Dressing up in a Parisian Visiting gown, 1897

[@AlexS-pb5hn]

And i thought I couldn't love 1890's more but here we are.

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

'Original padding'- that is what I will call my butt from now on! Another fabulous video as always, Izabel!

[@spikehere5866]

@4:00 "I've lost my knickers". One of your finest pieces of commentary ever.

[@vernahrris5601]

when I was a very tiny little girl in about 1958, my aunt would bring these types of clothes home from church jumble sales; the shoes, coats, etc. I never warmed up to the fussy 1890's clothes but I did adore the beaded (heavily beaded) gown of the 1920's. I always loved the shoes from each fashion era though!Now that we have progressed into the 21st Century, I realize how lucky I was to have been allowed to play dress up in the originals.

[@jayneterry8701]

Wow that would have been so fun!

[@gerardacronin334]

That is a beautiful shade of blue. And I love the beret.

[@helenel4126]

Stunning dress! I can imagine that silk velvet is very slithery to work with. Your comments about the corsetry and how it makes one's waist shrink fill me with envy - alas; modern women's clothing doesn't permit that sort of magic. But then, modern women's clothing is like rags compared to this!

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

I can't imagine how much patience you have to have got to work with silk velvet, it seems so flimsy! Beautiful, but looks like hell to work with. Also I laughed so hard at 'where are my knickers?' and 'husbaaaand!' 😂

[@priorattire]

Watch the the end, you will see the answers to working with the velvet

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

​@@priorattire Oh, I didn't expected it! I'm so sorry, now I feel like an idiot 😂 But your tip was amazing, I didn't know that temporary adhesive exists! I feel like I need to buy a can because I'm planning on making dress from rayon and I know I will lose my mind.

[@kellysouter4381]

The 1890s were a period of clothing we could still wear today in public without too much comment. I never like the goose front look, but just before that is clothing I'd be happy to wear for everyday.

[@fernlintner65]

Love the dress and adore the tip for working with that flimsy velvet at the end thank you so much!

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

Great tip about the temporary adhesive!

[@darkelady58]

I remember seeing this gown years ago in a book of fashion plate. To see it come to life is amazing.

[@voicelessonswithjane474]

My Grandma was born in 1896. You are spot on. The dress gave me goose bumps! Thank you!

[@M.Datura]

It gives me early spring or like, november, vibes, where it's not quite winter, but it certainly isn't very warm yet.

[@nargilblue]

The lace over the velvet is complete drama, love the glasses on the stick as well

[@type2280303]

That is really an amazing dress again Izabella 😍 Absolutely stunning !!

[@Sujowi]

Reticules are so useful. I have one that my phone and card fit into and I wear it on my wrist for going to concerts etc. So much easier than a handbag.

[@BethAge95]

Stunning work as always! Love the 1890s because there big diversity and changes.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

When I first started wearing stockings I was using a suspender belt, which was a very minimalist girdle with suspenders on it. Pantyhose were just coming into existence at the time.

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

I'm a sucker for velvety fabrics. The slightly puffy sleeves and straight but flattering skirt shape looks like a dream to wear. This outfit seems aesthetically pleasing yet also practical.

[@KateandBree]

Goodness, I am laughing at the stole for a weapon. So funny.

[@catteb4368]

You look absolutely lovely in the base garments. The greys are so clean and fresh against the white

[@priorattire]

It is blue…..

[@elizabethtailor111]

Nice tips on sewing that velvet. I've done it, and if you're not ready for it, (like I wasn't!) it can be a nasty surprise. I'd heard about how difficult it could be, but as a proficient professional tailor, I'm afraid I discounted what I'd heard, and - holy crap! Big surprise!

[@petapendlebury9024]

I love this ensemble and the lorgnette is the icing on the cake! I have one that has a little button on the handle that flips the 2nd eyepiece up - such clever design. I guess if you wanted to be more practical you'd keep hold of your stole till you arrived wherever you were visiting cos yes, that thing is not practical and a positive trip hazard going up stairs!

[@snappylobster3118]

I worked with silk velvet once, it was like trying to sew water lol

[@galamander_1327]

Stunning! I love this dress era and your taste and design choices are always impeccable. This demonstration helped me quite a lot with figuring out my own sewing project. I appreciate the narration and getting to hear the fabrics moving sounds quite nice. It gives a beginner sewist like me a lot of valuable information.

