Dressing a Renaissance Queen

Dressing a Renaissance Queen.
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Jury Award winner at the 2018 Lady Filmmaker's Film Festival, Official Selection of the Independent Filmmaker's Showcase Film Festival, and Official Selection of the Silicon Beach Film Festival.
Take a step back in time and into the boudoir of the future Queen of France, Marie de Medici. Learn the secrets to all the layers of clothing, where they evolved from, and their meanings.
Lady Filmmaker's Film Festival: www.ladyfilmmakers.com/
Independent Filmmaker's Showcase Fewstival: www.ifsfilm.com/
Silicon Beach Film Festival: siliconbeachff.com/
Additional credits not listed in the film:
Music performed by Don Harrington:
Dance of the Burgermeisters Praetorius from Terpsichore, 1612
Belle qui tien ma vie
Source Materials, Books:
Alcegaa, Juan de. Tailor’s Pattern book 1589 Translation by Jean Pain & Celia Bainton New York: Costume Fashion Press, reprinted 1999
Braun & Schneider Historic Costumes in Pictures New York: Dover Publications Inc.,1975
Ewing. Elizabeth Underwear: A History New York: Theater Arts Books, 1972
Linthicum, M. Channing Costume in the Drama of Shakespeare and His Contemporaries Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1936
Racine, Albert The Historical Encyclopedia of Costumes New York, Facts on File, Inc.,1997
Arnold, Janet Patterns of Fashion: The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women c1560-1620 New York: Drama Books, 1985
Brooke, Iris Footwear: a Short History of European and American Shoes New York, Theater Arts Books, 1971
Goublitz, Olaf and Carol van Driel-Murray and Willy Groenman-van Waateringe Stepping Through Time: Archeological Footwear from Prehistoric Times until 1800 Netherlands, Foundation for Promoting Archaeology, 2001
Tarrant, Naomi The Development of Costume Scotland, National Museums of Scotland in conjunction with Routledge Press, 1994
Vecllio, Cesere Vecellio’s Renaissance Costume Book All 500 Woodcut Illustrations from the Famous Sixteenth Century Compendium of World Costume New York, Dover Publications, Inc., 1997
Arnold, Janet Queen Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Uncloc’k Leeds, WS Maney & Sons Ltd.,1988
Eubank, Keith and Phyllis Tortora Survey of Historical Costume New York, Fairchild Publications, 1998
Grew, Francis and Margrethe de Neergaard Shoes and Pattens Museum of London, The Boyudell Press, 2001
Willett, C. and Phillis Cunnington The History of Underclothes New York, Dover Publications Inc., 1992
Images:
Henry IV of France, Pinterest Image Interestingpretties.blogspot.co.uk
“Nozze di Maria de’ Medici con Enrico IV” Jacopo di Chimenti da Empoli
Salome from the St. John Retable Catalonia, Pedro Garcia de Benabarre
Watercolor from 1540’s Museo Stibbert, Florence
Mid 19th Century carved whalebone busks Eldred’s Auctions
Carved Wooden Busk Museum of the American Revolution
Jacobian Fashion Doll c.1620 The Tudor Tailor
17th Century Carved Wooden Figure in Van Dyck Genre
Portrait of Louise Juliana of Orange-Nassau aged 6 with a doll Daniel van den Queborn, 1582
The wedding by Proxy of Marie de’ Medici to Henry IV Peter Paul Rubens

[@imamassivedisappointmentto8127]

Can you imagine if someone today says “Sorry babe, can’t show up to our wedding, but my pal will be there so you can marry me through him!”

[@CostumeTrek]

LOL!!!😄

[@ThePokemonBeader]

In Texas you can actually do that if you have the right paperwork. Marriage by proxy...its an odd thing

[@CostumeTrek]

@@ThePokemonBeader now that's interesting!

[@ThePokemonBeader]

@@CostumeTrek yeah its mostly for those in the military who are serving long term overseas. So...yeah, marriage by proxy is still a thing.

[@CostumeTrek]

@@ThePokemonBeader cool!

[@phanpiggy]

I really like the narrator's voice. It's very soothing.

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks! Helena is a friend of ours from England. She was happy to narrate for us!

[@manuelamartins5624]

@@CostumeTrek And we got really happy to listen to her voice

[@lyallist]

It’s a beautiful soft voice

[@captaincrunchiii158]

Hmmm how ironic he was killed the day after she was crowned Queen. What a crazy coincidence.

