ (Bloomsbury, 2026). #charlottebronte #JaneEyre #VictorianFashion #FashionHistory #DressHistory
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