can you talk about the changing necklines of this era? I noticed how different they were among the dresses in your last short and I find it intriguing!
Evening gowns often had VERY low necklines than daywear for many eras. Which sort of defies logic bc houses were colder, not insulated, not as tight as today. Wraps were often a lacey, light shawl for evening gown use. In The ballad of Sweet Charlotte, she insists on going with her beau on a sleigh ride at night with a bare neck & only took a light wrap despite her mother's warnings. He drove on as long as she answered him " I am getting very warm"... When he brought her on home, she was indeed frozen stiff. My guess is teens have long done this shedding of wraps !. PS I had a muff when I was small in the 1960's, but ladies were not seen with them as much as kids. Many late Victorian fur muffs had the animal's head on them. Wish I still had mine. I do have the purse and matching gloves from when I was 5.
@Whiteowls4532 I haven’t watched it yet but another historical TH-camr made a video on that and the title seems to imply ankles were not actually scandalous
That's so cool! Bellbottom pajamas. I've been wearing bell-bottoms for years. So excited that they're back. I had a hard time finding them before and my sewing machine just can't handle denim. So I'm hoping for a better machine. I'm really wanting to sew again. I also need to make another cover for my couch. I need a better machine for that too.
Bell bottoms... I love them. As a teen, the bells got enormous " elephant bells". I never had elephant bells. The hip hugger idea lowered the rise too. I never wanted a belt buckle on my who- ha. My school outlawed those. I must say very short legs look longer in flared legs, but elephant bells swooshed as they walked. Just not very flattering.
Those belts came back with a 1990s Victorian craze. Didn't catch on, bc they aren't comfortable for our sitting down life styles. I got a blue and a black one back then, bc I had the high necked, full sleeved, "tucked" blouses. Taking heirloom sewing classes were all the rage. They taught me to hot rod my machine to mimic serger tucks !.
Love, Love, Love this outfit! Your precision skill on this Walking Suit is amazing. The very early 1900's are my favorite era. I believe the advent of automobiles had a lot to do with the shift to slimmer, more managable skirts! 😍
@@donnajohnson3334 copyrights have to be kept up, so a lot of it might be available. Not to mention, she could make a collection of types of features, what they are called, perhaps some historical facts about them, and how to make these features. I've seen a book like that for costume design, very informative
Like I said elsewhere, I do love those trains! It's like the one thing they left "big" when everything else got slim and fitted, and the train adds so much to the elegance of the outfit. It's comparable to the bustle, I suppose (when they were taking in the huge crinoline skirts), but looks so much better. Impractical, sure, but I wouldn't care lol
also I'd love to know what they would've done for dresses damaged or stained from ground muck that gets on longer dresses that touched ground or even dragged. ❤😊
the start is a "dust muffler" if I am remembering correctly. Fabric on the underside of the skirt that comes into contact with the ground instead. Can be taken out to be washed then sewn back in, or replaced. But generally if you had an impractical gown that you were wearing outside and not just indoors at the ball or whatever you had the money to replace it when grossness couldn't be washed out. Some people might've replaced the bottom inches of the dress with another fabric in a way that looked like an intentional accent, or had it remade for someone shorter, or had enough extra fabric to replace parts but those last bits are just me guessing based on what I would do in that situation.
I don't know what it is but I absolutely looove these fancy clothes with the fur stoles or fur trims. This would be even better with furry cuffs instead or as well as a muff! Maybe I'm biased because imma furry and I love outfits with fur involved
Something that isn’t talked about very often is the impact that celebrities had on fashion. We can see it in today’s society in that celebrities help boost the popularity of certain trends, it was of course also a thing in history. Royalty, actors/actresses, artists, etc. If you were able to be put into a newspaper or general form of widespread communication or were seen in public on the regular, then it was very often that how you presented yourself influenced how others chose to present themselves too.
OMG you have the biggest prettiest green eyes I have ever seen. Keep up the good work I’m loving the history that you are we making all smiles over here❤ watching you from Chicago
that’s gorgeous. love the muff. i always wanted one of those when i was little. ☺️ funny how some things never really change. the fashion industry is still doing the same stuff today.