[@mountaindude141]

I like watching your videos and seeing what kind of shoes ladies wore back in the day

[@livinghopeblog]

"HUSBAND!" Reminded me of Hocus Pocus lol "Sisters!"

[@tessat338]

One can see how Paris fashions had that little extra bit of style and panache.

[@UYTRELLO]

Your parisian visiting dress is so wonderful! Some time ago I saw the gracious fashion plate and I imagined that llady was a school inspector, for instance a very strict lonely lady. Your tricks for sewing velvet are a blessing. Thanks! Congratulations!

[@gavottchengavottchen9246]

Bildhübsche Frau, die wundervoll mit Natürlichkeit , Witz und Eleganz die selbstgeschneiderte Kleidung nach altem Vorbild präsentiert. Ganz Toll ! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnb7499]

I absolutely love your videos. Boy are you talented. Thanks to you, I’ve developed a historical fashion hobby.

[@eleanorstrong8315]

I love the color of the velvet! The dress is a beauty! The hat looks so different on. I want the hat!.

[@jonesnori]

I saw a picture of Queen Mary (Queen Elizabeth II's grandmother) using a lorgnette in 1937 to read her son George VI's coronation program. She and the future QEII were mutually bending over it, with Princess Margaret sitting next to them. Queen Mary was born in the Victorian age and had some old-fashioned styles; I don't know how common lorgnettes were at that time.

[@judyhershey937]

This is now a favorite. Beautifully done.

[@apcolleen]

I'd love to see someone draw up a modern dress inspired by this look

[@debracheesman8754]

What a beautiful ensemble!

[@sophieinspired]

I love it! The collar flounce thing may be impractical but it looks sooooo goood 💖 the entire ensemble is just amazing with the velvet, the fur, the collar, the collar flouncy thing, the lace, the silhouette, everything! And the glasses!

[@michaelbohme3979]

Wunderschön wie sie es wieder rüberbringrn und dieses wunderschöne englisch ich höre es so gerne ❤❤❤

[@timber72]

Always a delight.

[@c.m.2732]

"It's like a weapon!" I guess that's to make up for the lack of a hatpin.

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

LOL I was thinking the same thing!!

[@hawkfirequeen5766]

I am in love with this hat! It's so beautiful.

[@katrinaportelli405]

So beautiful! One of my favourites!

[@teddy-3765]

WOW! I will have to dig the 505 spray out of my patchowrking supplies box and move it into the regular sewing supplies.....

[@christianeedel5160]

Beautiful ensemble! Haven’t sewn much with silk velvet, but cotton velvet is much easier to sew with a walking foot, if that’s something your machine can do. Might be worth a try.

[@debcarroll8192]

I love the aesthetic style gown and beret-- You look amazing! That lorgnette is quite fun, as well. Thank you for the tips on working with silk velvet. This winter I made a spencer out of that, and it was rather difficult to work with. I will definitely be doing it your way next time!

[@pay1370]

those glasses are so fun!

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

looks amazing ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

I like this style of a back-fastening bodice and a skirt that pulls on easily. Very quick to don.

[@eduardocordero7690]

Un espléndido trabajo y gran investigación. Mi señora, es adorable.

[@eileenbass952]

I would love a corset like the one you are wearing Isobella.

[@priorattire]

I occasionally have them in the shop

[@helen1962]

What a beautiful garment!

[@johnb7499]

I’ve seen every video of yours, and I was wondering if you have ever constructed an early 1910’s gown, and if so, could you make a video on it? Now I did watch your 1914 and 1903 video. I’m looking at around 1909/1910ish with the rise of the empire silhouette, and intricate gowns with layers of sheer fabric.

[@priorattire]

No- not really my area of interest

[@hrani]

What an absolutely fabulous ensemble! And the hat really crowned the whole thing, it's such a lot of "bang for your buck" for added effect to material used 😄

[@Marg-44]

Hi, I've recently come across your channel and watched a few videos. They are absolutely fascinating. Love this subject and I think you really do look very authentic. You made me laugh in this one when you were under the wisteria arch peering out of your glasses and saying how impractical the stole was. Well done, great video and I will be watching more.

