Dressing a Tudor Queen: Historically Accurate 1530s Clothing

[@lizardqueen47]

Fun fact! There was a mini ice age during the Middle Ages into the Tudor era. That’s why it was incredibly important to have heavy, warm fabrics.

[@honeybee1888]

I've always wondered how women could bear all those layers. Climate explains it.

[@Sadimal]

And they wore natural fabrics which were very breathable compared to the synthetic fabrics we use today.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

That makes sense. I still overheat in natural fabrics. Another channel said that it was colder in Elizabethan times. I imagine that the ice age is what they were referring to.

[@sophiewilliams4777]

@@catherinejustcatherine1778 my understanding is that most of English history post 13-14thC (they weren’t much colder than now) are a few degrees colder than now. But the Tudor period was even more so. Given also that these people (the poor more than the rich) were normally much hungrier than we were especially in winter (anyone who’s been underweight can attest to the intensive cold it brings) I can only imagine how freezing english winters must have felt in their drafty wooden homes.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

@@sophiewilliams4777 That makes sense. I appreciate the context.

[@TGrrr89]

The Tudor era may not necessarily be my favorite, but simply put, that gown is absolutely amazing!

[@TheCoutureCourtesan]

Thank you!

[@hallway_revenant7919]

I’m trying to build the Anne of Cleves Sticklchen and I want to die :)

[@j.whittingham5901]

It's fascinating to see the way Tudor clothes often have these mix-and-match elements, to make clothes adaptable to different seasons or change up a look, it's such a practical and economic practice!

[@mollyleblanc9906]

Capitalism nowadays would never😂

[@eldritchcupcakes3195]

@@mollyleblanc9906 the entire reason why I dress vintage from medieval times I my closet can’t fit x1000 shoes

[@arctikal]

*Samantha's ancestors from the 16th century watching her:* She has a dress worthy of a queen and 'tis not the only dress she has! Our daughter prospers and how proud we are!

[@lunettasuziejewel2080]

I love how, in modern times of course, you could wear just the petticoat and/or the kirtle out and it would look BALLER AS HELL.

[@IzzySaintOnge]

Forget Disney princesses, I want to look like a Tudor queen 😍

[@monicagarcia9875]

Better than Disney princess

[@emems6620]

For real I want one day to be able to style with an historical dress somewhere and take part in some event that recreates old Noble parties

[@cringetrashcan8828]

Right? It looks so modest yet classy and expensive.

[@oana23dragutz]

U mean, without a head? :))

[@unknownlyn750]

Same

[@winsomejacobs7548]

god, i have no clue why this video isn't closer to the top of the search results when you look up 16th century fashion. i'm glad i found it!

[@Nzie]

You've done an incredible job--absolutely stunning.

[@sewmanyhobbies942]

couldn't agree more!

[@judyplimpton9583]

What a great talent!!

[@emilypresleysee]

I love that you paid such close attention to detail when it came to your fabric choices, facings, hems, closures, etc. The colors all compliment one another beautifully and make up a distinct, cohesive, well planned and expertly executed look in its entirety! I hate when I find a video of "dressing a tudor lady" and it's mismatched pieces where the colors and fabrics clash. It doesn't give an accurate (or visually pleasing) depiction. Thank you for sharing your hard work and skill!

[@CoriGowins]

This is so good that someone passing by probably thought they saw a ghost.

[@MuseAndDionysus]

YAAAASSSS QUEEN!!! Like, actual royalty though, not the cheap knock-offs they sell at party city. Excellent job

[@TheCoutureCourtesan]

Thank you so much!! :D

[@katencat]

Ahhh! I'm so excited. I love that you have so much Tudor content. This outfit is absolutely gorgeous. This period is tragically underrepresented on KZbin and in mass-market patterns.

[@TheCoutureCourtesan]

Thank you! Good to know! I love earlier periods but everyone seems to prefer 18th century and Edwardian right now! I will definitely have more 16th century vids in the future :)

[@hollyh408]

oh my goodness the gable hood is INCREDIBLE!! the entire outfit is lovely but that hood really jumped out at me - it's gorgeous!

[@wingthorn]

That is gorgeous - and meticulously done. I'm a detail hound, and would like to know if you've found any info on whether trains had special - and easily replaced - facings, or braid, or whatever, to protect them from the effects of dragging along the ground.

[@TheCoutureCourtesan]

Thank you! I haven’t yet seen anything specifically for adding extra protection for trains, but they very likely were fully lined and that lining could be replaced as needed.

[@FishGoatGirl]

Great research and fantastic work! It doesn’t hurt that you resemble Anne Boleyn from her portraiture. Definitely a gown fit for a queen.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

You are the OG costuming queen! Thank you for sharing the amazing details of your Tudor outfits with us!