Well it was easier for an affluent woman of the time to remake/replace all 5 of her dresses than it is to completely change the 50+ items we have now at once, its impressive we can keep up at the same pace
there has GOT to be a large class component to this, at least with skirts. I can see a poorer woman making over the sleeves of her dresses to be more fashionable-sleeves would wear out quicker and need replacing anyway. But the yardage for a wider skirt if her old one was fine? I just can't see it.
yes, there was definitely a class component. lower classes would likely have clothing made from less desirable fabrics, with not as many expensive fabrics so they could keep the full silhouette in place.
When tying a bow, wrap the last free end over, not under, and you will have it finish perfectly balanced. Also make that first loop with the ribbon under.
While rummaging through Wikipedia about First Ladies of the USA recently, for a completely different historical curiosity, I happened to learn that Frances Cleveland had a huge role in how fashion changed in that era. People bought whatever cosmetics and clothes she used. To quote directly from her Wikipedia page “An article published by the Atlanta Constitution falsely stated that she no longer purchased bustles, causing a decline in their popularity.” Fascinating
That fur colar is so beautiful, I love it and try to find some for so many years. Can I ask you where you found it? PS: Sorry for the possible mistakes I'm French and still learning English.
I’m doing a project for NHD (National History Day) and it’s a group performance on Elizabeth Blackwell the first Female doctor in the United States I was wondering if you could show off some dresses from that time period 1840-1890 so that we can accurately portray her !
For me what helps me envision the fashion change is to literally think of the time frame spanning, QV's life vs. the day AFTER she died (in 1901). It was almost as if people were afraid to budge or move an inch. However, the minute she died it was like BOOM a massive explosion took place. Then, all of a sudden people started wearing things that looked nothing like what had been worn before. I would even go further to say that the, massive fashion shift took place all w / in, the blink of an eye during King Edward's short reign. Does anyone else agree?
Fashion shift was slower prior to the Industrial Revolution. The ability to make fabric in large amounts quickly was groundbreaking. Then the invention of the sewing machine made it even easier to replace clothing and the "modern" fashion industry was born.
I think the idea of fashion changing slower may have come from the lower classes, maybe, as they tended to hand down and mend clothes rather than change them every year as the upper classes did.
It's really lovely. Where did you get that pretty little belt? You are a great seamstress obviously. I am longing for a sewing machine that will sew anything. ❤
Question: do you starch your petticoats, princess slips, shirtwaists, aprons, or other white things? If so or if not, why or why not? I'm developing a historybounding wardrobe for around 1909 and the benefits of starching cotton fabric seem to outway the drawbacks when it comes to aprons, oversleeves, petticoats, and other garments which must be stiff and stain resistant, but not for chemises, combinations, drawers, or other garments next to the skin.
My great-grandmother used to deliver all linen: bedlinen, tablecloth, nightgowns, shirts and so on, - to the good laundry, where all that was washed, starched, dried & ironed. As much as I remember, tablecloth & bedlinen was starched a lot, and nightgowns & shirts, - just a bit. Thin layer of starch was still protecting them from getting dirty quickly & loosing shape, but was not making them hard & harsh to skin.
can you talk about the changing necklines of this era? I noticed how different they were among the dresses in your last short and I find it intriguing!
I'm pretty sure a lot of those neckline differences are just between evening wear and day wear.
@@sophielophey8686 that makes sense!
Evening gowns often had VERY low necklines than daywear for many eras. Which sort of defies logic bc houses were colder, not insulated, not as tight as today. Wraps were often a lacey, light shawl for evening gown use. In
The ballad of Sweet Charlotte, she insists on going with her beau on a sleigh ride at night with a bare neck & only took a light wrap despite her mother's warnings.
He drove on as long as she answered him " I am getting very warm"...
When he brought her on home, she was indeed frozen stiff. My guess is teens have long done this shedding of wraps !.
