I tried 1400-1800s inspired clothing!

[@maceymooo]

i study historical clothes and you seem really interested in learning so let’s go through the outfits !! outfit one: accurate silhouette and really really pretty !! a cool take on a historical silhouette with modern fabrics and techniques and the crinoline you bought is perfect for this mid 19th century look (edit: definitely inspired by a dress from 1858 in the museum of fine arts in boston !! super stunning dress) outfit two: so ridiculously cute i love the fantasy elements but not actually a renaissance ensemble, renaissance has become a marketing buzzword for faires and this outfit much more resembles 18th century underwear/base layers outfit three: base layers are stunning and give the proper silhouette but i wish they included a petticoat (ps pls pls pls loosen your stays/corsets if you really can’t breathe, humans weren’t built different back then they had to exist and move and breathe too) really pretty dress i’m so glad they included the lacing on the inside of the green dress behind the saque pleats(i personally would have closed it more to show off the pink stomacher and skirt), also yes the pink skirt would be slightly shorter to show off shoes ! (edit: strongly inspired by madame de pompadour) outfit four: my fav !! early italian renaissance, the chemise would have been worn under the dress and little puffs of it would come out of the gaps left by sleeves (think ever after) outfit five: first things first yes the wig is styled in a modern 18th century way so it fits with this gown perfectly !! love this dress its so so beautiful, for the “hoop skirt” grand panniers (similar to the pocket panniers/side hoops worn with outfit three) would have been worn in the 18th century to create a wide from the front and flat from the side look. the skirt with all the ties is a polanise style and is so pretty with that fabric edit: explanation of grand panniers :)

[@beccaboo9681]

This is so interesting thank you!!

[@rissacee1771]

You’re awesome! Thank you :)

[@dr-fd8zn]

On the last dress is there supposed to be something else underneath so that the hoops aren't visible through the skirt?

[@maceymooo]

@@dr-fd8zn yes ! typically 1-5 petticoats would have been worn on top of the hoops both to conceal those lines and also for warmth

[@lorrainaroth5542]

@@dr-fd8zn So the hoop skirt itself isn't a historically accurate garment- hoop skirts of this nature were not invented till the mid 19th century. Instead, the pannier underneath would have been very similar to the base layers under outfit three. Also- there would have been an underskirt involved which would have prevented the undergarments from showing through- plus we are working with a more contemporary fabric. NOTE: I am not a fashion historian though- I am an academic in art history. SO @mei please correct me if I am wrong.

[@wiltedwonderland8751]

For the rococo era, the pink dress is definitely supposed to be shorter so that your shoes would be on display - rococo shoes are to die for!

[@kellalizard]

Considering Mia said the sage and peach one was one of the most expensive, I thought it was quite disappointing. It looked like a Halloween costume... Some of the other fabrics like the jacquard one after it were so much nicer!

[@btrzcouto]

I agree. I know nothing about historic clothes, but I didn't like the fabric.

[@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose]

Agreed. The fact that the skirt only had decoration in a small area was very cheap-looking, as well, and I feel like they could have done better with the construction of the top. The bows were too stiff, and, traditionally, the peach stomacher would have either been a separate garment or would have been open along one side and then pinned shut. The lace is cheap-looking, and the green fabric should have been more matte. It honestly looks like a knock-off that was based off the original image, but made for a fraction of the price before being sold at an insane markup.

[@monicaprzestrzelski4677]

It’s supposed to be like that because of the over dress, it’s a fabric saving trick because fabric was extremely expensive and you used as much as you could and made it work, the over dress bided the back, plus some women made petticoats where the back was an entirely different fabric or color because again fabric was expensive and not everyone could afford a lot of it

[@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose]

@@monicaprzestrzelski4677 It’s a costume in the style of historical dress, not an actual historical garment. The “tricks” make it look cheap-or at least add to how cheap it already comes across. If it was a lovely matte satin and had just the right level of structure, it would have been fine. But it’s shiny and awkward, and just screams poor quality.

[@augusts8978]

I thought it looked really accurate to the time period. They wore a lot of bright colors in the 18th century especially since most clothing at the time was inspired by marie antoinette and her style. (she wore very extravagant clothing with bright colors)

[@dillonthomson3889]

Before you donate these, are we going to get a “Dressing as a different time Era, Everyday for a week” video? And by that, I mean like totally wearing these out in public just doing normal day things.

[@kikicastaneda7896]

Yes!!!!!!

[@anamikamondal9286]

yess yess yesss

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

Yes we NEED role play/cosplay Mia is the Princess & Stewart is the Prince!😍 Plan a princess/prince picnic! 💘

[@Rizzaknits]

YES!!!

[@mandyglynn756]

Love it 🥰

[@sahebjotkour65]

Can we just appreciate that how much Mia has improved in everything like makeup, fashion sense and the videos love that so so so so much ❤️

[@AxxLAfriku]

HELP!!! Everybody at my school cyberbullies me because they say me good good GOOD videos are extremely BAD!!! Please help me, dear sah

[@amandaterrio4823]

@@AxxLAfriku I do appreciate your hustle! Good luck with your KZbin channel.

[@Cowjuice2712]

I was about to comment that her eye makeup inparticular is super awesome

[@ifti80]

@@AxxLAfriku shutup

[@maryarias1137]

Mia make this a series! Trying on outfits of every century/decade! 1920s, 30’s 40’s etc!

[@cynthiavansteenlandt6303]

Yes please! I would love to see that too 😊

[@kaleigh4081]

And invite one of these historians!

[@ImSanna88]

Yesssss 😍

[@animallover1.079]

Yesss!! That would be a great idea!