[@CostumeTrek]

Move along people! No conspiracy theories to see here!😇

[@HJKelley47]

Claire Combs: I think they want to keep this about the beautiful and costly clothes worn by the aristocracy vs. the aristocratic boondoggery of the era. That is a different class and a different department in the university.

[@notnek202]

She was probably in on the conspiracy to assassinate her husband. During the French Revolution St Denis cathedral the burial place of the French royal family and the place of her coronation was desecrated all the Tombs & bodies destroyed. Her body was viciously attacked and she was denounced as the murderer of her husband. I believe she was the last Queen consort of France to have a coronation.

[@lablab657]

She never became queen.she was regnante for her son, Louis VIII because he was only 10 years old when he became king, and AFTER Henri IV was killed. Before that she was queen consor for 10 years. What the fuck are you talking about

[@notnek202]

lab lab she was the last Queen consort to have a coronation. Most if not all of the Queen consorts who had a coronation it was held at St Denis after the Kings coronation.

[@kelseyedwards6614]

That little smile she gives when the narrator mentions her husband being assassinated just kills me.

[@roseianalm5462]

Husband :show me what you got😉 Wifey:ok gimme an hour😅

[@CostumeTrek]

LOL!!

[@ismata3274]

Did they really needed to though? I mean those pants do look handy for more than one occasion.

[@hayleyzefox610]

@@ismata3274 omg lol

[@rosellashouseoffun]

LOL !!!!!!!!!

[@AlexandraLynch1]

@@ismata3274 As a historical reenactor....um, yes, yes they are indeed very handy in that regard.

[@nicolaisteiner1]

Servant: But my lady, you need to be able to move properly. Noble Woman: i'm sorry, is this some sort of peasant joke that i'm too rich to understand?

[@CostumeTrek]

LOL!!!!

[@nameslesss]

Horrible histories

[@jenniferschmitzer299]

CostumeTrek I think these people don’t understand how clothing works. I’m a bit of an aficionado of this era by no means astute in it. I can’t get past demure gold threaded ruffs or decent whalebone. But then

[@beth7935]

Hooray! One of my favourite Horrible Histories sketches!

[@PriyaCreationsFun]

I am 1000th liker of your comment

[@bethanycousineau197]

If low heeled shoes were uncomfortable in those days...try today's 6 inch heels.

[@CostumeTrek]

LOL! Right!

[@TravelGal-to7ws]

One day there may be dress-up videos of our fashions. People will say “wow, did they really wear 6” heels? That’s crazy!!!” 😁

[@CostumeTrek]

@@TravelGal-to7ws LOL!!

[@ismata3274]

I doubt there was long enough flat surfaces to walk like we do back then. Those pin tipped shoes of ours would not have survived a leisurely afternoon walk by the pool. Although yes there most probably were flat planes to walk on, most assuredly they were not as wide spread as ours.

[@patriciabusch4599]

Try today's 6 inch platform stilettos! I bet there would have been a whole lot of broken ankles, lol

[@tracypouncy1178]

Those families were ruthless, but they looked good!

[@CostumeTrek]

Yes they did!

[@InnateNobility]

One of the most accurate dress-up videos I've seen. I really love the professionalism of this cinematic feast for the eyes... Great work!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@sarahgoldberg6614]

A big reason why early heels were so difficult and uncomfortable to walk in was they had no shanks. In more modern heeled shoes, there is a metal (or fiberglass) bridge in the midsole between the sole and heel so that the wearer can bear weight on the heel, even in a heeled shoe. Without a shank, you are forced to put all your weight on the ball of the foot. Also, there is no arch suport this way - in a well made shoe, the curve of the shank mirrors the curve of the arch and supports it, because when you raise the heel, you raise the arch.

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks for the information!

[@alildaisy2180]

I’m someone who practices ballet recreationally, and I can speak to how hard it is to balance simply on the ball of the foot. However, walking would actually allow some respite while the leg was in the air. Either way, it’s a skill that is learned over weeks at the least, so I cannot imagine some poor girls mother saying “oh we’re going somewhere important today, balance and walk on your top toes the entire time.” Insane what they did the for fashion, even when their skirts covered their feet most of the time!

[@m.theresa1385]

We’re the shoes made in right and left yet, or we’re both still identical.

