Another Retrofuture Dress // Pointed Peplums & Iridescent Sleeves
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I cannot be stopped, well...hopefully I can be stopped because eek! Baby it's hot outside, so I need to cut it out with these long sleeved dresses. This retro-futuristic, science fiction meets midcentury modern inspired dress is a /bit/ over the top, but why not? Catch me at the popcorn stand outside Star Tours, I'll be the one in red...
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I am OBSESSED with your retro future aesthetic such a new vibe I am absolutely in a chokehold.
@lovoniaparks
2 жыл бұрын
YES CHOKEHOLD! The aesthetic is about to drop the elbow on me from the top ropes! Bout to tap out! ❤️ Love all of the fashionable creations.
@chaeburger
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🤣❤️
@jmwilson6792
2 жыл бұрын
Chokehold eh? 😈
This is SO good. Maybe host a Villainess's night out with friends? Because as my sister pointed out this dress is very "evil space empress" and it's fantastic.
@SauronsAccntnt
2 жыл бұрын
Ooohh exactly! That perfectly captures the vibe I was getting too
@simonecummings9157
2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking a mob bosses wife.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kelly!
Absolutely zero complaints if you want to keep on with these retro futurism looks. They're all fantastic!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Shows like project runway are more drama then design, but if there was a legit venue, your creativity and aesthetic would take the top prize!
@bellasmith8821
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I would love to see a drama free version where it's just a bunch of super passionate people like Bianca making things like this without ridiculous timeframes, just good vibes and making great clothes
@J_Kwan
2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see her on something like Next in Fashion
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kathy! I bet some youtubers get more views than tv shows do...and no producers being tricky with the footage to create silliness either is a big bonus!
I showed my husband the finished dress and he said, "Why would she christen the rocket ship when she could captain it?"
@lovoniaparks
2 жыл бұрын
❤️🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥❤️
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Facts 💅✨😂
@lisascenic
Жыл бұрын
🚀🚀🚀 You are an absolute marvel 🚀🚀🚀
@sonjadalglish6544
Жыл бұрын
Great design and execution.
Absolutely fabulous. As a fan of sci-fi, vintage fashion, and statement making clothes...it is perfect.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kimberly!
Words cannot adequately describe how stunning that dress is and how absolutely sublime you look in it! 🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥🔥
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
A gauzy iridescent future trench!?! Yes yes yes! I love the projects you have been doing lately. Keep it up!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tiff!
The sleeves!The shape. Oh, I am feeling this aesthetic. Beautiful!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
The reveal was beyond my comprehension… it’s an 11/10.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jasmine!
I LOVE this dress! Really I've been loving the whole Shiny Fabric Shenanigans situation that's been happening, but those sleeves are tipping it even further!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Shiny sleeves, had to be done ✨
@ghostsandcoffee126
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheClosetHistorian But like, now I want all my dresses to have some kind of awesome statement sleeve. This is gonna be dangerous for my wallet 🤣
LOL, I love that you don't like French seams because of the double stitching, but for the multi-piece dresses, we gotta have the topstitching. 🤣 Also feel like this shiny series is blessedly timed for Pride month, all of these ensembles are giving me queer-Bird-of-Paradise vibes, and I'm here for it!! 🏳🌈🐦
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rachel!! ✨🌈
@doblemaltita
2 жыл бұрын
this is absolutely true
This dress looks like “gorgeous space diplomat” to me! I love it!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lacy!
Having previously taught a class exclusively on zipper insertion, I can assure you that basting is the answer....which is why I personally avoid zippers if I can help it.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Dang it! I need more patience...
I NEED these sleeves in my life. 😍😍
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
I have made 3 dresses with these sleeves...so far 😂❤️
I can’t tell you how amazing this looks. Your creativity and proficiency is outstanding. Such a fan! This is new series of yours is my favorite. Keep it up and thank you for being such a source of creativity!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 💜
Gonna file this under "things i would wear, all the time, everwhere, including funerals and grocery store, if I could own one". My machine flips out when I get near it with stretch, and I'm pretty sure my wife would be upset if I blew the savings account on the Husqvarna of my dreams.
@ashleyr6174
2 жыл бұрын
buy the machine 🤣 my best friend has two husqvarna machines and they’re powerhouses. well worth the expense.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
What a rude little machine to be so sensitive! Check craigslist for a cheapy ancient one, my 1955 doesn't mind the stretch and spandex wasn't even invented when she was made 😂
this is insaaaaaaaane. I thought I loved your retrofuture real estate agent outfit but WHATEVER THIS IS has stolen my heart.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
AHH!!!! Space villain energy!! YES. PLEASE.
Wow, magnificent. Even better you could hide a pocket under the peplum.
@lynn858
2 жыл бұрын
I would totally do that!
OMG absolutely amazing. You could keep making razy colorblocked things like this forever and I'd never stop watching. You are spectacular
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nicole!