[@ChaoticPeace357]

yes please

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Remember that throughout history, stays and corsets were primarily meant as back and bust support! Most people achieved the fashionable silhouette with padding, not by tightlacing, and you would have been wearing stays from childhood, even infanthood. You can’t leap into corsetry without a custom made corset, acclimatisation, and time and expect them to be comfortable! If you can’t breathe, you’re wearing them wrong - women working in the fields and doing extremely hard labour wore stays all day long, so you know you’re supposed to be able to breathe! ❤️ (They did, however, breathe more from the chest and less from the stomach than we do)

[@r.d826]

I think the main issue is that we tend to give measurements by always staying still and holding our breath ( I don't know how to explain it, sorry, English is not my mother tongue ) instead of letting it loose and taking measurements when we are cozy. So if you take measurements with your breath-hold and then gain pounds, it starts to be really tight, even more, if you tend to try to make it tighter and that's really bad. I have friends that love to cosplay for d&d and every girl always makes this mistake and they talk afterward about how hard it was, that they have back pains, and it just awful people that think that no woman used to breathe in corsets and stays

[@micnik3573]

Women just suffered through the pain back then lol. Not everything was peachy. Most people suffered.

[@equasia24]

@@micnik3573they didn't suffer through it any more than people today wearing back braces, bras, and other support and undergarments. The issue comes with tightlacing and improper fitting. These were people's undergarments that were custom-made; they would have cared about their comfort just as we do

[@toridurall8593]

Man she’s just having fun……there’s always a fun sucker that has to be so serious in the comments!! Mia!!!! I LOVED this video! I love looking at all the fun fashion throughout history! Thanks for this video!!!

[@anabeatrizpaiva4038]

Yes, thank you for that comment.

[@carveylover]

You can donate the dresses to a local theater. They will be so appreciative. Mia the Renaissance is before the Civil War and after medieval times. If you like this stuff might I suggest a few ladies who dress historically or also make historic clothing. Bernadette Banner does mostly Victorian/Edwardian clothing. Abby Cox does clothing from all eras. Morgan Donner does mostly clothing from around Medieval times and later. They are so fun to watch.

[@MissEhouse]

Was definitely thinking the same thing! Donate to a smaller local theater.

[@chloeanderson1652]

Yes the theater thing was my idea too!

[@deliawallace4426]

I would add Costuming Drama - especially for the sewing. But Abby and Morgan most definitely.

[@mrs.miiau28]

Rachel Maksy is also a super awesome vintage fashion KZbinr (more focused on sewing her own clothing) I lover her and all of her videos are so fun 🤎

[@jilliancharlton2385]

I’m sure a local/amateur theatre company would be thrilled to receive these pieces as donations!

[@livinghopeblog]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@consonyastovall5858]

I thought the same. My youngest daughter's senior prom was Once Upon A Knights Dream, and my mother in law made her a time period dress. It was magical ✨️ While at the prom, the theater teacher asked if we would consider donating it to the school, which we did. Seeing Mia dressed up brought back nice memories ❤

[@heatherhinson5801]

A great place to donate any period/historic clothing that you don't want to keep would be a local community theatre. We often don't have a ton of budget and reuse costumes for years. Which is great for the environment! But they might appreciate having a few new pieces to draw from 😊

[@malamikica9591]

i agree:)

[@samridhijain1933]

I know you cannot wear any of these dresses to your wedding but you can do a men medieval clothes haul with your fiance and then you can do a medieval photoshoot...PLEASE DO THIS!

[@brandikandi]

YESSS!!

[@epictoast4260]

YESSSS

[@tlaloc27]

None of these dreses wher medieval do

[@courtneyrose5457]

I love the fact that her mom always comes in laughing ugh she exudes happiness I love it!

[@Clovergirl7934]

I really like her mom, but her laugh gets on my nerves after a while. She laughs a little too much at every turn. Sorry…. not sorry.

[@kaiheejeu]

​@@Clovergirl7934 you are too old to be acting bitter over someone being joyful lmao

[@emmaross2509]

@@Clovergirl7934 the fact that someone laughing a "little too much" aggravates you rlly says a lot about your personality

[@shauntplus9160]

Consider donating them to a local high school theater department or local theater when you're ready to get rid of them! Local theater doesn't have a lot of funds and they would make great use of historical costumes!

[@eileengalindo4949]

I second the local theatre option

[@monimonimon]

Up this 👍

[@em84c]

Great idea

[@marzbarj16]

it might just be me, but mia's makeup and braided hair makes her look like an elf princess😍😅 edit: it's not just me🥴

[@nadinestewart9279]

I thought so too

[@furaances]

Zeldo!! 😂

[@geneiber]

I actually replied this to her IG story: You should have pointy ears. You'll look like a beautiful elf 🧝‍♀... Mia, you should do an elf costume. Pretty please!

[@L.ashley.h]

I have long blonde hair and blue eyes and have been told I’m elf looking as well 😂

[@chloeanderson1652]

I thought the same thing!

[@fox4ab]

I didn’t think I could love Mia more, then she mentioned LoTR and DnD. We love a fashion serving nerd 😍

[@Girl_from_IvyGrove]

Don’t forget Legend of Zelda too!

[@jumpygirl7905]

I wonder if high schools that have theater departments would appreciate these pieces! or even professional theater companies

[@rachelcox1747]

You know they would cry of joy if they got anything this nice donated to them!

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

For sure definitely!

[@x2peasinapodx]

Omg I just imagined a HS play where they don't have a lot of costumes and sets so the whole play is normal than there's this one person in full costume lmao I'd watch that 1000%

[@MS-zj2mf]

The civil war gown would be great in a production of Little Women

[@emmachilderss]

omg as someone who was just in a high school production i’m sure any hs theatre department would be over the moon if they got these donated

[@Lorelei208]

How many people agree with me? Mia is the most beautiful girl on the platform and is so real with us all. She doesn’t fake stuff and give her honest opinions! :) love ya mia

[@MiaMaples]

aw love you!

[@epictoast4260]

I definitely agree Mia is litterly a role model for me I look up to her so much, she's beyond amazing

[@deemcconnell5107]

She’s the most amazing, kind-absolutely real!

[@carlywaht]

She’s the only ‘youtuber’ I’ll allow my 5 year old daughter to watch with me. No toxicity just pure humour and kindness, we always have a giggle together watching her videos. She really is such a role model.

