One fateful day, deep in the mists of past times when I did not have any kind of phone due to student budget restraints, I got so entangled in a garment that I was forced to leave my apartment and seek rescue from a neighbor. The first one I met was one that I had not met before, but he was willing to try to extricate me from my tangle - but we had to stand outside on the porch as he wasn't crazy enough to undress a strange woman inside either dwelling! With this beginning we became friends, and his wife loved to tell the story of the day he undressed the neighbor!

@saymyname2417

3 жыл бұрын

OMG 🤣😁😂👍🏼... !

@coipond6102

3 жыл бұрын

Um

@maggie2u135

3 жыл бұрын

@Roxie Poe...Many years ago, one of my younger brothers couldn't get the zipper of his jacket undone so he started to remove his coat over his head. His hands were over his head when the zipper caught on his shirt and he was choking. I was standing next to him when I heard him trying to breathe and quickly grabbed the jacket and just tore it apart at the zipper part. I don't think he even remembers this but I sure do and was glad I was home at the time.

@alillamb06

13 күн бұрын

This is a romance novel meet-cute just waiting to be written.

I think this video also helps to show why people seem to think that people back then were smaller and there just weren't "plus size" people like there are now. Because the styles actually shape in such a way as to make everything look more streamlined and smooth regardless of the extra padding and floofing or not (dependant on era). Modern clothes where we have very little in terms of layers - layering now means wearing a cardigan on top of a tshirt or something, really doesn't do the same kind of thing and sometimes can make people look larger than they are due to the way there isn't anything creating that smoothed outline. Like there are no "unsightly" lumps and bumps in any of these outfits like you can get in something modern and stretchy for example. And I know some of that has to do with you having made these to fit your measurements, but since some of these were from 2015, that's several years of potential measurement fluctuations. So it can't all be down to that!

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I completely agree! Having those base garments really helps to smooth things and make everything look more flattering, and honestly, they help with size fluctuations, too. I have fluctuated about 30 lbs over the years I've been doing costuming, and little-to-no alterations ever needs to be done to any of the dresses.

@Crouteceleste

Жыл бұрын

I don't know about that, you can still get a rather streamlined look if you choose your clothing's shape wisely. I am both plus-sized and short, but my best dresses (meaning : the dresses that are the most flattering for my body) are also my closest fitting, thinnest, stretchiest ones in the bust and waist, just because I have a form that naturally emulates the more pigeon-y dresses presented in this video. My figure looks the most streamlined in those, because it allows for viewing my waist. Of course it comes with a disadvantage : in most casual clothing (like jeans and ordinary t-shirts), I look like a potato…

The long train of the natural form era were protected with a dust ruffle which was removed for cleaning. Learnt this from Prior Attire ☺️

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but you're still getting that dirty! Also, the dust ruffle was usually just a row or two along the hem, so it wouldn't necessarily protect the whole train (depending on how long your train was).

@WhitneyDahlin

3 жыл бұрын

@@LadyRebeccaFashions yeah that's what I was thinking too is that even if you had a dust ruffle the train is still going to hit the ground. I would literally be too afraid to ever wear that dress out can you even get dirt stains out of silk?

@kate_cooper

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhitneyDahlin I always thought trains were only intended to be worn indoors. For the very reason that they’d get filthy if you wore them outside.

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhitneyDahlin I guess it depends on the type of stain, but I would be nervous about it!

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

@@kate_cooper if only that were true! I'm the natural form era in particular, trains were worn almost always. Even most seaside dresses had trains! They were also quite popular in other eras, but didn't tend to be as long or decorated.

I would LOVE to see a video of all the costumes you've made. To get around the issue of back closing dresses, maybe 'hire' a maid (bribe a friend) to help you, like Priorattire does?

@saymyname2417

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea 👍🏼 !

The bit of you getting stuck in the dress brought flashbacks to when I worked as a historical interpreter over one summer while living with my older sister. I was in the process of getting my front closure 1800 something(I don't remember the exact year...) dress off, and my sister was trying to talk to me from the other room and I ended up shouting to her, "Hold on, I can't hear you over the sound of my dress coming off!" We both laughed for quite a while.

If you ever have a daughter, she is going to have the best mom and closet to play dress up with! #closetgoals

@alexander_yoko

Жыл бұрын

I'm a man and I would LOVE to play dress up with her.

Changing costumes is a full workout!!! I think we all need a spotter when we are getting into/out of costume :D . Just to make sure we don't hurt ourselves/get stuck/knock something over XD

@alexander_yoko

Жыл бұрын

He he, that's part of the costuming/ cosplaying process. I can't count how many times I was thinking "will I ever get out of this?" 😅😂

I really love the way you explain how each decade differentiated from the one before- it's so much more informative than watching a fast forwarded montage and I really appreciate the visuals of the inspiration and seeing you in full costume afterwards :)

I still hope you do a navy blue and white star bodice for the red striped dress.

