Dressing up a Restoration era gentleman

What would the Merry Monarch wear?
We are looking into the garments of a 1660-70 gent....
Enjoy!
CREDITS
Costumes:
www.priorattire.co.uk
Presentation - Lucas Pitcher
wigs:
Quatermasterie and, the big wig -
www.grimildemalatesta.com
stockings:
www.sallypointer.com
music:
Graies Inne Maske ( 1651),
Dances of Court and Country,
The Broadside Band, Jeremy
Barlow, Dolmetsch Historical
Dance Society

[@thebeatisdead]

I wish that more men's suits had brocade patterns on them now! What's a true shocker is that once upon a time men had useless pockets.

[@Delioncourt82]

Lol “ because he’s worth it”

[@ApollymiiaThanata]

I love how when the wife does the clothes she makes it look all pretty and elegant but when her husband does it, it looks like he's showing off. "Suave! Handsome! Hello ladies!"

[@hassuhnperth2178]

The higher the hair, the closer to god.

[@joselynbayern6390]

Oh, oh ma'am... I love the regal nature of you two. But.. Specially how your hubby is having fun in this one . Love the whole outfit too.

[@StoriesbyIrish]

:changes wigs: "Because he's worth it..." Loreal in the Restoration Era

[@KateandBree]

“What is it? This wig not big enough? Cue THE big wig!”

[@crystalfabulous]

How blessed you are to have found a man who shares your passion you both are so wonderful

[@priorattire]

I wasn’t looking . He found me I suppose

[@maryroraff1822]

Wonderful! He looks like Brian May from Queen in that wig!

[@kck9742]

Brian's hair IS one of the wonders of the world.

[@Dhruvnater456]

I would want to dress like this and walk into a Baroque orchestra

[@katerinaaqu]

Thank you for making this! The ladies' clothing is always interesting to watch but we need more gentlemen out there too!

[@bettysanborn1991]

He's so cute and a good sport as well.

[@mnels5214]

It really is so much fun to see these videos in eras where the phrase "Do you think this is too much?" just doesn't seem to be common vocabulary. And still the look as a whole is elegant. Thank you for sharing!

[@SarimFaruque]

2:00 The exaggerated swagger of a baroque lad

[@suzannedenhoedt6609]

Just WOW! Doesn't he cut a fine figure, a well dressed gentleman indeed!

[@heden1460]

It's nice to know the men had quite a few layers to wear as well.

[@andrewfanner2245]

I could so comfortably wear that to work, a delightfuly distinguishedl gentleman.

[@janinelua6308]

The wig change cracked me up 😂😂😂

[@billiejomcmillan7632]

We ladies should all have a cute guy to play dress up with! I love these videos showing how people dressed in the past- they're interesting! Thanks for doing them! 💖

[@alwaystakemarktwainsadvice4269]

Definitely should do more menswear videos

[@AnnieNYC1]

This is fabulous! :) That big-wig change at the end, of course, a must. One cannot, CANNOT, be seen in public with less than the best, biggest, curliest, longliest wig ... ;)

[@lynnda8764]

THE big wig ... fabulous!

[@nytekeeper6861]

Ravishing! (as always, duh!) Hubby needs to be featured in more videos with you!

[@gdubbs680]

The actual clothing is beautiful!

[@thatgrumpychick4928]

Despite the extraness and opulence of the outfit, it's still more practical and elegant than anything these days

[@Slyngbom]

idk about practical haha

[@WeSoap2]

i like this fashion.

[@epualc]

Beautiful, so glad to see there are people who do this kind of video showing us how people in other century used to dress, wondering if in 1000 year in future people will recreate how we dress today?

[@lisad1532]

The ancient Egyptians wore long curly black wigs as well...Shaved their heads and wore wigs because of lice problems. .Amazing how the problems and solutions were the same over thousands of years.

[@SkyHarmon-e8q]

This is fabulous! Your workmanship and design aesthetic are superb and Lucas looks great! Thank you for posting!

