I Remade Mary Poppins’ Dress to be Actually Edwardian

[@bernadettebanner]

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[@Kiwibloom]

I saw the look on your face as your elbow pressed down on the pump for your shampoo. XD

[@dawsie]

😹😹😹😹um I think you meant to say formula rather than formal but who knows with the English language in this day and ago 😹😹😹

[@kleerude]

I bought Function of Beauty after seeing an ad for it in a different Bernadette video, and unfortunately I loved it and now I’m addicted to subscription shampoo. 😡

[@Skelly_Jelly08]

How do we send you a package

[@RepentJC]

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, John 11:25.

[@ostensiblyaverage5576]

Imagine you're just hanging out in the park when a woman dressed in full period accurate 1910s style attire shows up and you have to accept that you've been exposed as the absolute casual you are for daring to wear jeans and a T-shirt outside on a bright sunny afternoon.

[@slorichardson18]

I think she’s in London. If she is I can report that way weirder things have happened. A lady who dresses like she’s from the 1700s regularly walks through Greenwich park at the weekends. No one bats an eyelid.

[@ReneePowell]

I think she mostly films in the same park, so the people around there might be used to seeing her by now.

[@shevaunhandley1543]

I for one would be looking at her with a certain amount of jealousy since the dress looks so light and cool, even knowing that there are layers!

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

I don't have to imagine it...and I'm entirely fine with it.

[@edi9892]

Happened to me. She was however dressed in Italian Renaissance style with a red silk brockade dress, a complex jewelled necklace and a double layer of pearls in her fancy hairdo... I think that her attire cost more than a car... I was in awe.

[@My_mid-victorian_crisis]

Sitting here, all agog, so excited about the finished dress. There is really only one thing to say... It's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!!!

[@oliviaknight1123]

Yes!!!!!!!😘💋❤❤❤❤❤❤ and practically perfect if I might add.... 🥰

[@annaabney1420]

@@oliviaknight1123 in every way!

[@bekkyb3225]

Of course, you can say it backwards, which is dociousaliexpilisticfragicalirupus, but that's going a bit too far, don't you think?

[@lolaottinger3038]

I see what you did here! Clever!

[@marianneshepherd6286]

And the sleeves! 👨‍🍳😘

[@kouffyn8150]

Imagine seeing a lady dressed like this on a park, being oh so elegant and majestic.

[@driverjayne]

And then poking a slug with her parasol lol

[@oliviaknight1123]

It would certainly make my day🥰

[@looloo4029]

I think I would catch myself staring at the beauty of it.

[@shield_maiden_]

I wish! I'd be laughed out of town sadly. Shocking really!

[@frankharr9466]

Playing with a slug.

[@cameronsnider5769]

I'm a 19 year old man who has never had any interest in clothing or sewing, but I just sat through all 13 minutes of this and it was so interesting.

[@kateshiningdeer3334]

Welcome! I assure you, the rest of Bernadette's stuff is JUST as interesting - I heartily recommend her "I hand sewed a pirate shirt" video - if that doesn't make you want to take up sewing, nothing will! I honestly just bought the materials to make my own within the last month. I'm jazzed about the project, but I haven't had the time to get into it yet!

[@carbon1255]

I've been watching a few years and is a perfect intersection between crafts and history for me, even though I don't do any myself. One of these days though.

[@mayarabbitt6317]

I feel you, my very macho boyfriend watches these over my shoulder and loves them too

[@cornzzn]

young lady here (17) and i feel you.. i wear ripped jeans, plain shirts, and have multiple piercings but i always find myself enjoying watching bernadette's stuff 😭

[@sapphis_lazuli]

welcome to the club, good sir!!

[@lizageorge8923]

Sometimes I genuinely believe Bernadette lives in some magical alternate reality of hand sewing, perfectly fitting thimbles, and hamsters. Then she says something like "omg there's so many dead moths"

[@fawn2911]

*guinea pig

[@christinakohl6111]

What i wanna know is why there were so many dead moths in the first place

[@xena91388]

Sometimes when Bernadette is modeling her dresses, I wonder what it would be like if she temporarily warped into the era she's mimicking. Like for this dress, if she suddenly warped into a 1910 London park, how would people react to her outfit?

[@maryannanderson2213]

That would actually make a great beginning to a time travel fiction book. The lady is wearing a period dress like this and perhaps she looks at herself in a vintage mirror and suddenly she is transported back to that period in time. I love time travel books and in fact, the book I am currently reading is about a couple who suddenly finds themselves in a wagon train heading toward Oregon back in the 1800's. I would totally read a book that was based on such a premise.

[@xena91388]

@@maryannanderson2213 lol That's almost the plot to "Somewhere in Time". Guy dresses up for the era he wants to be in and uses self-hypnosis to time travel and fall in love.

[@emthegremlin932]

@@maryannanderson2213 that’s interesting, what’s the title of the book you’re reading?