PS I had a muff when I was small in the 1960's, but ladies were not seen with them as much as kids. Many late Victorian fur muffs had the animal's head on them. Wish I still had mine. I do have the purse and matching gloves from when I was 5.
Was it true that showing ankles was scandalous, but those evening “neck”-lines 😆 (replace ‘neck’ with the actual anatomy showing) was not??
@Whiteowls4532 I haven’t watched it yet but another historical TH-camr made a video on that and the title seems to imply ankles were not actually scandalous
ohhh the floofy versus fitted makes me think about the current return to wiiiiiiide leg pants
All for the 1970's bellbottoms coming back. I made bellbottom pjs. 😎😎
That's so cool! Bellbottom pajamas.
I've been wearing bell-bottoms for years. So excited that they're back. I had a hard time finding them before and my sewing machine just can't handle denim. So I'm hoping for a better machine. I'm really wanting to sew again. I also need to make another cover for my couch. I need a better machine for that too.
Bell bottoms... I love them. As a teen, the bells got enormous " elephant bells". I never had elephant bells. The hip hugger idea lowered the rise too. I never wanted a belt buckle on my who- ha. My school outlawed those. I must say very short legs look longer in flared legs, but elephant bells swooshed as they walked. Just not very flattering.
whut? they're back O_O ?
It seems like the 70s are coming back
I feel like the belt makes the dress
And the fur collar and muff!!!
The belt really does. My shirts get all scrunched and a big belt would definitely smooth it out.
Yeahhhhh I NEED that belt, it's a must 😍😍😍😍😍
Those belts came back with a 1990s Victorian craze. Didn't catch on, bc they aren't comfortable for our sitting down life styles. I got a blue and a black one back then, bc I had the high necked, full sleeved, "tucked" blouses. Taking heirloom sewing classes were all the rage. They taught me to hot rod my machine to mimic serger tucks !.
@@donnajohnson3334 a corset would protect from the belt. Bras and corsets aren't supposed to hurt and should keep pinching to a minimum.
That belt maker was fond of cellos.
It's really pretty isn't it?
I know! As a cellist I think I need it
Such a beautiful, elegant outfit!
I LOVE that viola belt, its so simple and so beautiful
Looks like a good dress for Christmas services.
Love, Love, Love this outfit! Your precision skill on this Walking Suit is amazing. The very early 1900's are my favorite era. I believe the advent of automobiles had a lot to do with the shift to slimmer, more managable skirts! 😍
You should put together a book of your favorite patterns for next Christmas! I would buy it and I can't be the only one.
Or a calendar?
Yeah, unless she drafts her own patterns, there are copyright laws, ladies.
@@donnajohnson3334 copyrights have to be kept up, so a lot of it might be available. Not to mention, she could make a collection of types of features, what they are called, perhaps some historical facts about them, and how to make these features.
I've seen a book like that for costume design, very informative
Love that color. Would be nice to see them side by side.
So elegant and graceful. I love thst shade of green and with trim, it is absolutely gorgeous. That belt rocks!
Merry Christmas! Fascinating fashion history! Thanks so much.
Like I said elsewhere, I do love those trains! It's like the one thing they left "big" when everything else got slim and fitted, and the train adds so much to the elegance of the outfit. It's comparable to the bustle, I suppose (when they were taking in the huge crinoline skirts), but looks so much better.
Impractical, sure, but I wouldn't care lol
Me too! ❤
also I'd love to know what they would've done for dresses damaged or stained from ground muck that gets on longer dresses that touched ground or even dragged. ❤😊
the start is a "dust muffler" if I am remembering correctly. Fabric on the underside of the skirt that comes into contact with the ground instead. Can be taken out to be washed then sewn back in, or replaced. But generally if you had an impractical gown that you were wearing outside and not just indoors at the ball or whatever you had the money to replace it when grossness couldn't be washed out. Some people might've replaced the bottom inches of the dress with another fabric in a way that looked like an intentional accent, or had it remade for someone shorter, or had enough extra fabric to replace parts but those last bits are just me guessing based on what I would do in that situation.