[@zenzeph926]

Being basically the same age, it's so nice to have another female I relate with. I have older friends now who I can do the same, but seeing someone in my age group who is like me is amazing

[@kayleenuesse2252]

The last dress was definitely my favorite😍 a part of me still wishes we could dress like that again and bring back fancy balls

[@lj0727]

The last one and the first one for sure were my faves too. That pinkish mauve one at the beginning was stunning.

[@brianaschmidt910]

Start sewing and start looking. Eventually you'll have enough pieces and enough hobby friends that you guys will be able to host balls.

[@heedeungie7]

omg same i wonder why they stopped making us dress like that if anyone can explain id love to know

[@AnnekeOosterink]

Nothing is stopping you from wearing dresses like that! :D And there are definitely parties and balls that ask for fancy dress or historical dress. Or you can join an SCA or reenacting group for more events to wear such clothes. :)

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

@@heedeungie7 Lots wear historical clothing on a daily basis such as Bernadette Banner (Edwardian mainy), Zack Pinsent (Regency as far back as secondary school), Michael Koropisz (victorian) or me (mix of Roman, Edwardian or 1930s/40s). The first 3 have their own youtube channels but there are many more including in the US

[@Dev-ld4gi]

As a historical costumer, this was so fun to watch! I could never sell my pieces because with all the hand sewing, even if I was being just paid minimum wage, most dresses take 200 hours to make and would be worth well over $2,000!

[@jess3387]

You'd be surprised! I was a high performance synchronised swimmer and our competition suits cost $400-500 so there's probably a market for it

[@chacha_mogolla]

Know what you mean. Then someone is bound to say, “WOW! You’re so talented! You could totally sell those!” Same person: “how much????? For a DRESS?” Lol. Funny not funny

[@GopherCakeStuff]

Someone would buy

[@carveylover]

You could sell them. People would pay that price. If you really wanted to. There is stuff on Etsy for that price and higher. I mean she paid 1200 for a dress so...

[@Dev-ld4gi]

@@carveylover that’s true! It’s just a much slimmer market. People are used to fast fashion and are plainly just out of touch with how long sewing things using true historical methods takes. I mean, most people used to own between 2-10 outfits because they were so expensive and time consuming, and now we have whole closets full of clothes 😅 I’ve had people ask me for commissions offering $200 for a $2,000 dress, so sometimes it can be a little discouraging 😅

[@Ergmermerg]

If you're into historical costumery and sewing check out these ladies: Morgan Donner Bernadette Banner Abbey Cox

[@thebarefoothobbit]

Morgan is a QUEEN

[@annettep6928]

Also Karolina Żebrowska and Rachel Maksy

[@susanmiller4159]

Wouldn’t any of these make a great collab with Mia???

[@nataliekaye8708]

Yes! You could make a vid following one of their tutorials

[@LovePeace-pl3uh]

Also Angela Clayton ♥️

[@mirandacluff5583]

The second to last dress was my favorite, looks like it came straight out of Ever After! So gorgeous! Although I died when Mia took the chemise off haha it would have made the look so much better.

[@celiner9920]

Despite popular belief, corsets (usually) never hurt the person wearing it. They were literally a bra that also supported the back and women weren’t really ‘forced’ to wear them anymore then women are forced to wear bras. Around 10-12 years old when girls chests start to develop nowadays they usually start wearing a bra. Back then they would wear a corset or stays. There are numerous photos of Victorian and Edwardian women doing sports in corsets. They were not the painful contraptions movies shows us ;-; tight lacing was uncommon and considered odd and dangerous even when corsets were regularly worn and Mia it probably hurts a lot bc of measurement changes and possibly being laced too tight. Not trying to be rude ily I’m just really obsessed with fashion history. Karolina Żebrowska has made a few videos on this.

[@devaanmariee]

Didn’t pregnant people wear them also?

[@neahdavid2886]

@@devaanmariee they did

[@francescalamperti9606]

Meme mom would be proud of you💕

[@celiner9920]

@@francescalamperti9606 anything to make mom proud 💞✨

[@ClockworkCouture.]

@@devaanmariee they did yes, laced loosely or special pregnancy corsets so both mother and unborn child weren't harmed.

[@kcbaby136]

Yes, the whit chemise is supposed to be under the “Juliette” dress. Picture the dress Drew Barrymore wore to the ball in Ever After.☺️ Mia, with her own hair, in last dress TOTALLY reminds me of Elizabeth Swann in the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie!!🥰 This haul is definitely one of my favourite haul videos I’ve ever watched!😄💖

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

Yes we NEED role play/cosplay Mia is the Princess & Stewart is the Prince!😍

[@ashleyvannoortbell5450]

I was just thinking of the ever after dress, almost an exact match!!

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

Also we need more videos of Mia in these dresses!

[@Hannahbud14]

YES I came on to say that the second to last dress reminds me of the dresses in the movie Ever After and it’s one of my favorites! I think it’s renaissance time period because Leonardo Da Vinci is in the movie

[@kcbaby136]

@@cheryl-lynnmehring8606 or with Stewart as Will Turner & Mia as Elizabeth Swann! 🤗

[@dorrolorro]

You could probably donate them to a local theatre that puts up historical plays or ballets. Or like the costume storage for a high school! Imagine how happy all the theatre kids will be! (speaking as a former theatre kid myself)

[@bakaichigo]

LOLOL yes the undershirt was needed for the Juliet/Shakespearean dress. You use the fabric to bunch it up and create "poofs" of white fabric "Frothing out" through the breaks in sleeves and around boobas. The white fabric was hard to keep clean and expensive, so showing it off was akin to wearing one's purity on their literal sleeves (leads to the statement: wearing your heart on your sleeve). The whiter the fabric, the more pure you were considered - basically it was the "are you clean tho" check before people understood bathing.

[@bellamorda9582]

exactly this!

[@jennb3112]

this is so interesting!! Those sleeves make a lot more sense to me now

[@Navlaas]

24:25 "is there somewhere I could wear this ?" Oh yes there is ! Each year, the Château de Versailles hold an event called Le bal Masqué. You should check this out !