I read in one of Cokie Roberts' feminist history books that the great explosion of ruffles and pleats in the 1870s was because of the home sewing machine making such things possible as well as there being much more fabric available due to the mechanized weaving process.

So glad that I am sitting here in my t-shirt dress in 2021!

REGENCY ERA AND THE EARLY 1900S IS DEFINITELY MY FAVE

Gosh, you're just so gorgeous in all of these silhouettes!

Great summary! The shaping is so flattering for a plus size figure. Modern designers could learn quite a few lessons from the corset era.

The 1890s yellow ball gown reminds me of a more glamorous Anastasia Romanov dress from the animated movie. You're sooo pretty I love your channel!

You are an incredible seamstress! I am 6'1", and was by around 12 years old! I had to sew most of my clothes (so glad I taught myself really young!) There were no clothes that were long enough...except miniskirts! I'm so glad that my daughters and I can find clothes that are made for us!

@franklinstavros3876

2 жыл бұрын

Hello there, how are you doing ? I'm FRANKLIN, you've a beautiful nice profile and it would be nice to know you better if you don't mind

I love how happy and twirly you are! You look like you're having such a good time!!

I love seeing all of these and getting a bit more context on the silhouette changes overall. In regards to having a "my sewing journey" type video, that would be great! And of course include cosplay!

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful! I'll do the sewing journey video soon!

All of these dresses are incredible. And I love to see the change in silouettes through history. The amount of work you have put to these dresses is amazing.

Yes to all the costumes and cosplays!! I adore these videos and seeing all of your lovely work. You look so beautiful and it always brightens my day to see your smiling face in my KZread feed/ patreon announcements!

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you so much!

That regency purple gown is amazing. Suits you incredibly.

This is wonderful. I’d love to see all the garments- historical or costume!

As a plus size Goth who adores Victorian fashion, I am so glad KZread recommended me this video. Subscribed! Glad to see some plus size representation!

this is an amazing sew along while attempting to finish two large projects Tuesday

@candlerunner

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@benjaminkim943

3 жыл бұрын

@@candlerunner thank you! I've made I think a skirt and petti (1860, there was so much fabric) and made the base of the jacket and the blouse (collar was off) there's more but I'm not writing an essay

Great video. You look so lovely. I think a complete tour of your costumes would be really interesting and I personally would love to see your cosplays as well 😊

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I will do the costume tour soon!

SQUEEEE!!! That 1831 archery dress is just the most adorable thing!!! I would LOVE ot see a video of all your costumes including rhe cosplay ones

Natural form looked fabulous on you!

And then there's me who can barely sew on a button! Your skills are Super impressive!

Ohhhhh Rebecca! Yesssssssssssss!! Please do the cosplay/how you started historical sewing! I LOVED this video!

Omg, having flashbacks of the multiple times I have gotten stuck in clothes IN STORE CHANGE ROOMS! At least you were in the privacy and comfort of your own house lol. Wow, so many beautiful dresses! And you made them fit really well, which is a completely underappreciated skill by non-sewers but of which I am in awe. I am hand sewing and beading simple floral appliques to hide a big tear in one of my skirts (I haven't mastered the art of climbing stairs with long skirts yet) and they are taking forever! I would definitely prefer to buy but we are still in lockdown, no access to anything but food 🙄

I am so happy to know that other people get stuck trying to take off their outfits! This happens to me frequently!! This was a very interesting video and what a journey for you to have made all of these dresses over the years. Each one was so pretty. Thank you for doing this. I can't imagine the time it took to change into each of these dresses, just so we could see an example of what you had made for each of these changing times. Congratulations!

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was definitely a lot of work to film (and to edit, for that matter!)

@niseplank4527

2 жыл бұрын

Totally got stuck in a dress. Ex said I looked like i should be out in front of a car sales lot.

Those red stripes are utterly fabulous

Love that dusky blue fabric of your 1840s dress, as well as the gorgeous yellow 1890s one!

Oh the 1840's fashion made me want to jump into the video and help you get out of that dress! I would love to see all of your historical costumes!

@franklinstavros3876

2 жыл бұрын

Hello there, how are you doing ? I'm FRANKLIN, can we please get to know each other if you don't mind

So much admiration & respect for showing us the reality of putting these elaborate fashions on a plus size body, and DOING IT YOUR FRIGGING SELF! ALONE! wow.

