Getting Dressed - Tudor Royal Household

Members of the household of Queen Catherine Parr get dressed ready to perform their daily duties.
Maid 1 - Lauren Fitzpatrick www.spotlight.com/5014-3425-8523
Lady in waiting - Sophie Jane Corner www.spotlight.com/profile/341...
Maid 2 - Su Toogood
Servants - Katherine Briggs, Oliver Helm
Costume - Pauline Loven / periodwardrobe
Voice-over - Nicole Loven / loven.n
Director - Nicole Loven / loven.n
Writer - Pauline Loven / periodwardrobe
Hair and on set support - Charlotte Brindley
Costume Assistant - Emma Wilcox
Make-up - Oliver Helm / oliver.helm.makeup
Shoes - Kevin Garlick www.kgarlick-shoemaker.co.uk/
Goldwork embroiderer - Avril Sanderson
Stockings - Sally Pointer
Jewellery - The Enchanted Tudor Rose www.theenchantedtudorrose.co.uk/
Tudor ooches - The Tudor Tailor www.tudortailor.com/
Blackwork pincushion - Rosemary Baker
Music - Kyle Preston - The People
Filmed on Location at Greyfriars, Lincoln
Thanks to Katy-Jayne Lintott, Katherine Briggs, Heritage Lincolnshire
This video, like all Crow’s Eye Productions’ works, is protected by copyright under the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and internationally under the Berne Copyright Convention. It may not be reproduced or adapted, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Crow’s Eye Productions.

[@marielaperriere]

I hadn’t appreciated that these looks were made up by assembling so many separate (and adjustable) components and not continuous garments. It makes good sense for movement at the joints and adapting to body changes in pregnancy etc. So interesting!

[@nikkiking4044]

I remember hearing that maternity clothes didn't exist before like 50 years ago, and I wondered what women did before? And then learning that clothes were adjustable, and built to be so, and my mind was blown! I would love it if more of my clothes could be adjustable now!

[@HunterDriguez]

A good reason for this could have been for washing convenience. Doing laundry was difficult work and fabric incredibly expensive. If you soil your sleeve it might be better to just wash that segment instead of a whole dress.

[@marielaperriere]

@@HunterDriguez of course! That makes sense

[@jenneli314]

also explains why cheap costumes fit so poorly!

[@cazia9]

This is also why one of the most prized practical skills in a lady in waiting was dressmaking - they were like the couturiers of the day bc royalty often set fashion trends

[@kirstenirwin9084]

Thank you for showing the French hood being worn properly and not just as a headband. Hollywood gets it so wrong with Tudor dress. I also love that the lady in waiting is the same lady from The Girl With A Pearl Earring video!

[@MatthijsvanDuin]

It's not the same lady. The lady in waiting in this video is Sophie Jane Corner, the girl with the pearl earring is Hannah Douglas.

[@ninagordon9494]

But they did not show it being worn properly…the hoods were made from separate pieces and laid completely flat,without the raised crest/headband that everyone always portrays. The part mistaken for the crest was actually the fabric folded over a certain way.

[@KayFaverus]

@@ninagordon9494 Right, although this hood is already better than most, it's still not entitely historically accurate. There are some great video's about the french hood. Samantha Bullat has an awesome one. Also, with the badge they indicate the reign of Elizabeth I, but this style Tudor dress is 1st halve 16th century. Elizabethan dress was quite different. But nevertheless, a very lovely video!

[@ninagordon9494]

@@KayFaverus right Samantha Bullat is just who I was thinking of! Also, if you’re referring to the badge show at around 6:37, this is actually the personal badge used by Catherine Parr!

[@koolkitty108]

So I knew it reminded me of a painting!

[@elenasimon5091]

I love the amount of black fabric used, even for the maids! Black was the most expensive color of dye for centuries and that amount shows how wealthy the royals really were, that Catherine Parr could outfit even her maids in black fabric.

[@Idk-kz2fk]

I didn’t know that, thanks for the factoid!