[@ijustthrewouttheloveofmydreams]

I’d wear it anywhere. Grocery shopping? Yup. Coffee shop? Yep.

[@tearez13]

I'm loving that she's learning, but the fact that she's automatically calling every boned garment a corset is sending me

[@figneutron90]

Same! Chemise undershirt or underdress, and boned stays that aren’t really meant for tight lacing. Proper undergarments are crucial for attaining the right silhouette. Karolina Zebrowska is an excellent source for historical fashion.

[@nancyromero8529]

POV: Mia is wearing the last dress and Stewart is wearing a medieval style suit at their garden wedding venue. PERFECT photo op. 💞

[@kimberlysantos3759]

Maybe they could dress up to do like engagement photos ! That would be so cool ☺️

[@zenzeph926]

@@kimberlysantos3759 they did their engagement photos a while ago , but maybe a more wedding-thematic second set?

[@dianagregory8084]

Just wow. Imagine having to put all that clothes every day even though they’re extremely beautiful😍 It would be fun to see wedding dresses from the different eras.

[@jostewart3192]

I read recently that getting dressed in the morning was ~an event~. Groups of friends (or a lady and her friend servants anyway, any lady’s or visitors to her estate) would get together in the morning and eat morning tea and get dressed. This is probably limited to aristos, bc they had the time for leisure and indulging in a morning tea/brunch moment. I also thinks that they’d get into the motion of it w their servants and it’d be done within two hours I believe

[@jostewart3192]

Wedding dresses from different historical eras, yes please!

[@heljo326]

Yesssssss!!!

[@Hephzibah16]

Even the dresses that aren't meant to be worn with hoops should have multiple layers of fabric underneath. I recently made myself a petticoat/slip with two ruffles attached to a "strait" skirt. The top ruffle consists of 3-60" panels, and the lower one has 4. The skirt is attached to a handmade tank top style bodice to support the weight of the ruffles. All of the fabric was free; sourced from sheets discarded by a hotel my sister worked at.

[@anarchyneverdies3567]

If you're actually wondering, the hip pads are hip bustles, the under garments are corsets and the over garments were all stays/bodices, and there were no half up half down hairstyles in those time periods, but they do show that on a Lorry of "historical" movies, so that's why we all think that's a historical hairstyle lol. You looked absolutely gorgeous in all of them!!!

[@phangirlable]

I'm a conservator of art and I've seen tons of Renaissance paintings depicting women with down hair but partially up hair in braids. Or are we talking about different things here?

[@adri_makeup]

Yea n tht last dress was supposed to be worn wit the panniers n not the crinoline cage

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

I thought the side things were bustles! I know if it is poped out in the back 1800's (Victorian) & early 1900's (Edwardian) that is a bustle.

[@adri_makeup]

@@cheryl-lynnmehring8606 they were called panniers at least the ones in the video are they also wore bum rolls in the 18th century n they provided the same silhouette but looked different

[@jaylanichole5136]

She definitely looks gorgeous!

[@CowGirlKymmi]

Get Stuart an outfit to go with the last dress and you have Halloween taken care of for the rest of forever! That dress wins everything!

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

Yeah, get Stuart some outfits to match each look, Halloween taken care of for several yrs to come!😉

[@thecomorbiditycurator8018]

I was so pumped for accuracy when Mia mentioned proper undergarments, and then there was no chemise and my excitement died 😞 Regardless, these are gorgeous gowns by extremely talented historical seamstresses. I'm so happy you enjoyed the experience of trying them on and feeling like a princess for a bit.

[@Marina_7]

No better undergarment than the bodysuit! 😂 jk I get you and yes the seamstresses are amazing!

[@AnnekeOosterink]

There were chemises with almost every dress?

[@NoahLasschuyt]

Love love love historical dresses! I actually was studying Art History planning on mastering in Historical dress, but eventually chose to switch to interior design. The 'Robe a la Francaise' is a dress worn first on the French courts (Robe á la Francaise literally means French way of dressing) and is characterized by the pleats in the back. The last gown you wore could be characterized as a 'Robe a l'Anglaise (English way of dressing) with a separate bodice and skirt or maybe even a 'Robe a Polonaise' (characterized by bunched up skirts). Both gowns were worn with paniers (hip bustles) and both would fit your wig, as both gowns are from roughly the same time period (ca. 1720-1780). The second and fourth dresses are probably also roughly around the same time period (My guess ca. 1450?), the second is for lower classes and the forth for the wealthy. Your hair would not be down for these dresses, even though 'historical' movies would make you think so! Every woman wore her Chemise (undershirt) with absolutely every dress, most corsets pushed your boobs upwards, and the chemise would cover them. Historical community, please correct me if i'm wrong. It has been a while :)

[@FlopiEG98]

Hii, I was wondering if you know any book or web I could use to study more about historical dressing. I studied fashion design, but my teacher from history of fashion was the worst!

[@jemma50]

Sounds about right to me. ;)

[@Dev-ld4gi]

Yes, her hair would have been covered with a veil for all the pre 18th c dresses, and then likely little caps or straw bergere hats for the 18th century looks :)

[@NoahLasschuyt]

@@FlopiEG98 Hi! One book that was recommended to me by my (very good!) Professor on the subject was: A history of costume in the West by Francois Boucher. This book does concentrate on Europe, so if you are from the USA or anywhere else it might not be the one you are looking for!

[@FlopiEG98]

@@NoahLasschuyt thaanks!

[@shalinitahiliani5325]

Please ask your local high schools if they could use any of these dresses. The theater/drama club budgets are so low in schools! I know they would really appreciate the donation. All dresses looked amazing on you.

[@charitydetemple5270]

The fourth dress reminds me of what they wore in Ever After, especially the blue dress that had belonged to Danielle’s mother. I love it!