[@whomst4468]

my name is... my name is... my name is cHarLes the SecOnD

[@llchapman1234]

Did a gentleman of his status dress himself? I expected to see a servant assisting him. Still, a very enjoyable change to see a man's ensemble on this site.

[@Norfolkgal22]

This makes me think of Samuel Pepys and his diary 🪶

[@ProfessorChaosKitty]

Because he's worth it :D

[@izziedoradora3799]

Thank you for real history and not imagined history.

[@vandas5613]

To the manner born! Really enjoyed this insight into how men of that era got dressed.

[@healinggrounds19]

I love this style for men!❤

[@Colonianna]

I am honestly surprised the hat stays on over all that hair without hatpins 😂

[@grayfiresoul]

The second wig is significantly better! This restoration era kit looks truly fantastic.

[@debwingenroth8059]

Handsome gent.

[@kellybryson7754]

Looks very much like a pirate. In a good way.

[@nancyvolker3342]

twirl time is one of my favorite times

[@nurmihusa7780]

Huzzah! More gentlemen’s videos, yes!

[@dusterowner9978]

those cuffs would drive me crazy

[@lady_sir_knight3713]

With some minor changes in proportion, this look seems to carry through to the late 18th century, a hundred and thirty years later!

[@GoddessNeith]

he is such a good egg to do this. you're one lucky lady.

[@sinapisalba]

oh yes, there will definitely be some ladies in love after todays walk through town 🥰

[@aureusyarara]

bring back ruffles and silk ribbobs for men omg he looks STUNNING!

[@NoName-yw1pt]

I want such stockings 😭

[@chrismalzahn8645]

My favorite part is the hat!

[@delyar]

It’s actually a very handsome look for a man

[@amyeaton882]

What a dashing gentleman! This video was so entertaining!

[@Mommamacnz]

What a stunning outfit! Love the BIG wig he chose.

[@jerryblank4334]

Please do more men's videos. There is not enough out there. 🖤

[@cromwell.is.awesome]

This is similar to how I dress when I go out

[@sophiaB270]

WAIT I've just realised....that guy from pocahontas was wearing a WIG!!😯 (why have I just realised this now?)

[@sandrarossouw3419]

I wonder who had the job of knitting those fine long socks. Must of taken weeks to complete. What a job.

[@firearmsstudent]

Would be fun to dress up and go out like this

[@robertpatter5509]

No gentleman would be without his Smallsword

[@theedwardianwriter]

Just started watching a play in class today, and it’s costumed in basically this era-so cool coincidence to see what really ought to be there in this video!

[@electrictofumuffins6384]

Youd haveta be macho to pull that off and I bet they were, dueling and sword fighting. But also romantic; serenading, writing poetry and drafting bridges and such.

[@robertpatter5509]

See Baldassar Castiglione The Book of the Courtier on those subjects.

[@msxy9594]

Who else thinks men were way more better dressed back then?

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Keeping in mind we're looking at clothing of the wealthy elite here, it certainly still feels like the range of textiles & accessories considered "appropriate" for male attire has shrunk drastically of recent decades! Even if you go back & look at what guys were wearing in the '60s-'70s, it was WAY more colourful & out there? 😆 I live in hope that as our social ideas about accepted gender stereotypes keep broadening, hopefully one day guys will once again have access to something more interesting...?

[@judithaudin889]

You can certainly see why people of means would have a valet!

[@christinemoccia477]

I think I sprained my finger clicking onto this video!!!!!! Absolutely stunning!! He's so in character!!!!

[@RubyOpheliaQuinn]

Those floofy cuffs would have driven me bonkers. Can you imagine how much food and muck they'd end up falling in?

[@bonniegarrison2255]

Thank you, thank you. I'm writing a novel set I. 1662. I can't find much information on clothing of this era. This video is very useful, in fact I downloaded it for future reference. Thank you once again. I would like to see a video of a women's dressing. The wig came into fashion when CHARLES II wore one. He was going grey early. It wouldn't do to have a grey haired monarch on the throne!

[@priorattire]

Thank youA however you shouldn’t be able to download them at all, they are copyrighted - only pirate equipment would be able to rip the video off....

