All Penelope's Post-Glow-Up Looks From Bridgerton S3 We've Seen So Far, Ranked

No one can deny that Shondaland's Bridgerton is incredibly good at turning supporting characters into leads. The creators use all sorts of tricks to do this, the most important of which is a big glow-up that puts the previously unremarkable characters in the spotlight and gives them a kind of glow that makes it hard to look away. Case in point: Anthony in Season 2.

In Season 3, which hits Netflix on May 16 and June 13, we're in for a double glow-up, as both future leads are already established characters. Judging from the first-look images and clips, Colin's transformation will take away his childlike cheeks and turn him into this sexy, slightly chaotic Regency man with wavy hair.

But the glow-up we're all really dying to see is surely that of Penelope Featherington, the shy wallflower and secret bestselling author of the ton. The transition from god-awful hairstyles and dress designs is going to be magical. And it will happen on screen!

We know from the promo photos that Pen will start Season 3 with her old yellow wardrobe and gradually move to more complementary and Bridgerton-friendly colors, hairstyles, and gowns. And what gowns they will be!

Let's take a look at all of Penelope's post-glow-up Season 3 outfits that we've seen so far and try to rank them, even though they're all breathtaking.

Place 8: The Transitional Look

Costumes play an important role in Bridgerton. They are symbolic of the characters' emotional states and their journeys in the story. Penelope's color has always been yellow. Bridgerton's is blue. When the two merge, they become green. And that's exactly the color we see on Pen in two of the released S3E1 clips.

The dress is clearly inspired by Pen's previous wardrobe with its butterfly theme. It's also dark, which reflects some unhappy thoughts and feels kind of depressing.

Place 7: The Flower Look

In all of the following first-look stills, we see Penelope in various shades of blue, which leaves no doubt about the ending of the season and is certainly heartwarming for all Bridgerton fans.

The way Pen and Colin smile at each other in the photo, which was one of four released during last year's Tudum, is soul-stirring to say the least. But without a full look at the dress, it's hard to judge. In any case, the floral theme seems a bit outdated for our beloved protagonist.

Place 6: The Talking to Suitors Look

The same goes for the look we see in the picture with Lord Debling, Pen's season 3 suitor. The sequined dress and bun are charming, and we can certainly understand Debling's interest in Pen, but the small portion of back we see is not enough to make a full impression.

Place 5: The Empty Card Look

The theme of glittering stars on the dress and jewelry certainly suits Pen. After all, this girl is the brightest star. The light blue gloves also look much better than the black ones in the Episode 1 clip.

However, Pen is holding the empty dance card, which is an accessory that ruins the whole look. We just can't believe that suitors aren't lining up to dance with this beauty.

Place 4: The Leaked Look

This is the first Season 3 sneak peek that the majority of Bridgerton fans saw online, and it will forever remain the one that made us fall in love with the post-glow-up Pen. The muted blue, the silver glitter, the hair color, the jewelry, everything seems perfect. We just wish we could get a closer look.

The outfit was teased in January last year during a 'Coming Soon' segment of This Morning. Apparently, it was an unplanned leak, as the episode was later edited and the video deleted. But fans never forget, and the gorgeous outfit quickly went viral.

Place 3: The New Look

This is the most recent look that you might have missed. The behind-the-scenes clip was posted by journalist Barbie Simons on her Instagram account. Simons interviewed the Bridgerton cast on the set of Season 3 and teased the upcoming video last week.

Fans have already dubbed Penelope's gorgeous new look 'Mrs. Bridgerton' because they're sure it's all about the married Penelope. The blue is perfect, the waves are out and gorgeous, the skirt is detailed and to die for. We can't wait to see the full interview just to stare at Nicola Coughlan in this gown.

Place 2: The Blue Eyes Look

We said earlier that the floral theme is a bit outdated for Pen, but if done right, it can be the top look for next season. The floral embroidery on the dress shown in the February teaser is too beautiful to ignore.

As Pen makes her improvised complement to Colin's eyes, we can't take our own eyes off her. And the fact that Colin's vest matches Pen's dress just makes our hearts skip a beat.

Place 1: The Moonlight Look

How can she be so beautiful? The look that undoubtedly puts Pen at the top of all romantic heroines out there is the one released at last year's Tudum event. It rearranged our brains and made us long for Bridgerton Season 3. That hunger got even worse when the scene was released in a two-second clip in February.

Penelope looks so magical and vulnerable in her pearly light blue gown, with her hair all down, that we can only echo Colin from the Bridgerton books. This girl is 'a siren, a goddess'!

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