[@TheMagicCrafter]

You are a very talented lady to be able to create something as beautiful as that. Well done! I'm sure the you from the past would be so proud 🥰👏🏻

[@RhapsodyOfJoy]

Everything about this video was a delight: the scenery, the music, the information and you, of course, as pretty as always. Thank you for sharing 💐

[@vincentbriggs1780]

You look amazing!! It's fascinating to see one of these videos for an era I know nothing about, and all you pieces are so beautifully made and fitted.

[@TheCoutureCourtesan]

Thank you!

[@vintagelife5195]

Wow! You have a unique look that really goes well with the period clothing. You look like the real thing brought to our time!

[@kim7990]

That house literally screaming "TUUUUUDOOOORS"

[@BeeKool__113]

Incredible!!! You really look like you stepped out of a Tutor painting! Brilliant!

[@dis2666]

What a beautiful gown. Well done!

[@skirtedgalleons]

Gorgeous, the dress and you both. And a very informative video. AND an amazing setting. Thanks for this!

[@Engelhafen]

What beautiful work. I hope you realize how much people like myself admire and love the work you do. I often paint historic costumes and your attention to detail is fantastic. I like the high school Anne Boleyn sunglasses. Haha

[@teri6667]

Having performed on the stage for 17 years when I was younger (and coming from a theater family with a mother who played Catherine of Aragon in "Royal Gambit"), I appreciate attention given to realistic costuming, and this is nothing short of magnificent! Some of the detail I knew already, but most I did not. I can only imagine the time you spent on research and creation of this gown, let alone the cost. My only critiques would be to share a little about how heavy and/or ungainly this gown may have been for you, as well as an estimate of how long it might take to dress the woman at the time. Thank you for sharing your hard work with us, and I'll definitely be looking at more of your videos!

[@rebeccap8696]

God if only I knew how to sew!! I’ve been wanting a Tudor gown since I was 7! 😭 This is extremely beautiful and well done! Bravo!

[@ItsJustLisa]

Izabela Pitcher of Prior Attire would impressed with this gown. Very well done.

[@DelphineCingal]

I can’t believe how talented you are. Such a variety of costumes presented on your channel and so much information about the most minute details.

[@LisaG442]

The Gable Hood is my absolute favourite, so flattering and pretty. This one you made is stunning

[@jenna4519]

I love both the French and Gabled hood on you! It's so cool to see these pieces on a moving person rather than paintings.

[@princessatarockconcert]

Anytime I see hand stitched eyelets it fills me with so much joy thank you

[@Paula_Shelton]

I don’t know what’s more stunning, the gown or the model! Just gorgeous!

[@faithjacksondocherty8970]

This is amazing, far more accurate looking than certain shows and films 💕

[@BSG0005]

I love that you also explain everything rather than just showing pictures! The clothing is so sumptuous and the history is quite fascinating!

[@TheCoutureCourtesan]

Thank you so much!

[@hayleytaylor7360]

I am so happy to see the 'Croft pop up in the background on my KZbin suggestions. Nicely done.

[@susiecarson]

This entire ensemble is gorgeous! I love the faux fur especially, and I can;t believe how perfect the pattern on the gold fabric is! I wonder - is it common for so much of the back and neck to show? Did they ever wear anything like a fichou (no idea how to spell that) for warmth? Also, what are you wearing for shoes?

[@TheCoutureCourtesan]

Thank you! Yes, in this period it was very fashionable to have wide, open necklines. You see it in a lot of portraits (for example, Princess Elizabeth). There are partlets for covering the neckline though.

[@Bethikathebunny]

Simply stunning!! The construction is great, the historical info is amazing and I’m so happy to found your channel. There isn’t enough high end Tudor info on costube, and super happy to see more of it, especially about that odd shaped hood! Thank you!

[@SciFiCheerGirl]

Informative, inspiring, and gorgeous work!

[@TheCoutureCourtesan]

Thank you!!

[@savannahnordin3860]

This is so amazing! The research and work you did for this is astonishing and it definitely paid off in the final product!

[@SenoritaJes]

😭 omg my goodness, you look like you stepped right out of a Holbein painting. Perfection! ❤

[@dianabarnes884]

Thank you for such a wonderful and informative piece. The dress is gorgeous!i especially like that you looked at bills and information from that time period! Kudos!!

[@TheCoutureCourtesan]

Thank you so much!

[@AnneOfCleves1515]

Thank you for uploading! I've been super excited to see the video on this gown, so when I saw this video pop up in my recommended section, I clicked right away. I love reading about the construction of historic gowns but it's so illuminating to have a layer-by-layer look. This is definitely one of my favourite reconstructed tudor gowns that I've seen, it just looks so phenomenally regal! Wonderful job! (Also, I'm delighted you chose to go for a gable hood. It's one of my favourite pieces of historic fashion, and I think you've really conveyed how elegantly they can be designed!)