[@bustedkeaton]

@@m.theresa1385 heels wouldve been especially fancy, so most certainly made to order to measure, therefore left and right

[@bustedkeaton]

Heeled shoes were started by persian cavalrymen, so no need to be able to walk in them when youre using them just to brace yourself higher on a stirrup to shoot your bow and arrow.

[@Katybug12310]

she was also the one to bring ballet to France which is why even though ballet came from Italy all the terms in ballet are in french and not Italian.

[@CostumeTrek]

Cool! Didn't know that. Thanks for the info!

[@kathleenconery1139]

@@CostumeTrek Actually, it was Catherine de Medici who brought the art form that became ballet to France. Marie was definitely a fan, but not the original importer.

[@madeofstarlight22]

I'm so glad in only takes two pieces of clothing and two pieces of underclothing to get dressed today!! Can't imagine putting on all those layers...it looks suffocating lol

[@CostumeTrek]

LOL! Thanks!

[@margaritas9769]

suffocating probably not cause they have supportive garments and everything is out of natural fibres. We are probably unluckier cause we can easier get a heat stroke in our clothes with unbreathable fabrics than them in all those layers. that's a pretty neat experiment on exactly that if you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqirhZqfapatbKs&ab_channel=AbbyCox

[@theressarosejoy4935]

i think they started getting ready for the wedding a day before..😂

[@CostumeTrek]

It's possible!

[@amandamedina69]

Imagine getting all this on and realizing you forgot to use the restroom

[@AlexandraLynch1]

Not a problem. You sit down on a "close-stool" which was a seat with a hole and a bowl underneath, lifting the back of your skirts out of the way, spread your legs a little, and let fly. On a modern toilet, as a reenactor, I've often had to sit on it backwards because of where the bulk of the skirt is.

[@renateselinezaz8384]

DAMN. This is gorgeous - you look just like the painting!! The lace on the petticoat, the embroidering on the split drawers - conspicuous consumption, indeed! Also, how do I hire your maid to do my hair and makeup every morning? lol

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@hannahstraining7476]

Sorry, a queen had noble women to serve as her maids (her ladies-in-waiting), thus her opulent clothes. Mere nobles had to make do with peasant maids. And, of course, we mere peasants made do with...well, no one. But at least we would have had only one dress, so not a lot of laundry to do. 😀

[@how_tragic]

The narrator has a beautiful and soothing voice, it’s like listening to ASMR while learning

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@elfodelputoinfierno]

... Nevermind the work, I want to dress up just like that to go everywhere. Honestly.

[@CostumeTrek]

We wish we could dress up like this more often, as well!

[@yumiko0017]

Some ppl actually do.

[@BmwGirl88]

Me too, I wish ❤

[@KateeAngel]

You crazy? Lol, I want to dress in t-shirts and jeans only whenever I can 😆😆😆

[@miaomiaochan]

You'll never get that time back, you know...

[@emilycupcakegirl367]

This is how my mom be expecting me to dress for my cousin’s birthday 😭

[@CostumeTrek]

LOL!!

[@CostumeTrek]

I actually wore this dress at my own wedding!

[@jenniferschmitzer299]

@@CostumeTrek Incredibly jealous!

[@Hana.Behl-Lecter]

And men today say wearing makeup is catfishing

[@Crosshill]

this is why i dont get why people think womens constrictive fashions were a patriarchal notion, wouldnt they rather have closely fitted medieval style gowns to really show off the roundness of the bust and the curve of the bum

[@rosepearl2135]

I didn’t know women wore split drawers in Renaissance times. I thought those came into style in England’s regency era

[@CostumeTrek]

They didn't hit England until around that time, and even in France it was still an unusual style that was worn mostly by the aristocracy.

[@ah5721]

is there any surviving records/images of peasants or merchant classes wearing them, ? or do you think it was it like many things not something talked about like it is today and existant garments decomposed ?

[@CostumeTrek]

@@ah5721 Not that I have seen, but they are much more comfy for me than not! No chafing!

[@ah5721]

@@CostumeTrek chaffing sucks for sure! I know they found bikini type underpants in a castle reno dating between 1000-1300.. there is a debate the sex of the individual it belonged to .. but hey people were wearing them! 🤷 Some article I read found sources mentioned underwear too but can remember what era

[@SakuyaKira24]

@@ah5721 i know this is old but my guess would be no. Unless they can afford it or it was a hand-me-down. As typically fabric was expensive because it was hand woven. Just a guess i have no proof of this.

[@imasinnerimasaint]

I love those stockings!

