Picture Pride and Prejudice circa 2006: Not much would change except maybe the costumes. Could you really blame Mr. Darcy for snubbing you when you’ve got JUICY spelled out across your bum? (Didn’t think so.)

Bring some 19th-century romance into your wardrobe with Jak and Rae’s spring collection. Inspired by Jane Austen’s brazen/vulnerable heroines on a quest for true love, the styles are vintage-literary without being too period drama.

A belted, puffed-sleeved, army green jacket cuts a dramatic figure; a delicate crocheted sweater with extra-long cuffs is perfect for accepting a kiss from a handsome suitor. Leave plenty to his imagination in a lace-trimmed Spencer shirt-jacket in soft, cream cotton and striped, slouch-leg trousers in ceylon.

Because whether you’re an Emma Woodhouse or a Lizzie Bennett, you should always be a lady.

Minus any actual curtsying.

Available at Dress, 2271 Chestnut Street, at Scott Street (415-440-3737).