I don't know what it is but I absolutely looove these fancy clothes with the fur stoles or fur trims. This would be even better with furry cuffs instead or as well as a muff! Maybe I'm biased because imma furry and I love outfits with fur involved
I think warm colors suit you. Those colors make you radiant!
What an elegant dress!
I feel like I learn something new and find something delightful with every video you post.
But also that belt is EVERYTHING!!!!!
Ohh, the smile at the end. Going from solemn teacher to happy reveler?
I imagine one's economic standing played a role.
Such a lovely ensemble! 😍
Is this what a Christmas miracle looks like? Merry Christmas to all!
my favorite so far!
I love the dress and the belt
Ugh, LOVE that walking suit
Something that isn’t talked about very often is the impact that celebrities had on fashion. We can see it in today’s society in that celebrities help boost the popularity of certain trends, it was of course also a thing in history. Royalty, actors/actresses, artists, etc. If you were able to be put into a newspaper or general form of widespread communication or were seen in public on the regular, then it was very often that how you presented yourself influenced how others chose to present themselves too.
OMG you have the biggest prettiest green eyes I have ever seen. Keep up the good work I’m loving the history that you are we making all smiles over here❤ watching you from Chicago
Love the violin‐style f holes on the belt!
I love your channel, your outfits are always so beautiful❤
I love it. It’s gorgeous and you wear it so well
So cute. That needs to be a modern update. Love the colors and the belt
Love that green. So perfect for your complexion.
So pretty
You’re beautiful and so charming. Born 100 years too late. Love everything you do.
Got really satisfied watching her do the 3 corset hooks at the same time and the lil click it made
Those dresses are so beautiful
I have 2 great-aunts who were born in 1899 and 1902. I didn't realize Edwardian and Victorian fashion was so "recent."
Beautiful color combination!
i love this outfit!!!
Beautiful! This is my favorite! I Would have loved to have warn this!!! 😊❤
Your waist looks TINY in that! Like, Scarlet O'Hara tiny!😂❤ That's so pretty! Love the belt!
Beautiful!!!! Congratulations.
that’s gorgeous. love the muff. i always wanted one of those when i was little. ☺️
funny how some things never really change. the fashion industry is still doing the same stuff today.
That belt is astounding! It reminds us of our cello ♥️
-Zee
so beautiful
Well it was easier for an affluent woman of the time to remake/replace all 5 of her dresses than it is to completely change the 50+ items we have now at once, its impressive we can keep up at the same pace
I'm in love with your outfit
This outfit is wonderful :)
Lovely. I do think that outfits from this period were very flattering. I love watching the movie Titanic and the outfits.
Beautiful !!! Love it, love the fur piece and fur muff.
I want that belt so badly, you don't even know.
there has GOT to be a large class component to this, at least with skirts. I can see a poorer woman making over the sleeves of her dresses to be more fashionable-sleeves would wear out quicker and need replacing anyway. But the yardage for a wider skirt if her old one was fine? I just can't see it.
yes, there was definitely a class component. lower classes would likely have clothing made from less desirable fabrics, with not as many expensive fabrics so they could keep the full silhouette in place.
It's really lovely and you wear it well.❤️ Thank you for sharing.
Wow love all the detail...Respect! Merry Christmas! 🎄
I just swooned at this outfit 😍😍
When people say "the past" they're typically referring to the pre-industrial era, not the 1900s 😅
please do a pirate outfit you would look so cool in it!!!
Things I need before the end of this year: hoopskirt, corset, silk fabric, more variety’s of sewing needles, a crown, beautiful ball gowns.
Merry Christmas to you too! Super nice dress!
How much does fashion change geographically?
I love this !!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Very beautiful dress
Your an absolute genius ❤
Omg when I was younger I had a porcelain doll that had the exact same outfit!
When tying a bow, wrap the last free end over, not under, and you will have it finish perfectly balanced. Also make that first loop with the ribbon under.