[@rmcfete]

It would be interesting to hear your take on hatpins since the old ones are now illegal but i know they have history

[@rmcfete]

Thank you

[@priorattire]

I have a whole video on hats and hat pins…

[@akechijubeimitsuhide]

Why would they still be illegal? Nobody wears them aparts from historical fashion people and the average modern citizen knows nothing about the "hat pin is for stabbing men who can't behave" thing.

[@brucetidwell7715]

Hat pins are illegal?! Who bothered to come up with that? I can't imagine many policemen are aware of it, unless you stab somebody with it.

[@antipatsy]

​@@akechijubeimitsuhide on the contrary, I've started wearing hats just for the chance to stab a masher!

[@michaelbohme3979]

Schauen sie süss aus in dem Kleid das steht ihnen so gut 👍 ❤

[@heathermacmaster5666]

I love spray adhesive!!! I use it when I'm working with leather or really narrow trim. It's great stuff!

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

Not an era that interests me much [I couldn't bear the tightness of a corset over my stomach] but the skirt and blouse combination look fabulous. It is something that could be copied for almost any era because the actual style is classic and timeless. While the stole may be useless but it really does finish off the outfit to perfection. Mum made me a wrap dress using silk velvet once [back in the late 1970s] and she hated sewing it, said she'd never use that fabric again so I sympathise with anyone who has to use it.

[@RoSario-vb8ge]

I bet, the suspenders were I relief to the venes of the legs after having been tightened for centuries.

[@RoSario-vb8ge]

A relief...

[@bhavens9149]

Hey! no complaints here, I love all the gowns you show!

[@JaneEMcLernon]

Garter belts were and still are around for holding stockings up.

[@ganmerlad]

It's probably good you didn't make the back of the stole as long as the front because when you sat down it would end up pulling the stole backward and that would be a nuisance.

[@saviitrius]

I absolutely unapologetically would have worn that stole backwards. Personal preference lol

[@queenswillrule]

Would do exactly the same.

[@Danigirl73]

I just love your videos! ❤

[@mjlvnv]

Gorgeous outfit

[@AlaRozumek2591]

Thank you very much ❤

[@kelseylogas1580]

Where do you find your fabrics?? This is stunning!! I hope you will be willing to share with us where you get these amazing fabrics from. Thank you! And gorgeous dress!!

[@priorattire]

There are long lists of supplies in my books

[@kelseylogas1580]

@@priorattire Oh thank you! Have a beautiful day!

[@annayoung4220]

Gorgeous! Now I want to see how you did your hair!

[@priorattire]

It is a wig

[@lester2162]

ah everytime I watch your videos I wish I could have the time and resources to make my own dresses 😭

[@KnottyProfessor]

Would it be an idea to add either: a lace or velvet belt that clips at the back or a little tab that buttons/ties to the centre of skirt belt to the stole to keep it from gaping too much and then add secret magnets or buttons to the stole and skirt hem to keep them as one?

[@KaloCheyna]

hooks on the inside of the skirt waistband, with thread bars on the bodice's waistband would probably be a better option to keep the two together, and you can put them all the way around the waistline

[@priorattire]

Tried. Anything that attaches it completely spilt the mine the moment you make a movement

[@brucetidwell7715]

It's a good thing to have it tucked in the back. Two pieces flopping around would really be impossible. That spray on basting is amazing! Is it very pricey?

[@priorattire]

No

[@JennyBartG]

It's a lovely ensemble. But I always wonder how ladies in their 45/50 years handel the heat flashes. I would die in all those clothes.

[@priorattire]

Natural breathable fabrics….

[@GoddessNeith]

It must be very nice to be able to afford so much silk velvet, I'm envious!!!!

[@priorattire]

Not that expensive a good wool is more expensive nowadays. Plus it was an investment recouped when I sold the gown

[@gottathinkupanewone]

Try fastening your floating sash to the waistband of your skirt using some small buttons and ribbon loops. It will help you control the sash and keep it from working against you.

[@priorattire]

Doesn’t work- or rather does u till you move…

[@Andrea.S.Alvey12]

Or, wear the belt over it? To my eye/brain, having it draping free down the front looks unfinished? The entire outfit is stunning, and I've always loved silk velvet! (I adore that hat!!)

[@maryjackson1194]

Perhaps a swing tack connecting the stole to the front waistband?

