“Why Are You Dressed Like That?” Embracing Bygone Styles with Rachel Maksy and Morgan Donner

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Bernadette:
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Bustle pad- self made
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Blazer- undisclosed fast fashion source
Skirt- self made
Hat- thrifted
Coat- self made (construction vlog forthcoming!)
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Rachel:
Sweater- vintage
Trousers- vintage
Coat- thrifted
Beret- Undisclosed fast fashion source
Boots- Undisclosed fast fashion source
Morgan:
Blouse- thrifted
Shift- thrifted
Corset- self-made
Dress- thrifted
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Coat- gift
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[@EeeDee1]

Greetings senpai. I can only hope for a future collab with you and Meme Mom

[@elizabethdee7590]

Thank you, June's Journey, for funding this wonderful collab!

[@januzzell8631]

Squeeeeee

[@emieve617]

Love your outfit in this! The little suffragette thing! Also did you make that coat? Because it’s absolutely stunning, the lining really adds to it! 😍🙌🏻

[@mariansmith7694]

I have an acquaintance who has also mastered this ...."comfortable in her own style" thing by simply using color. She only wears purple. I never knew there were so many shades and combinations of purple, violet, plum, etc. But she is, as you say, altogether a bit intimidating, and NO ONE would ever, EVER say anything to her about her clothing.

[@wallaceandvomit7807]

When i used to do pincurls every day, a lady in her 80’s came up to me and said that she remembered the older girls wearing that style to go out dancing when she was young and it was such a lovely moment because she was so happy to share that memory with me and I was so happy to hear that

[@doodlerose6291]

aw I love that 🥺

[@sisilialiawaty6454]

Aww that's so cute!

[@your_dad_on_vacation]

What a wholesome moment

[@Sage-qd6tf]

Awww

[@kittycypher]

Awww 💗 Such a sweet moment. ^^

[@KatyKatetheLeeKaylee]

Even just dressing nicely people think there has to be an occasion for it.

[@mayamartin7359]

Olivia S. Oh my word I know. My ex and I were dressed up semi-nicely (tux and knee length fit+flare dress) for the theatre, and someone passing in the street congratulated us on what we could only guess was our assumed marriage 😂 my dress wasn’t even white...

[@ravnesjel5305]

@@mayamartin7359 Were are you from?

[@mayamartin7359]

lyieke that happened in the American South a couple years ago. 🙂

[@missmeg4199]

This frustrates me so much. I get these comments whenever I wear a skirt and blouse and I'm not wearing anything close to vintage or historical. Just a longer skirt with flowers on it and a green polo. Absolutely no makeup either. I got asked three times yesterday if I was going to an event or what the occasion was.

[@arxsaur]

@FlyingMonkies325 seems to explain!

[@smOVERCOMINGITALL]

I would die to see a "look book" video of Bernadette's average outfits.

[@CARATMom]

Skallia Ray I don’t know if I would “die” necessarily but yea I am eager to see a look book of her illustrations/outfits

[@caitlinquinn79]

I'd love that :)

[@charlottegury1243]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@melaniep4099]

Skallia Ray That would be splendid!

[@nikakozar832]

OMG yes, outfits of the week thing!

[@black_bambi2041]

That long black coat is the most beautiful piece of clothing I've ever seen

[@mariejuana2993]

And she wears it so well

[@willow4191]

Right! I swear half I the reason I watched the video was just to look at it. What a gorgeous silhouette.

[@seratulk397]

She made it so well 🥺

[@SatumainenOlento]

Yes! I want that style jacket! I must get back to sewing!

[@evangeliakaratza-styliara4413]

With a fantastic lining!!!!!

[@fawnprincess8640]

“People are less likely to mess with you when you are a Victorian on a mission” 😂😂😂

[@yeetusfetus8687]

VICTORIAN ON A MISSION! DONT MESS WITH HER

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

Bernadetta is just THAT powerful!

[@marcusjones7082]

this is so true! I often wear vintage clothes and people are SHOOK. Especially my old military surplus coats xD

[@kinzwrites8072]

Haha

[@Tirryna]

Skylocker hahahaha. It makes me miss Missy.

[@margaridabento9726]

Bernardette: hardcore dress history nerd with A Lot Of Opinions about quality and comfort Morgan: really likes this specific era's aesthetic and playing around with different levels of adhesion to it Rachel: A E S T H E T I C ™

[@LynnNexus]

XD So true. Though I can totally understand why Bernadette is like that. She has Scoliosis and it has to be -murder- to find off the rack clothes that come anywhere near fitting comfortably. Then the frustration that you'd get with normal clothes? I have a hell of a time finding jeans that fit my portly ass and every time they get a hole in the thigh I cry.

[@jessica7263]

@@LynnNexus I do have scoliosis too.. and I don't understand what it has to do with finding comfortable clothes. It's about the posture, all clothes are fine for scoliosis - the only thing that might be comfortable sometimes is a corset because your back gets tired and corsets help to keep your spine straight.

[@LynnNexus]

@@jessica7263 Hi! So... In her video about "Buying a knockoff of my own dress" Bernadette mentions her scoliosis. She explains right around 9:30 or so that her scoliosis is "Severe" and so the dresses she makes for herself "No longer fit any sort of standard size of human" I was not intending to make a generalization about scoliosis but about *her* scoliosis which is apparently sever enough to significantly alter how fitted clothes should be cut and made. In a situation such as hers, it would be a nightmare to purchase things off the rack if a body is looking for a fitted item. Both my aunt and a work friend have moderate and severe scoliosis respectively. They both purchase all their clothes, though the work friend has to have her clothing altered and neither of them wear particularly fitted clothes. I did not mean to offend, I was simply opining on how I totally understood wanting to make your own clothes when off the rack clothes do not fit you like you want them to.

[@i.m1ss.y0u.s0.f4r]

I read aesthetic in Rachel’s voice lol

[@CC-ym1di]

@@i.m1ss.y0u.s0.f4r so did I 😂

[@LixiaWinter]

Bernadette: Young McGonnagal Rachel: Jock Molly Weasley Morgan: Immortal who tries to blend in but is not ready to ditch her favourite hairstyle

[@olyerem8517]

Lita Rowan theory : Rachel is Ginny Weasley

[@kenna176]

This is my favorite description of Morgan.

[@staceymarkum3873]

YEEEEES! lol😂 perfect

[@margauxvirra]

Oly Erem I AGREEE (book) Ginny

[@adrianugh4689ehr]

Oly Erem yeeeezs I love it

[@himssendol6512]

“Embracing bygone styles” sounds so much more beautiful and poetic than “wearing old fashion clothes”.

[@lynnkaminari]

Not to mention elegant.

[@fairyfarms]

i'm stealing the phrase

[@samanthasanford2742]

Bernadette speaks with such graceful eloquence and wisdom in her voice that every time I hear her I catch myself sitting up straighter to listen.

[@missmindy327]

Samantha Sanford right!? Her vocabulary is impeccable!

[@jayciegrace6771]

Samantha Sanford same that’s what I do lol

[@riverwiebe2318]

I find myself wanting to improve my speech after watching her videos. She's just so eloquent and graceful.

[@ginamoncada78]

Listening to her speak, watching her sew...she's beautiful ♥️

[@bookworm2005]

Just corrected my posture. 😸

[@janicewolk357]

The girl "jock" looks like a young woman who would be on her way to a WWII factory to help the war effort. Very late 1930's to 1945. Great look. I am 73 yrs old.

[@livelongandprospermary8796]

Yeah it’s such a lovely style. Rachel wears it often in her videos

[@hollyrizer978]

Here is the link to her channel if you are interested!: kzbin.info/door/JI86v9et-IZd1KJSfahN8g

[@bcgrote]

You should watch her videos! She's goofy and fun AND instructional. As sweet as she is lovely.

[@candicebicker9024]

My favourite outfit out of the 3, although I love the floor length Victorian coat

[@eamcostyle2641]

It is interesting Bernadette that you mention the "respect effect"...as you probably know there have for great chunks of time actual laws blocking talented seamstresses and working class people from wearing materials and styles which were outside their actual CLASS! These were called sumptuary laws and we're designed to prevent talented working class people from class jumping or "dressing as their betters in order to social climb." The effects of this are still very real when for instance Oprah walks into Hermes in Paris and is treated like a shoplifter...or AOC gets criticized for wearing second hand Chanel...(even though in NYC ESPECIALLY) you are judged mercilessly by your wardrobe and consignment shops full of lux garments exist everywhere!

[@_aiko020]

"Teenage girls seem to like it, which is weird because they're SCARY." as a teenage girl, I can confirm teenage girls are indeed scary.