[@virginiahutchinson7974]

That's a different Disney movie - Bedknobs and Broomsticks! :D

[@kateshiningdeer3334]

@@virginiahutchinson7974 I absolutely LOVE that movie - especially the idea that the book of magic isn't supposed to work at all - but it does! Also some of Angela Landsbury's best (and most unknown!) work!

[@FlailTV]

The odd thing about this to me is that my brain seems to have automatically adjusted my recollection of the Mary Poppins film version of the dress into something much closer to your final product. If I'd seen your dress out of context I would have immediately thought 'Hey, the Mary Poppins dress!' But if I saw the actual dress used in that scene (again out of context) I don't think I would have realised that's what it was from, because my memory of the dress in that scene absolutely did not include that puffed-out 50s silhouette. So apparently I have a tiny dress historian in my brain editing my memory to make films more historically accurate. Who knew? It's nice that my inner language pedant has company, though.

[@marie-bf6iv]

same legit could have sworn the red corset was a sash/belt and that there was no ruffles on the chest, my memories are in fact lies XD

[@rokelle_2012]

I feel the exact same way.

[@westzed23]

It sounds a bit like the Mandala effect going on here. 🙂

[@myby2888]

Dude, same

[@erinbathie-moore8478]

Sounds awesome (tbh, my brain had done something similar XD)

[@missmikell8827]

Whoever decided that this THIS was no longer "in style" can bite me..... ugh it's beautiful

[@NicBran07]

I know. I was just thinking about how ugly our clothes are by comparison. Why have we done this to ourselves?!

[@missmikell8827]

@@NicBran07 I have no idea but it makes me so sad and the thing is I don't like wearing dresses but if the dresses looked like this I'd wear them all day everyday

[@ragnkja]

I’m guessing they just wanted a change. That doesn’t mean we can’t return to the style.

[@catepilarr]

@@missmikell8827 and have you tried what is feel like to wear it? and wear it all day, every day , for all occasions? /I havent, but would love to try/

[@Musemistress]

@@catepilarr I used to wear corsetry a LOT for varied ocassions> unfortunately my post baby complete lack of any form of weight control body no longer can handle it. But honestly, had I still my hourglass look, I could wear a full body, over hips corset all day every day. It felt good to take off, but supported me SO much better than a bra and my shoulders and back would stretch nicely and relax overnight instead of waking into a pretzel, only to deal with heavy digging straps into my damaged neck muscles.

[@lilyblagonya6329]

So when you got to the underwear "combinations" part, I felt like I was struck by a lightning bolt of realization. I heard my grandmothers and older folks use a similar word in Russian and Ukrainian, but I never knew why they would call a tank top a "kombinashka" lol. Now I do. It's insane how many languages have similar sounding words and borrowed words and shared words without knowing it.

[@zsofiaszobonya8571]

I heard the word "combination" in Bernadette's videos multiple times, but only your comment made me realize that Hungarian also has a similar word older folk use like that, it's "kombiné". Languages are weird haha

[@karengerber8390]

Thank you for teaching.

[@faithlesshound5621]

Englishmen used to wear "combinations" in winter. Nowadays it would be "thermal underwear," but they don't use the old word.

[@singndance]

Yep, and "combinaison" in French. When different cultures adopted the clothing item, they tookt he name with it.

[@andromeda5678]

In czech it is called "kombiné" :)

[@ariamakesvideos803]

I just love the way this dress moves and froths like foam as you walk around in it. So beautiful! Why don't we dress like this anymore?? 😅

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi how're you doing?

[@gooseazul]

I love this look on other people. But I could never wear it daily. Can you imagine cutting the grass in a corset? Or weeding? I can't imagine riding a bicycle in long skirts, although I know women did. These dresses are beautiful because of the foundational garments and women today are expected to do for ourselves. Skirts and corsets don't work when you need to be able to sweat and use a full range of motion. These fashions sharply declined as women needed physical freedom working outside the home. Dressing like this is beautiful, but would be so much work. I do like dressing up and wear long dresses on the dance floor. But for daily use? If I'm expected to work as hard as the men around me and be fully self sufficient, I'll not have my clothes limit me.

[@qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm3093]

Because you'd take at least half an hour to put on your clothes properly.

[@twotruckslyrics]

@@qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm3093worth it

[@rachelbuster2826]

I'm a home maker with a few kids and I'm on a mission to figure out how to dress like this or very similar in the present day.

[@sfowler1017]

My three-year-old: "But is she going to fly away?" Me: "Well no, she's a person; she can't fly." "But she has the umbrella! Maybe she needs to go get a bag like Mary Poppins." ❤️❤️

[@kathyjohnson2043]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rachaelb.471]

Aww 🥰 too cute!

[@dissodatore]

she just needs to get the correct umbrella!!

[@bluewingsprite]

Maybe Bernadette could use a carpet bag

[@sfowler1017]

@@dissodatore One with a talking parrot, obviously

[@katiemorrill4318]

I love how you managed to capture the spirit of the dress while being historically accurate!! also, this gives me big "Ascot Race" scene vibes from My Fair Lady!!

