Fashion Through History: Episode 2 - Georgians

Join Fashion Historian Serena Dyer as she travels to Kenwood to meet English Heritage Curator Louise Cooling. The pair unveil historic looks that were popular in Georgian society and explore the history and context behind these fashions.
This is the second episode in our new Fashion Through History series, where we’ll be recreating some iconic looks from history, and finding out more about the people who wore them, and the places where they lived.
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[@EnglishHeritage]

All information included in this video is historically accurate. Although her circumstances were unusual for the time, Dido Belle lived at Kenwood, and you can find out more about her fascinating life here: www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/women-in-history/dido-belle/ Please note that we support KZbin's community guidelines, and want to keep our channel fun and enjoyable for everyone. We love to hear your comments, but we do reserve the right to remove anything that goes against the spirit of these rules. For more details, visit: kzbin.infoen-GB/yt/about/policies/#community-guidelines

[@ююю-ч9д]

Well, according to your own source, Dido didn't quite wear your typical Georgian gowns… At least not in her only surviving portrait (which is very beautiful by the way)

[@acex222]

​@@ююю-ч9д it's just a single portrait. Not unlikely that she usually dressed like the people around her.

[@lindastansbury2067]

Beautifully done videos on the history of 18th and 19th century fashion. The clothing is as fascinating as it is beautiful. I hope to see many more of these.

[@ChristenSapnas]

And Dr. Dyer’s modern dress is beautiful too - the print on that fabric is incredible and interesting.

[@tiffanyr9975]

Now THOSE are pockets!! 🤩🩷

[@sheifaakra3018]

I loved watching the movie about Belle and its interesting to hear the true story of her life

[@MapleRhubarb]

I've been to Kenwood--what a lovely place! Who would have thought 18th century dresses had more pockets than 21st century dresses! 😅😑

[@Bee2o13]

I am absolutely LOVING these videos on historical fashion! Thank you & more please!😊

[@jermaine1998]

omg the dress is so pretty on shanice! and what a informative video, honestly wish it was more socially acceptable to wear this style more often lol

[@cultsandcake]

Take a look at the latest womens fashion trends- thanks to shows like Bridgerton, you can see influence from recency and early georgian fashion (and some Victorian/"historical peasant").

[@thequeen321]

I spend 15 hours in a stays and let me tell you it’s more comfortable than a bloody brassiere

[@sarahallegra6239]

I love that you’re covering Dido’s story, and so beautifully! Such a fascinating woman. The gowns are just incredible, I love it all!

[@gracieonamountain]

This is stunning, that color is INCREDIBLE on her. I loved seeing how the gown was put on like a jacket, very informative!

[@anniekinsmishkamouse7575]

As shown, the stomacher and dress (or robe) were pinned to the corset with straight pins. It was expected that a Lady would either lose or bend the pins periodically, therefore she was given "Pin Money".

[@anne-droid7739]

Imagine how dirty those trailing hems got. No matter how clean you kept your floors, those dresses would have a rime at the bottom by the end of the day.

[@MegM0221]

Dresses were actually equipped to deal with this, historically! The hems had durable trims/tapes on the bottom, often wool, which would take the majority of abuse from floors and outside. These could be taken off and replaced as needed.

[@pheart2381]

There were walking outfits without the trailing hem.

[@it_buddy]

I love the history of clothing. I will watch as many of these videos as you care to upload

[@league-of-shadows]

Outstanding video! Beautiful fashion.

[@nevem5010]

Wonderful; thank you!

[@salwayassin]

Amazing😂😊

[@monir3236]

Enjoyed this a lot, having previously viewed historic material on the two famous women. Loved it, thank you..

[@suzannerobinson6086]

Thanks for the knowledge ❣️👏

[@quietkiwi7572]

What a lovely video. I'm normally not interested in fashion but there is some thing facinateing about seeing it in a historical context. I wish you had the actors deliver some of the lines and gave a bit more about their characters history though.

[@TruthSeeker410]

❤❤❤

[@sirwelch9991]

My favourite form of fashion!

[@charliestreeter5799]

I’m loving this series! So informative 💓

[@innatelyindigo]

I love this series!