[@yuki_eerhs4591]

Eyyyyy

[@MelonHere20]

And as another teenage girl, I can also confirm this

[@sofiamejiasesperanza2912]

I'm watching with subtitles and then it reads (laughs in Fear) sksksksk

[@iyawakarehen]

as a former teenage girl, i can confirm we were scary individuals 15ish years ago too

[@alyssac5130]

As another teenage girl, same

[@user-neo71665]

I'm a 41 year old male but for some reason fell in this rabbit hole. I find it interesting and respect y'all for doing this. I do upholstery work so I know my way around a machine and have made my own kilts. All y'all gals kick ass and keep being you.

[@patriciajrs46]

You go. We used to do upholstery work. My husband is ill. Have you ever tried to make a stitcher's apron? Maybe construct your own frock. I think that would be cool.

[@user-neo71665]

@@patriciajrs46 Have to look up a sticher's apron. I've made a few leather shop aprons.

[@agirlcalledshiv309]

This made me smile

[@user-neo71665]

@@agirlcalledshiv309 thanks

[@crazyleaf257]

Kilts awesome!!!

[@wisecoconut5]

"Why are you dressed like that?" "Because nudity is illegal."

[@merc5333]

November 4, 2020 One of the finest comments in this treasure trove, I say. 😂😂👍👍

[@victorycoffee92]

Boom. Roasted

[@akimbofurry2179]

Mood

[@lucyicanel]

I just snorted and wheezed at the same time and it was an odd noise.

[@skirt2662]

Yes

[@acatindisguise]

they look like a group of immortal friends at various stages of dealing with the modern age. i love it

[@tarawhittington5686]

I love this comment ❤️😄

[@marigoldl.m.3672]

This is... awesome.

[@foamer443]

I was thinking some sort of time traveling movie.

[@crystaljames2006]

Walk up to someone on the street and act scared and confused and ask them "what year is this? " Time traveler ..lol

[@Alchemy818.]

Crystal James IM SO DOING THIS

[@km-kl3lg]

I love this.

[@libbyfemenella1308]

HAHAHA YES

[@emoryrubyg9631]

I would totally do this.

[@faithhopelove3287]

Been there, done that.

[@Vprilcbilly]

I had a teacher who dressed like this when I was in middle school. No one really understood that that was her style & as cruel as middle schoolers are, she never let anything affect her, she presented herself very well, she spoke very well, one of the best teachers I’ve had because she displayed so much confidence and elegance that not everyone has and I just admired her so much, such a strong, intelligent and beautiful woman. You go ladies!! Keep it up!

[@DoeDoKu]

I as well had a middle school teacher like this! I love and miss her, her style and speech were extravagant

[@classicaldeb]

I guarantee you that she was was a better teacher because she dressed the part! Or dressed up. Studies have shown this to be true.

[@GradKat]

I had a teacher in high school who wore a mackintosh, fully buttoned up and belted, indoors and out, winter and summer. I never saw anybody else do that, before or since. We just assumed she was insane.

[@sammygecko_]

deborah colageo dresses the part? Like.. appropriately? In dress clothes? The “part” as in _teacher?_ this sounds very interesting but I think I’m a bit confused

[@classicaldeb]

@@sammygecko_ when we dress appropriately, or professionally for our jobs, a natural sense of pride connects to our work. If you work in a legal office and dressed in a tshirt and jeans you would intuitively have a sloppier attitude toward your daily routine.

[@alexishopkins526]

“Acedemic Victorian witch” what I strive to be.

[@mariahhenderson1470]

What else would I be

[@ZedralZ]

I'm more of an "Academic Psychedelic Witch".

[@mariansmith7694]

How do I do this at my age without projecting "Old Hag" ?

[@ravioliravioli118]

@@mariansmith7694 embrace the crazy swamp lady buried within you.

[@BlaBla-pf8mf]

Sounds very Minerva McGonagall.

[@RetroClaude]

So thoughtfully made, this little documentary should be picked up by BBC 4.

[@bernadettebanner]

I think I need a bit more practice in my BBC Documentary Skills before that happens, but thanks!! I had loads of fun experimenting with this style. :)

[@bandicootcollector]

Keep the BBC away, they suck out all the creativity and personality and slap their narrative on it.

[@ElizabethCarterMedia]

@@bandicootcollector I got very lucky to Freelance for BBC on Cosplay content and I was in charge of everything (Filming, Script etc), but I've had no more work since. A shame. They only want specific content that's appropriate for them. Much better Freelancing.

[@RecruitingMaven]

Loved this video. Refreshing and insightful. Thank you ladies!

[@AnnaHans88]

Eh a BBC doc could do more harm than good. I'd rather styles like these become more normalized and accepted rather than being seen as an abnormal animal in a zoo exhibit.

[@cats.cant.contour8812]

I love the different levels of their dress. How beradette wears all historical, Morgan mixes it and Rachel just does what inspires her from what she sees. There's no judgement or "I'm better because ... "

[@sharonr5848]

This video made me think of the Eleanor Roosevelt quote: You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.

[@rmadrigal55]

Blessings love Graciela a moms energy. Namaste. Wisdom comes with experience. Love quote

[@juniper126]

That quote is from Olin MIller, often mis-attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt.

[@sharonr5848]

@@juniper126 I did some further investigating -- I think you're right about Olin Miller. Thanks for letting me know. Great quote no matter who said it -- that's for sure!

[@beddrunk]

If only my friend realizes that. She grew up in a judgemental household so she's very insecure and would always overthink.

[@p1rgit]

if people thought about how seldom people actually think, then they would think less about what people think. :) not sure about correct grammar, but i heard it that way. don't know who is quoting whom.

[@dracawyn]

When the immortals who walk among us get tired of assimilating and decide to just wear their favorite bits from all the centuries they've lived in.

[@DilettanteThat]

Mary Whipple ha

[@miamazingness]

hehehe

[@JosephWiess]

@Channy Whocares Shhh. Don't insult the Time Traveler. :)

[@user-ms2sj1ee1h]

Nailed it!

[@bugeyedmonster2]

There can be only one!

[@kimmifer512]

There is a woman who works in my building and everyday she dresses like a 50’s Barbie with poodle skirts and Barbie pins. At first you give her “the look”, then you find yourself asking what website she found that skirt on. I am proud to know such a brave, unique individual. ☺️

[@theresag1969]

I too like the 1950s look but I prefer the elegant style of Audrey Hepburn. That's my ideal style.

[@bhelliom3]

I absolutely love how I dress, I have a skirt I always say makes me feel like 90s pastel wallpaper. I would LOVE to find more truly vintage clothing similar to Rachel's and Bernadette's but it takes lots of time and luck to happen across anything in a thrift store. My mom gave me her jeans from the early 90s and it kickstarted my love of wearing vintage, I'd always admired clothes from all decades but had never had the confidence to try anything. Now I have ALL the confidence to wear whatever the fuck I want, I've never been more comfortable in my skin. I was shocked at the quality difference in modern clothes compared to vintage.

[@NYCisland]

Yes, I worked with a woman who would dress up like that every day. Big poofy skirts, different types of knitted stockings, lots of patterns and colors. She also dyed her hair all sorts of bright colors. This was a big international tech company and she was a well liked people manager and also very good at her job. I always wondered if she dressed 'normal' at first and then once landed the job switched to what she loved. I admired how she was so willing to put herself out there as obviously not a wall flower. She was a big girl too so not a size 3 which I found (as an obese woman) admire totally (though no amount of $ would make me wear fancy stylish clothing).

[@catnapcrochetsandgames4479]

I dress as a 50’s school girl so... yeah!

[@ashledashnaw2575]

The poodle skirts were not very popular in the 50's. And it was teenage girls that wore it lol

[@hathanh7937]

I'm an Asian teenage girl but I really love historical style in Western countries. So it's obviously weird if I dress like an Edwardian or a 40s/50s lady downtown, also I live in tropical weather so some types of clothes are not very suitable to wear, and it's hard to find these vintage clothes too. But your video really inspired me to dress in historical way ^^

[@jaydendsin7350]

As someone that lives in a hot and humid place like where you're from, linens, cottons, and surprisingly, lightweight wools are your best friend. Lightweight wool is good because it breathes and wicks up moisture without making you feel wet but it's gotta be lightweight, not regular weight wool. Cotton and linen breathe as well and are perfect for tropical weather. Even if you choose not to dress historically, those three fibers will make your life so much easier in hot and humid places, but you can definitely dress using western historical clothing. In fact, that'll make it more accurate because we do have hot and humid weather in some of the west! I hope you're following your heart and doing what makes you happy and I hope that this little bit of advice helps :)

[@Fransisca_Athanasia]

You don't really have to follow western ones... from my knowledge there are lots of historical outfits from asian culture... or maybe want some fusion of East and West culture?? Up to you.