[@sharonjacobs5351]

I must compliment on your presentation. It's informative and entertaining. The dress with what appears to be embroidery is striking . As all trims would be hand sewn, hours of labor were invested in these gowns. I, am a living historian for the period of 1850's -1870's. And am fortunate to own several original pieces including jewelry , parasols, gloves hand warmers etc. They are beautiful and works of art. Women used fashion as much as was culturally allowed to express themselves. They had virtually no voice in any other matters in society. Some of the garments worn on your model remained almost entirely the same well into the late 1800's. Again well done, from start to finish. Even the music was period and quite appropriate. .......(From published author and speaker, S. Jacobs)

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you very much!!

[@wilgar]

Congratulations on your success with this short film! I love it!! Your team deserves all the accolades you have been given!!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks Wilgar!

[@CostumeTrek]

Great news guys! We have a distribution deal in the works for this video!

[@spoon4732]

Thanks I needed this when I suddenly get transported to that time

[@CostumeTrek]

You're welcome!

[@maevapaolo4020]

Magnifique film ! Vraiment, je suis passionnée des XVIe et XVIIe s et vraiment c'est d'une précision rare votre travail, ça fait plaisir ! Juste, vous auriez pu je crois en rajouter encore et encore sur la robe en terme de pierreries, tout en restant fidèles au modèle. Marie était plus que riche et aimait à faire savoir que sa famille était l'une des plus puissante d'Italie. Elle en a toujours fait trop pour les bijoux ; voir sa discrète, modeste et virginale robe de mariée/robe de sacre, si elle était tombée à l'eau le poids des joyaux l'aurait maintenue au fond ! Et je ne parle que de ceux cousus sur sa robe 🤦‍♀️. Dans tous les cas merci bcp pour votre travail.

[@CostumeTrek]

Translation: "Beautiful movie! Really, I am passionate about the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and really it is of a rare precision your work, it is a pleasure! Just, you could have I think add more and more on the dress in terms of gems, while remaining faithful to the model. Mary was more than rich and liked to let it be known that her family was one of the most powerful in Italy. She has always done too much for jewelry; see her discreet, modest and virginal wedding dress / coronation dress, if she had fallen into the water the weight of the jewels would have kept her at the bottom! And I'm only talking about those sewn onto her dress. In any case thank you bcp for your work." Thank you for the compliment! We had a budget and could only be so ostentatious.

[@ArtTasticCreations]

One of these days I'm going to just casually wear a dress like this to the grocery store and see what happens.

[@jadacrawfish8727]

Its been 420 years since Marie de Medici was married by proxy. Happy Wedding Aniversary and 420 blaze it 🎉🎉🎉

[@CostumeTrek]

LOL!!! Totally missed it!

[@killumallification]

Not gonna lie I think the handmaidens dresses are nicer with the gold arms and the black main

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

Gorgeous gowns, but I favor the colors the hand maiden had on much better because I love black.

[@claraesfie]

She really looks like paintings depict Maria di Medici! well done and thanks for sharing ✨⚜️

[@CostumeTrek]

You're welcome!

[@elenabenavides4146]

0:12 No way, exactly 405 years before my birthday

[@CostumeTrek]

Cool!

[@beth7935]

Exactly 376 years before I was born! Finally found something vaguely interesting in history on my birthdate!

[@elenabenavides4146]

@@beth7935 oh nice!

[@PaffPaffers]

That eyebrow when the narrator said her husband had been assassinated the day after her crowning.... glorious.

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!!

[@razor3633]

stays were meant for support not for merrily making your waist smaller

[@leannaholden2984]

and stays are not the same thing as a corset

[@spacewolfcub]

leanna holden - THIS! Thank you. It irked me so much to have both terms conflated.

[@SeaMistLights]

I came to the comments expressly to see if anyone would make the point that corsets and stays are not the same thing!! 👏🏻

[@Crosshill]

@@SeaMistLights i honestly think they deliberately made the decision to do it backwards, to say that corsets were called stays and not that stays would later become corsets, just cuz people are more familiar with corsets

[@wendybutler1681]

My fibromyalgia makes me claustrophobic in snug clothing above the waist. Also causes hot flashes from the volcanic depths of hades. This would never do for me! This was beautifully done! Thanks so much for posting it!

[@CostumeTrek]

You're welcome!

[@shaguftashahid6030]

As years pass by dresses become more revealing

[@CostumeTrek]

Yup! Fashion is fickle!