[@mlbumller]

That and some frustrated remark to Prof. Higgins

[@xena91388]

Funny enough, My Fair Lady and Mary Poppins were released in the same year (1964), in the same Fall season (Aug-Oct) and both are set in the late Edwardian era. At the 37th Academy Awards, MFL beat out MP with 8 Oscars out of 12 noms, where MP only got 5 Oscars out of 13 noms. MFL's 8 Oscars includes wins for Costume Design and Best Picture

[@SunnyMorningPancakes]

@@xena91388 oh and Julie Andrews originated the role of Eliza Doolittle on stage (my fair lady, not Pygmalion).

[@christinebutler7630]

"come on Dover, move yer bloomin' arse!"

[@dawnkindnesscountsmost5991]

I had the same thought during the garden frolic!

[@kpeugh2011]

To quote my 3 year old “wow, so pretty!” And when I told her you made it all by hand “she’s so cool!!!” From the mouths of babes. 😊

[@YetAnotherJenn]

Brilliantly spoken. 💜

[@RachelAnnPotter]

Smart kid 😆

[@kpeugh2011]

@@RachelAnnPotter she is actually. She’s a brilliant little beastie.

[@bandotaku]

I think Edwardian is one of my favorite fashion periods. It's very "simple" in look, but has so many nuances when you look deeper. And it's very pretty.

[@azrani2023]

Agree! :)

[@CatharticCreation]

Too much clothes for my taste lol

[@bandotaku]

@@CatharticCreation Well, some of us need layers, lol

[@michaeltutty1540]

Check out Season 1 of Downton Abbey. Many if the women's dresses were period correct original antique examples of couture.

[@haley5735]

omg I never understood the pigeon-breasted silhouette until now!! this dress turned out absolutely gorgeous - it reminds me of Maria's debut dress from West Side Story, a mix of innocence and charm

[@SilverHawk214]

I've never looked at any vintage dress and thought "I'd wear that" before. But holy moly, I love the look of this dress so much. I'd wear that happily.

[@darth-milk]

i like the usage of the sash instead of the corselet. It’s neat that you’re keeping a similar color placement with the bold stripe of the red with the white dress.

[@sarahozcetin5672]

There is a very good chance that the dress length was shorter than it should have been for the purpose of showing the dance moves. A traditional gown would not have allowed us to see the feet movements during the dance moves. I must add, I have loved this video series. Can't wait to see more amazing creations

[@jesamindee6783]

I do believe that on the stage in Edwardian times the women did wear shorter gowns for this reason, to show the dance moves!

[@ronjakh]

Absolutely! Was just about to write this. A floor length dress would’ve been very impractical and you wouldn’t have seen the foot work 🙂

[@vladeckk21]

Agree - one of my pet peeves is dancers in movies with long skirts that cover their feet, as if their contribution to the number is purely decorative. Outside that context though, this dress is simply stunning! Imagine all the hours of all the seamstresses for all those dresses!

[@carrywon8767]

I've seen performers and broadway dancers from the period with almost 1950s cut dresses or even shorter! I wonder if it was risqué or people were fine with it?

[@ragnkja]

@@vladeckk21 From what I understand, historical dance dresses came in two flavours: short enough to see the footwork, or completely floor length and used when the performer was meant to appear to glide smoothly across the floor.

[@SoulJourneyMagics]

I don’t know why, but the final reveal almost made me tear up. Mary Poppins was one of my favorites growing up and this time in history feels so close to my heart. To see the real version of this outfit was just overwhelming. Truly magnificent!

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Yeah, I got a little emotional too. Mary Poppins is a family favorite that must be periodically re-watched in my household, and I've had a crush on Julie Andrews forever because of it.

[@LawnOrnament]

I was also emotional?? It’s just so breathtakingly gorgeous. It makes me want to learn to sew and become proficient, so i can make a lovely, lacy dress to frolic in🥺

[@lisafreebairn7736]

I felt the same way!!!

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

​​​@@LawnOrnament That, and have some classic cakes and tea, served by adorable-as-heck dancing penguins. 😁😁 If you like the Edwardian look, try the costumes worn by Barbra Streisand in the movie version of "Hello, Dolly." If you're also a "Phantom of the Opera" fan at all, you might also recognize a young Michael Crawford as "Cornelius Hackl" in that same movie. 😁😁 I first watched "Hello Dolly" at the same time I'd discovered "Phantom," so finding out MC was in that extraordinary film, I went apesh*t in a good way. 😅

[@cathoderay305]

I'm a man who appreciates attention to detail, particularly when watching "period" pieces on television, at the theatre, and on film. I can say that I find your work, and that of a finite number of others, to be incredibly entertaining and fascinating to watch. Your personal charisma and the ease of your presentation are also greatly appreciated. Thank you for posting your videos and expanding my awareness of what constitutes historically correct fashion.