Pretty ❄️
So beautiful! I absolutely love the more luxurious details like the fur accessories & that beautiful belt
Ha, the muff!! I was born in 1946. Muffs became a popular fashion for young girls when i was young. Loved it, had one or two. ( )___)
Merry Christmas and thank you for such a wonderful video ❤
I love your work.
Such a cute outfit!!
Beautiful! I adore this one! 😍🥰
I love your channel 😊
The Industrial Revolution was rooted in textiles, thus creating fast fashion.
I LOVE this. The belt reminds me of a violin. Do you have any links to purchase these pieces?
Would you say that the Enola Holmes movies were accurate to the 1884 and 1885 victorian era?
Wow,beautiful!
While rummaging through Wikipedia about First Ladies of the USA recently, for a completely different historical curiosity, I happened to learn that Frances Cleveland had a huge role in how fashion changed in that era. People bought whatever cosmetics and clothes she used. To quote directly from her Wikipedia page “An article published by the Atlanta Constitution falsely stated that she no longer purchased bustles, causing a decline in their popularity.” Fascinating
Beautiful.
That fur colar is so beautiful, I love it and try to find some for so many years. Can I ask you where you found it?
PS: Sorry for the possible mistakes I'm French and still learning English.
That’s adorable.
I’m doing a project for NHD (National History Day) and it’s a group performance on Elizabeth Blackwell the first Female doctor in the United States I was wondering if you could show off some dresses from that time period 1840-1890 so that we can accurately portray her !
There are several historical costume makers who have such videos :)
Priorattire, Ninonella, CrowsEyeProductions and others...
For me what helps me envision the fashion change is to literally think of the time frame spanning, QV's life vs. the day AFTER she died (in 1901).
It was almost as if people were afraid to budge or move an inch. However, the minute she died it was like BOOM a massive explosion took place. Then, all of a sudden people started wearing things that looked nothing like what had been worn before.
I would even go further to say that the, massive fashion shift took place all w / in, the blink of an eye during King Edward's short reign.
Does anyone else agree?
Fashion shift was slower prior to the Industrial Revolution. The ability to make fabric in large amounts quickly was groundbreaking. Then the invention of the sewing machine made it even easier to replace clothing and the "modern" fashion industry was born.
Gorgeous 💚
I think the idea of fashion changing slower may have come from the lower classes, maybe, as they tended to hand down and mend clothes rather than change them every year as the upper classes did.
It's really lovely. Where did you get that pretty little belt? You are a great seamstress obviously. I am longing for a sewing machine that will sew anything. ❤
Hope you had a great Christmas
that is so pretty❤
I noticed that, its really interesting
Merry Christmas. I hope your festivities fill your heart with memories that will make you smile free long time to come. Blessings.
I love a muff *sigh* 😊
Wait…did that sound dirty? 😂
Your creations are stunning, you have been blessed with amazing talent. What do you do with all the outfits you make?
I love the belt. Where did you get it?
Beautiful!!!😮😮
Question: do you starch your petticoats, princess slips, shirtwaists, aprons, or other white things? If so or if not, why or why not? I'm developing a historybounding wardrobe for around 1909 and the benefits of starching cotton fabric seem to outway the drawbacks when it comes to aprons, oversleeves, petticoats, and other garments which must be stiff and stain resistant, but not for chemises, combinations, drawers, or other garments next to the skin.
I think you just answered your own question perfectly! Happy Holidays! 🌟
My great-grandmother used to deliver all linen: bedlinen, tablecloth, nightgowns, shirts and so on, - to the good laundry, where all that was washed, starched, dried & ironed. As much as I remember, tablecloth & bedlinen was starched a lot, and nightgowns & shirts, - just a bit. Thin layer of starch was still protecting them from getting dirty quickly & loosing shape, but was not making them hard & harsh to skin.
I'm curious what they did with the out of fashion dresses -
if that's a walking/shopping outfit, what do you do about the long bit that drags in the back?
So beautiful.
Love the muff ❤