Girls getting excited over pockets is something that transcends time and space. The first time I made a dress with pockets I wouldn't shut up about it. I mean, I still won't because POCKETS but....still
A stuffed sock as a stand-in for a hair extension may not be strictly period-authentic, but it certainly suits the spirit of working-class "make-do" improvisation. Good thinking!
you mentioned outlander, would you ever consider making a video on the accuracy of the costumes in the show? i've always wondered what your thoughts are.
@Princess of Fireflies they did have some 1940s and even 50s inspired dresses in season 2 but the rest is quite accurate. They got all the layers and nothing else is made to look more modern. In addition to that, the 40s/50s inspired dresses were all seemingly designed by Claire in the show (at least that's the case with the red dress) and since she is originally from that time it's perfectly fine to have her want something that reminds her of her time. And even these dresses are made to be relatively 18th century accurate with the right shapes/silhouettes.
literallyhoneybee you’re right - and if i remember correctly she based her looks off of Dior’s new look, which was inspired by 18th century Paris fashions, which is where season 2 took place
As someone who had to dress from the 1700s every day in the Florida sun because I worked in liberty square at Disney world, your videos make me appreciate my bonnet so much more
Oh my God this is so charming, again you make old paintings (here, like maids by Boucher, Lancret or Chardin) come alive... Everything is so accurate, I never see this in any "historical" movie, you are the only one.
I used to be a street actor at the Renaissance Faire at Black Point, Atherton, California many years ago. I found that the clothing from bygone eras was MUCH more comfortable than anything we have today. In particular, I had a brown corduroy bodice that I wore with a full shift that was THE most comfortable garment I've ever owned. Like you, I seriously consider wearing this type of garb because, I think, it looks better and it certainly feels better. I hope the say comes when we can wear whatever we want without raising eyebrows. I'd love it. Also, I'm shocked to learn that clothing back then was just pinned. I can't imagine wearing clothing full of straight pins :O Thanks for your channel. I love learning about all of this. I've learned so many new things I never knew before and it's wonderful. Thanks, again. :)
I love the thought process of “my hair is greasy so i have to wear this 200+ year old complex fashion” instead of just washing your hair. It’s a mood lmaooo
Jeans are literally my nemesis whenever its the mildest menstrual cramps or anything stomack related. Its finally cold enought to wear thights - skirt season 😳
I love this mixing ikea patterns vibe, Im so envious of your ability to make clothes especially when you follow up with "Im not too happy with it but" and Im like BUT ITS BEAUTIFULLY MADE ARE YOU SURE IT WASNT STORE BOUGHT THRU TIME TRAVEL
Hm...but Fanny packs are very three dimensional and don’t sit on your sides like good deep pants pockets. I think you’ve got the right idea here, bringing these types of pockets back, eep an eye out for my Etsy shop!
Would it help to think about "working class" in terms of the kinds of work people did? Society was just as diverse as today and there were people making (and marketing and selling) a huge range of goods (some involving a bit of menial labour, others not so much) and then also all the services. So perhaps think... work=trade. A milliner would be a tradeswoman -- working class! -- but one for whom it was essential to look fashionable, but in the most economical ways she could. And women were very active shop keepers, for shops of all kinds. So trades people ran the full gamut of background, education (in particular literacy and numeracy), and that might help in mapping them onto the concepts of "class" as well as income and access/adoption of fashion.
I've wondered avout the pockets, because I've seen them worn underneath the skirt, but on the Norwegian bunad we wear it on top of the skirt like you do here, so it makes more sense to me now!! (We usually hang it from a silver or brass lock.) Also I heard about someone who actually used an IKEA duvet cover as her bunad apron instead of the expensive "real" one because it's still historically accurate ayyy
The outfit is so pretty. that was also a great tip that IKEA bed linens are great for historically accurate patterned fabrics. Also, where did you get the pattern for the jacket?
Hi, Karolina. Great video! Funny and informative. You could DIY a rat out of your own hair. Just save hair from your brush and roll it together. This practice was common.
I love your videos! They are so unique, funny and educational at the same time. That's hard to do! I am wondering if you used a ready made pattern for the Ikea print jacket or did you design it yourself? I would love to make one like that and am not to good yet at making my own patterns. Thank you!
You can wear the corner of your fichu out! In America and the colonies of the time, it was more common to have the back point out of the gown than tucked in.
Interesting that you said working class women didn't always powder their hair. I've heard that they frequently used powder and pomade regardless of class in order to clean it (since they didn't use soap and water for hair). More thoughts?
speaking as someone who at one point did have to eat potatoes all the time, I guarantee the sock stuffed with cotton pads is more in keeping with the aesthetic than a professional-grade hair rat could ever be
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Great video! I want to start making historical costumes and your videos are really helpful🙃I want to find out more about outfit you showed, because it's look nice, so can you say what is the name of this attire?