[@octaviablackthorn9]

Brings back memories of that Glamour piece Bernadette did. Where in the recreation of the dress, they weren’t actually listening to a word she said

[@lucasmcinnis5045]

I was wondering if the corselette would translate into a swiss waist, but that, admittedly, would be more appropriate for the 1860s. So the sash is a much more appropriate choice

[@ericalbany]

I've seen swiss waists in the late 19th c. but there they seem like an anachronistic personal choice. James Tissot used one in a painting -"The Political Woman"- and a critic noted the style was decades out of date- and that "It's one of those dresses which never seems to end...and you wish it would"

[@lucasmcinnis5045]

@@ericalbany I've seen a few on ballgowns of the 1880s but they seem few and far between, very much statement pieces in stripes or a contrasting color, usually strangely long to accomodate for the long waist of the 1880s, leading to sn awkward look, much like in the piece by Tissot

[@latedala07]

I always thought that's what they were trying to evoke in the movie since the 1950s had some silhouette overlap with the 1860s. Would have been recognizably "historical" to the movie audience at the time while still maintaining the 1950s shape.

[@mariajones4202]

The Ewardian waist belts that usually have a little point in the front are basically the Edwardian equivalent of a Swiss waist anyway

[@helped2311]

Ah yes... The urge to frolic about in beautiful places in long swooshing skirts beacons again. To resist or not resist the frolic, that is indeed the question. This is without a doubt the most beautifully constructed garment i have ever had the pleasure of resting my eyes upon.

[@bernadettebanner]

Never resist the urge to frolic. 😏

[@carolinepierson6776]

Doesn’t anyone else’s heart stop to see Bernadette walk/dance through mud in that gorgeous dress. Ok so totally realistic but I imagine it will take quite a lot of effort to clean it.

[@juliadubaj6558]

You foreshadowed the cleaning video.....

[@AntonyCrook]

I watch a lot of bloggers making Victorian clothes and they all sew beautifully, but only your creations are worthy of being used in some period film! I would definitely watch any movie, knowing only that you sewed the costumes for the actors!

[@kateshiningdeer3334]

Completely and wholeheartedly agree! Her sheer skill is amazing, let alone all the research and ability to take it from idea through the process to completion. Also, if you haven't watched it, you should check out Abby Cox's video on the costumes in The Muppets Christmas Carol - there are a lot of "hidden gems" in that movie that I didn't catch because I didn't know enough about period clothing - it's about a half-hour, but it's absolutely fantastic. I even got my Mom to watch it before we watched the movie pre-Christmas last year, just so she could appreciate it, too. The people who did the costume design on that film went all-out, for sure. I'm positive Bernadette would do the same!

[@onemercilessming1342]

I always thought that Julie Andrew's "tea dress" was shorter and more full-skirted than the ones my Edwardian grandmother wore simply to accommodate the dance she did with Dick Van Dyke. A true Edwardian lingerie dress wouldn't have moved as dramatically or given the dancer so much freedom of movement.

[@rejoyce318]

I was thinking Julie's dress was closer to a dance hall style, though not as dramatic as Emily Blunt's dress in "Mary Poppins Returns."

[@onemercilessming1342]

@@rejoyce318 I haven't seen "Mary Poppins Returns", so I can't speak to it.

[@Horticarter41]

Yup

[@rejoyce318]

@@onemercilessming1342 Not as good as the original, but it's charming, & worth it just to see Dick Van Dyke. I saw it in the theater, & I swear his eyes twinkled. I actually enjoyed it more the 2nd time, because I wasn't comparing it to the original.

[@jackieheidorn5875]

When we watched this growing up we were told that the dress was short enough so that Julie Andrews would not trip while dancing. One would not want one of the stars with broken bones.

[@jillparks]

Iconically Mary Poppins and even more elegant besides. I believe Tony Walton (the costume designer and Julie Andrews' husband at the time) would have appreciated your unfiltered recreation of his country's most iconic historical gown. As your historical romance cover dress redesigns proved, the final product is the result of demands by people who write the paychecks.

[@suellenfunk1898]

His country’s most iconic historical gown? !! Ummm My Fair Lady?

[@AthenaeusGreenwood]

@@suellenfunk1898 OMG - Cecil Beaton allowed to run wild - that entire Ascot scene! The gowns, and those *hats* !!! And all black and white ....

[@jillparks]

@@suellenfunk1898 Real History historical, meaning the lingerie gown itself. Did not mean any particular historical movie gown. Apologies for not being clear.

[@silvergryphon5858]

This dress is absolutely stunning! And it's so nice to see it finally finished- it's been a heck of a journey! I'd just be terrified of frolicking too hard and getting such a gorgeous, all-white gown covered in grass stains. I don't suppose you'd ever consider doing a video covering historical laundering techniques? Skin layers are obviously, as you've mentioned a few times, designed to stand up to being washed and washed hard and frequently, but what about caring for outer layers made with fabrics that certainly wouldn't play well with modern washing machines? How do you clean those stunning wools and delicate cottons festooned with lace?

[@vozh7639]

Absolute History often has historical cleaning methods in their living histories, if you're interested in that? Ruth shows a way of cleaning lace in the Edwardian Farm series, though I'm not sure if the process would be different for fabrics with sewn-in lace sections 🤔

[@lenabreijer1311]

@@vozh7639 I love how Ruth shows laundry being done in all of the historical farm videos! I am so glad I am a modern woman with a washing machine and hot and cold running water.