[@LauraS1]

@@Idk-kz2fk Black is probably one of the most difficult shades to achieve using natural dyestuff. It's usually a mixture of things and a multi-part process to achieve. Getting a really true inky black is nearly impossible so that made it really only in the reach of the wealthy. Even though there were sumptuary laws, even poor people tried to have something that made them look "rich", even if it was only a bit of embroidery on a collar using black thread. I've dyed wool black using only natural dyestuff. Took me forever. I had to dye with logwood to produce a dark true blue then overdye it with walnut husks which produce a very dark brown depending on how strong you make your dye, then "sadden" it with iron filings soaked in vinegar. It made a nice browny-black but would have been a "fugitive" color, meaning in the real world, I'd have to re-dye the garment from time to time to keep the black color. I used it to make my own needlepoint yarn so I won't ever have to re-dye it later. That's a different post altogether, though. LOL

[@anastasia_852]

Wasn't it purple? I didn't know that black fabric was hard to create!

[@andreabartels3176]

Purple was the colour reserved for royalty, but true black is hard to avchieve by dyeing cloth.

[@AndoCommando1000]

I guess purple was hard to create because of the difficulty and rarity of obtaining the pigments used to make it. In other words, the purple pigment was extremely expensive and difficult to obtain in massive quantities - but once you had the expensive pigment, the actual colouring of the clothes was a simple process. I guess black was made up of lots of different things that were plentiful individually, but getting the clothes to actually BE a deep black was a tricky and complicated manufacturing process?@@anastasia_852

[@bc7138]

Great production. It's strange to consider that so much of the clothing came in seperate pieces such as the sleeves and the cuffs, but designed to give the impression that it's all one single or two-layered garment.

[@TryinaD]

It’s my favorite feature of tudor era dress, it’s way easier to freshen up a look by mixing and matching elements

[@edoboleyn]

@@TryinaD Great point! They’d also be easier to adjust as the body changed, for example with pregnancy. Separate pieces also made cleaning and movement more practical.

[@LupitaPolit-ng5pf]

Nice and beautiful great

[@yaimmasiki]

It would've taken too much cloth to make it all one single piece, I assume. If it was a whole garment underneath the outwear then it is kind of a waste of cloth that doesn't even show for the most of time, considering the cloth was much more labor-intensive and therefore expensive at that time

[@deborahberry3162]

So many layers of clothing. How did they keep from being too hot.

[@spriggansiedeutsch6817]

As I sit here in my worn jeans and plain cotton shirt, I am amazed at the textiles and amount of fabric that used to go into clothing. Just beautiful all around!

[@theverbind]

But you probably also have more textiles in your overall wardrobe than many of them did. They had dresses to last for many many years with slow changes and many mends. I wish it were that way today, honestly.

[@spriggansiedeutsch6817]

@@theverbind I really like the idea of repurposing fabrics and making clothing last. I try to repair anything that gets worn, and I also redye my clothing to freshen them up. We are such a “wear it and throw it away” society.

[@daykibaran9668]

@@spriggansiedeutsch6817 yes way to much, what I also would like more, is that should bring clothes to those who don’t have much.

[@adrievandijk]

And it was all hand made. She didn't had a bath or a shower first. All these cloths must have been a heavy weight. I am glad that I didn't live in that time of age.

[@ojasvashishtha4453]

Then it would take 2-3 hours just to get ready. What you expect, the ladies-in- waiting to dress you up.

[@ASoggyFrootLoop]

I always struggle finding good references for non-noble historical clothing before the 18th century, these videos are a godsend!!!

[@Spoonishpls]

I'm so glad you guys are producing again!

[@BabyMieuw]

I second this motion! Looking much forward to the next video! ❤️👍

[@spiralpython1989]

Hear hear 👏🏽👏🏽

[@lisakear3346]

Absolutely agree

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

Pinning the decorative panel on a regular kirtle is sooooo smart- that way they can look like the have a full brocade underdress without needing one made of a lot of fabric

[@stefaniesombaty8980]

You can't even imagine how excited I was to see this pop up! Your films are so interesting, entertaining and beautifully executed. Thank you so very much for producing this content for all of us to see and absorb.