[@dannaseymour8404]

Hi! I'm really late to this comment but I just want to say that Edwardian fashion is absolutely GORGEOUS and I'm sure you could rock it! Do you queen!

[@onandonitgoes5957]

In the 1800s some western fashion was being incorporated into Asian societies to facilitate trade, especially for nobility, dignitaries, merchants, and anyone acting in a service capacity for westerners. It is appropriate to do so if you wish. Have fun!

[@dealwithit9772]

Could be a fun thing to draw inspiration from the styles you like but with your own flare to fit your comfort and even regional climate. Experiment with techniques and fabrics. If you are so inclined I get its easier said than done.

[@abbeycase143]

"People are not quick to mess with you when you walk down the street as a Victorian on a mission" iconic

[@Megan-ir3ze]

mais vrouw iconic but true lol

[@maevencrow1632]

"why are you dressed like Willy Wonka's lesbian daughter?" they ask. . "Because that's what I am," i reply sarcastically, strutting around in a bubblegum-pink tuxedo

[@lisabriggs9064]

I would love to see that as a comic!

[@yourlocalpunkkid6136]

Lisa Briggs *I WOULD LOVE TO DRAW THAT IN A COMIC-*

[@lisabriggs9064]

@@yourlocalpunkkid6136 Wait, YOU COULD DO THAT!?

[@yourlocalpunkkid6136]

Lisa Briggs HELL YAH ILL DO IT RIGHT NOW. FUCK HOW WOULD YOU SEE IT- um. U GOT INSTAGRAM?

[@sensualsquelch]

I'm crying

[@alxromero9428]

I'm not surprised about teen girls being awed by them. Our generation is all about embracing whatever you love and respecting the people brave enough to show that love, especially in something like clothes (because you're kind of exposing yourself). People showing the things they love like that are cool, we like cool people, we tell cool people they're cool because in a world full of hateful judging people we go for the change.

[@David-un4cs]

Plus vintage/retro outfits and thrifting are super trendy in our generation. It's a good thing that I hope doesn't fade out because it actively fights back against fast fashion. Which is terrible for the environment!!

[@katherinemorelle7115]

David Patterson absolutely! My daughter is 12, and it’s interesting to see the difference between the teens of my generation (mid millennial) and hers (Gen Z). My generation did grow up with the knowledge of the importance of the environment, but Gen Z is on another level entirely. Thrifting (or Op Shopping as it is in my country), was still only something that the poor or the very eccentric did (I was both as a teen, and I’ll never forget my first big op shop find- a vintage fur coat for only $20. Expensive for an op shop, but very worth it. And while I’d never buy for brand new, I’ll happily buy it vintage). But now, op shopping is considered the cool thing to do. My daughter would only buy brand new if she couldn’t find it secondhand. And as she prefers a very 90’s style (1990’s that is), she’s usually able to find what she’s looking for secondhand. And I think because of this embrace of second hand, there’s also a lot of acceptance for wearing styles of bygone eras. That, plus the romanticisation that naturally occurs when looking back. So it’s not surprising to me that teens are far more accepting of vintage styles these days. Except for my daughter, who grew up with a parent who has always worn 40s and 50s style garb (as far as she’s concerned, at least), so it’s all rather pedestrian to her.

[@greenandpurpledragon7219]

Honestly, I’ve noticed my generation is so interested in experimenting different styles and embracing your own style. It’s so cool walking through the halls and seeing everyone dressing different and expressing themselves in their own way, and everyone supports people trying new things

[@rosegreen3144]

Yes. Like it’s kinda refreshing when you see someone dressing in their unique style. Like their just being who there are and that’s truly beautiful.

[@lilianarokov2066]

Alx Romero I think (as a teenage girl) it’s because we are facing the pressures of society’s ideas of beauty, we are very inclined to fit in but also explore what’s under the surface. So many young adults find that these spaces comforting and non-judgemental. I hope there’s a massive boom of teenagers exploring what styles they actually like! I know many friends from school who have found what they like and they gain this certain confidence you don’t see in high schoolers, whether that be their general appearance, how they walk or speak, or how they feel about themselves, it’s just so cool!

[@lforsey1899]

I find it very interesting how each woman uses slightly different terminology! Bernadette, who mostly creates her own clothes using period-accurate materials and techniques, calls it “historical dress”. Rachel, who mixes genuine 20th century clothes with reproductions and era-inspired modern clothes, calls it “dressing vintage”. And Morgan, who seems to mix reproductions with more modern clothes that evoke a similar feel (I haven’t watched as much of her content yet, please forgive me if I am wrong), calls it “Historybounding”!

[@katherinec2759]

Technically, "historical costuming/historical dress" is wearing fully accurate reproductions of historical styles, while "historybounding" is paying homage to elements of historical styles, while also utilizing modern styles. So Morgan is correct that what she does is historybounding, not "true" historical dress. What Rachel does is also primarily historical dress, but because she does a specific time period that is often referred to as "vintage", saying that she "dresses vintage" is a good way to specify what sort of historical dress she does. So yes, interesting to hear the different terminology, but it's different because they mean very specific things by it. Which in my opinion, is even more fascinating. :)

[@SingingSealRiana]

Technically all of them are History bounding, but Morgan IS the one WHO coined the therm

[@Asumae]

Its so hard to tell people how my bloomers and petticoats are so comfortable!! A good party trick is showing people how many things i can hide in my bloomers pockets!!! lol

[@roninelenion4805]

Bloomers have pockets? That's so cool!

[@nerdyninjatemptress]

Bloomers have pockets? You had my interest but now you have my attention.

[@ratchet1freak]

You should pack a literal toy tank in there purely for the pun.

[@sweethanami94]

I went to a friend moves to assemble some Ikea furniture in a midi plissé skirt. It was the most comfortable thing I could think of - my legs were so free!

[@shayelea]

Whenever people express how “uncomfortable” they perceive my clothes to be I say, “You don’t understand, it basically feels like I’m wearing pajamas.”

[@Christina-mn7np]

The floor length coat that bernadette is wearing is so beautiful. I caught a glimpse of the lining and it's amazing. I wish I could sew this well.

[@horseygirl18]

agree - that coat is stunning 😍😍😍

[@jolynnaerobert3190]

She looks like Mary Poppins in that coat!

[@kristiezilis2350]

I LOVE that coat!

[@ElveeKaye]

@@jolynnaerobert3190 She is practically perfect in every way.

[@KanterYorLony]

Side note- Bernadette made that coat and I’m not sure if there is a video of the original making but there is a video of her altering it so it works better for her. So if you enjoy watching sewing videos I would recommend that one! I agree though it suits her so well really beautiful 😁

[@shayelea]

Bernadette: I don’t want to use a sewing machine. *meticulously hand sews it instead* Rachel: I don’t want to use a sewing machine, where’s my hot glue gun?!? I love that you guys did a collab because I adore both of your channels but you have such different approaches!

[@craftykez]

I was excited to see the girls together.

[@shayelea]

craftykez oh me too!

[@TheBayzent]

Rachel is my sewing spirit animal.

[@Thimbrethil]

I was similar when started sewing, but for me it was „Okej, so at what point i’m using hammer?”

[@shayelea]

Paulina Kasprowicz okay now I’m intrigued. What did you use the hammer for? Was it just to smash the sewing machine out of frustration? 😂

[@patricia.sews.sometimes]

Every time Bernadette twirls around my serotonin levels go +100.

[@raym4064]

i really enjoy the "trend" of costubers putting bloopers at the end of their videos both because i enjoy bloopers and also because i enjoy seeing these People in Historical Dress be goofy and humans and realistic, especially when surviving portraiture and paintings show us more stoic and serious sides of our ancestors i'm sure i could waffle on more but tl;dr i like blooper thank u

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Yeees

[@jamiebarrientos9969]

Like the guy who took a photo with rice, stickin it to the man that he didnt have to be super serious for his photo

[@katherinemorelle7115]

It’s one of the reasons I love Rachel Maksy’s videos so much. That and there’s usually some pupper footage in those bloopers.

[@GratiaCountryman]

Actually, there were two classifications of mid nineteenth to early twentieth century photography. There was the studio photography, which conformed to the rules of formal painting. These were the photos that were publicly displayed in the house to convey status. Those were stiff and formal. But, people also had portable cameras which they used for candid shots. These went into photo albums and were only shown to close friends and family. In these candid photos, people did goof off and show their whimsical side. However, it’s only the studio pictures that show up in books and museums. We don’t see the private ones, usually.

[@fleetingmoment]

"Are you in a play?" "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players...."

[@deespaeth8180]

Tell people you're in " Oklahoma ".

