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Channel 'Bridgerton' Star Nicola Coughlan's Power-Petite Style With These Looks

Channel 'Bridgerton' Star Nicola Coughlan's Power-Petite Style With These Looks

You go, Lady Whistledown!

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Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan’s acting prowess as Lady Penelope isn’t the only thing capturing the hearts of fans across the world – her powerful style as a petite woman has been celebrated since her debut on the hit Netflix series. 

As we scroll through Coughlan’s Instagram feed, it is abundantly clear that she knows the types of shapes and silhouettes that work for her while injecting whimsical design elements such as bows, feathers and ruffles. 

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Coughlan has mastered the art of dressing for petite ladies and we admire her for it. Ahead, we’ve broken down some of her best looks on the ‘gram and where to shop for similar pieces.

Coughlan tends to go lighter on accessories and she leaves the outfit to do most of the talking. But when in Paris, it never hurts to channel a little bit of Bridget Bardot’s French-Girl chicness through an oversized headband and a miniskirt combo.

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Logo Cardigan, $1,968.93, Miu Miu at FWRD

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Gingham Miniskirt, $262, Self-Portrait at Mytheresa

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Triangle Logo Nylon Headband, $685, Prada at Farfetch

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Matelassé Nappa Leather Handbag, $3,150, Miu Miu 


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Tan-go Platform Pumps, $1,770, Valentino Garavani at Farfetch

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A LBD is a wardrobe staple that can do no wrong. Coughlan uses textures such as the ruffles and the poofy sleeves to add a sense of dynamism into this look. Plus, her legs look way longer because of the short hemline of the dress. Now, that is how you work an outfit.

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Estella Ruffle-detail Minidress, $585, Kika Vargas at Farfetch

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Silver Strass Choker Necklace, $1,508, Ami Alexandre Mattiussi at SSENSE

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Crystal Flower Choker, $398.39, Alessandra Rich at Cettire

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Medusa Aevitas Embellished Satin Platform Pumps, $1,607, Versace at Net-A-Porter

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Since it was her first appearance on one of her favourite shows, Rupaul’s Drag Race UK, Coughlan wanted to incorporate bows into her fit based off two iconic looks worn by Rupaul and Drag Race Alum Alaska. Her cute demeanour surely does pull it off well.

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Natalie Off-shoulder Satin Minidress, $356, Rotate Birger Christensen at Mytheresa

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Set Of Five Gold-Tone Silver Rings, $1,070, Bottega Veneta at Net-A-Porter


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9-Karat Gold Diamond Signet Ring Set, $2,584, Yvonne Léon at Net-A-Porter

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Venus 105mm Satin Pumps, $765, The Attico at Farfetch

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Follow Coughlan’s example and gravitate towards a denim dress with interesting sleeves. The puffed sleeves add volume to the overall look and it creates an illusion of broader shoulders without the need of shoulder pads.  

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Cotton Denim Minidress, $493, Frame
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Large Flap Bag, $7,850, Chanel


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14kt Yellow Gold Sea Of Beauty Freshwater Pearl Earrings, $953, Mizuki at Farfetch

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Wayfarer-frame Sunglasses, $366, Valentino Eyewear at Farfetch

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Yet another great example of how Coughlan adds dimension to her looks. The square neckline shows just enough skin while bringing in a retro flare to the triangular trapeze dress. The black beret and tips of the booties also tie up the mod look perfectly.

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Broderie Anglaise Stretch-Denim Mini Dress, $451, See By Chloé at Net-A-Porter

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Logo-Embroidered Wool Beret, $557, Marine Serre
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Lapee Leather Ankle Boots, $1,310, Isabel Marant at Mytheresa

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Printed garb speak a thousand words. The faded damask details pop against the muted green and beige colour palette and it livens up the structured blazer.

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Paisley Print Linen Blazer, $1,075, JW Anderson at Farfetch

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Cotton And Linen Bermuda Shorts, $864, Brunello Cucinelli at Mytheresa


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10kt Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Earrings, $893, Loren Stewart at Farfetch

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White Cape 70 Heeled Sandals, $777.10, Jimmy Choo at SSENSE

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Wearing an oversized dress can be challenging because it can look like it's overwhelming you. No one wants a “the dress is wearing you” situation but somehow, Coughlan ends up looking like an ethereal princess.

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Crystal-Neckline Tulip-Print Silk Kaftan, $2,155, Richard Quinn at Matchesfashion

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Ear Cuff, $385, Alexander McQueen at Mytheresa


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Crystal-Embellished Chunky Ring, $770, Alexander Mcqueen at Farfetch


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Goldie Joli 100 Specchio Lining Elektra, $1820.00, Christian Louboutin at Selfridges

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