[@lynetteclauser3551]

I’d imagine they would “spot” clean.

[@ElizabethJones-pv3sj]

I feel like something this fancy is something you'd hand off to a maid or professional laundress. I know lingerie dresses could be much less fancy and accessible to everyone but this is on the fancier end.

[@lenabreijer1311]

@@ElizabethJones-pv3sj yes but that means someone still has to know how to clean them. The wearer might not but somebody sure has to, it is not the fairies waving a wand.

[@hs-po9qr]

I swear, Bernadette just looks so elegant in that dress, it gives of such good summer vibes.

[@misscutenar2333]

Oh my gosh bernadette, I love this so much! Like I, a butch lesbian, who literally exists in sports bras, shirts, and shorts, would happily wear this! It's so pretty!!

[@croitor2009]

Queer lady here who does the same !!!!!

[@levertarpkars7678]

Then there’s at least three of us!

[@evionaalmero888]

Honestly me too.

[@WooffzTheCoon]

I personally am the embodiment of pastel Barbie style ‘girly girl’ and would happily wear this gown while frolicking with you all

[@MeganNielsenPatterns]

I have been patiently waiting for the conclusion of these series, and could not love the final dress more! The attention to detail and workmanship are just breathtaking! Thanks for sharing so much of the process, it's been a joy to watch!

[@MR2spyder100]

Practically perfect in every way! When I saw the movie in 1964, I knew what they were aiming for with this dress, but it seemed "off". Thank you for explaining the problems, and constructing a beautiful gown. And showering fully clothed...😄😄😄

[@juliacornejo7802]

No one: Bernadette: *Casually washing her hair while fully dressed in the shower and shaping it into a spike to later regret her life choices* Also Bernadette: *Casually resting her elbow on the dispenser allowing shampoo to flow down freely* Jokes aside, I love all the lace work that went into this dress, you really portrayed that creative freedom

[@emmastilwell759]

I feel like the shampoo squirt is the most underappreciated part of the video! Loved that I genuinely couldn't tell at first if it was an accident.

[@chenweiweng2429]

She might have a hard time removing the hair pins from her wet hair…I really thought we could see her with her hair down in this video when I saw her Instagram post.

[@lauragiletti]

Also the microphone attached to the shampoo bottle! Bernadette is all about the details.

[@dees3179]

Definitely have to watch every more than once, then read the comments to find what I’ve missed and watch again. I do sometimes wish I was the person that checks the sponsorship sections that KZbinrs submit for judgment. There are some absolute gems around, especially on this channel.

[@paulak2128]

I only saw that part because of your comment XD, I wach the videos with subtitles on, so it was blocked from my view. Thank you for pointing it out!

[@RosinaEmilyW]

It’s so great to see a reproduction like this, because looking at drawings of the period, the immediate reaction is one of alienation. But like this, it is recognisably beautiful and you can see exactly why it was so popular. Thank you!

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

Edwardian skirts really said business in the front party in the back It turned out absolutely splendidly! So worth it :)

[@marikotrue3488]

Ironically as I was watching the "birth" of such a beautiful piece of wearable art, I was removing sequins, glittery items and assorted beads from a thrifted black dress that deserved better treatment during its creation. I hope to give it a second, more stylish life. Thanks to Bernadette for being one of several examples online that inspire me to create (well actually uncover) a new garment from an old one.

[@miajanna6]

I thoroughly enjoyed the "putting all the layers on and explain them again" part!

[@vladeckk21]

Me too. Makes me wonder how cool it was to wear in the end, though.

[@ragnkja]

@@vladeckk21 Assuming everything was lightweight and breathable, probably very comfortable, no matter how hot the day might be. The moment you throw a synthetic layer into the mix, however, it can easily become unbearable.

[@AthenaeusGreenwood]

@@vladeckk21 One word: Linen!

[@keiranbbb]

When you finally had all of the layers on I legit just yelled, "IT'S SO PRETTY AAHHH." Because it is. This turned out so beautifully and the final montage just radiates joy! 🌼🎈💃

[@dposcuro]

And the slug. Slug tied everything together.

[@erinbathie-moore8478]

My heart was whining at how beautiful this gown ended up being and the fact that I didn't have something similar while watching this video. Another dress has been added onto the long list of Clothes I Wish To Make 😄💖

[@azrani2023]

:D oh god your comment is so relatable. like, my list of clothes i wish to make grows every day and i have only just started sewing hahaha

[@RichardDCook]

As somebody who knows nothing about female fashion, it's quite amazing to see you put on the various layers and then when the dress itself goes on the perfect period-accurate profile appears! It would seem like magic, had not the steps be demonstrated one at a time.

[@theladyinthetinymanor]

This outfit is just everything we need. I so want an historically accurate version of « Mary Poppins » now… Just to see this delightful garment during a whole movie ! 🥰

[@kathyjohnson2043]

Yes, every outfit! Of course, the park scene WAS a fantasy with penguin waiters and Bouncing carousel horses!

