Jane Austen & Her Wardrobe: A Visit with Hilary Davidson

What did Jane Austen wear? In Episode 3 of our Austen Chat podcast, we visit with noted fashion and textile historian Hilary Davidson, who reveals that Jane Austen was much more fashion conscious and on-trend than many suppose. Join us as we discuss what would have been in Austen’s personal wardrobe, from headwear and gowns to everything in between, and Davidson shares insights gained while researching her new book, Jane Austen’s Wardrobe.

Many thanks to Hilary Davidson for joining us for this episode! 

Listen to Episode 3

You can listen to the interview and read the transcript as well as Hilary's bio on our Episode 3 webpage.  Or stream the episode in your favorite podcast app. Austen Chat is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and other streaming platforms.