[@CassandreUrsu]

Wow!! How interesting! The fashion sense was so elaborate but painful! Thank you for sharing and congratulations on this great short!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@virginiamarian6740]

Why painful?

[@Marian_Grubacki23]

I just came from seeing a Lady (Catherine Parr) being dressed. I cannot decide which fashion i like, Tudor dresses or this.

[@CostumeTrek]

Just do both! You can't have too many costumes...or can you? ;-)

[@beautyforashes2022]

So interesting, thank you for showing and explaining all the details of every layer as you dressed her, as well as going over the history of the time.

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@patpionke]

Exceptionally well done. Thank you for making this video. I loved all of the detail.

[@CostumeTrek]

You're very welcome!

[@raelynearnest3176]

Fascinating!!

[@user-eb4dv7py4m]

Please do more videos like this! So soothing and interesting!

[@CostumeTrek]

We're working on it! But we have a LOT on our plates right now.

[@anabelvargas6987]

Magnifico canal, no se como llegue hasta aqui ,pero estoy encantada.

[@fan2jnrc]

Very nice and rather accurate. The vertugadin should be a little wider.

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@fan2jnrc]

@@CostumeTrek Thanx to you for this beautiful vid :)

[@mzjamm2]

Thank you so very much. This is just amazing to view and learn how the Queen, Mother of Louis 13th dressed on her wedding day. So being a student of the life of the Sun King anything regarding his ancestors is of enormous interest.

[@CostumeTrek]

You're very welcome!

[@tracysmith3343]

Lovely, lovely instructive video!! I didn't realize the ruffs were actually sewn onto the dress or outfit on the day of wearing. Thank you!

[@CostumeTrek]

You're welcome! Thanks for viewing!

[@tatyanaivanshov]

This was so helpful! Thank you. I am currently working on a historical fiction novel set in the 1500s and this has truly helped out with my research! Thank you!

[@CostumeTrek]

You're welcome! Feel free to email us if you have any questions: [e-mail].

[@laconstanza6640]

Give us an update if it's done! I'd love to check it out.

[@ajaylet8466]

Stunning ❤️

[@lifewcockapooz8103]

Wow, very good video! 😀 So professional. The naraters voice is so soothing too. Its also interesting because I've read all three of the original musketeers books, (as well as binge watched every film and show there is) so hearing about things just before then is pretty interesting.

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you very much!

[@lifewcockapooz8103]

@@CostumeTrek wow, thanks for replying! 😀

[@victoriapd8001]

What a beautiful piece of art

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@leisongivangomo5656]

Thank you for this awesome video! 😃👏

[@CostumeTrek]

You're welcome!!

[@remysimon6819]

Thank you. You have a soothing calming soft voice.

[@CostumeTrek]

We'll let Helena know! Thanks!

[@bebomora7391]

This was wonderful to watch. 😊

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@karencowgill8801]

Beautiful gown!!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you very much!

[@LaurenOliviArt]

Wow!!!!! Absolutely beautiful!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you so much!

[@patricialong5767]

So intricate and rich! My goodness!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@renamassey8506]

An educational film with beautiful music and sumptuous costumes!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you very much!

[@hasannaomir.3037]

Wonderful and splendid, especially the applied model for the ending, such a beautiful likeness. Thank you so very very much!!!!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you so much!

[@trojanette8345]

VERY nicely done video. Well deserved award, indeed.

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you very much!

[@enihendrawati1476]

Omg! It's awesome. I cannot imagine living in that era's wearing that dress. I love your video 👍♥️

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@fatmahjoharae.amerol8152]

Why can't we just dress up like this?! This is even more beautiful.

[@CostumeTrek]

We'd LOVE to dress like this every day! But it's too impractical.

[@joannedavis1991]

Just beautiful!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@HonorMacDonald]

Incredibly impressive work. :)

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks Honor!

[@paulaclark9729]

Great short film; interesting and accurate. I enjoyed it very much.

[@nightyhuntey6257]

even the maids looks so gorgooouuz

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!!!

[@bts23457]

amazing. loveeee this video!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!!!

[@sakshishinde3918]

I loved the background music..🥰

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@ChrisSmith-fk3ru]

Wonderful presentation, very informative!!! Loved it!!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you very much!

[@Artsy00]

This is such a beautiful dress! I admired the accuracy of the painting back in the 1600s.

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@Artsy00]

@@CostumeTrek You're so welcome.