[@scarletpimpernelagain9124]

Dee spaeth Better still, sing Oklahoma “Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day, I’ve got a wonderful feeling, everything’s going my way”, that should shut them up or Better Still! Join in 😀

[@scarletpimpernelagain9124]

Dee spaeth Better still, sing Oklahoma “Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day, I’ve got a wonderful feeling, everything’s going my way”, that should shut them up or Better Still! Join in 😀

[@mariahschultz8835]

I mean I live in Oklahoma and I'm a theater kid XD sooo

[@yasminribeiro1324]

YES

[@emogal225]

I always feel strange when people ask me what my style is because I am just as comfortable in my Victorian walking skirt as I do in my ripped up goth jeans with studded belt. I have multiple interests and multiple styles and I'm just as comfortable in one as the other. I feel a little judged cause everyone is expecting me to grow out of the eclectic-ness but I've always been this way and doubt I'll grow out of it. oh well.

[@bernadettebanner]

How about 'growing *into*' your true style instead? ;)

[@nekomeneko13]

I feel the exact same way! I don’t own any vintage clothing, but I definitely want to get into it, knowing full well I’ll be comfortable and content if I were to wear it. At the same time, however, I love wearing more modern styles with overalls and t-shirts. I could go multiple styles, and I know I’ll love it. I say, you do what you feel is best. Go for all the styles in the spectrum that you love to wear and own it! Make them all your style!

[@kimzachris5340]

I'm also eclectic in my styles, and I enjoy having that expanse of visual selves to step into. It gives me room to breathe somehow. I have come across quite a few people who get unsettled by it though, and some who think it must mean that only one of them is "the real me" and the rest are lies. It is interesting that identity as a social (inter)face is expected to be so held together when both I and self tend to contain multitudes and contradictions.

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Beth Andrews I’m a little bit different every day... why shouldn’t my style be?

[@JNPrettyOnTop]

Same-there are just so many interesting things to discover and wear and be and do, and why limit ourselves if we prefer variety?

[@nimuek3107]

I have to agree with Bernadette on her sentiments regarding becoming disinterested in "high street" fashion- once you've had the pleasure of wearing a garment you designed, with it's perfectly finished seams and all natural lining, maybe even hand embroidery....it's difficult to be enthusiastic about a mass produced, machine embroidered top, of a blended textile content, with serged seams inside. It may not be a bad top....but it lacks a certain gravity and joy.

[@CutePokapipi]

I agree

[@JadeLwoj]

“Why are you dressed like that?” “Because I CAN. I mean, have you SEEN me?!”

[@rueisaplum6729]

Hearing Bernadette saying e-girl was something I never knew I needed

[@totallycrazystudios1801]

When? Just wondering cause I didn't hear it. This is what I get for just scrolling and not paying attention.

[@cosminmihai6864]

@@totallycrazystudios1801min 0:50, you're welcome 😊

[@totallycrazystudios1801]

@@cosminmihai6864 Thank you 😊

[@cosminmihai6864]

@@totallycrazystudios1801 🤭🤭😁

[@sam-dy2ho]

same omg, when she said goth i was just like "thats me 👀🥺"

[@chloeheck9068]

As a teenage girl who wears almost exclusively vintage or historically styled clothing, I completely agree that teenage girls are fairly scary.

[@theostheories6548]

Chloe Heck I would love to do that but I have trouble finding vintage clothes that either fit me or if they fit me are comfortable. Do you have any tips? I also agree that teenage girls are scary

[@chloeheck9068]

I’ve been lucky. I have a lot of family members that kept things from their youths and have given them to me or I have found them after they passed on. I do also happen to sew a lot of things myself. But in terms of finding true vintage items I don’t do that as much as wear things from the 70s or 80s that have more classic materials like wool or cotton. Etsy, is a wonderful resource, if you can navigate it. Also finding what size you would have been in any particular era of sizing helps.

[@Megalyssa007]

I used to wear moms vintage dresses and shoes. Its always fun!

[@lorib1696]

@@theostheories6548 , learn to sew. Not everything is difficult to make. Most people equate beauty with being complicated but that just isn't true. Simple designs can be gorgeous when made from the right fabric. Even the choice of color can make a difference. Take for instance the Little Black Dress. They are black and usually just a simple sheath. They're always awesome even though there are few garments simpler than that. It's hard to screw up an LBD. If you don't have room or money for a sewing machine just sew by hand. Bernadette's video on basic stitches and seams is all you need to get started. I personally prefer to sew by hand. Stooping over a sewing machine all day kills my back. I can sit in a comfy chair and sew by hand while watching videos. To me that's an ideal afternoon. And finally the best part of making one's own clothes is that they fit perfectly. It's amazing how much better correctly fitting clothes feel to wear. You don't get that feel from off-the-rack or vintage. Well-to-do people pay astonishing amounts of money for hand-made, bespoke clothing for special occasions while people like me get to wear bespoke every day. There are so many good reasons to learn to sew that I can't recommend it enough.

[@trying_my_bestest]

I am also a teenage girl who is intimidated by most everyone and is interested in vintage fashion. I would love to wear more of my desired aesthetic, but I've had a hard time finding any items of clothing that fit that. It's difficult to buy anything more "historical" in stores nowadays, or at least anywhere near me. I have found a few things online, but wish I could wear things like that more, but I also have no sewing skills. Maybe I should start learning.

[@applepie9806]

I think teenage girls are still exploring styles and they have a lot of time to try new makeup new outfits, and that's why they're so welcoming? (or maybe they watch too much TV, and want the clothes from there. I certainly do) I was attracted to your channel because of how unique, beautiful yet familiar historical clothing is in this world of fast fashion, same-ish clothing. I totally want to make the spencer once I have time to. Also I realise that it would be so awesome to see a photoshoot album of all the looks you girls have, like srsly it's so unique.

[@sillygoosetaur]

teenage girl here, spot on tbh

[@WeeHobbit87]

"teenage girls seem to like it for some reason" well i can't speak for all of us, but I always get really excited when I see someone dress out of the norm. It's just so extra and I love it. I'd describe it as a "hell yeah! You go girl! Down with societal pressure! Be the witch historical men would fear!" kinda feeling

[@Betsyschugar]

SirTrash “be the witch historical men would fear” is a forever mood

[@sanityisrelative]

@@Betsyschugar I kinda want to learn needlepoint so I can keep that forever.

[@indulgingculture2987]

Recently getting out of high school a few years back. Teenage years are an awkward time in trying to find yourself, you might be still trying to find yourself in your young adult years. I don’t speak for everyone, but I think for teenage girls there is a kind of pressure and fear in how you dress. Finding someone’s clothing out of the norm will get your attention to teenagers, cause to them it’s like “Wow, where did you get that confidence?”

[@WeeHobbit87]

@@indulgingculture2987 oh yea, 100%. My wardrobe has been nothing but t-shirts and jeans cause it's the most generic, normal, please don't make eye contact with me in the halls, thing to wear.

[@paulagonzalezsilva993]

I have have left behind my teen years, yet I can relate to that feeling. Let's be witches that make men tremble in fear

[@JNeil1975]

As a 44 year old fella......I love to dress like a guy from the 1920's, sometimes late 1800's and Edwardian. People love my hats!! I agree with the comment that life is short. It is.....so have fun and be your colorful, awesome authentic self!!

[@katiebayliss9887]

As Long as your vintage aesthetic, not vintage values

[@alyssac5130]

The 20s/ late 1800s were honestly my favorite in men’s fashion. I wish more men would dress for that era! Life is short and you gotta live it the way you want to!

[@007Julie]

I’m glad guys also follow their own aesthetic, be proud of who you are, you look hot btw.

[@procrastinator99]

HAY! As a vest-hat-suspenders-wearer (my timeline tends to be 1900-1920) CHEERS! You aren't the only one :)

[@allisgrace1313]

Love that men's aesthetic! It looks so pulled together yet jovial too me!

[@ranthropologist]

I'm so glad Morgan mentioned the need to dress for work! I'm in mortuary school, and as much as I wish I could dress like a Victorian Lesbian Doctor (aka Can I Please Be Bramwell), I can't very well do that at a funeral, or in the prep room. What I can do is wear a nice skirt and my AD shoes and use a ribbon instead of elastic in my hair. So while my goal for my non-work wardrobe is to eventually be 100% historical, I'm completely satisfied with being around 20%-50% history bounding in my work clothes (especially considering I need to be able to wash things in the machine). It still feels Me, and it still feels Right. And I'll add to it! I'm eventually going to make a "modern" walking skirt, and a new jacket-y blazer thing, and it'll be excellent. And you're so right about historical fashions often being completely practical! My next sewing project is actually a petticoat to help keep me a little warmer in the cemetery. I'm also glad I'm not the only one who needs to get to know their clothes before being comfortable, haha. ANYWAY sorry for rambling ily bye

[@shammydammy2610]

Agreed. I work in retail (hardware store), which means I don't look like myself when I work. And that's just how I see it...I'm not myself. I'm simply retail employee.