[@priorattire]

any attachment there completely spoils the line the moment the person moves

[@msmltvcktl]

I'm wondering if some horsehair braid at the bottom of the stole (between the velvet and the lining) mightn't give it some weight so that it's more conducive to twirling? I think it's been established that trying to secure it in any way ruins the aesthetic 😅 Thank you for the tips on sewing silk velvet! I have a lovely metallic gold silk velvet that I've been saving for a fancy project, but hadn't the foggiest how to work with it!

[@pokagal7335]

Thank you for another video of the amazing clothing that you recreate from fashion renderings. The silk velvet is magical, but I'd hate to work with it. The spray is miraculous! Also, working from pictures to recreate a garment is such a challenge, and you did it splendidly, once again. I have to agree with you that the stole was a counter-balanced with a piece that went down the back. Will you be altering the piece? Would it make sense that there were either hooks and eyes or an inside button or two attaching the front (and back) of the stole to the waist band?☯

[@MimiMatasar]

Ok ,you look adorable!

[@samanthaknudson3084]

Lovely! The dress and the lady. 😊 If I may be so bold and nosy, I can imagine that your career is from your books, and I imagine, consulting on period movies, etc. But I have wondered what your career is - your expensive clothing and trips...

[@priorattire]

See the video on that…. I am historical dressmaker, interpreter and an author. Have been for the last 12 years

[@priorattire]

As for expensive clothing- I don’t keep much of that staff, it sells!

[@esmeraldagreen1992]

I believe the stole might have been pinned to the dress.

[@priorattire]

This only works if I stand and don’t move_ the moment you move the line is broken

[@angelapatscheider5538]

Where is the cat ?

[@robertajeanaldrich7281]

Would put the belt around the waist. Tack the back with a hook.

[@reganrose04]

What's that type of belt called?

[@Tinuviel788]

Wonderful as always! I wonder, shall this be in any of your books? And are you planning to sell this dress at some point?:-)

[@priorattire]

You haven’t been listening…. Yes, the pattern will be in the volume 3z and I have already sold the dress:-)

[@christinacramp]

Do you ever miss the dresses you made over the years After being sold?

[@DestructionGlitter]

How dare that stole interrupt the twirling?!

[@AliciaB.]

couldn't the sides of the stole be sewn or pinned to the skirt somehow ?

[@priorattire]

Pinning it attaching work only if I don’t move

[@RoSario-vb8ge]

Does wearing a corset influence, where the 'extra' pounds grow? I mean instead of apple figure...?

[@priorattire]

No

[@shevaunhandley1543]

Wearing a corset only shifts the natural padding around a bit, but not much. To be honest, the more original padding you have the better a corset can be.

[@RoSario-vb8ge]

@@priorattire would have been to nice...😉

[@Salwayassin]

💅🏻

[@donnalee.]

HUSBAND!

[@BeauQuillen]

ME DADDY

[@MrsBrit1]

Would you not pin that stole down the gown, I wonder? It does seem a major annoyance otherwise, despite being very pretty!

[@priorattire]

pinning etc works only if you don’t move

[@spaghettiking7312]

Holy crap, our fashion declined so much in only a century.

[@AlinaLumbourg]

Fashion after WW1; Women change the way they dressed Fashion after WW2; Half of Men changed the way they dress but they still wear suits until late 1960s 1960s: Basically revolutionized the whole fashion for men and women :'(

[@apcolleen]

Thats funny i hear some of your husband's vocal mannerisms in your english lol

[@wildfireintexas]

This is a beautiful outfit but it seems uncomfortable and hot.

[@j.wa.1061]

I like how the sleeves are warmer than the body though- my arms are always cooler than my core.

[@birdandcatlover5597]

if you ever have an excuse to do it, would you show making some kind of cloak? i cant figure out how to draft the neckline and shoulders to make the hem even and everything. and i despise commercial patterns for things ive learned so much useful sewing things from you; ive even drafted and sewn my own corset, assembling it by watching your edwardian corset video!

[@priorattire]

There is a pattern and instructions a a short cloak in the first book and a longer one in the second…

[@kellysouter4381]

I wouldn't bother with the stole.

[@bookwormaddict3933]

Where's your wedding ring Izabella

[@priorattire]

I don’t wear jewellery- my wedding ring, and the engagement one are safely in a box on the dressing table