[@adrianghandtchi1562]

I love seeing this not just as people dressing up, but seeing the different stations of people getting dressed to dress another who dresses the other.

[@terrfomp92]

I absolutely love this style of Tudor dress! They are gorgeous ❤

[@Chronicallyillbadass1995]

So do I

[@coolkitten4287]

It is great to see a video where the servant dress is included and put into context

[@mermaidwannabe7043]

I'm glad today's clothing styles allow me to get my bra off in 5 seconds soon as I get home from work.

[@catherinealex1679]

Sing it sister.

[@medicaoctavia8002]

Speaking as a reenactor who has worn both the noblewoman and the maid, who worked our equivalent of a nine-to-five (herding, spinning, weaving and a ton of other essential jobs were done by women, especially things they could do at home while dinner cooked with however many children to mind), no, the rich couldn’t. But those women wouldn’t have been working that hard anyway. The maid could absolutely undress herself that fast. I can get out of stays/a corset in just as little time if I did it up myself.

[@nym2201]

I dont think you'd be the royalty. Probably some servant if not slave.

[@monmothma3358]

I love those wide bell sleeves matched with the girdle/jewelry "belt". They highlight the waist so nicely and are two of my favorite features of the Tudor silhouette.

[@mystic_mimi21]

Would you consider making videos on how to make garments? I love your videos so much and re watch them in chronological order to see how garments evolved 😊

[@Rachel-fi4sc]

@Adalasia Voltaire Volnaithian Krigare Morgan Donner here on KZbin has a series of her creating a reproduction dress found in a Viking burial site. I highly recommend!

[@eilatanggoh693]

The medieval tailors assistant and the Tudor tailor are good book resources for sewing historical garments

[@AeonSaint]

Bernadette Banner is also a good source. Especially when you're into the Victorian Style. Sometimes she takes a dip and leaves her favorite time period. She reproduced the blue gown of Moiraine from the "Wheel of Time" series. Here are the 3 links for that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoGrgpqAn5meeMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX3RiJ-Bmd2FhKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWayYmhvp8lliM0

[@brianaschmidt910]

@@Rachel-fi4sc I thought it was a hairstyle?

[@andaluciaprendes8813]

​@@brianaschmidt910 Morgan did a video on both! Making a wool gown found in Herjolfsnes, and recreating some hairstyles from a burial site based on how the pins were left. Both are really fun and informative:)

[@arcanerune9134]

Another Amazing video those textiles were gorgeous. Pls do the gowns of the French court one day.

[@maemccleary3283]

The first one is so simple yet so beautiful. And the lady in waitings clothing is simply exquisite. I can see that this style of dress must have been the inspiration for some of Cerci Lannisters costumes.

[@homesteadtotable2921]

I believe the Lannisters were inspired by the Lancasters, and the Starks by the Yorks in the War of the Roses (Henry Tudor joined the two roses into the "Tudor Rose" as a very successful PR move, we still recognize it today), so it's not really a surprise.

[@maemccleary3283]

@@homesteadtotable2921 Wow, thank you for the mini history lesson. So fascinating! 🙂

[@subhashishdey4010]

If I'm not wrong Cersei's clothing referenced this, but also had some Japanese, or broader East Asian influences. Her clothes often overlapped at the centre front, like a kimono. Plus the material was Japanese paper silk, and the embroidery too (if you remember the blue kimono with the hummingbird embroidery) had some Japanese elements.

[@homesteadtotable2921]

@@subhashishdey4010 I was talking about the novel the show was based of, since George R.R. Martin has said so himself.

[@jamesogara8854]

The Royal dress is beautifully fashioned and visually stunning; Tudor power dressing par excellence. A wonderful advertisement for the costumiers' involved.

[@treeflamingo]

This is so much more complex than I would have expected. The partlets, the neckerchiefs, the false sleeves. Amazing.

[@infamousrainbow4692]

This is awesome! The models all are gorgeous and i love how they 'hid' so many little ties and pins (oh my, so many pins) to make it appear as one tailored dress back then, so clever!