THESE BEETLE WINGS ARE EEEEVERYTHING!!! Oh my god. I want a beetle dress but with either a black or daaark purple with the shiny wings. Wowowooww this is my new fav project of yours!!
@megb9700
2 жыл бұрын
Yes on those sleeves!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Deborah!
If I ever get super powers I want you to design my costume. I’ll be waiting for that trench coat, it sounds amazing!
Team Obsessed for sure. I do not know where to wear this either, but I guess I will try in future what corporate office withstands 😀😂
I don't think you should apologize. I am thoroughly loving your current Shine™ period!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chae! I always think "surely no one wants to see another shiny thing?" but then the video does better than I expect, so clearly I should just keep sewing 😅❤️
The one and only Space Insect Queen. Stunned!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
You in this dress popped on screen and I spontaneously said, out loud, "Oh my Gawd that is freaking awesome!!" Couldn't help it. Wow!!
The epicness of those sleeves 😍 I need them in my life
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
The world needs more epic sleeves! ✨
@charliemum
2 жыл бұрын
It most certainly does 😊
I think this screams future New Year’s Eve party vibes and I love it 🥰
This is the best part of my Thursday nights every week
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
Arriving ANYWHERE in that will be AN OCCASION!! For dogsake, it would even elevate taking out the recycling!!! Just WOW!!!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I'll host a space themed dinner party sometime I hope 😂✨
Thank you for sharing your work. Those sleeves are amazing, you look stunning in that dress.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sharon!
I remember when you made the color blocking total recall dress, that it was very dificult for you and now you are doing things far more complicated and using different types materials and mastering the technique!!!. Amazing series...
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Belinda!
@belindacoba5158
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheClosetHistorian 😊
This is just... chef's kiss!! It really gives me "Bride of Chaotica running errands about town and meeting her bestie for tea" vibes.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! ✨❤️
Looving this game of thrones meets black mirror era design, cant wait to watch the video!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I'm loving the space queen looks that you’re putting together, they're so amazing!!!!! 👏👏💙
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Josie!
Love the sleeves! Also love how you did your hair 😁😁
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I'm loving this vintage punk sort of look! It actually reminds me of The Jetsons! It's so much fun!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
This may be my favorite yet. I love watching you sew, you do such a beautiful job. It is absolutely lovely on you. You should be very proud of yourself.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Barbara!
This is nothing short of INCREDIFABULASTIC!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
That dress and fabric combo are glorious! Also perfect timing on how to make those sleeves. I'm about to start on a dramatic house robe and was thinking of making sleeves just like that!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Epic sleeves are a gift ✨
15:13 The transition! The change in your voiceover! 😂 It is perfection! I am so looking forward to how you put this together and the reveal 🤩
@becauseimafan
2 жыл бұрын
Oh. My. God. This project... Your dress is amazing! Like, it's so gorgeous, dramatic, a _statement_ and I like what it says!! It needs a better word than dress, something grand, but idk what it could be. Y'know, actually, I know exactly what your dress made me think of, and feel - it's that iconic quote from the movie Addams Family Values, where Gomez Addams says: Woo her, admire her. *Make her feel like she is the most sublime creature on Earth.* ♥️ Loved this. I just loved this! ♥️
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
OOoohh....MORE!!!!
that is simply stunning. of course now i need a vintage-style futuristic gown of my own.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kat! Do ittt!
The organza you used for the sleeve reminded me of the trench coat the girl from blade runner wore I’m loving the series of unusual fabrics very much
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gwen!
This is fantastic! lol looks like something Padme would haven worn in Star Wars
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jessie! Padme is style goals for sure!!
This is my favourite one so far, that fabric and colour is breathtaking and I think that peblem elevated it to become just that little more exquisite
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I may use this same peplum again on the next one ✨
You ARE the event if you walk in like this. It's GORGEOUS. If people have songs written about them, this needs a movie ✨🔥✨
@TheClosetHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Ha! Thank you!
wow that dress is awesome! Nothing I personally would wear but I love the design! Designs like this are the reason I think sewing isnt a "craft" as many say (or not only) but art!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
WOW! This dress is so cool! Love it...Great job!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Denise!
This is the type of dress that should be on the red carpet.!,
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Julie!
I am totally here for all these retro future looks. This one is my favorite so far.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Epic dress! Love it - don't know where you would wear it, but who cares, it was fun to see it come together. Another great video! Thank you.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jojo!
This is another stunning dress … just STUNNING!!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Debi!
Retro futurism for fashion is fun, and I am HERE for it.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Renee!
This would be killer on a red carpet. Those sleeves are to die for!😍
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! What would the modern fashion folks do with me 🤣
That dress is epic and the rich red is surely your color! Stunning!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Susan!
You could wear it to a retro-futuristic-blacklight hologram prewedding surprise party. Or, possibly just to to the party as the mad alchemist black light hologram bar tender?