[@ravioliravioli118]

"Victorian lesbian doctor" YES

[@mariansmith7694]

You could wear old style lab coats, etc. We have this one doctor at the Veteran's Administration. He is young and quite attractive and VERY German. He wears old style lab coats and I often think of him as coming from old time East Germany. Alas, this is not the case. But, he certainly looks the part. He is a very nice and caring doctor by the way.

[@ranthropologist]

Alexandra_Salamanda hahah, oh my gosh! Not just yet, but I’m in the process of figuring something out. I’m a full-time student and part-time intern, so I don’t have a lot going on wrt fashion/sewing/social media, but I’m hoping to post a video in the next few weeks about my first sewing project, and to be more active on my Instagram! You can follow me @alice.bruisevelt

[@dcinrb8538]

Do you wear the arm bands/ribbons and sleeve covers (wrist to below elbow) when at work?

[@wizardman149]

As a man and a historical sailor re-enactor, I personally dress in 19th century great lakes sailor's clothes, I see people wearing 19th century gentlemen, but never the working class. And these ladies are absolutely right, there is confidence in the clothes you love. Used to notice the weird looks and comments from my neighbors, but after years of this sailor's garb I no longer notice!

[@Evejackson777.]

I love how you all talk about “conformity” because as a black woman I am constantly “put in a box” by every community you can think of and I am inspired by you ladies! I hope I can stay positive when I make my changes.

[@007Julie]

Don’t forget who you truly are and live to your expectations not to others.

[@BlkWillow28]

Being a Black woman myself, I totally relate.

[@foamer443]

I do so hope you will video and post. You will have a very different viewpoint than the majority. All the best and have strength.

[@witchqueen1296]

Go forth and live the best life!

[@TahtahmesDiary]

This is so true! Much love and luck 💜

[@andrea-vw3er]

"Why are you dressed like that?" *why are you not?*

[@GradKat]

Because it’s the 21st century?

[@gamergirlguinea4740]

GradKat the style is very cool tho I would love to wear that stuff everyday

[@katiebayliss9887]

🌝😬

[@katiebayliss9887]

As someone who‘s really into 70‘s Fashion, that’s fucking cringe.

[@MelonHere20]

Yep

[@mooneverfi]

3 people being themselves and it's beautiful Also "Victorian on a mission" should be on shirts, mugs and stickers

[@kippen64]

As someone who lives in the state of Victoria in Australia, that has a different meaning for me.

[@rx500android]

Yes please

[@ziyanda_theartist]

Yes!!!

[@laurenconrad1799]

I’d buy it in an instant.

[@poppybell87]

I would buy a mug with that on it! 😁

[@doubleslashkarma]

The way she refers to them all as humans only reinforces my theory that they're all immortal fashionistas

[@Reluctant.Idealist]

To everyone complaining that they don’t have money for clothes- I think the thing is, that clothes were always expensive, and it used to be that quality was always the standard over quantity. Modern identity has deceived everyone into thinking that we must have a large amount of clothes, that we must consume constantly, when all you need is a few good, quality pieces. If you want quality, save money for quality, instead of buying those $10 t-shirts. As Bernadette has shown in her videos, it takes A LOT of work to create those beautiful pieces; you get what you pay for. 💁🏻‍♀️

[@mikeoxmaul45]

This is very true. Clothes back then were an investment that can be used for years, unlike fast fashion. Also, the rise of technology has made spending on clothes decrease during the past decades. When someone spends up to $1000 on a phone it's normal, but you can also spend that much money on 2-3 well-tailored suits, and some would call that an extravagance. We live in a society...

[@glintoflightonbrokenglass9473]

Sometimes the cost is simply prohibitive to lower budgets. If all you can front for a shirt is that $10, you're almost certainly shopping at the thrift stores so you can buy two or even four shirts so you can be assured to have enough for your needs. Ten bucks is nowhere near enough to buy decent quality fabric, even. It also depends on the time leniency for the need of new shirts. I know what you're saying too, and that's also true. I just wanted to lend another perspective here, because I would like certain historical pieces, but there's just not money in my budget to even buy the fabric and sew them myself. And no, I'm not going out and buying a bunch of shirts. :)

[@guineveremeadows2122]

I've found deep-diving at thrift stores also allows those with a smaller budget to find higher-quality items for a reasonable price, and even imperfect pieces of clothing can be altered to last longer or work better. (I have no idea how many women's dress shirts I've sewn top buttons onto so I can wear them with ties...) The sheer variety thrift stores display allows you to never 'settle for less' when it comes to things like style vs. material, and often a little digging turns up a high-quality shirt or shoe you otherwise would never be able to afford (or even find, sometimes).

[@ElveeKaye]

@@guineveremeadows2122 Thrift stores are the only places I shop for clothing. There is also an antique store that sells vintage clothing, and I've bought a few skirts there.

[@eleanormason2647]

I definitely agree. However, it always comes down to Terry Pratchett's boots theory of economic inequality. You can look it up for more detail but basically, if you invest in expensive clothes/ shoes that last many years, you will save more money than buying lots of cheap stuff. However, if you are on low income fronting the cost is harder so you need to settle, so you've spent more and you still have crappy boots that let the water in

[@TheSofres]

Micarah: Everyone owns leggings Bernadette: that would be incorrect.

[@LadyJaggerX3]

I just saw Micarah commenting on one of her videos. ♡

[@lunalee5843]

Best comment!

[@luvuforeverjames]

I don't own any leggings lol!

[@isda3314]

Leggings are the only pants i like

[@hanphilnoffz8827]

@@isda3314 short is only pant I use to move my leg

[@bone_bellows1507]

I feel the “climatizing yourself” to your style thing. I wear dresses nearly every day to school because it’s what I feel comfortable in. I will wear all sorts of modern style dresses along with a cape in the winter when it gets too cold or my leather jacket in the slightly warmer seasons. I walk through halls looking like a rich and fancy woman or a classy biker chick as I pass by students in sweatshirts and yoga pants. I have been stared at, catcalled(?), and had many many people come up to me and ask what the occasion was or give me compliments like I’m wearing a ball gown at a royal party or something. I specifically remember a time where one of my classmates leaned over and said “you’re so brave for wearing dresses all the time. I’d never have the courage to wear one to school.” It really caught me off guard because I had never really thought about it that way, it had always just been ‘yeah I’m covering my flesh in a way that I think looks cool and I like’. I was so completely thrown for a loop that I just told her I didn’t think about what it looks like compared to other people just how comfy it is to me and flapped the fabric of my cape a bit. She gave me a look like she’d never thought of it that way before. It’s really strange how everyone says that how you dress is a way of self expression but feel too confined to actually express themselves. I saw that same classmate a few days later wearing a very pretty blue dress and when I complimented her she was smiling the rest of the class period.

[@bahaloola]

I've been thinking of a winter cape for awhile now, but haven't found anything warm enough. Any recommendations?

[@AlexaFaie]

Everyone at my school wore the same thing. Didn't have a choice. Girls wore skirts, boys wore trousers, but apart from that the shirts were the same, the jumpers were the same, the ties were the same, the blazers were the same. There wasn't a different cut for the girls compared to the boys, just generic box. lol Its always strange to me to see people talking about school and classmates and clothing choices, because school uniforms are just a normal thing here and I forget they aren't a thing elsewhere. The home clothes days for charity were always interesting though because then you learned what peoples styles actually were. The first time I was told it was weird I was wearing a skirt the one time I didn't have to. It was my newest item of clothing so something that didn't look too worn out by that point and actually fitted ok in a way I'd be happy being seen by everyone I knew. By the time sixth form came round and we were allowed to wear "business" style clothing I'd got to the point of fed up with playing by the rules and kind of just went fuck it. So I wore sheer black shirts with a camisole under with a mini skirt, but still with the required suit jacket. And the skirt was a pleated mini skirt in tartan so it looked like a shorter stereotypical school skirt (though ours were plain navy blue). Or on the days when it was actually home clothes day I'd just wear the sheer black shirt and a pretty bra under. Because I was so done with it all. lol And then by university when I didn't have to try in any way I just ended up in tshirts and jeans.

[@bone_bellows1507]

Vert I actually have two capes: one my mother made me for a play that I love to bits but it’s pretty thin, and another I got a renaissance festival from a vendor I can’t remember the name of for the life of me but I will tell you as soon as I find out. That one is very warm while still being lightweight, it’s perfect for me though I do run a bit warm blooded.