[@moonargentum]

Lovely as always! I like how you show people of different social statuses, and how similar clothing items could mark those differences in their materials and ways of wearing.

[@elleh3495]

I think it's more eco friendly to have clothing made in pieces like this actually; for size changes or needed new parts but not discarding the whole garment like modern people do.

[@gafls3151]

Yes they could create the effect of a new outfit by changing the sleeves and stomacher.

[@MsSteelphoenix]

Yes, and if things wore out, the parts could be cut down and re-used - not to mention natural materials are more hard-wearing and easier to repair!

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

You guys do it best! I still miss my Mom when I watch these; I'd either wait to watch them with her or I'd share them, once she was diagnosed and was ill. I'm sure she'd appreciate all you do, as do I! Keep making history more real and accessible for the public. You guys rock!

[@juliecramer7768]

I’m sorry sorry for loss

[@LupitaPolit-ng5pf]

And great nkce naturelj beautiful

[@elihinze3161]

Fascinating! I never realized how many separate pieces went into a look like this. The forearm sleeves especially surprised me!

[@gabi4248]

Kind of off topic, but it makes me immensely happy to see WOC in your videos!!!

[@EclecticRefresh]

Me too ❤☺️

[@fionaokeefe1906]

Even though POC had a very different life back then!

[@LOperatorium]

I love that they actually look tensed in this video. It gives a sense of reality compared to the smiles more often in other ones ! As nice as it is, it looks more like a demo of models when they smile all the time ;)

[@EveofPyrite]

We don’t know what their actual expressions were though. Maybe they were hopy

[@alexfilma16]

@@EveofPyriteHopy?

[@EveofPyrite]

@@alexfilma16 happy

[@Esmeralda_19873]

Hopy? XD@@EveofPyrite

[@Clark-Mills]

The wife and I watch your quality productions as soon as they're released. Thought it was time we put something in your tip jar! ;) Thank you.

[@CrowsEyeProductions]

Wow, thank you!

[@strawwbebby]

i'm currently reading a book on kindle about tudor royal households and this popped up on my youtube algorithm! 😮 this is so helpful to visualize what i'm reading! ❤

[@MizzKittyBichon]

The contrast among the different social classes in the way they dressed and prepared for the day is not only fascinating but also not talked about enough.

[@luminousmoon86]

This was so beautifully done! This era is misrepresented so badly in so many movies and shows, it's a treat to see real Tudor dress.

[@Crosshill]

always enjoy how much subtle history you can fit into a simple video about getting dressed

[@measyou]

The side by side of the maid and the lady in waiting really emphasizes how much work goes into dressing for a station. There's no way to dress yourself or do anything very physical in the lady in waiting's clothing while the maid's clothing is made to go on quickly and stay in place with physical labor.

[@maryannhicks7829]

My maiden name is Parr. I followed my ancestry on my grandfather's side and he is related somehow to the royal family. This is so awesome

[@maymaysmith100465]

I’m a descendent of Henry VIII on my fathers and a descendent of one of the Blounts on my mothers 😂 so I’m related twice to this family.

[@billmago7991]

Check out Catherine Parr history....she is an amazing person

[@eleanor2732]

@@maymaysmith100465how can you be a descendant of Henry VIII when none of his children had children?

[@CBCycles]

I’m BLOWN AWAY by how incredibly gorgeous the Lady-in-Waiting’s outfit is, they had such style back then! Doesn’t hurt that she resembles Olivia Hussey, she’s a beauty

[@CBCycles]

Also have to recognize what an amazing production this video is, from the narrator on down, fantastic!

[@Charlotte-gv8to]

we need to bring that front lacing kirtle back lol. a simple throw-on dress with a built in corset/bra, and a nice silhouette too. i want one for myself

[@bygonestales2171]

I love these videos, they depict perfectly all the layers that most people don't know about, great I think for people interested in historical dress who don't know where to start developing knowledge.

[@_ZeroQueen_]

I was looking through some older videos just yesterday. I'm so glad to see this pop up in my notifications! I love that you show the working class fashions as well that of the rich. .

