This disproves the myth that the lack of pockets in women's clothes is a historical control tactic by men. It's actually a recent phenomenon resulting from tight fitting clothes with smooth lines that don't give the necessary space for pockets.
I'm confused why you put the drawers over the chemise. That would make going to the ladies very difficult. The split was there to allow for loo trips, but putting the drawers on that way stops access.
It doesn't but does stop you from being exposed if you end up with your skirts up for some reason, like a fall. If you look at period images they typically are on top unless they are a much later combination underwear
Incredibly beautiful dress! Those pockets are such a good idea as well, wonder why we stopped using them and stuck with the micro pockets we have now lol!
@@suzi32 You have the causation backwards. Women started wearing tighter fit garments that don't have space for pockets. They then started carrying purses as a result. The purse industry is not controlling the rest of the fashion industry.
@@sewthroughtime now that you say that it does even more sense. I know that back then the way to show wealth was to use a whole lot of fabric for a garments. Seems like instead of making the skirts longer and fuller. It was just migrated up north to the shoulders and arms lol.
I just realized what a modern look it gives to just "hang around" with the hands in the pocket. I wonder if girls did this and got chastised (is this the correct word?) by their moms to look more lady like? I would love to see some painting with a woman with her hands in her pockets.
Cor-set? Is that how all Americans pronounce it or is it more regional. Honestly, just curious as I have never in my 68 years heard anyone say cor-set.
What is throwing me off is the split drawers worn OVER the corset and chemise. I'm accustomed to 1860s fashions where I wear my chemise and drawers UNDER the corset. This seems uncomfortable, unless you put them on third for demonstration purposes only for modesty's sake in the video? 💜