@kathyjohnson2043
2 жыл бұрын
Or trader joes!
Luv that dress! And you're right, it's best to be prepaired for all possible occations. I'm quite sure Richard Branson will be giving you a call next launch.
@phyllisstein1837
2 жыл бұрын
You in that dress is stunning. You really bring the dress to life.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Phyllis!
That is so fantastic!!! I love it! We need this movie now too!!!!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will need a clone to get it all written....
OMG!! This is wonderful ❤️
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mary!
I've been loving your retro futurism projects, I feel like we're really getting to see your creativity run wild! Every project has been inspiring
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kiki!
Absolutely epic!
UTTERLY FABULOUS!!! You need to take all of these amazing futuristic dresses and make a short film about a woman who moves to another planet and needs each dress for a specific occasion. The kittens could make a guest appearance as her fabulous pets.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thank you Jean!
What an epic dress. The sleeves, with the fitted undersleeves, are so gorgeous.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gillian!
Ahhh I love it! This is so fun! The peplum and sleeves 🤩💜💜💜💜! I feel like this is a dress that gives you an excuse to make up epic party themes lol.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Reina! I luckily love an extra themed party
EPIC sleeves!!! This dress may be one of my favorite projects that I’ve seen you tackle yet.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
“Kind of spectacular”…. Kind of…… this is DAZZLING!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Wow, just WOW! The dress is stunning 😍😍😍
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jane!
The dress is freaking amazing!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mariia!
I literally SCREAMED when I saw the finished dress
This dress is awesome. Definitely the sort of dress a lizard-alien in a human disguise would wear, in the best possible way.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ✨
Ooooh! I was just looking for this!! Had a day of sewing a Darth Vader balloon for next years raffle quilt… very successful … I’ve been waiting with bated breath for this one🖤
@catzkeet4860
2 жыл бұрын
This has nothing to do with the dress really but I just wanted to say how happy I am to see the word “bated” as in bated breath, spelt correctly for once. Thank you, you’ve made my day :)
This dress is AMAZING. Those sleeves are so cool!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
W H O A !!! Magnificent.... Retro, Visionist Vintage Fashion! You go girlfriend.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
This is so Flash Gordon! Love it! And yes everyone should be prepared to be a sci-fi evil doer!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Teresse!
Great video! The side back looks ok, actually. I think we're all more aware of the flaws in our sewing projects, even when they aren't really that noticeable. I love the iridescent sleeve lining. I should make a dress like this the next time I'm invited to a spaceship party ;)
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Flora! I am temped to make more iridescent sleeves in the future for sure!
I love the retro future series! Amazing dress as always. Thank you!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Iara!
My ST:TOS childhood is so happy.
Another fantastic make. I'm loving the sleeves and their twirl possibilities.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chastity!
This is epic! I can't help but think of a powersuit when you used those reflective fabrics. Something about it just scream high power!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Oh my god, this is fabulous! I don't know what more to say -- this might be my favourite dress you've ever done.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cheryl!
The old sci-fi serials of the 40s only *wish* they had you onboard. The dress is brilliant, and you look brilliant in it.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard!
Omg....omg....this is seriously the most beautiful garment that I can imagine....
That dress is amazing. You should make the trench coat.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Kimono-esque and just gorgeous. Please continue in this most amazing work.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeannette!
😍 so beautiful! A night out just to walk under the flourescent lights... with a get up like that, who needs a specific destination ♡ just bringing a bit of your magic out into the world
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
In the wise words of Rachel Maksey "What goes on in the back of me is not my business" :)
Oooh! This is like if Yasmin from Aladdin had said "Move over Jafar, I will be the royal evil vizier!" but also was set in the future. I love it!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
I'd watch it 🤣✨
This dress is a STATEMENT and I am absolutely here for it!
@TheClosetHistorian
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
The peplum IN THE BACK is so Gorgeous I am obsessed. I live for the fantasy fabrics!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thea!! 💜✨
It's magnificent. And now I know just what to wear if I ever have to attend a meeting with alien diplomats.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hannah!
I would love to see that organza in a Peggy Sue Gets Married type prom dress but then accessorize with black and make it kind of goth and horror movie-esque. Love this piece. It's a work of art!
Wow. Bianca, make whatever makes you happy.
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alicia!
This dress is simply majestic! It seems perfect for a red carpet or a *very* glamorous cocktail party!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Wear this to an epic new years event!
GLORIOUS! The sleeves! The iridiescence! Also organza trech coat YES!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I figure every gal needs a sheer organza trench coat no?
OMG! Would love to see a trenchcoat in that green! LOVE the sleeves on that dress!
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jacqueline! Green plus iridescence is perfection in my book 😂✨
Epic holiday dress
Gods above and below.... This! Is! Beyond! Awesome! You have a gift! Thank you for sharing it with us. 👑🔥
@TheClosetHistorian
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Petunia!