[@Antiikkikauppa]

Not comparing your style to other people is something I have to learn. Like, I don't want to see a clothing piece that I like and think "oh, but would anyone else wear this to school?" Like I have the habit of doing. Getting a winter cape for example is something I really aspire, even if it was a bit unusual :")

[@bone_bellows1507]

Vert the vendor I got mine from was called Fiona’s Fineries but they don’t have as wide of a selection online as they do at a faire. They actually don’t offer capes on their site so I would suggest trying to catch them at a ren faire if you’re trying to get it from them. Sorry I wasn’t able to help as much as I’d hoped!

[@jenna2026]

What I learned is as you get older , nobody cares how you dress...that is why so many people stop following fashion trends as they get older. Alot of girls in their 30s and 40s and 50s still have the same hairstyles they had in their late teens and 20s.

[@NurseAmamiya]

I think that is the point some people still try out their own personal fashion senses, it's because nobody cares, and nobody would care. Unless those people just have nothing to do with their lives that is. But so long's it doesn't physically hurt people to dress in your own fashion, then go for it, there's no saying it's a crime. Think of it like cosplay, except you wear your fashion not only in conventions.

[@heatherg1949]

Bernadette, if you ever write a book about historical sewing and when to do what, I would love to have it. You just seem like a gold mine of information about how to make clothes right, for whatever that means to a person.

[@SoularSlothesk]

I completely agree!

[@jordangilpin7803]

I think I need that book!

[@kinzwrites8072]

That would be amazing

[@isabeltowers6851]

Add me to that list please.

[@jennifermoriarty2188]

She did

[@MorganDonner]

Get you a friend who loves you as much as Bernadette loves that lamp. ❤️

[@bernadettebanner]

heheheheh

[@MrSignorBenedick]

As a woodworker, the comment about not wanting to go into a shop really resonated with me. This is the way I feel when I go into a furniture store. "Meh...I could do better myself."

[@jasonjohnson6938]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@SingingSealRiana]

Yeah . . . Knowing what one can do with Wood makes a Trip to Ikea really depressing

[@lucymonastra1746]

Bernadette: "My style is academic, Edwardian.....witch Me: I want

[@Liamverdeoliva]

Me: I know it, now... How is Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall?

[@razrv3lc]

@@Liamverdeoliva it’s funny because Bernadetta has referenced McGonagall multiple times in videos lol

[@dawne6419]

@@razrv3lc She really is my image of a young McGonagall.

[@Daddywiseclussy]

Victorian and edwardian are two different time eras

[@idkanymore790]

same here lol

[@gyqz]

-Academic -Victorian -Witch This had me in total stiches, because I can totally relate as I dress to the "labels" I give myself: - Lunatic Librarian -Victorian -Warlord I tip my hat to your parade, my fair lady!!! Also: all of the ladies are so ffing pretty...and yes: I am gay.

[@Valentina-uc2sr]

Warlord sounds very interesting! What do you wear that fits into that, in your opinion?

[@savannahbrewer6161]

Bernadette, you mentioned that you have no modern clothes in your wardrobe, could you please do a detailed video about how you care for your handmade clothes? I've made a few items, but I don't trust my washing machine with my handmade clothes.

[@schr4pnel]

oo, yes!

[@ChatOmbre]

I would really appreciate this!

[@hollyshane2604]

Personally, I either hand wash OR put the machine on gentle and put every item in its own garment bag.

[@courtneycherry113]

I normally hand wash or put the washer to cold and for delicates and put what im washing in a sock bag, but that's if I really can't get something out.

[@leaffaerie]

it often depends on what the clothing is, i have a few simple circle skirts that are made of cotton that i wash on cold with the rest of my clothing, but for more delicate things, try hand washing, or the cold+gentle settings on your washer, hang dry, and garment bags !!

[@Chibihugs]

Oh this is a marvelous insight into truly making your style your own. To define it on your terms and to truly wear what you want from whichever time you want. I love that you three own your style and confidently wear them. It is so empowering and just plain cool. Makes me want to really think about what I like, and to do the same as current fashions rarely hold any interest in me. Huzzah to you wondrous ladies.

[@mariahhenderson1470]

How did you comment one day ago if this came out 10 minutes ago?

[@mariahhenderson1470]

Is this *witchcraft* ?

[@xCheeseHead95x]

Truly.

[@Chibihugs]

@@mariahhenderson1470 Alas, no it isn't witchcraft. I am a member of Bernadette's patreon and getting early access to her videos is one of perks.

[@teriannebeauchamp254]

@@mariahhenderson1470 i think her patreon people get it a day early.

[@artandalipi1633]

“Academic Victorian Witch” you say? Young Minerva McGonagall it is then...

[@tigressjime3485]

Couldn't be better

[@allisonarmtrong3891]

Pretty much, yes.

[@steffywilson9535]

She is everything I imagine a young McGonagall to be.

[@stevieandthebarbies]

Who is Minerva McGonagall?? This video has reminded me of how in the 1970s I switched from school uniform to my college outfit of long black skirt and white linen shirts (based on an early WWI photo of my grandmother) - no-one thought it particularly strange for teenage girls to dress 'weird'. I've since toyed with 1940s (army surplus shirts and pencil skirts) and 1950s New Look (when I still had a waist). I'm getting the urge to get out my pattern box and digging into my fabric stash! My work room is in the process of being moved from the small bedroom to the big bedroom, after all, I need less space to sleep and the dinning room table will no longer need to be enlisted as a cutting out table.

[@ResaChiic]

@@stevieandthebarbies :O harry potter

[@begaydocrime5719]

As someone who sometimes dresses very Formal and Historically Inspired Boy and sometimes very punk-rock, I can confirm that people don't address you the same when you're dressed differently

[@smudge2172]

I don’t dress historically, but I would wear a floor-length cape to school every now and then because capes are rad. People would give me compliments and also ask me what I had dressed up for. :0

[@ssip7339]

I love capes so much! I want to enter my new school wearing capes and stuff, so same.

[@ifihadfriends437]

I have coat like that and everyone just says you look like a wizard constantly - it is the most amazing thing because yes bitch I am a wizard (well, witch but anyway)

[@_saphrogy_9623]

I so badly want a cloak 😩

[@TahtahmesDiary]

I have a cape! Its fur lined on the hood and down the front 💜

[@smudge2172]

@@piece_of_moonlight Congratulations! :D

[@toastymarshmallow5372]

here in quarantine my style could best be described as "depressed hobo"

[@alicewilde5501]

mood

[@teresacarle294]

💜Yes! Sad, but very true.

[@AnieMontes]

Lol

[@clauxtrophobic]

Mood

[@melusine826]

Yup... also-" let's see if I have anything left I can still fit into"? And THATS when work says "time to come back to work! Yay" 😖😬🤦‍♀️

[@redhead3322]

Me sitting in leggings and a sweatshirt watching this: "Academic, Victorian, Witch." Also me: Goals, just goals.

[@Mic_Glow]

Nothing wrong with leggings and a sweater. Leather leggings, wool lose-knit sweater and a wooden necklace - warm, cozy, sexy and fashionable ^^

[@arcanelore3791]

In my experience, the key to being confident in "weird" clothing is simply ACTING as though you are confident. I was so freaking self-conscious when I started incorporating fantasy, historical, and style-mixing elements into my wardrobe. But I behaved as though I was confident, and before long, it turned into actual confidence.

[@kiratheusagiisworkshop5266]

As Bernadette started to talk about fibers I thought back to when I was fully dressed as Christine Daae, historically accurate, with all of those layers one hot summer. Sure, it was warm, but it became unbearably hot when I started to strip. The silk and cotton fabrics were holding most of the heat out, it was me running around like a maniac that builded up any heat inside the dress. People were SHOCKED when I started to redress and put all the layers back on and their jaws dropped when I told them it was cooler to wear it all since the natural fibers kept the sun's heat out. And during the colder season, it was quiet cozy to sit down in those petticoats after a walk out in the cold weather which I btw, froze the least in. ;)

[@amandajoy8947]

I've also heard that long sleeves will draw a cool draft up the sleeve, from someone whose father was a construction worker!

[@snoodledumpling4486]

People do seem to forget that insulation works both ways.

[@Laure__Line]

I wore historic costumes quite often as a teen for traditional dance shows and it struck me too. I was much more comfortable dancing in the sun in all those layers of wool and linen than I would have been sitting in the shade in a polyester dress.

[@Depleted-Uranium]

“This is the dress of a Victorian Noble. Not as clumsy or random as polyester; an elegant outfit, for a more civilized age.” Bernadette Kenobi

[@horseenthusiast1250]

Lol yeah, except the Victorians certainly weren't more civilized! As someone who appreciates the clothes, I like having human rights and stuff.