[@jellytoni7262]

I didn't even know Mary Poppins was wearing an Edwardian dress- Im still watching but I already love the placement of the laces!

[@maitesoto1953]

The movie is set in the Edwardian era but that dress is from the scene where they're in a fantasy land inside a chalk drawing, so exact historical accuracy might not have been at any point the goal for that one

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

These big studio movies from mid century adapt almost everything to the era when they are made. It looks normal to the audience and these were made to appeal to the masses. If you look at all the historicly set movies of the day you’ll see this, some of the hairdos are brain twisting! But historical accuracy would confuse the viewers of the time. This wasn’t a new idea, theater had done current fashion with a historical bent for centuries.

[@ragnkja]

@@elizabethclaiborne6461 Tudor era theatre always used contemporary costumes, even for historical plays (with possible exceptions for instantly recognisable things like togas). This meant that the audience were fine with (and even expected) to see a 14th century monarch like the title character of _Richard II_ in late 16th/early 17th century clothes, but would be confused if he didn’t look grand and royal enough.

[@jellytoni7262]

Oh my goodness thank you everyone for the wonderful facts! Quite a treat to read and know more about the movie!

[@barbarak2836]

@@elizabethclaiborne6461 Yes, we were all really stupid.

[@misstweetypie1]

As they used to say, you look like you just stepped out of a fashion plate! You look beautiful, Bernadette, and that dress fully captures the feel of the original Mary Poppins dress, while somehow feeling more “right”. Now I want a floofy dress to float around in! 😍

[@bluedingo1186]

This is so beautiful that tears actually began to stream down my face the moment you stepped into frame at the park. All the care and time you put into this dress is clearly visible, and your personality completely brings it to life. Brava, good lady! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TristouMTL]

"A little extra skirt fluff will not go amiss in this circumstances and certainly won't be seen." I just love seeing you do what you love and how much time you spend on these projects -- thank you thank you thank you for your dedication! And what a pleasure to see you have the patience to do such detail, and the knowledge as well to be able to say, "Yeah, well: this wouldn't be 100% accurate by this period, but it's certainly good enough."

[@yaourtprintanier2377]

IT IS DONE! SHE IS GLORIOUS! The quest finally came to its end! That was so interesting and inspiring,i'm flabbergasted

[@bluelagoon1980]

Shenanigans! The project turned out SO beautifully, the shower was hilarious, and that slug poke at the end with the word slug on the screen just speaks to my inner child on a deeply personal level.

[@eric_the_egggremlin]

this dress is a CONFECTION, a dream, a fluffy cloud of whimsy and fun and everything the jolly holiday scene wanted to convey, the essence of "what is this Real World you speak of, with dirt and grass stains and hard work?" And then one remembers the time, the skill, the WORK that went into it, and one is reminded that every frothy dream has a beginning on the ground, in the hands of someone who cares, and that just makes it even more magical, and I have had too much coffee with my ADHD meds again but GOSH I love this dress!!!!!!

[@alwaysplanningdisney3214]

I know!!! Sitting here amazed - M

[@SparksArtandCosplay]

8:29 I love how Bernadette is like “I’m old fashioned” while she’s literally cosplaying as historically accurate Merry Poppins :]

[@Schlottathjotta]

You look straight out of a painting! Gorgeous dress, still feels like Mary Poppins too!

[@loretta_3843]

I imagine that because the dress was used during a dance, and an energetic one, they wouldn't have wanted to cover the feet. My parents married in 1958, and my mum's wedding dress is pretty much the same length as the one in the film.

[@sandiemable]

Every single layer is stunning! Lace, lace, and more lace love it. The shower scene was hysterical. Bernadette, you have a delightful sense of humor that is so refreshing. I don't think I am alone when I say that I would love to see videos, like those in the past, with you drafting the garment, shopping for the fabric, and sewing it together. Awwwwwe, love those videos. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, xoxo's Sandie🤗

[@NoraBHagen]

They are all linked in the video. :)

[@aloeme]

The dress looked so light and feathery, absolutely stunning!

[@user-garnet]

Its funny how, despite spending the last 12 minutes watching the dress come together, my jaw still dropped when the final product was shown. Its just so pretty, and flowing, with incredible attention to detail and I. Just. LOVE. It.

[@allisoncaylor7793]

This dress (or I should say, this whole ensemble, which no one but you could pull off so elegantly) is so beautiful it almost brought tears to my eyes! I don't aspire to the level of mastery it would take to make it, but thank you for letting us live our airy Edwardian summer dreams vicariously through you!

[@YouTube]

the mary poppins dress of my dreams 😍

[@prettyrat.]

… i am so confused.

[@maureenjossick429]

I didn’t even know you tube had a “channel” to subscribe too,and this is the FIRST time I’ve ever seen it “comment” on a video?!?!!! And I watch all kinds of different things!!

[@kendallnorton2017]

Now I need Angela Clayton to show me how to construct this hat! I’ll never make one, but I want to see one made! 😄 I loved every part of this! Thank you, Bernadette!