[@aprillaflamme9522]

This was such a cool video!! And for the first dress, it was actually a bodice, not a corset (which would have been worn over a separate corset); in the civil war era the bodices were often detachable from the skirts in order to be able to switch between day wear and evening wear while using the same skirt. The bodices typically also had boning in them which is why it felt like a corset. The name for the "hip pads" are paniers haha. Prior to the 19th century, the "corsets" were referred to as stays, and their purpose was for bust support. For the renaissance/Juliet style dress the undershirt is definitely supposed to go underneath lol. They would wear very voluminous sleeves underneath the gown and pull the extra fabric through the openings in the sleeves to make little puffs. (Btw I am not criticizing! Just hoping to add some useful comments)

[@luluchan6852]

Thank you 💗

[@lolabee5238]

Do you have an idea what key word I could put in Etsy to find the Juliet dress/italian renaissance ? It is the only shop Mia didn't show and I cannot find it at all

[@aprillaflamme9522]

I would search "Venetian renaissance dress" or you could also try searching "Lucrezia dress" or "1490's dress"

[@mariaalcaraz197]

Miaaaa, I really appreciate this video, it’s so fun to see these pieces on you! As a historian I just want to say, that in modern films and media the corset and garments in general from the past are made to seem negative. Please understand that although the clothes were not convenient, in a sense, the layers were not necessarily uncomfortable…if that makes sense? Corsets were supposed to support and not constrict/make you feel like you’re gonna pass out (: they’re a support that enhances silhouette. I just hope you can see the beauty in that(: history is happening now and people in the future might not like us lol try to see it in an objective manner, not good or bad just there! Love you ♥️ (not trying to sound like i’m being a hater just spreading awareness)

[@zenzeph926]

A lot of people don't know corsets are supportive (like a bra!) and wear them as tight as possible because media portrays it that way unfortunately... but I like the point in your comment like what if people in 100-500 years look at bras like what were they doing to themselves lolol

[@micnik3573]

Lol Im pretty sure they were uncomfortable. All those layers and corsets with no air conditioning ect. You dont have to wash out everything bad in history. Admit you like it but it was also bad back then. Especially since women had no choice of wearing them a lot of the time. Just like there was foot binding (not comparing them one is obviously worse) corsets werent always used for good reasons and were uncomfortable at least. You can like and choose to wear or like corsets now but dont try to change history or pretend they were always used for good reason or a choice.

[@mariaalcaraz197]

@@micnik3573 that’s why i’m spreading awareness because everyone acknowledges the bad, so i want to add that it wasn’t as bad. Definitely hygiene issues and oppression of women existed, can’t deny that (:

[@zenzeph926]

@@micnik3573 I get where your coming from, and I don't ignore that it wasn't great and I'm thankful it's not required of me today, but I also used to wear corsets and bodices' on a fairly frequent basis, and as long as its sized properly for you and not overly tightened they're actually pretty comfortable. I did all sorts of things including dance and work with them on. It's sort of like heels. Unnecessary, not technically comfortable especially if you don't wear them often, but if you do it's no different than anything else because you know how to live in them. Some people can sprint, jump, and climb in heels/platforms/stilettos because they're comfortable in them from wearing them all the time. Thats how corsets, bras, and any other structuring garment is. It just depends on your comfort and familiarity. And if you're waring the right size. I could spend a week in 6 inch stilettos that are a size 9, but put me in a size 8/8.5 for 3 hours I'm injured for 3 months from nerve damage (did this at a wedding recently)

[@zenzeph926]

@@micnik3573 also bras are uncomfortable but they're a supportive undergarment that also saves us from certain judgments... which besides one being over our bones and uncomfortable (bras) vs one being over flesh, possibly uncomfortable, but always adjustable (corsets) We just have our overly negative view because media always shows overtightening them and making them a thing to dislike

[@zenzeph926]

High school/ community theaters would be hugely grateful for donations like these! Yes some/ all of them are very specifically sized, but someone else could fit them with proper lacing and time period pieces are always being done! They would love to have additional pieces to use

[@zenzeph926]

Plus they could never afford pieces in this range, it's usually remade by the costumer/ students from thrifted items and spare fabric. Something so beautifully made that could last a long time would be a blessing

[@Strawberry__girl13]

I think you should do a week of wearing these dresses for historical “research” and let’s be honest, laughs. Who wouldn’t love someone wearing these out to IKEA and grocery shopping. Love your channel! You’re so adorable. 💛

[@jenburke4406]

The last minty green one is perfect for your wedding reception I would get a under skirt to go over the hoop so u don’t see the hoop rings so much. You look so beautiful as always love this video would love too see more of this same kind of dresses for another video ❤️😍❤️

[@wwjdpljj]

Corsets actually were worn to comfort for the most part. :) it was all about proportions and and accentuating the ‘right parts’

[@freaknunes]

you should wear them going shopping, at restaurants, doing everyday things…. would be awesome!!!!!

[@FlowerPower396]

YESSSS

[@martynaskorka22]

Yes pleaseeee

[@soniac.9162]

The first dress was stunning, that style would be a stunning wedding dress , the last one was also one of my favourite but first one definitely is my favourite one on you

[@vampiregirl123]

I LOVE the Juliette looking dress. And that last dress deserves the chef's kiss. Freaking dang beautiful. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. The wig does go with that dress. May not be the same time period, but they look good together.

[@travelmom3031]

dress # 3 and #5 are the same basic time period and you can wear the wig with both. The 2nd and 4th are also similar time frame--but one is lower class and the other more court. The shirt should have been left under the dress and pulled out to puff at the breaks in the sleeves. the first dress is going to be 19thcentury, pre-Civil War era--think Scarlett O'Hara before the war. You did a great job! so fun!

[@kittymcmeowmeow1]

Yes, the pattern is so similar to her green and white dress in the opening scene of the movie

[@kmackblack]

I’m currently “bedridden” in the hospital and I LOVE when Mia uploads bc it’s guaranteed entertainment. Thank you Mia for always providing me with a fun distraction from my current reality.

[@soimsha.]

I hope you get better soon!

[@aurelie6577]

Hope u feel much much better!!!

[@kmackblack]

Thanks guys! I’m slowly improving!

[@amberfrazier575]

Are you okay? What happened?

