00:00 The Regency period in England was a time of revolutionary change in fashion, with distinctive styles and silhouettes emerging for both men and women.

06:19 The Regency period saw a rapid transformation in fashion, with changes in clothing styles influenced by social, cultural, industrial, and political factors, including the French Revolution, resulting in higher waistlines and a shift from silk to cotton fabrics.

11:17 The decline of stays and corsets in the Regency period coincided with a sense of political liberalism and freedom, both in France and Britain, as well as a shift towards a more natural and simple style of fashion influenced by romanticism and classical influences.

16:12 Fashion trends in the Regency period were disseminated primarily through personal interactions and networks of acquaintance, with people observing what others were wearing and transmitting that information to their friends and family, while the existence of a robust infrastructure of shops and retailers in London facilitated the spread of fashion throughout the country.

20:50 The Regency period was the first great fashion revolution, with fashion changing rapidly and using lighter fabrics that showed off more of the body, including the silhouette of the female breast, which was shocking and confronting for the time.

25:42 The Regency period saw a revolution in fashion, with clothing becoming more about finding a balance between being fashionable but not too extreme or radical, and this was particularly true for the middle classes.

30:44 During the Regency period, women had the opportunity to have short hair and were encouraged to walk more, which influenced the direction of fashion for women and led to the popularity of riding habits as a practical and fashionable choice.

35:34 During the Regency period, British women's fashion shifted to align more with French fashion, while English men's fashion became known for its casualness, comfort, and emphasis on sobriety.

40:25 During the Regency period, there was an emphasis on good tailoring and subdued fabric for men's fashion, with Savile Row becoming known for its quality and craftsmanship, and Beau Brummel, a middle-class man, setting the standard for well-dressed men by prioritizing understated elegance and invisibility.

45:07 During the Regency period, ankle-length trousers became fashionable for men, influenced by the military and naval men wearing pantaloons and the appearance of Russian Cossacks in London. Lord Liverpool was the first prime minister to wear trousers, and Byron popularized them due to their comfort and ability to hide his clubfoot. The visibility of the male physique, including the groin area, increased with the rising waistline of men's waistcoats and the cutaway coats.

50:10 The changes in male dress during the Regency period set the template for Western men's dress that is still seen today, including the transition from wigs to natural hair and the replacement of tricorn hats with top hats.

54:45 The episode ends with a brief discussion about the book "Dress in the Age of Jane Austen" and a recommendation to buy it.