[@TheCoutureCourtesan]

Thank you so much!!

[@heidibock1017]

Amazing and stunning! I always love seeing your work, and it's great to see it in motion!

[@sharonmayo5578]

Beautiful work Samantha.So authentic, It wouldn't look out of place at Hampton Court.

[@coyotedust]

Samantha just found your channel. You could be hired as a Tudor Costume Consultant on documentaries! I've never seen Tudor fashion look so professionally designed and tailored that it looks like it was made during that era by royal seamstresses themselves. I've seen so many sloppy Tudor costumes where they look disheveled, especially the hoods. Yours look like it came straight out of the royal wardrobe!

[@graycloud057]

It’s so refreshing to see someone getting the period dress correct, and wearing it so beautifully. I’m quite impressed.

[@stellapfefferkorn782]

I'm sewing an Anne Boleyn dress for class right now! this was very helpful!!

[@alandominicfong6907]

You did a fantastic job with this gown! You look marvelous. If only the film and television costumers would put as much effort into their product...

[@rencat63]

Well done! A beautiful gown and you look smashing in it! Thank you for sharing.

[@katiegrubbs1092]

I was so pleased to find this video! I have been wanting to construct a 1540s ensemble, and this is so helpful!

[@threeeyedgoddess7635]

delighted to find your youtube channel, I've been admiring your creations on The Couture Courtesan for years

[@astardustparade]

Simply gorgeous! I love this so much! I’d love to wear something like this. Unfortunately I don’t sew and I have no where to wear such a gown to.

[@MrChubba10]

It would be amazing to wear such a gown .. it's absolutely beautiful with all its intricate layers .. would make a fabulous wedding dress in the winter with snow on the ground .. golds and whites to make a modern twist. You are truly talented Samantha.

[@leisongivangomo5656]

Oh wow! You did an excellent job on this ensemble! Inspiring!

[@beemillo4741]

You look like a gorgious portrait that has come to live, absolutely breathtaking. ❤️

[@juliegale3863]

Wonderful. I took Historical Costume in the year I managed to be at Art School back in 1951. How I would have loved to have these videos then. Had to make do with books, paintings and museums. Remember a day visit to the V & A where I was able to see frames of the materials used. Always wished I could have gone into theatrical costumes but no such luck. At 16 I had to take a job in a dress shop and do window dressing.

[@abandonedpast6410]

Beautiful work, great filming location!

[@historylvr8000]

Absolutely mesmerizing! For a history buff and Tudor Era aficionado this is truly a treat!

[@lillianwest8566]

This is awesome 👏 If only this much effort went into making the clothing in period dramas historically accurate

[@lillianhansen5464]

I loved this video, not only are the pieces gorgeous and the craftsmanship excellent, but the research that obviously went into this project is incredible. Even though it wasn’t a terribly long video you were able to show us the care and thought that went into this jaw-dropping outfit. Thank you so much for showing us this and if you couldn’t already tell I enjoyed it immensely! :)

[@barbararemsen4768]

So beautiful! I can't believe the amount of work you put into that. Love the look of Tudor clothing and enjoy dressing up for Ren Faire, but happy to have my jeans and tee shirts for day to day life.

[@susandonaldson7437]

I love this. I am so fascinated with Tudor England

[@SilverDawnArrow]

The Tudor period is what gave me the historical costuming bug as a child and it's a dream of mine to someday recreate a Tudor outfit. Thank you for giving me inspiration.

[@ChrisSmith-fk3ru]

Wonderfully done! I really enjoyed your detailed descriptions and your close-ups of the garments you were describing. Your gown is beautiful and the portraits are striking! Thank you for sharing. Looking forward for more!!

[@Niobesnuppa]

That gown is incredibly beautiful, I really love that fabric. Also, I gotta say, although the gable hood isn't as popular, I've always found it equally as nice as the French hood, but just in different ways. I always thought the French hood has more "princess" vibes while the gable hood has more "queen" vibes.

[@justingame4459]

Sometimes I wonder why a lot of Tudor dramas today don't really try to make it look like the way how two-door women really look as compared to these KZbin videos they seem to do a great job with it like you. Your Tudor gown is amazing keep up the great work you do

[@lfwynndewinter240]

Really enjoyed watching this, beautiful dress, what a great talent you have, well done! You look just as I imagine Anne Boleyn would look too. I love the gable hood, thank you for posting.

[@JohnPorsbjerg]

It’s so beautiful! You look incredible, the colors and details and sillhouette are all so so elegant

[@marylutyger675]

We lived in Richmond for a number of years and remember Agecroft Hall fondly! Beautiful garment!