[@alannabird8720]

I hope you feel better.

[@Jungljoe8]

I loved the first one. Watching you put that one on reminded me of Gone with the Wind and Scarlet getting laced up by Mammie and her mother. I love that era of dress. Also loved the last one. It would be a fabulous wedding gown. Not necessarily in that color. I love the back. The wig fits the dress to a tee. I loved to look of a hooped skirt.

[@kristinkelly3462]

Mia butchering the "robe a la francais" has me dying in the airport 😂

[@neon-kitty]

To be fair to her, it's not even spelled correctly in the Etsy item description LOL.

[@meinkanta]

Right who doesn’t know how to say Français? Doesn’t loads of Canada speak French?

[@nomiedezdez9256]

@@meinkantayou’d be surprised. Most quebecois and many people in Ontario do. In the eastern provinces as well. But generally as you start to move west French becomes very scarce and most people only know like grade 4 level French. Basically if you aren’t a little surrounded by it you have very little reason or opportunity to learn it despite it being one of our official languages

[@mgreuet910]

As an historian, I have mixed up feelings 😂. As a re-enactress, I'm so happy to see someone else enjoying historical clothes. If you wanna donate some, search for re-enactor troops, I'm sure there are some in Canada too and that would make some people really happy. It would be one of the best days in my life if I was gifted a dress for the historical timeI re-enact, I guess everyone is the same.

[@Dev-ld4gi]

Were you also confused why the seller of the last gown told Mia to buy a Farthingale underskirt? It totally compromised the 18th c silhouette. Beautiful regardless, but the historian in me always questions why a seller would spend so much time on a dress and then suggest incorrect undergarments 😅

[@AndelkaK]

Lower old Fort Garry in Manitoba! They do re-enactments ,it’s amazing

[@mgreuet910]

@@Dev-ld4gi I'm confused why they don't sell the proper undergarments, yes. But it feels like some dresses aren't made to be 100% accurate, but more to give the vibe and global look (and that's ok too, as long as they don't claim to be historically accurate).

[@LadyDragonbane]

@@Dev-ld4gi That (and the backlacing) bugged me too! They did such a good job with the silhouette otherwise and it's overall a pretty gown, but then they do *that*

[@Magpiemae]

What era do you re-enact? I do 1860s.

[@melodyrose4291]

You are living my dream being able to try on all of these vintage clothes!!! I love it!!! I love all of your videos!! Your outfit and hair in this video is great!

[@susanmiller4159]

That first dress brought back so many memories. In the mid 80s we literally wore these dresses to the prom. Mine was pink satin and white lace and had crinoline instead of the hoop. Oh Mia, I’m such a fan. Keep it up. ❤️

[@esperduchess]

Omg, at first I was like "Brings back memories? Are you a time traveler?" Haha, but yes, the dress is gorgeous ♡

[@clementine6338]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long I’m so excited! Edit: I Wasn’t aware that stays were worn over blouses by the lower classes and I’m correcting my post here- I thought they weren’t and I admit my wrongs (just a fan of historical clothing not an expert lol) The stays over the shirt always looks good. It’s one of the easiest historical looks to do on a budget so everyone could try it out, just everyone BE CAREFUL with corsets and stays; they are safe but only if they fit you and you don’t overlace them

[@Intotheabyss1988]

Honestly, that looked more like a pair of stays too me, which were worn on top

[@Dev-ld4gi]

Definitely a pair of stays would have been worn in the outside by the lowest classes of society!

[@clementine6338]

@@Dev-ld4gi thank you for educating me bc I honestly thought that all classes wore stays underneath because I’ve only seen them as undergarments… still learning lol I don’t consider myself a historical costumer I just love learning about it

[@clementine6338]

@@Intotheabyss1988 thank you for telling me, I only ever heard about stays being used as undergarments for upper and middle class women.

[@Intotheabyss1988]

@@clementine6338 well it depends on the style. Most styles did have them underneath (the rob a al franicas is an example) but other styles in different eras might expose glimpses of the stays

[@ashleylanglois8164]

This is like literally one of my dreams. Ever since I was a little girl and went to a museum in my local town of Prescott Ontario and I saw the women and men dressed up at the fort field doing reenactments. ☺️🥰

[@sagitteaius]

The last green dress with the wig is everythinggggg!! This was such a fun video to watch!☺️ My fashion history class taught me that the Juliette dress is called a "slash & puff" style. :) The chemise is worn underneath and poofs out in the openings! Often, they weren't totally separate pieces but actually had lots slash-like gaps/ openings in the garments. :) Would be fun to see other historical fashion videos!:) Like Dior's New Look and some Golden Age era Hollywood styles. Some 70s and 90s fashion would be so fun too! Or dressing like various fashion icons during the 1900s!

[@lolabee5238]

Do you have other ideas about how the Juliette dress could be called ? I cannot find it on etsy for the love of me

[@madiwest7657]

omg Mia!! What if at some time, you and your whole family get historical clothings, and you all take family photos how they were made at that certain time, and see! Also you can have like a tea party so you can wear that last dress again lol!! Loved the first and the last so much!!!

[@emilygriffith6702]

Tea party is exactly what my mind went to!

[@dianabeltran929]

Literally appreciate how your character and personality has never change. Humble sweet nice caring. And your family as well. One of the few positive influencers out there!

[@_froskkk_58]

Mia's hair and makeup in this video makes her look like a real life Zelda! She is absolutely GLOWINGGGG

[@lakeishamitchell1579]

That last dress would go so well with the wedding, the colour is absolutely stunning and it gives of this very elegant vibe!

[@sarah.weaver]

That last dress in white would make a BEAUTIFUL wedding gown And you could almost get those matching, old timey capris to the lace on the sleeves, and take off the underskirt and put those on, for the reception. Holy cow that would be so fun!