[@francescapatti2934]

Bernadette: *throws T shirt* So uncivilized.

[@katiebayliss9887]

Ew that’s classist and low key kinda colonialist

[@MoggiesTen]

In my 30's I collected and wore a lot of 1920's clothing. I even wore it to church. I don't remember anyone asking me any questions about my clothing, which was strange, but my friends accepted me. I used to participate in vintage fashion shows and wore my own garments, hats, shoes, and accessories. I was married in a 1912 white linen dress which I repaired and slightly enlarged under the arms and the sides of the bodice, and the neck, and wore the correct undergarments. I have always sewn my own clothing and only rarely--in the early 1970's--made anything out of polyester. I avoid it like the plague it is, but it is becoming harder and harder to find anything new to wear made of natural fabrics. Fortunately, I no longer go out much so can wear (cotton) jeans and t-shirts most of the time. One concession I have made is fleece. A necessity in MIchigan winter.

[@morganbodhi9492]

im constantly having the internal battle of “my style is too out-there for others but not enough out-there for me”

[@kitdubhran2968]

If you keep wearing it more, it’ll get more comfortable and you should be more willing to wear out there styles. 😊

[@A1ic3wonder]

I often get asked why I am “dressed fancy” or why I am dressed like a “librarian” since a lot of my main style is inspired of a mash of Edwardian and the 40s (with flairs of the 80s because I use to only dress in the 80s style). I agree with a lot of the sentiments in the video dressing the way I dress makes me so happy and comfortable with my body. In high school I use to dress to fit in with everyone and never truly felt confident it wasnt until I jumped more into vintage styles that I felt comfortable with. While I cant sew nicely I tend to spend hours searching thrift stores for items ! I just rambled but I highly enjoyed this video having all you talk was like having my big sisters talk to me and tell me I am cool the way I am 😂

[@oldasyouromens]

Librarian looks FTW! I also do Edwardian-meets-40s most of the time and all the vintage I can find and afford is 80s-does-40s. Sometimes I'm concerned people will think I'm stuck up but I'm very happy dressing the way I do so I really just need to learn to not care

[@A1ic3wonder]

Grace Law I am on the same page with 80s does 40 vintage pieces as well ! What got me learn not to care was to be a bit a narcissistic by hyping myself up in the mirror eventually I didnt need those mirror pep talks as often 😅

[@emmanieemma8996]

Hah! That sounds just like how I dress :) and currently I AM in high school 😅

[@elenanojkovic2554]

Same here. I just dress that way. Red lipstick is not 'fancy' for me-it's something I even wear when grocery shopping. I have to say that most of comments have been positive, most often some version of 'wow I admire the will you have to get up in the morning to do your hair'. And a random note, since I started wearing Vintage, I discovered that doing my hair' on an exam day is great for my nerves. I feel more put together that way plus iz takes my mind od things if only for a few minutes. So yeah, I still look Like a zombie on exam days but a zombie with a recently done hair 😂😂

[@oldasyouromens]

@@elenanojkovic2554 I have a chronic illness, and like Jessica Kellgren Fozard, I find I can't do ANYTHING with bad hair. The days when my hair is in curls are my most productive days, my most positive days, and the days when I'm able to practice more self-care. It's a nice positive feedback loop that even if I feel like a zombie, I don't LOOK like one.

[@SimonDeBelleme1]

I wear a mix of Chinese Emperor/Byzantine basileus/Russian Czar/Ottoman Sultan and evil wizard style of dress. It involves a lot of satin. lurex, brocade and jacquard weave fabrics, and embroidery. I also use elaborate headdresses and jewels. Most of the fabrics are polyester and rayon due to cost, but I wear them loose fitting and don't dress up as much in hot weather. If I was loaded, I would have an elaborate litter and people to carry me in it! And yes, people stare. Most people think it's fabulous.

[@Lili-oe1ju]

I'm dying to see pictures now

[@rauha38]

Wow! I'd love some pictures!

[@monalisa4878]

Hello i need to see this

[@rubyblack6682]

😍

[@Meiiiow]

I wanna see that too

[@eleftheriak.8889]

What Bernadette said at the end about how it brightens people's day seeing people express themselves this way is so completely true. Personally love seeing people expressing themselves being creative, reminds you how the world is full of different people. As she said, that there's just _possibility_

[@tyras5214]

I really thought Rachel was going to say she was dressed like a Weasley, I was so surprised when she said jock instead😂

[@WoodlouseFairy]

Me two

[@dxmxrxsbxxckthxwxxdxlf3931]

My thoughts exactly, she has the correct hair color though

[@lyzardthebard]

I mean, Weasley and jock are almost synonymous XD

[@sneezleboss]

7:08 Can we just appreciate Rachel on the ground getting those shots. I love her.

[@alexiswhitfield1796]

ikr this is so her

[@TheKa89]

When Bernadette ever mentions hand sewing over machine, it brightens my day. I am the only left handed person in my immediate family and I could never learn from right handed relatives how to use their sewing machines or much else. So, I got really into stitching once I found my great-grandmother's sewing primers. Yes it takes a lot of patience (and sometimes it's ten at night and you'd of had it finished two hours earlier), but it's also calming and an art. Bernadette's knowledge of stitching patterns never fails to impress.

[@alexblancas2968]

"[modern society] runs on efficiency; it doesn't necessarily run on practicality" i'm 😍😍😍💍💍

[@Purwapada]

. comfort over freedom, efficiency over practicality, - What else? i'm curious actually

[@norbertfleck812]

At lest with men's wear we finally reached a point where comfort and practicality has taken over. Jeans and Sweater/Hoodie are not very fashionable but really comfortable - especially when you compare it to "suit and tie". However, I miss some nice Summer clothes (like Arabian style)

[@moggy3269]

It's kinda funny to think about but there's actually a super big ideal overlap in the historical dress and punk community

[@kathrynvincent1563]

Morgan Weeks Same with Lolita fashion

[@rx500android]

@@kathrynvincent1563 yeah! This is why I love classic and gothic lolita

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

Rachel on the street is looking like National Geographic's grade photographer, I can't stop laughing :D I agree with Bernadette's point about social anxiety and wearing your very loved, comfortable for you clothing, when I wear one of my beloved 3 skirts, 12 years old coat, and one of similarly ancient cardigans, I feel like I have sort of shield, that protects me from people. But today was the strangest day ever, I was looking with my friend for a dress for her brother's wedding and I got weird looks, while wearing black midi skirt, camisole and buttoned cardigan. Not to mention that she haven't bought anything (I wasn't even planning, I have clothes in my wardrobe, thank you) because everything is just cut wrong, I would alter about 90% of what we've seen today and we were literally running for 6 hours.

[@amazoniam3695]

11:58 - OMG SO MUCH YES Also, everyone please remember: synthetic = plastic = petroleum = it doesn't biodegrade. Thank you again Bernadette for being the voice of reason 😀

[@charlottecomeau1266]

The "oh, are you in a play?" struggle is real. No, I'm not, Becky, i just learned how patterns work and I'm proud of it, ok?

[@rebeccamcnutt5142]

Ok 😉

[@kitdubhran2968]

😂😂😂

[@babalu-oc6iu]

: You look nice. ( Pharmacist who left the work bench to greet me in the aisle) : Thanks : Are you going to a performance? ( she says while touching my embroidered farash caftan) Maybe she wishes she could dress like me.

[@ResOwOnance]

I'm getting massive Ron Weasley vibes from Rachel's jumper, not gonna lie haha

[@MannyD90]

EviFoxx I’m glad I wasn’t the only one! With her hair and the ‘M’ she could be a young Molly Weasley!

[@olwendavis327]

Or Ginny Weasley as someone else mentioned further up

[@truebornseeker9767]

Just know that: When I stare at you or your clothes, I’m usually admiring you and your style and dedication to it

[@MannyBrum]

I wonder how many of the strange looks they get are actually introverted people who like the style but aren't comfortable saying anything.

[@jessicaholloway79]

@@MannyBrum Hopefully most of them.

[@karvast5726]

@@MannyBrum probably more than we think

[@hopegrace1535]

As a teenage girl, I can say this is exactly what I have been looking for for years, this being the styles of clothing, I am just now making my first dress, but I hope that in time I can make clothes like theirs, just because I have always wanted to wear dresses from those times

[@NorthernHedgeWitch]

“Are you in a play?” “Yes - the world’s a stage!”

[@Bea-vc6wt]

I don't think this is the way Shakespeare intended that line... but i feel like he would relate 😂😂

[@jaegermeistersfriend]

i always felt like you dress like you run a library for time travelers out of a pocket dimension

[@omarkiller2222]

I always felt she dressed like a policewoman in 1905, specifically in East London where the famous child molester "happy dick" used to operate.