[@Goldkehlchen20]

The peach colour looks absolutely gorgeous on the actress who plays Dido!

[@theburrowrises8549]

I was going to say the same thing!

[@emonsalt]

Is Gregorian chant their music?

[@wieskegeluk6546]

These comments do NOT pass the vibe check.

[@EnglishHeritage]

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[@Mark723]

Such a brilliant series, as can only be told by English Heritage. Thank you.

[@midnightblack07]

Lovely video, the historical context made it all the more interesting. :)

[@sagittariusbeauty]

I would love to wear dresses like this!

[@classicrocklover69]

this was so good, those ladies look gorgeous! can’t wait for episode 3

[@TheeKookyWildflower]

Lovely video. Thanks for sharing!

[@zuzuspetals38]

The movie Belle is lovely abt her That had me reading books and looking up internet info on Dido 🌟🌟🌟 This dress was lovely I love that the model actually liked wearing it as well 🎉

[@meganjaime7728]

This is so cool! I love when history is told with physical examples like this. It really brings the history to life! 😃😄😊

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I loved the video on Victorians. I’m sure this video is awesome too! 👏🏽

[@verezinek5536]

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[@annissa8959]

Lovely informative video and lovely dresses, but I don't think the modern music feels right to the content

[@savtelly3817]

Wonderful

[@debrabarnhardt1103]

Thank you, English Heritage, for this and your many other wonderful videos. And a big thank you for dealing with the unacceptable comments. It takes courage, effort and diligence and it is appreciated.

[@TrangPakbaby]

Belle and Georgie were eating the gworls up! Yes! 😍😍💅🏾💅🏻

[@JaiProdz]

Love Dido

[@ShinigamisBlade]

Wonderful series! It's awesome seeing the outfits and hearing about the historical context they were worn in. Your models are always so beautiful in the dresses and bring them to life nicely

[@LindaCasey]

💕💕

[@Chibihugs]

Yay, love that you are covering Dido Belle

[@rochelleb973]

The ladies look beautiful 😊

[@Mr.Robinson.TV.]

👀

[@LauryneAmanda]

I loved seeing what dido belle would’ve worn while she was living. Thank you for this informative video.

[@cristinasabate]

Amazing!! Thank you for sharing.❤️

[@philipmurphy2]

Great video, Thanks for sharing.

[@jaygray7102]

Great clothes for smuggling. Thank goodness they can be replicated with modern materials so women don't have to torture themselves

[@Marie-PoilBelle]

It's good to remind us that black people also lived in Europe at that time ! Great concept, great models !

[@black_nerdy]

The fabric almost looks like plastic or polyester. Not complaining just making an observation.

[@pheart2381]

Silk taffeta I think. Its very crunchy and rustly.

[@traceej4685]

This fabric is silk taffeta. Polyester is a modern fabric that is used as a dupe since it can simulate silk very well but is a plastic fabric where silk is a filament fabric. So silk is the real OG. If you felt the two side by side you'd definitely notice the difference in quality so remember, looks aren't everything.

[@rosannehernandez2514]

I wouldn't wear a coat this one would do. 😊 Can they modernise this fashion?

[@dannyz226]

Very inclusive video!❤

[@matty99]

🤣

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

I feel like they left out a few layers on Dido's dress.

[@alaskacosplay]

The model being dressed in the pink Francaise gown makes me think of Angelica Schuyler from Hamilton. Im a broadway kid so I know my references

[@jimpickens4067]

You stated that the Balleen stays were an important part of 'every' 18thc womans wardrobe - you really cannot state that as a historic fact. Sure it may have been extremely common for the upper classes but for the poor there is no way this was common place

[@briannawalker4793]

Those that could not afford baleen stays used reeds or wood bents. Stays were absolutely part of EVERY woman's attire in the 18th century, the same way underwear and a bra are indispensable for modern women. The class differences showed not in have-vs-have-nots, but in things like straps (poorer women wore strapless stays for ease of movement), fabric choice, and restrictive lacing.

[@MioHasMoe]

There were also “charity” stays given to working class women made of leather. Over time and with body heat it would mold to your shape.