[@eleatodescato7286]

Just to explain the physical sensations Mia had wearing them, it's because she didn't wear a corset. Corsets aren't any oppression from patriarchy, at all. It never made women suffocate neither did they had to remove ribs or the f it means. Corsets were actually a support garment just like our modern bras : it helped support the back, the chest and the weight of the petticoat and skirt on the waist. This is not a bashing at all, just an explanation on why she felt a bit uncomfortable when not wearing one. Overall it is so nice to see her try new things, she enjoys it a lot and it helps supporting small costume designers as well as slow fashion! Love you Mia ❤️

[@danibee]

YES. THIS. Thank you!! I was immediately concerned when she said the garments were made with measurements before gaining 12lbs. To clarify, there's nothing wrong with gaining this amount of weight, as fluctuation is totally normal. But I was so concerned about her squeezing into clothes that aren't made to her current size. After watching, it sounds like she got laced in too tightly also, which would obviously be uncomfortable.😅

[@gladitsnotme]

Okay but bras are evil and should be burned lol. Especially the ones with underwire. Metal doesn't belong on a woman's body, we're fine as is.

[@eleatodescato7286]

@@gladitsnotme hmm actually some corsets have metal boning (not on every period and I am no expert to tell you exactly when, though I think it was during Victorian era). We shouldn't blame underwear as a general because it is a strong help on day-to-day life, especially for women with bigger breasts. However, you're completely right on cheaply made bras and oversimplified sizes, those are truly the devil and hurt you more than they support you. I love fast fashion! (/s)

[@monicaprzestrzelski4677]

Steel boning was only popular with Late-Victorian corsets due to the steel industry taking off, corsets usually only had whalebone in it for boning which is pretty stiff but heat softens it and makes it mold to whatever it’s on over time

[@Ajsh-18237]

@@gladitsnotme It hurts for me to run or walk downstairs without a bra so I can't imagine not wearing one, finding the correct fit important though.

[@amandaterrio4823]

I absolutely NEED the second dress ensemble to wear to Medieval Times. I really appreciate that amount of drama most of these pieces have but my actual favorite was the one that was the most boring. The fabric, the gold accents, the color, the sleeves. Everything about it, I loved. Mia’s hair was perfect for that dress. I think she was stunning

[@Dancing7Dolls]

the last one was by far the best!!! you should go to a medieval fair in that dress.

[@Kendall198724]

You could wear the second look for Halloween and go as Princess Buttercup from the movie The Princess Bride. And Stuart could dress up as Westley!! Omg I need to see this so bad now! If you haven’t seen the movie definitely give it a watch, it’s a classic! 🥰😍 Edit: just saw where you referenced the princess bride! And that dress is even more accurate for The Princess Bride! You look so much like Princess Buttercup! Please do a couples Halloween look!

[@AnneliesvanOverbeek]

I wish you would have worn the panniers with the last outfit instead of the crinoline, it would have been so perfect!! Also, THAT WIG is INCREDIBLE

[@JJ-kd2gf]

I’m in love with these big dresses omg there just so over the top that I love it

[@ummokay2611]

20's to 60's would be fun to see. Loved the Shakespeare and the Marie Antoinette dress you could possibly wear either one to your wedding or engagement party.

[@taylorbartels8908]

Definitely donate these to your local community theatre! They really run off of donations and community support, especially after the past few years of COVID where they wouldnt have been able to run their shows like normal. They would be absolutely thrilled to have real pieces like this, and they keep them forever

[@SLorraineE]

I'm so used to watching historical dress videos from people who are interested in the history and have done the research. It's so fun to see someone be just as excited about the clothes without the background knowledge. Just the joy and interest she has is so exciting!

[@carried441]

Welcome to the historic costuming community! Your dresses were beautiful and I'm glad you went for high quality pieces that incorporated a number of accurate elements. If you gained some weight that is probably the reason some of the dresses were uncomfortable (not a criticism, just the reason they needed the measurements and people get fittings for wedding gowns right before the wedding today). Although these types of dresses would never feel like sweatpants, if they were properly made to your measurements, they should have been fairly comfortable. You will find that there are a lot of opinions on corsets and undergarments and they really do make the dress. If you're interested you will find that there are countless rabbitholes to go down and a whole community of people who love poofy, frilly, pretty things crafted with care.

[@danibee]

THIS. Thank you! Love our historical costuming community here on KZbin. Bernadette Banner and Abby Cox are some of my absolute favorites.

[@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose]

Yes!! I cosplay, and often wind up in a big dress and a corset. It's not as comfy as, say, dressing up Kim Possible or something, but it also isn't crazy uncomfy. I've spent full days at cons in a ballgown, and the corset and hoopskirt actually make it more bearable! The weight of the garment isn't hanging on my actual body, as, instead, the structured pieces do the work. I can still breathe, eat, run, jump, etc, with little problem. I do take a twenty minute break from the corset around halfway through the day because I've run into some big problems if I'm in it for longer than four hours. Moving in the pieces are different, naturally, but it's an easy adjustment.

[@merklingassoc]

The French dress you received is different than the one in the advertising pic. On the outer green the front skirt in the pic has ruffles applicated. But on yours it's a pattern on the material. Totally makes a difference on the impact. Also, I believe the green outer should not be cinched close at the waist, but left open a bit to display the peach underdress. If you look at the dress pic you will see that the front of her shoes are showing. I believe the inner skirt is supposed to be slight shorter. Yours might be a little shorter than should be, but not by much. You most likely can adjust the length.

[@Bexinmo]

I think the shirred trim was a stitched on trim on the one Mia got, but it was terribly deflated by the shipping. Not even sure how you would bring it back in to shape as badly flattened as it was.

[@thespankmyfrank]

It looks terrible. It seems cheaply made (I guess it wasn't, but it just doesn't look great and the measurements seem off).

[@JYYB]

Material seems cheap for this green dress. Not worth the price

[@theninziparadox]

My favorite is the first dress. It just looks so beautiful! I would totally wear it.

[@sariahcheadle9909]

Mia you need to do a collab with a historical fashion channel!!! Bernadette Banner…Abby Cox….Karolina Zebrowksa. All would be lovely :)

[@fannytalbourdet3276]

The green and peach one is, according to the title, a french one(français)! It seems extravagant but quite accurate about our fashion at the time ! (I am french^^). And yes it's supposed to be this short to show off the shoes.

