Getting ready for a Swiss winter, 1898 

Gorgeous outfit. And I love that hubby comes to help, sometimes showing off his own absolutely lovely outfit as well :D

I’ve just found your channel, and love that you focus on the practicalities of ladies attire in the various periods. - I think I’ve only watched 4 of your videos so far. What I really wanted to say is that I 100% share your attitude to the use of real fur. I have said for many many years, since the 80’s, that I believe that real fur is far better than fake as long as it’s vintage, and now, of course there’s the environmental argument. Fake fur is just basically strands of plastic, that also shed from the garment and contaminate the environment. I have rescued, and still do, vintage fur garments that I find in charity shops because, as you say, the animal that died to provide the material for the garment deserves to be honoured. It does not, in any way, mean that I condone the practice of farming animals for their fur / skins whether that be in the past, or the present time. I very much feel that, what is done, is done, with regard to the past and it’s far worse to look on the real fur items in the present time with disgust, and just throw them away as rubbish. As far as modern times is concerned, I am horrified when I see mountains of British sheep fleece being burned because the farmers are unable to sell it. I also believe that, in our modern age, for environmental reasons, we should make use of the inevitable by-products of the meat industry, which is what we humans did in the distant past when we hunted for our food. It was dangerous and hard work, and they made use of every part of the animal, which I think, is far more honourable way to treat an animal, than what our modern society / culture / practices allow. Please note that while I share your attitude with regard to what you said on this subject in this video, the rest is just my opinion. I have no intention to be controversial, I just believe that we should consider context and be more pragmatic in our attitudes to some things. It just seems a little too easy to just see black & white on some issues.

This whole outfit looks so luxuriously snug. I like how neatly the skirt fits around the hips, with the coat tucking over it and shaping the waist, and how the belt buckle sticks out in the middle like a little Christmas ornament. You look like an illustration on a holiday card.

Stunning! ❤

Really beautiful but sounds like the weather makes it more like a Melting Wool than Melton 😅 Thank you for showing bearing the heat and showing us!

Your husband is such a gem❤

I always love seeing you and Lucas together. You make such a cute and adorable couple! Love you both! (and the dress is stunning, of course.)

Absolutely gorgeous gown! The fur stole gave it the perfect last touch. Hubby looked stunning in his outfit too! Thanks for sharing with us.

It reminds me of Christmas, and I can't wait to open fancy packages!

I really like the shape of that skirt! Very attractive! 💜

We did have some pretty warm weather earlier this year here in Switzerland. In the past few days we had snow-rain and it was about 4-7°C. It's a shame you brought all these wonderful garments and weren't able to wear them. You look fabulous in this red dress. And Lukas looked very handsome in his outfit. I hope you had a great time in Kandersteg.

Fantastic!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. It is inspiring.

I love how you wear all these clothes so well that different prints or styles (like that top petticoat) look like they're cutting edge fashion when you wear them. I can look at them and see that it's a vintage print or style, but I can also see them as being the height of fashion. I don't know how you do it, but it's really fun to watch.

Awesome as always! About that kilted petticoat - even down jackets feel like wearing a blanket, that's what you indeed need when it gets cold. And nowadays riders and hikers wear kilted skirts again in the freezing winter weather. So it comes again. I'm wondering if I should get an inspired outfit for coming winters... Well, some year!

Beautiful as always, and the petticoats are interesting.

Lovely dress! It's always a little jarring hearing people say that 7° is too warm...here in Texas, we start saying that when it reaches about 32-33° (which would be 90°f). 7° is about when we want our wool.

This woman has the most beautiful skin tone. It's like a lovely porcelain.

It's always a treat when you post!

The ermine stole is so beautiful ❤ Aswell as being snuggly warm on a cold day, it gives a wonderfully regal finish to a whole range of winter wear 😊

You would have been so comfortable in the arctic! haha I had all kinds of stuff prepared for this winter but it was just way too hot, barely had any freezing.

You both look very smart ❤ I'll have to go back and see you both in your previous video together. Was red like that a common color or more of a statement for the 80s-90s? It sure makes a statement now

fabulous, love all your posts... and your hubby is so handsome!!

So beautiful! I enjoyed seeing how the lace was sewn on.. I just came back to the house after sewing out in the barn all afternoon, to then see you sewing that lace! I'm making a new quilt out there in my big sewing room!

Masterpiece

I just found your channel and im in love!

You look like a lovely holiday card in that outfit (Christmas or Valentine's)

I was furious that my family got rid of my grandma's fur coats I would have worn them.

What a lovely ensemble. I hope you’re feeling better, too.

Beautiful outfit you are so talented

Family members (hubby peeks around) can help you dress, lol. Hubbies can be quite handy (wink), lol.

I love it! Gorgeous ensemble, especially with the color contrast.

lovely as always

I really like that skirt! the whole things is lovely, but I think I must make that skirt .

As usual Isabella, you look beautiful and your husband is so very dishy.😍

Lovely as always, you're a wonder.☺️

So beautiful! I might need one of those bumpads too ❤

I make "fur" details with boucle yarn made of wool. It is not 100% the same as real fur but not harmful as plastic fur. And one can easily knit the size and shape one wants.

I love how red garments look on you Isabella, stunning as always! And the last pic is cooler than the snow around lol really lovely pic

I love your work, you’re so talented. When are you going to post another getting dressed video? It’s been quite a long time 🙁

Beautiful outfit!😊

Oo, I hope you enjoy your knitting journey - I'm working on a 40's waistcoat whilst watching this!!

I *love* that belt! I don't know if anyone's asked you before, but where did you get it?

In southern Ontario Canada, we also had a remarkably very little snow! Some years we have just pikes of snow and cold....this past winter was very mild and not much precipitation!

Hi, from Rochester, New York, United States America I love your content, it makes me want to go use my sewing machine right now and buy more fabric

Beautiful

The fact that you can't see your waist past your bewbs has me wheezing with laughter 😂😂😂 Absolutely stunning as always! ❤

You look like a beautiful cardinal in the snow.

👍👍👍

I'd say this was a little unseasonal but *it snowed yesterday* (I'm Canadian)!

I think the fur you used on your jacket is chinchilla!

Where do you get your fabric for all your outfits? Would you buy them online or at local shop? Love your outfits!🌺🌺🌺

It certainly looks warm. 😂😂😂

Sorry,i noticed in several videos about winter/ cold outfuts,that upper body layers of clothing thinner than lower body layers - petticoats. Obviously lower body has a lot of warmer. But upper body- chemise + blouse and wool jacket seems not enough for me. Winter outfits are not uneven. I will glad to hear some explanations. Originally i am from Latvia for Baltic winter climate one wool lining jacket seems not enough😂 Thanks .

I certainly wasn't expecting to hear the words "I'm already too hot" in this video.

🎶🎶”Everybody ought to have a maid…”🎶🎶🎶

Where did you get your vintage sunglasses?🌺

Can you do 900s clothing

Серенький мех кролик или шиншилла а белый мех очень похож на горностая

Do you pay your maid??

Chinchilla fur