[@anatolystepanovichdyatlov1747]

@@omarkiller2222 policewoman in 1905 LOL In 1905 they knew that isnt a job for women.

[@omarkiller2222]

@@anatolystepanovichdyatlov1747 check the history books Anatoly Karatsuba. Check them oh and also, I am no longer a virgin ask ur sister 😘

[@burrowgroves]

I once wore simple medieval gowns for two months, it was awesome, got a little hot by July. I think everyone looks better in medieval garb and I feel most at home in it - super comfy and feminine.

[@katherinek6392]

Drunk guy: It's not time for Halloween. New idea for Halloween: Wearing modern clothing.

[@jennywhiskey9327]

KitCat 200 thats literally what Dita Von Teese does for Halloween! She gets a fake tan and a blonde wig and goes out like trendy modern gal 😂

[@norbertfleck812]

Answer: Then why do you go out as a Zombie?

[@katherinek6392]

@@norbertfleck812 Answer: I don't even celebrate Halloween :p. The sad life lol.

[@MelonHere20]

I- yes

[@rhythmictiger]

Meanwhile Micarah Tewers is dancing in vintage outfits in the middle of Maccas and nobody turns a head. 😂

[@ian_edits_]

I'm an aerospace engineering major who dresses like a 60-year-old librarian, so I definitely stand out. Your channel has made me aware of natural fibers in clothing, and just today I found a new 100% wool sweater to integrate into my wardrobe. I have been slowly incorporating some more fantastical and historical clothing into what I wear, and I've been loving it so much. Thank you so much for the warm messages you spread. You are definitely making a difference in the world. (Sorry for the late comment. I have been making an effort to go on youtube only thrice a week and read more instead.)

[@evabgood]

The librarian look is a huge trend right now. :slow fashion, unfashion , minimalist , modest fashion eco, brands like , madewell , Christy dawn , acne , marant , marni , its all long skirts dresses cardigans knits clogs.mules straw hats straw purses palazzo pants , stovepipe pantz , overalls and onesies and jumpers

[@NairAthul]

"I love your skirt where did you get it" "It's a Victorian style skirt that I made" "Oooh vintage"

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

Long skirts being regarded as impractical? I remember when a school in Ireland wanted to change the uniform which included long skits because others claimed they were outdated. The pupils protested that they were very comfortable and practical, and won the day, the school uniform kept the long skirts. My daughter decided long skirts were going to be her school uniform from age 5, no rules about how long they could be, just how short. Continued until she left school at 17, and this was four schools later. I wear mediæval dress now, albeit with modern cotton fabrics due to cost of linen, and it's both comfortable and practical (while the wimple and veil hides bad hair days). As was the Roman clothing worn when I was younger. No funny looks or questions but definitely compliments.

[@schwester6523]

Yes please. I dont want to freeze my legs while wearing skirts/dresses.

[@suzannegoldstein499]

Karen Blackburn oh please share a few pictures! That’s sounds extraordinary!

[@ragnkja]

I’m glad that school decided to keep long skirts as an option. If they wanted to add a shorter skirt option, that’s one thing, but don’t take away the long skirt!

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

@@suzannegoldstein499 I don't know how to share photos but two schools I found names for are Thomond Community College (state school) and Laurel Hall secondary school, both in Limerick, Ireland. There are at least two others I have photos of but I don't know the names, though one at least has schools elsewhere in the country as well. All still wear maxi skirts, and I suspect there are more still out there. They seem to be increasing in number, I seem to remember that the original interview with the girls was because they were unique in skirt length (and this was Limerick's main shopping street) whereas I found four schools in Limerick where the girls uniforms included maxi skirts on Google images without a problem.

[@barbaramoran8690]

LONGER SKIRTS ARE THE BEST ABOUT MID CALF.EASIER TO SIT DOWN MINI SKIRTS ARE HARD TO SIT DOWN IN AND YOUR CROTCH CAN SHOW.OOPS !!!.MINI SKIRTS ARE LIKE BABY CLOTHES.LONG SKIRTS ARE PRETTY.I WISH WOMEN’S CLOTHES HHAD POCKETS LIKE MENS.IMAGINE A SKIRT MADE LIKE MEN’S PANTS BIG POCKETS BUT A SKIRT INSTEAD OF PANTS.SAME FABRIC AS MEN’S DRESS PANTS .WASHABLE POLYESTER PERMA PRESS.

[@leone.6190]

At my school (In germany) we have a male teacher who often dresses in 17th/18th century fashion. At some days full Outfits with a vest, shirt, flat shoes, stockings and a tricorn hat. And on cold days he additionaly wears a great Coat. I find it very inspiring and affirming, so that one day I might also try wearing something historical in every day live,aswell. (I mean aside from when Im wearing medieval fashion at medieval Markets :D ) And now in the end I want to apologise for my poor, probably arduous school englisch. 😅 Greetings from germany in these troubling times. 🙄✌ 👍

[@cimbaerly]

Waaass, echt? Das ist cool!

[@warriormaiden9829]

Leon, your English is quite good! Especially compared to some of my fellow Americans. Yours, I can easily understand and comprehend. 🤣

[@walterweiss7124]

40 years ago I had such a teacher, but he was a goddam nazi

[@bluelagoon1980]

You're English is fantastic. I wish I spoke more than like 50 words of German. I know the months, numbers 1-10, and the words to Heut Ist Mein Tag (I miss early 2000s memes).

[@karolinkiehl4097]

Oh, I also live in Germany and we have a female teacher on my school who wears sort of medieval clothing. I have gotten used to it, I thought it was weird at first. But now I also love vintage stuff myself.

[@LordRunolfrUlfsson]

Had someone tell me my kilt "was a skirt" when I wore it out once. Society needs to get a grip.

[@emmad4308]

Did they forget Ireland and Scotland exist or????

[@warriormaiden9829]

'It's only a skirt if ya wear somethin' unner it!' 🤣🤣 Jk jk... It never ceases to amaze me; that lack of knowledge in general about other cultures. Like, the planet is simultaneously huge, and yet not that big. How difficult is it to learn a little about the other places/cultures that we live beside? Especially with the internet. We have almost infinite knowledge at our fingertips. Let's use it to learn, rather than put others down for doing/wearing what they love. :)

[@saragarofano6471]

Uhhh who cares

[@bluelagoon1980]

I know the clothes in Braveheart weren't historically accurate, but seriously, that's a MAN right there. Historically, men liked to show off their shapely lower halves with fine stockings, high heels, and codpieces. I think kilts look badass.

[@tinarosehall3804]

😂 😂 Really?

[@kdoucette]

My style has been described as “slutty librarian”.

[@candicewaller403]

Lol, I've been calling my style Hot Librarian!

[@brcsephina]

someone once called mine “1940’s cowgirl”

[@m0ssb0y]

whilst i wear many different styles and aesthetics of dress, one of my friends has described one of my styles as sexy lumberjack and honestly its one of my favorite things ive ever had said to me

[@thatonellamawhoissoobsesse8138]

My two styles have been "from soft mom to the party manager"

[@hayleymarse2853]

Mine has been described as “homeschooler”

[@lydiaderhake2532]

I feel like every time Bernadette explains something, I become more intelligent. (And I recall a sudden passionate desire to speak without contractions.)

[@elliieebit]

I've recntly gotten a bit into historic/vintage clothing and my favorite thing is long skirts. THE POCKETS ARE SO ROOMY AND IMMACULATE.

[@eileengalindo4949]

I kinda wanna get into long skirts too

[@kaleahtorres183]

Same I have been wearing mostly long skirts and dresses and it is AMAZING!!! I love it 🥰

[@stephanieeide1076]

It's a big reason I stopped wearing pants. You don't feel like a sausage in tight jeans and POCKETS!

[@karengrohs4942]

I love long skirts. Most of mine are mid calf or longer.

[@ravenblackwood9900]

These are women of true beauty. Elegant, strong, intelligent, and dignified. Seeing them brings tears to my eyes because they are the epitomy of beauty to me.

[@misslyntheena]

„laughs in fear“ „silently dying“ „dramatically stares into the middle distance“ The subtitles are great.👏🏼

[@TheFlamesSaidShh]

0:38 (aesthetically dressed people walking with purpose) 😁

[@arielburrow9433]

3:24 “enter another queen and icon, rachel maksy”

[@d.lan3y]

5:20 as a scary, terrifying, horrifying teenage girl, I wish I had the confidence to go full-on victorian or teddy girl or walk around in a 16th century gown.

[@bernadettebanner]

Oh my goodness PLEASE DO 😍😍

[@AshEE817]

Okay but “Historically Adequate” is just adorable and the perfect club name for costubers, haha How did y’all just come up with something like that on the spot? 😂