[@rakaha10]

I don't understand how she butchered saying it so badly when as a Canadian she has definitely had French classes lol

[@leahk1835]

@@rakaha10 I'm Canadian and have never taken a single French class 🤷🏻‍♀️ I also would have butchered it 🤣

[@rakaha10]

@@leahk1835 What type of school did you go to where core French wasn't a required course???? In Ontario you need at least one French course to graduate high school, and there is core French taught throughout elementary school. There are also French Immersion schools and French-only schools.

[@leahk1835]

@@rakaha10 it was just a small public school in Saskatchewan! French wasn't even an offered class that we could take!

[@maiaraveronese]

You are probably thinking about the movie "ever after", with Drew Barrimore. I just LOVE all the dresses in that movie, and was completely obsessed with them when I was younger. You should definitely have worn the under garment, since it so obviously alters the final look. I noticed you couldn't point why, but realized you needed it immediately when you saw the dress on your body hahahahha I want that type of look for my wedding dress, the butterfly dress she wears at the party is just perfect, and I would wear It just as It is shown in the movie (wings and all).

[@brittmcadenmills]

Paused at 9:59 and THAT CORSET!!!!! I love the pattern on it! I know y2k is the new trends but I want all the historical patterns in clothing, pillows, curtains. Literally this corset!!! *heart eyes!*

[@ameliasweebe1837]

Can I just say Mia’s makeup is popping offfffffff todayyyyyyy

[@ransom7788]

16:02 the “shirt” is a shift. It goes on first then the corset then the hit pads 😂 this is awesome to watch

[@x_taevii]

I just went to a renaissance festival so time period dressed is something i’ve been obsessed with recently! YOU LOOK GORGEOUS IN ALLL OF THESE DRESSES🤍🤍

[@SammieSpeaks]

Please find a local theater group to donate to!!

[@SDABHHFAN4LIFE]

super smart!!

[@nKosmos747]

*GREEN* !!!!!!! The *best* colour to have as a favourite! I liked the last one, Also, the first one did something in my heart.

[@angelaferrer74]

The “Shakespearean” dress would be PERFECT as an inspo for your bridesmaid dresses 😍

[@constanzanavarro821]

From and historical point of view, if someone is interested☺️is worth to mention that the corsets shown on the video are actually called “Stays” they used to be worn everyday for breast and back support. They weren’t supposed to be uncomfortable or too tight and you should always wear them with and underlayer :) Outfit 2 is not really renaissance silhouette (although French Meadows Stays are beautiful) undergarments during that period were way more cylindrical. Outfit 3 pair of Stays actually looks pretty good

[@veilatia1698]

the last dress+the wig is defo giving some Queen Charlotte vibes and i am living for it

[@ElissaDuarteYT]

Lol this isn’t quite the Victorian theme I’ve been watching but i love Bernadette Banner and her Victorian style and i love you so seeing you doing anything historic in the slightest is so fun!! Love you Mia ! Also check out Bernadette you’d like her i think! ❤️

[@firexx78]

"But I'm serving like a fool" Girl TRUUUUUE. Also I absolutely love this video. I looooove historical clothing so much and I'm so happy watching you enjoy putting the clothes on. We have another shared interest :3 I think you should keep the first, second, and last dresses, they are the best

[@OrigamiMiku]

The hip pads make exceptional pockets! And corsets are supposed to be made about an inch or so larger than your "true size" so you have breathing room

[@candicec3]

wait you NEED to have a photoshoot in these dresses!! they’re way too gorgeous to try on and never wear again

[@moonchild_778]

I bought a wedding dress off of Amazon like 2 years ago now just because I fell so in love with it and it was shockingly only $110 CAD. It's floral with pink and beige, the under skirt is beautiful and then has a mesh over skirt and corset type back as well. Literally makes me feel like a princess. I'm so single but don't even care because I know one day at least I'll wear it for some reason. I need to get a petticoat for it still but haven't been able to get one since I got it, even without the petticoat it looks incredible

[@holvh4389]

drop the link!!

[@artisinsimplethings2155]

The last dress was the best and more realistic ❤️ i love it

[@jolietorrez703]

most kindhearted, genuine youtuber there is. just know we all appreciate your hard work and friendly attitude. mia, you are amazing!!! 💞

[@JustJill]

Another very exciting video 👏🏼 if anyone can pull of historical clothing, it’s Mia 😍

[@Kaleighpitre1218]

A great place to donate these is museums with living history interpreters! They are actors who perform a character from the time period. The costumes are very expensive and museums have low budgets. They look so beautiful!

[@kaity0408]

The second outfit screams Aurora/Sleeping Beauty to me. Ugh, and Stewart would make an amazing Prince Phillip!

[@phangirlable]

He really has that look and charm. :D

[@jessipeculiar]

I was thinking the same thing! 😃

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

Yes we NEED role play/cosplay Mia is the Princess & Stewart is the Prince!😍

[@kittymcmeowmeow1]

Halloween idea

[@Phuntshok]

I think You should keep the second outfit for yourself. Every piece is so versatile. You can make so much use of all of them. Btw I love your videos. Your videos make me happy :)

[@taralm13]

I imagine you getting dress forms and using these as awesome decor all set up….so dreamy 🧚🏼

[@katierathbun6945]

I’d love to see you trying on Etsy Disney princess gowns 😍

[@faithnorvell1386]

Mia I’m so excited for you to get married and I wish I could be your florist cause your pallet would be my DREAM WEDDING to design for! You’re the cutest and I love your hair in this video so much🥺 Love you girl!!🌸💛🌻

[@hjisagirl]

The last dress needed a heavier petticoat on top of the hoop skirt, and under the dress, as the rings showed through the thinner satin. Gorgeous, and your figure really suited all of the dresses.

[@mikahbaby2]

I’m in LOVE with your hair and makeup! You’re so gorgeous, Mia! I hope you have a great weekend. 🥰