[@Earendilgrey]

This came out amazing. I would also take a guess that the length of the dress in the movie was the shorter tea length to make it easier to dance in as well. Function over form usually always wins out in musicals.

[@hoosierhilary2553]

In Hello Dolly, they were dancing backwards in edwardian dresses with trains, having to be on tiptoe and kick it back. Usually hems go a bit shorter in character ballet though.

[@fairy7524]

I am in awe. One can tell that this project was so carefully made with so much patience and passion, and it's absolutely beautiful. Your projects inspire me to do the extra step that will result in a neater finish and to not be scared to redo parts of a project if i'm not satisfied with it. You are such an inspiration, and i hope you keep being the beautiful, nerdy and passionate person you are.

[@LizNix01]

I have been anticipating this video for over a year! I thought to myself, KZbin will tell me when it's out.. come to find it in my timeline today 2 days after it was posted! Click the bell people, it matters.

[@Fenn27Art]

the scene against where you look back at the camera and the light catches your face just so - literally jaw dropping. this dress is incredible and your whole styling of it is to die for, so exciting seeing it completed!

[@katierose6424]

Without a doubt the funniest ad read you've done 😂😂😂 absolutely adored this series as Mary Poppins is one of my all time favourite movies and it's been wonderful to see what the movie was aiming for come to life 🥰

[@sonipitts]

Agreed - that whole sponsor segment was just a *chef's kiss* delight of deadpan shenanigans and blooper mayhem.

[@katherinemurphy2762]

I was humored by the use of the word "purveyors." Haha

[@ornleifs]

Of the historical fashions I've seen I've always felt that the Edwardian ones to be the most beautiful and you looked stunning in this dress.

[@dianamagritte]

11:34 looks like it could be an actual photograph from the edwardian period, all we need is a filter. but the angle, the way the sunlight is shining on you, everything took me back to that period edit: also 11:53

[@rhythmannblues1182]

I love your channel, Bernadette!! I have a sore thumb and fingers from my awkwardness of sewing but I LOVE that you adore this era!! I do too. Mary Poppins had the best dresses and even Mrs Banks' dress was gorgeous! If you are looking for another project, or something to do in your bored time, have you ever seen the movie "Two Worlds of Jennie Logan"? The dress that Lindsey Wagner wears is from 1899 and is gorgeous. It is supposed to be a "wedding" or "Honeymoon" dress. It looks fairly basic but does have lace and movement to be divine! Can't wait for the next vid! :D

[@moonbasket]

Completely unrelated but the plaid dress you're wearing in the intro is stunning! Edit now that I've finished the video: well done! It has been such a labor of love and I can tell how much you have put into the whole dress. It looks amazing. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@KenZchameleon]

I just realized why women seemed so much more graceful.... the bum pad! thank you for sharing this, it's so beautiful (and so are you!)

[@NotYourMommasHistory]

THIS IS EVERYTHING!

[@shevibin9509]

The final product is absolutely beautiful! Love how she just disappeared into thin air at the end, there's something oddly magical about that 💙

[@karenfitzpatrick6256]

There is such a nostalgia about the attention to fine detail, I think many of us can feel, seeing this masterpiece finally come to life. Simply beautiful! Thank you for taking us along on this journey. ❤

[@anagabrieltrevino5439]

Every frame of the reveal sequence is a painting. Fantastic!

[@jeannechapman2696]

The reveal is stupendous. For some reason I think of the elegance of Audrey Hepburn in Sound of Music. You look beautiful in this lovely very detailed gown.

[@aerolb]

Lovely video! The dress is gorgeous and it's great you finished it! Also fun shenanigans!

[@designdoctor247]

the dark academia mood at the beginning ... the shadows... aaahhh perfection!!!

[@m.maclellan7147]

A spoonful of shenanigans helps the video go down,........ 🎶

[@ponyponypony9496]

STUNNING. Just stunning. I can't imagine how you must be feeling - you've been toiling over this project for ages and to see it whole must feel absolutely glorious. Gorgeous work!

[@hazimesahe]

This is... uh... dress... im very speechless at how elegant the entire outfit looks, very breathtaking and jawdropping

[@WithLoveKristina]

This just confirmed that Edwardian is absolutely my favorite style period. UGH. SO GOOD.

[@susanrobertson984]

Stunning. It took so much work to make just one dress. Serious commitment. Also happy to see the grey plaid for the narration bits. Beautiful fabric.

[@m.maclellan7147]

Interesting, that plaid looked more green on my phone ?!

[@susanrobertson984]

@@m.maclellan7147 could have been!

[@MadalinaS55]

I'm on a spree watching your videos because, oh Lord, how much work you put into each project! It's insane. I highly appreciate content creators who don't just dump 30-40 minutes of video recording on their subscribers without actually communicating anything. Keep up the good work!

[@allisonperron6365]

Omg, that final reveal is STUNNING!! How would you not wear that EVERY day of summer? 😆

[@christopherbarber9351]

SO CUTE! Lovely dress and thank you for showing the assembly of everything that goes together to make the look. Thank you for the promenade in the park and the shadow moving on the bushes after your character has disappeared. I love the character you assume to present your material, the quality of the film-making, the edit, and of course the outtakes! BRAVA!