Brilliant .Loved the walk through of the dresses.And of course the under garments too as they are necessary for the outer look.As much as I love most of them I think my favourite style was the white one!simple yet feminine and looks so fresh.Sometimes when you see these wonderful clothes I often wonder if the ladies of the day would have just loved to have had a Panama day instead of getting pushed and pulled into these wonderful creations.I can imagine if dressing yourself or others helping it was still a thing that left you quite winded and exhausted after first getting dressed lol!.And when you see most fashions included sleeves ,because woe betide you allowed the sun to touch your skin ..They must have been so hot in the Summer time ,here in the U.K. ,let alone the warmer countries and places in the USA too..No wonder they were prone to fainting .Loved your humour and I think to do all this dressing on your own you deserve a medal 🥰

@franklinstavros3876

2 жыл бұрын

Hello CHRISTINE, how are you doing ? I'm FRANKLIN, can we get to know each other if you don't mind

This video popped up on my feed today (is that correct?), and I absolutely loved it!! I also love to sew, and plan on doing much more now that I retired. It was very interesting to watch the progression through the years, and think about the styles my Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother would have worn. I also have a set of the framed fashion plates hanging on the wall behind you. I'm a new subscriber for sure!

@franklinstavros3876

2 жыл бұрын

Hello JUDITH, how are you doing ? I'm FRANKLIN, can we get to know each other if you don't mind ?

This was great! Really neat to see the progression on one person. Would love to see a video of all your costumes. Also, love how you shared getting stuck in the dress. Makes the rest of us feel better! Lol. Lots of people would just cut that bit!!

You look GORGEOUS in the navy dress, I think that deep blue with your coloring is one of the most striking on you. It BRINGS OUT your loveliness!

Omg I love that 1830's dress so much. Not an Era I've thought much about but its so great!

There are two things I CANNOT do, sew and make a pie. So watching your video was a real treat. What a great talent you are!

the 1850's dress is so beautiful.. You look gorgeous. I would have never guessed that that fabric was meant for curtains.

That candy stripe seaside dress is fire 🔥

I would love to see more of your creations. That pink candy dress was really cute.

@pinkiesue849

3 жыл бұрын

It is my favorite too.

God bless you, all I. Outdoor think of was how sweaty I would be from all these changes! I have always loved looking through the fashions from the 1800-1930’s.❤❤❤

Love the 1880s dresses.

This was a lot of fun. You are adorable and your enthusiasm is infectious!

You are such a huge encouragement, and so very talented as a historical fashion designer - to take a picture and make that garment - WOW!! This was a great video!

Hi there. You look especially nice in the 1910 look. The color, hat, dress style is so elegant.

White and green dress is my favourite :)

Yes to your journey in 11 years of historical fashion! Thank you.

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

It's already out! kzread.info/dash/bejne/l6h-qNeSY7KtZNI.html

Such a helpful video! It's so cool seeing how fashion changed and evolved. Also I'd totally but up for a video on your costuming journey 😊

This is SO WONDERFUL and wonderfully done. Thank you!

This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge of historical fashion with us. You and your costume creations are absolutely stunning!

Worked on a crocheted shawl while watching this. Joining the votes to see a video of all the costumes you've made. Like Qienna's suggestion that you bribe a friend to play "maid" with those back-closing garments!

I absolutely LOVE your videos! The Humour is a wonderful added extra too! 😊

Thank you so my for this video! I'm just obsessed🙌🏻

Incredible. I love seeing all of the outfits you made through these 100 years and would LOVE seeing all of the costumes you've made.

Probably my favorite part of the trains in the natural form era is that they often had hooks to attach them to so they wouldn't drag them through dirty areas

Thank you!! Your videos showing the wonderful gowns you've made are a high point when you post them. Each outfit is a work of art and in this video showing the progression of styles is unlike other period costumers.

You look amazing in all these outfits! I really appreciate how you make all this information seem accessible and I'm amazed at how much you teach in one short video. Thanks for sharing all of this with me.

I enjoyed your creations a lot, especially the yellow dress from the 1890s and the red and stripes dress from the 1870 - beautiful 😍

What we learn from this - historical fashion was much friendlier to plus sized girls than modern fashions. All of these dresses, even the regency, looked good on you.

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I agree - because historical fashions are about silhouette and proportion, instead of your actual size.

Yes pretty please a video about your sewing journey of ALL your costumes and even the cosplay ones. Would be very interesting.

This was great to watch! Thank you making the video!

Thank you so much for this video. You are an inspiration.

This is so educational - thank you for bringing all your research to life like this!!

All of the gowns that you worn in this video are beautiful. Especially the turquoise-ish blue one kind of reminds me of Cinderella.

This must have taken so long to do! Thank you so much for making this series and for all of the knowledge provided! 🙏❤️🌻

Really enjoyable! Thank you for sharing!