[@aethergasm]

Everything looks so gorgeous! Even though I'm sweating just looking at the layers. Still the final effect is just way too pretty.

[@heywaitMarlee]

I'm a 16th century Scottish Highlander reenactor (so barely a decade or so after this) and our style of dress is extremely similar to what the maid wears. I wear a linen sark (shirt) kirtle and a woolen overdress but because all of the materials are natural fibers, it's really not so bad. Everything is quite breathable and pleasant to wear, plus the natural fiber doesn't hold in heat as badly as man made materials. When you catch a breeze you can really feel it, it's like heaven. I love my Elizabethan style garb, possibly more so than my regular clothes. Though I won't throw out my leggings just yet!

[@kiragarvie]

This is my favorite getting dressed channel... Thank you! Your videos are so calming and relaxing to watch.

[@TaggerungJuska]

I like how we see the maid and the lady in waiting; they contain much the same elements (with varying complexities), but we got more background info because it's spread across 2 outfits.

[@UYTRELLO]

Terrificly realistic! Congratulations! Catherine of Aragon was a great, much dignified queen. Greetings from Lima, Peru!

[@Skyebright1]

This is Catherine Parr, Catherine of Aragorn would’ve worn a Gable Hood instead of a French one

[@UYTRELLO]

@@Skyebright1 Thank you for the correction! I was happy thinking she was my favorite English queen.

[@amandagrayson389]

This was really good. I always love watching y’all’s videos, especially those in this ‘ Getting Dressed’ series. It was also good to see the Tudor era- my favourite. It’s wonderful to see and understand how all those elaborate dress parts fit together. Thanks again! ❤️

[@katybeaumont]

So glad to see a new video! This was fascinating - not just the clothing but also a glimpse into the hierarchy of the royal household.

[@MrSpock..]

Incredible quality as always!! The care taken to present information as accurately and beautifully as possible is evident in all your works. Your videos are inspiration and always lovely to see!

[@theresap2920]

Thank you so much for producing another video! We can tell how much care you put into these masterpieces! 💗

[@AngelaGWillis]

Exquisitely done, as always. Thank you for such a lovely video. Can't wait to see what all you have planned for the next.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Love this. So glad to see you doing these again.

[@Deepingmind]

As always, an absolutely delightful way to start the day. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@rebeccawayman4219]

Another brilliant production. I love watching these. Thank you!

[@WindPilgrim]

I LOVE these videos, thank you for continuing to make them!

[@thebratqueen]

I love how the juxtaposition of the two highlights the differences in the quality of the material they have access to.

[@SacredLightJourneys]

Beautiful content. Beautifully shot. Wonderfully narrated. Deep Gratitude. Blessings to Humanity

[@emmajo4880]

This is stunning as I had no doubt it would be! You guys do such extraordinary work, taking such care in the details so it feels as if you are really in whatever time period you are depicting. Please keep it up! ❤️

[@e.millustration1759]

This era of Tudor wear is so elegant and beautiful! outstanding video, as always. It'd be cool to see a 'behind the scenes' style video, with comments from the actors, and maybe bloopers, because i bet there are some XD

[@bebomora7391]

Absolutely Stunning! I can’t get enough of these beautiful videos. Especially because they are so 100% correct.

[@clarabecker2276]

i just want to tell you how much i love and appreciate your videos. every one takes so much work, and that is so obvious watching them. thank you for making this art. i appreciate you, crowseyeproductions team!

[@asugirlgonenerdy]

AAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! Another one!! This is like Christmas every time there’s a new “getting dressed” video!! These are such a tonic-they’re like a brain massage after a long hospital shift. 🥰

[@frank7411]

I love your videos so much! I specially love seeing how the clothes differed from class to class.

[@margauxellis8577]

I have been waiting for you guys so do a specifically Tudor fashion video!!! You guys are awesome

[@raraavis7782]

Beautifully done, as always. The quality of these videos (and the clothes) is amazing 👏👏👏

[@maguffintop2596]

Your voice is perfect for Audiobooks! You would make a terrific reader! Excellent production value here - top tier! Subbed :-)

[@amybarrett7300]

Recently discovered your channel, and I’m so glad it popped up in my feed. I knew that their gowns etc were made up of components, but not how many. Fascinating.