[@aaryas3764]

This video is so beautiful, the way you have focused on the intricate details of the lace wow. (Also, she looks similar to Katherine Medici)

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you very much!

[@jonesvideo80]

This voice is sooo soothing

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@jonesvideo80]

@@CostumeTrek no prob

[@dipti9769]

I really wonder how they went to wash room in and how many times...and hell when periods

[@CostumeTrek]

This video explains some of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKfHiJZqjMiMjqM

[@paisleighyt6153]

Imagine getting all of that stained with period blood

[@donnadiore2356]

Can you imagine wearing this during summer

[@itsskyler98]

the eyebrow raise when mentioning him getting assassinated

[@TheMarglue]

This is great!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@OlgaOlga-mb7bb]

This is really amazing!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@OlgaOlga-mb7bb]

@@CostumeTrek Thank you for this work! It is so interesting and educating!

[@lindatansley4202]

😢 fasinating i never knew it was so involved the dresses of the day just loved tthe series ❤

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@klou6022]

Quand s'habiller était un supplice

[@dubois666xxx]

Really good!!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@Lauren.E.O]

Amazing!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@nikurasu___]

Tão relaxante 💕

[@evergreentreekennel3681]

Fabulous

[@lightntangy9128]

The cocked eyebrow at the end was very queenly. You made me feel like a peasant

[@CostumeTrek]

You're welcome!

[@Selenny]

this is so relaxing

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@lucianflorescu711]

Very interesting...very professional...Well done !

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@atebievlogyoutubechannel681]

ang galing ganda

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@taotaonii]

The Narrators voice sounds like she's doing Asmr

[@CostumeTrek]

Nope! Just a British woman in her closet with her phone! (-;

[@taotaonii]

@@CostumeTrek I- srsly??

[@danaayounus]

We have shameez still here too! In pakistan, people wear it under their kameez! But these days it's worn to hide the body, so they're worn instead of a camisole/vest over the bra. It's crazy how it was called shameez in a time as far back as the renaissance period!

[@CostumeTrek]

That's cool that people still wear them! We spell it "chemise" because of its French origins.

[@MsNdash]

Chemise and Petticoat came to the Indian subcontinent via the British. We wear Chemise under our Shirts or Kameez and Petticoat under Sari 😊

[@CostumeTrek]

@@MsNdash Thanks for the info!

[@ClaudiaArnold]

Well I also wear an undershirt though it looks a bit different, as it is meant to go under a ribbed sweater instead of stays. But it is the same principle: Cover your armpits with something washable to protect the fragile outer garment.

[@nuestroplaneta4645]

Nola Yergen, wonderful video!!! Best regards from Mexico!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you, very much!

[@smjow4503]

Love the shoes..❤

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@tphilipson9991]

What a MARVELOUS video . I was watching Snappy Dragon and saw this. Oh yeah I subscribed Fangs fur sssharing

[@CostumeTrek]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ingrid.alvesr]

It's sad the fact I can't find the song.. but the video it's amazing. Great Job.

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@markieannexplores]

Gorgeous

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*The narrator's voice is as smooth as silk.*

[@CostumeTrek]

Thank you!

[@user-vq6zu8wl1e]

Прикольно, конечно. 😊 Но, как я только представлю, как мы, современные женщины ежедневно так одеваемся!!! 🤣🤣🤣 У меня бы лично терпения бы не хватило. Благодарю за видео. 😍🥰😘

[@CostumeTrek]

You're welcome!

[@janinecarlenabayan1568]

Magnificent

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!

[@perseus2711]

Henry II (along with Catherine de Medici) were actually Henry IV in-laws. He had previously been married to their daughter, Margaret before the marriage was annulled in 1599.

[@CostumeTrek]

There was a lot of that going on back then! Can we say Hapsburgs?😜

[@notjames17]

It’s all fun in games until you are drowning in sweat

[@CostumeTrek]

LOL!!

[@cookiediangelo8511]

I mean, you would get used to it. Besides, they there servants to wave fans at them. No, they didn't, but I think they would if they were so hot. They were rich enough. Which means it wasn't so hot.

[@DanishButterCookie]

That is why the chemise were worn lmao

[@zhaocamille7177]

the person assisting in changing is so pretty, I mean her dress is too gorgeous, I'd think she is some lady from some bourgeois family

[@abigailwrigley6462]

I love her stockings/hose!

[@CostumeTrek]

Thanks!