I feel like fashion silhouettes tend to go full circle, it's certainly seems like it in this video too, even now it seems we've returned to a narrow waist and full bust like in the Edwardian era, or do you think its more of the natural era?

@ReneePowell

3 жыл бұрын

Very much. Empire waists became really popular in the 70s, with major influences from the frilly romantic bits of the Edwardian era.

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

I would say the cycles have changed a bit now as far as the silhouettes go, but we're also referencing fashion trends way more often. I think with cottagecore right now, there is definitely a lot of hearkening both to the 70s (light, soft, flowy, lacy, which in itself is a reference to Edwardian), the 1950s (for a lot of the silhouettes), and the actual Edwardian period. It's fun to see it pull from so many references. We're getting a bit of 1980s/40s/1890s, too, with a nod towards puffy sleeves.

The 1850’s dress is soo beautiful and looks comfortable 🙂

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is! It's so great for summer.

Informative with a delightful delivery. The hours of sewing that many elaborate period dresses would overwhelm me. Awesome video presentation.

@franklinstavros3876

2 жыл бұрын

Hello there, how are you doing ? You've a cute smile 😁, I'm FRANKLIN, can we get to know each other if you don't mind

This was so cool. Thank you for making this. I look forward to your costuming journey:).

I would love to see how skills change :) Love your work!!

This was fun! And educational - THANKS!

LOVE LOVE LOVE ..... I watch mainly on my tv and can not comment, but I just had to say how much I admire the work you do. I am a collector of old patterns and some vintage clothing. What you do is nothing short of amazing! Well enough of this or your hats won't fit. Take care and God bless, Jill

Wow! Wonderful. Those dresses are really complex.

You look stunning in all your outfits.

I've always wanted a video like this! I love this entire era of fashion so much. Thanks a bunch for this. 🤓😀

How very interesting. I love this, and you are immensely talented. Adorable. Thank you for sharing this history.

Getting stuck in a dress is so relatable. I would love to see more of your costume closet, including the cosplay stuff. Seeing some of your earlier projects and hearing what you still love about them vs what you'd do differently now and why would be very interesting to hear/see. Plus who doesn't love a good dresing up video.

Yesss please one more Gilded Age costume!

you look absolutely beautiful in every dress! Stunning! Yes let's see all your journey.

Very interesting! As a cosplayer passionated by history, this was helpful. 👏👏👏

STUNNING!

Fabulous! ❤ Well done! 😀 Beautifully spoken - an excellent presentation! 😀 ❤️

Fantastic tour!

Very, very impressive sewing skills. I really enjoyed this video. Thank-you!

I have an exam tomorrow on Ergonomics & OH&S, and I took a break from studying to watch this. I'll just keep telling myself that it's ok, because I was learning about potential tripping hazards with each train & how undergarments might’ve altered posture or redistributed the load of certain skirts. 😉😅 Edit: Also, this was just really satisfying to watch. 😍

I follow many other pages for fashion in time. I nearly cried (go ahead and laugh) when I reread the title that this was for plus size women... I couldn't open your channel fast enough, and I'm still crying (happy tears). As a woman whose size can range from 3X to 5X at a height of 5'9 /weight has been 400 but of late I'm around 330 (I have lymphedema -GOOGLE IT- in both legs, my trunk and my arms- so, yeah, all over) This was a bliss filled 25 minutes to watch plus size fashion through time. Obviously I smashed that subscribe button!!!

@LadyRebeccaFashions

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you so much! I try to do a lot on plus size clothing - both with costuming and with vintage style/historybounding. I'm so glad you're here! ☺️

When I read that it's for Plus sized women I almost did not think to see this video, but I am so happy that I watched this. This video is for everyone!! You are an amazing person to have actually made all of these fashions! Your presentation was so interesting, and you are so lovely - the type of person I'd want as a friend. You are so talented!

this is the first time ive seen historical fashion on a plus sized body and honestly? ....it gives me relief. historical shilloettes are soooo flattering!!!! it sincerely makes me genuinely want dress like this on the regular

I so respect your dedication & the time it took to recreate these garments.

Lovely dresses, lovely model.

@franklinstavros3876

2 жыл бұрын

Hello there, how are you doing ? What a beautiful woman I'm FRANKLIN, can we get to know each other if you don't mind

Such an exquisite video! Love it 💖👏👏

What you do is amazing. Thank you so much.

Wow! Loved this! And yes, on inventory video would be interesting. I wouldn't mind cosplays as well.

Yes, please!! All of the above!!

That was a lovely way to start my day!!! I really enjoy your 100 year series! I’m very impressed that you have so many wonderful outfits. I would love to see all your costumes both historical and cosplay. The journey of sewing is half the fun!