[@dandeliondreamer3365]

So excited to see a new video 😊 interesting how even their simplest daily outfit was more complicated than most of our most complicated, so many pins and hooks, it would take me hours to get dressed even as a servant 😂 glad you are back ❤

[@Rachel-fi4sc]

All hail the inventors of buttons and zippers!

[@jonesnori]

It is easier now, but once you're accustomed to the clothing, it wouldn't be more than a few minutes really. I've seen historical costumers time their dressing, and it wasn'tthat long. The first time would be slow, though, I'll give you that!

[@caitlinmaree251]

Would love more Tudor videos!! This was wonderful

[@suekilbracken2319]

That was incredibly interesting. Thank you so much!

[@barcyorky]

Another splendid creation, thank you 🙏🏻

[@bettykhosa7948]

I would like to thank those who made this video, it helps alot for those writing 1500s based novels.💖💖

[@kitdubhran2968]

Lovely! Thanks so much for your hard work, as always!

[@lynneagordon5156]

Thank you for creating and sharing! It was wonderful and fascinating.

[@Sarah_Naomi]

I love these so much! Thank you for all your work ❤

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

Love this channel's historical videos that they produce!

[@oliwiak2050]

I love your videos, its like watching a painting moving, beautiful

[@nekokun354]

I'm so happy you uploaded this!!!

[@fearlessjones]

I love this! Beautiful and soothing! The many pieces are mind boggling

[@ah5721]

Yay! I find these very informative and fun to watch thank you !!

[@Elvertaw]

Oh I do so love these!!! Keep up th splendid work!!!

[@tashakon551]

Great video! Actually exactly what I've been looking for. This is probably one of my favorite eras for fashion. :D

[@bridgetmcallister5829]

I always get so happy when I see another one of these up.

[@archiecat4182]

Such a delightful treat. Thank you ❤

[@Zabigdog]

Your videos always thrill me. Thanks so much.

[@henriettanovember4733]

Oh, thank you for yet another wonderful video!

[@hybridviol]

such a beautiful production , including the music !!

[@gitouttamycage9221]

This is absolutely EXHAUSTING!

[@shashicapurr7615]

Fascinating. I feel knackered just watching the whole lengthy process. I like the logic of assembly dressing but what a palaver. If you damage a sleeve it's not going to ruin the whole outfit. Just grab another one 😂

[@kitkat8231]

Absolutely gorgeous! She reminds me of Olivia Hussey as Juliet in this vid ❤️

[@direfranchement]

Just amazing. Such high quality!

[@jacknaturetravel]

Wow what a nice video with the dressing out of the household of the tudor royals. Great explained and presented👌

[@rachelbartnik6221]

Loved learning about the clothes of various classes in one video!

[@nektoneizvestniy2050]

Your little films act like a good sedative for me) I really love what you do and I'm glad that once I found your channel on KZbin and have the opportunity to look into the lives of people from the past.

[@elisabethm9655]

So happy to see this. I can’t quite place the Holbein image evoked at the end (6:56)- yet. But as always, your productions are beautifully made and inspire me to further enquiry.😊

[@elizathemermaid]

Wonderful video, and that final shot of the women walking is stunning

[@mparis130]

I had no idea that was how the sleeves worked! Great video as always!

[@snickerdoodlecat0]

So beautiful. It's amazing how detailed the clothing was.

[@suyasuman]

Tudor fashion was peak fashion! Wow, just gorgeous!

[@elih4211]

I’ve missed these so much!!

[@lisboay8086]

i miss these videos so much. so wonderfully and thoughtfully made

[@cheesycheddar555]

I NEEDED THIS, AMAZING AS ALWAYS ❤

[@EmeraldHW]

Fascinating as always!

[@0halibut0]

STUNNING. Well done.

[@Inug4mi]

Beautiful work! 🌹