[@barbarabenoit3667]

This is so beautiful and the ribbons and the scarlet belt are so temperamental in all the white. I wish Julie Andrews sees this. She would have been wonderful in a dress like this!

[@lucretciaseven4873]

The craftsmanship, execution and finished look of the whole ensemble is simply exquisite.

[@baileywengerherrera6185]

Absolutely lovely! I'm interested in knowing how you wash and maintain these beautiful garments after such promenades in the park! Beautiful

[@kathyjohnson2043]

I suspect careful hand washing with modern oxyclean or as it was called in 1910, washing soda

[@Immopimmo]

I love how passionate Bernadette is about the subject of historical fashion and how great she is about explaining things and making it interesting for her viewers. I was never much into historical fashion but after finding this channel I'm all about it. 😁

[@erinbathie-moore8478]

Yup! If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be as enthusiastic about the misconceptions of historical corsetry and how important proper base lasers are. I've also almost abandoned wearing pants completely (unless absolutely necessary) in favour of skirts, which I'm finding more comfortable, with stockings

[@Immopimmo]

@@erinbathie-moore8478 I know right! She's such an amazing Lady. ^^

[@SavvyGirl751]

I love your Mary Poppins’ dress. It’s iconic so it’s clearly what it was supposed to be (when not been stylized. It interesting to see period movies from the past. The interpretations in the movie shows not only the past, but about how they were modernize for the audience. The difference in each of the Jane Austin movies are fascinating. We also are seeing the padding and puffed sleeves back on trend again which is cool.

[@Hopespringseternal]

So wonderful!! Time really flies when one is waiting for a period appropriate Mary Poppins Jolly Holiday dress… can’t believe it has been a year and a half! You are simply amazing. Such a talented woman. Thank you and congrats!

[@annabellemacdonald]

Frankly your dedication to this project is inspiring. Time to go re-watch the process 🐧

[@adfe8921]

Absolutely gorgeous! The way it flows and moves, having weight and lightness all at the same time. Fabulous. My favourite so far. Chef's kiss, 10/10 would recommend.

[@angelapotter8084]

This last year and a half has led to me being intensely obsessed with Edwardian lingerie gowns. 🙌

[@m.maclellan7147]

#same

[@averytiredaunt4708]

I have to say, you look stunning in that dress (which in itself is a masterpiece). I appreciate all the hard work you put into this dress, it truly shows.

[@lauradalton8909]

❤ I’ve been looking forward to seeing this completed project ever since you first announced it. I feel this ranks quite near the top of the list of your loveliest garments ever, and you look absolutely stunning promenading through the park. What a gorgeous achievement, Bernadette. Truly lovely.

[@thecreativebohemian4927]

My wedding gown was a turn of the century design while my hat with mid hip length veil was similar to yours. I never felt more beautiful in that dress.

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

I love how you deep dive into historical costume, it is so fascinating to hear the actual constructional side to how garments and clothing were both made and worn in times gone by! As a historical costume and garment lover myself, I love seeing period costumes in films and tv shows and researching how they differ from the historically accurate visions and if they got it spot on or completely off by a long shot! I love this channel so much, thank you Bernadette for feeding my costuming addiction!

[@pixiemeg]

Oh I LOVE how this turned out Also I am intensely envious of those boots...

[@freedomroses]

Me too!

[@abigailstraka5059]

While knowing it is the wrong century I say: "Flawless, my dear!" This is unbelievably stunning and I love seeing every one of your videos!!!

[@maureenpavlik3144]

This dress looks incredible! I've always loved the Mary Poppins dress but I think I love your redesign even more. So incredible to see the amount of hard work and talent that went into this garment. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you.

[@peterhuang348]

The dress turned out brilliant (as expected of course)! Been watching this journey since the beginning, seeing it completed is really inspiring. I was honestly expecting to see you do that Mary Poppins dance when I saw the last chapter titled "tomfoolery" lol

[@lavendarcrash2941]

Incredible to see the full dress finally complete. And can we all please take a moment to applaud Ms Banner's flexibility as it seems she donned and tied those boots when already corseted. Magnificent.

[@martavdz4972]

I suggest you watch her video on corsets, where she explains it´s not difficult to tie your shoes while wearing a corset 😛

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

As a Tae Kwon Do student, I can tell you that the corsets are 100% more flexible than chest pads for sparring. You absolutely have to put on your shin guards before putting on the chest pads, which, in some cases, do get laced up like corsets, depending upon how old your gear is. 😂 This said, I am a bit on the "chonk" side atm, so I would definitely be putting on those boots (if I could wear them) before any corsetry, no matter how flexible the corset fabric was. 😅😅

[@PNWGardener]

This the most beautiful and graceful looking dress ever made on youtube. Gives me all the cozy feels. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@LuzMaria95]

This dress you made is STUNNING. GREAT JOB! 😍😍😍