Colin‘s wardrobe shifts noticeably in Season 3. Stepping away from the delicate pastels and pale blues of earlier Mayfair seasons, his return from European travels introduces deep browns, navy tones, dark leathers, and relaxed necklines that give him an unmistakably rugged traveler silhouette.
Pulling this costume together depends on balancing Regency structure with an unworn, lived-in feel. Rather than looking stiff or formal, his layers flow naturally, pairing a tailored waistcoat and structured outerwear with an unfastened collar and durable riding boots.
Outerwear: The Traveling Coat vs. Evening Tailcoat
Colin’s signature daywear piece throughout the season is his long brown riding duster. Reaching down past the knees with broad lapels and structured shoulders, this garment is meant to be worn unbuttoned so the vest and shirt remain visible beneath it. The Brown Coat provides a solid starting point for this look, giving you the correct calf-length drape without requiring heavy bespoke tailoring. If the fabric feels too pristine out of the package, lightly steaming it and softening the lapels helps replicate the road-worn aesthetic seen on screen.
For formal ballroom settings, Colin trades the duster for a fitted wool cutaway jacket. A proper Regency tailcoat sits short at the waist in the front and extends into knee-length tails behind, creating clean vertical lines. The Blue Tailcoat offers this historical cut in deep wool, matching the darker navy palette Colin adopts when reentering London society.
Base Layers: Waistcoat and Ruffled Shirt
Underneath his coats, Colin wears a high-fastening waistcoat over a billowy shirt. The Gray Printed Vest introduces the muted jacquard texture that breaks up the solid dark colors of the outer coat. Because Regency vests fasten higher on the chest than modern three-piece suit vests, button it up to the collarbone to anchor the silhouette.
His shirt styling is where the character’s travel experience shows most clearly. Instead of wrapping his neck in a stiff, tight cravat, Colin frequently leaves his neck open or ties a thin cravat loosely. The Blue Ruffle Shirt provides soft gathering along the chest and wrists. Push the sleeve cuffs slightly down so the ruffles emerge from beneath the jacket cuffs, matching the period layering style.
Trousers and Boots
Period trousers require a higher rise than standard modern pants. They should sit at the natural waist near the belly button rather than down on the hips, ensuring that no bare shirt peeks out below the waistcoat. The Navy Pants from Historical Emporium fit this requirement, offering a flat front and narrow legs that tuck smoothly into footwear.
Tall riding boots complete the lower half of the outfit. Colin wears dark brown knee-high leather boots with flat or low stacked heels. The Brown Boots give you the necessary height and calf coverage. Tucking the trousers securely into tall socks before sliding into the boots prevents the fabric from bunching uncomfortably at the ankles.
Hair and Grooming
Colin’s hairstyle in Season 3 reflects the same easygoing transformation as his clothing. His dark brown hair is styled with soft, textured waves pushed slightly back from the forehead rather than the tight, neat curls of earlier episodes. A light matte pomade or sea salt spray gives natural volume without looking greasy, while grooming sideburns to taper just past the earlobes stays faithful to Regency grooming conventions.