[@mightymissk]

For a Tudor history junkie like me this was wonderful to watch. Making the gown and all it's parts clearly took a lot of skill and hard work. Its beautiful. Well done Samantha Bullat. By the way, in 16th century clothes you look uncannily like Ann Bolyen.

[@MyHam-os4bq]

Absolutely beautiful dress, and the hood suits you. It frames your face so well. I want to wear that entire get up and go walking in the crisp fall air! It somehow looks so cozy and comforting.

[@Nini-hd7pd]

I'm impressed how accurate the costumes in Spanish Princess are 😳👍

[@Bygone_Wardrobes]

Super stunning work once again!

[@TheBambsBeauty]

This video was shown as an educational video in my costume history class! My professor said she loves finding videos like yours with all the research and said it was incredible that you made this all yourself :) congratulations and thanks for this video for helping me with finals

[@austenmckenna5555]

Amazing! You look like you stepped out from a Hans Holbein painting! I really enjoyed your video!

[@TheCoutureCourtesan]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Oshidorinohina]

This is gorgeous you did a fantastic job in these designs, and all the historical facts behind the why was really cool!

[@bluehorse3236]

This clothing looks great on you ! Beautiful with this headwear piece.

[@TheVintageGuidebook]

Your work and attention to detail here is utterly exquisite. You make me want to try making Tudor garments! Fantastic job!

[@clarekuehn4372]

WOW! This is one of the best I've seen! I didn't quite understand re. the sleeve pulls, or how the hat was made.

[@sarahasbach2333]

this is so pretty. dying for that red petticoat; guess I just have to wait for the reprint of Patterns of Fashion 😭 I'd love to see any behind the scenes for making these types of clothes. Or even just more discussion of the period fashion.

[@joycekellner9957]

This video is so lovely, and your work on the gowns is incredible . Kudos to you!

[@sharoncarter4086]

Loved watching this. So lovely to see and hear about their beautiful gowns. Thank you 💜

[@sunnyd3720]

The burg is my hometown! It’s nice to see someone showing off the lovely historic parts of Va with beautiful and historically accurate clothing! Love your videos

[@JessieCochran37]

You are beautiful and the gown accentuates your beauty. This gown and hood are stunning! Great video, and I hope to learn more from you on Tudor reproductions.

[@jldisme]

Wow! The gown is so beautiful! And, if I may say, so is the wearer.

[@anniematheson2335]

Beautiful❣ Beautiful❣ the gown and all the detail is beautiful❣ This video was in every way a lovely work of art...

[@tamaravsthevoid]

I’d just joined my local SCA when COVID hit, so haven’t de to any events yet. But I will be in a few months now that restrictions are lifting so I need some outfits. This is inspiring 🥰

[@LadyCoyKoi]

Thank you for this video. It really helped me to plan out a duplicated look of a royal woman in Tutor times. 🥰I love experimenting and challenging my sewing abilities. I want to make an outfit using royal plum and gold , which were consider royal colors. In fact Queen Mary, aka Bloody Mary, wore all royal purple and gold to embody her royal heritage and embrace her royal blood during her coronation. She wanted her outfit to yell out for her, "I am Queen. Respect or die!" People credit Queen Elizabeth with a lot including first Queen of England, but actually England had a long History of powerful Queens and I feel that Queen Marys' story was just as interesting as her more popular and well accepted younger sister. I need to see and further study Queen Marys' purple coronation assemble. However, your video has helped giving me the layers I need to at least get the idea of what is what. Thank you.

[@katestevens4606]

I completely agree!! I personally prefer Queen Mary much more than Elizabeth. In fact, Mary is one of my all time favorite historical figures

[@katierasburn9571]

Im sorry who is saying Elizabeth was first queen? I need to talk lol

[@miaw.5819]

You sewed this? Talented!!! Just wow!

[@MikeHalley]

historical fashions fascinating and great channel

[@ashdav9980]

Lovely gown and surprised you were at Agecroft Hall, wonderful gem of a place….very fitting for the dress.

[@carolinegraham1351]

The colours and fabric are beautiful. You truly looked like a Tudor Queen.

[@GrammyHarriet]

Beautiful. Excellent information.

[@Sunny_Now_and_Then]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing. It looks like Tudor clothing was much more comfortable than what came later.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

What a lot of detailed and lovely work. Congratulations.

[@Debo_OG]

I’m glad I found your channel! Beautiful! Greetings from Portsmouth Va, neighbor 😊

[@jeanettecook1088]

Marvelous work! How beautiful! Thank you for a great video. 🎉👏👏👏

[@Sew_Learning]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. What a beautiful ensemble! New subscriber here. Sending best wishes from Down Under ❤️🌺🇦🇺😎

[@lauraellen189]

An absolutely beautiful gown. Your handiwork is amazing. Though I am not a seamstress by any stretch of the imagination, I have always loved researching historical clothing.