Examining 1840s Bodice Styles

[@lovely1190]

I COULD WATCH THIS VIDEO A MILLION TIMES & NOT GET TIRED OF IT

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

I'm so glad you enjoy it ☺

[@ledzeppelinrules1111]

This is fascinating. I've got a photo of an ancestor that people are telling me is 1860s because her dress is full-busted, has a waistband and buttons down the front. The problem is I have another photo of her from the 1860s and she's much older. But as you've shown here, there are examples from the 1840s where those things existed. Thanks for such a thorough analysis, this helps tremendously.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

I'm so glad this was helpful! If you'd liked an extra set of eyes on your photos, I'd be happy to see if I could identify the date. Feel free to message me on Instagram @pour_la_victoire :)

[@michellecornum5856]

Interestingly enough, just hours after I watched this for the first time, my eldest daughter called and told me about these interesting dresses that the wealthy characters in a period drama she was watching were wearing. She sent a screenshot and I told her about fan front bodices. This turned out to be surprisingly useful. Stay well.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

I'm so glad this video was useful! The dresses from this time period are so intricate and interesting, truly a transitional period from the wacky 1830s and the hoop skirts we've come to associate with the Victorian period. The variety and creativity in these dresses is remarkable!

[@TheSerialHobbyistGirl]

That white extant gown with the big sleeves at the forearm is AMAZING!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Isn't it a stunner? I love imagining who wore it and what she did: did she walk through tall grass and stare longingly into the distance? Read in shade under a tree? It's just so fluffy 💕

[@jenniferold-dentremont6698]

I loved that 1840s doesn't have to be my jam in order to still get a LOT of super useful take away from this. So often when we're first looking at a new era, we get distracted by the similarities. But you've made a really comprehensive list of where we can start noting the variety that's going to make recreation so much more achievable. Thank you for putting this together for us.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad this was helpful for you!

[@Berriesofafeather1122]

This was so useful omg thank you!!!! I've been working on a 1840 dress and this answered so many questions 💕💕💕✨

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Yay, I'm so glad it was helpful! I'll be releasing more content about the 1840s in the coming months - it's such a quirky, but endearing and understated, decade!

[@squiddydiddy5452]

I've been waiting for this video all weekend! This was so interesting and I love that puff-sleeved 1847 dress. Thank you so much!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

You are so welcome, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it 💕

[@zephiel70]

This is very educational! I really like these pleated fronts. I hope in the future the community examines them further!

[@cheerful_something_something]

These pictures were all so cool. I think I'm falling in love with fan front bodices! Thank you for highlighting the delightful variation in this time period : )

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@SewSewDrew]

this is so beyond helpful!! I want to get into historical sewing badly but am quite confused about the components and I know what I like but often don't have enough information about that I like.This was good!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

I'm thrilled that you found this helpful!

[@lovely1190]

ABSOLUTE EXQUISITE VIDEO

[@andraprewett2208]

Thanks, that was very helpful!

[@justanotherredheadattheend955]

Wonderful video! I’m about to embark on a wide-necked 1840s evening gown, and starting my nitty-gritty actual construction research before doing my first mock-up. This was perfect! 😁

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Yay, I'm so glad this was helpful! Good luck on your dress 😁

[@thearchivemermaid2033]

Looking to make an 1840s gown but I'm not a huge fan of the pleating. So glad I found this video! Tell me all my options!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Glad it was helpful! It's amazing how much variety of styles there are - I suggest taking a look through the websites of the Metropolitan Museum, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, FIDM, and my favorite blog: www.extantgowns.com/

[@haroldrupert4957]

Many thanks for the so interesting video .Well done .

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Many thanks!

[@elinordrake7129]

Really well done! Love all the photos! Thanks!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@StitchinAddiction]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@LauraIngallsGunn]

So many lovely examples! I.can't wait to make one!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Isn't it amazing how many beautiful, quirky styles there are? ✨When you do make one, please share it with me on Instagram!

[@MsDawn0113]

Good morning. I'm a fledgling historic costumer and had not studied the 1840s that much. Thank you for the information. I think I will be looking into it more. I'm not able to scan the code, is there anyway I can get it # code?

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Here is the badge code: gfhqfa

[@caelainndonnellan6240]

Awesome research and a great presentation!!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you! 💕

[@az_twist6267]

So interesting! Thank you so much!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RychaardRyder]

I adore this era, so underrated amongst the sea of 1890s walking skirted lady KZbinrs, Does anyone here know if there is an example of a low necked evening bodice with a fan front? Or would Dan front be only a daytime style?

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

❤️ There are several surviving low-necked bodices with fan fronts, but they tend to be in sheer cottons so more like daywear. Occasionally I've seen silk low-necked bodices with a pleated (rather than gathered) fan front, as the pleats are easier to do on silk fabrics. So it isn't a technique limited to daywear 😊

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Thank you!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

You're welcome!

[@angelaplatts]

Angela Clayton has created her own dress which is based on the 1847 short sleeved dress which is in your video between 4:07 and 4:46. McCalls have published it and is available to buy. (Pattern no. M7988)

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thanks for letting me know! I find it really fun to draft/hack patterns so I think I'll try coming up with my own pattern for that style dress - might be a video on this channel in the future!

[@onemoreteaspooncreative7398]

Very interesting! Thank you for sharing :)

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you, I'm happy that you enjoyed it!

[@Gingergiant4004]

The orange floral print bodice that was made in 1847 (seen at 4:41) do you happen to remember where this was photographed? I really want to see more of it! its absolutely swoon worthy!

[@Gingergiant4004]

I know how outlandishly ridiculous this request is, and if you don't remember off the top of your head please don't bother yourself with tracking it down again (I'm perfectly capable of it but if you do remember, why not save a few hours :) )

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Hi Robert! Not an outlandish request by my definition haha. This dress is from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, here's the link to the dress with more photos: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/80036190?img=3

[@Gingergiant4004]

@@Pour_La_Victoire ah thank you so much! Youre wonderful!

[@user-zm5tt9bq5u]

More of this please

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Is there a particular time period or garment type you're interested in me examining next?

[@ayzhawolf6895]

Very interesting!!!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Glad you think so!

[@terrortara6994]

❤️

[@elizharber3564]

1840s!!! Thank you for all of the great information. Have you been able to find a source for bold prints like these?

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

You're welcome! I find that reliable websites from which to order reproduction cotton prints are MaggieMayFashions.com and ReproductionFabrics.com If you're looking on ebay or etsy for out of print yardage, search for Marcus Brother, Windham, and Sturbridge Village brand fabrics.

[@elizharber3564]

@@Pour_La_Victoire Terrific - thanks. :-)

[@elizharber3564]

Pour La Victoire Thank you. Let the hunt begin!

[@jkabholat]

Love the history. 👍

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

So glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@林珆泉]

喜歡19世紀的女裝