[@scarletpimpernelagain9124]

Bonnie Garrison try and find an old novel called Forever Amber by Kathleen Windsor, it’s a colourful tale of the times, considered ‘racy’ when published by quite safe for adults now!

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

I dont think thats really the case anyway. I'm pretty sure he just picked it up from the court of Louis XIV when he was in exile...

[@blackvelvet51]

I love the hair!! Once the wig went on, it just completed the outfit. I initially had reservations about the look, but with the wig and the hat everything came together perfectly. (:

[@mnoor-dj6lp]

It was a wonderful time for baldness

[@mastersadvocate]

I LOVE the outfit! When he put on the BIG WIG, I thought of that movie I saw earlier this year called: THE MINIATURIST. Don't know why, but I like the 17th century clothes that men and women wore. Thanks for sharing this video! ~Janet in Canada

[@historychick]

Big wigs. Hell yeah.

[@dixiem5062]

I’m curious when and why things such as lace, ruffles, floral patterns ribbons and bows became “feminine”?

[@veronicawhite5868]

Beau Brummell my dude. Changed men's fashion drastically in the direction of sober colors and simple lines. hespokestyle.com/beau-brummell-fashion/

[@renaultellis6188]

Even for both sexes during 1700s, but moved to the feminine side during the 1800s

[@mimim.2175]

When things become cheaper or more easily available is when they become feminine. The more rare or expensive an item was to produce, the more likely it was part of men's fashion.

[@prokkle]

It's interesting that floral patterns and long hair came back in the '60s hippie styles, as a revolt against the suit, but only for young men.

[@secretforreddit]

You make some of the coolest videos on KZbin! Thank you for teaching us so much about the past!

[@dlynx6882]

You look great with all these clothes and especially wig!

[@vackradelfin]

What a cool husband you have!!

[@Loki-and-Thor]

Love the video. He has wonderful facial expressions in this. History brought to life.

[@karenwright6479]

Perfection confection.

[@amberhartzog9851]

Great print on his silver overcoat.

[@priorattire]

not a print - woven damask :-) but yes, lucky to have found it!

[@astrangerwhostaysforawhile987]

My favourite era!

[@Nellynog62]

Loved it! Beautiful suit! And the second wig was gorgeous. He should be wearing a moustache à la Charles II too!

[@ceilconstante640]

Very nice and enjoyable to Watch.

[@alenahawke475]

What a handsome gentleman!❤

[@Hector-wz7mq]

Well done again, These clothes are nice but complex

[@Jilleyful]

He looks very dashing!!

[@mce1939]

He looks great!! Your work is beautiful. I have long curly hair just like that, so basically Restoration men are my hair-twins haha!!

[@alechiavassa]

Male fashion at that time was so cool. A shame that centuries later it was decided that male fashion had to be boring

[@weedermann]

And far less complicated--THANK GOD! All of those BUTTONS...those frilly cuffs Might as well wear a Depend under the pants...no way to get all of that off and the pants open quickly enough to piss.

[@ivanj.conway9919]

@@weedermann Well, they managed somehow.

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

LOL...literally this is where male fashion evolved from and stopped. Its basically just a three piece suit.

[@user-sn6rg4zg3c]

@@caligulalonghbottom2629 how often do you see a three piece suit now? I'd say fashion has devolved into pretty much an undershirt, underwear and sandals now...

[@user-sn6rg4zg3c]

European fashion at this time was influenced largely by Italy and France, who prized opulence, loud colours, complex patterns and new combinations. England was the next up to influence fashion and they toned things down a lot in terms of colours and fit/silhouette. America has been the latest fashion influencer of the west and they've ruined everything with their obsession of all things casual, though they did strike a nice balance between masculine, feminine and casual in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. I personally think England did it best but I respect France's upper class for pushing the envelope and constantly innovating and experimenting.

[@elisabethlarson7921]

The Twirl! I don't know why but I loved that!

[@akechijubeimitsuhide]

Puritan voice: big wigs are SINFUL!

[@ragnkja]

This gentleman looks more like a Cavalier than a Roundhead to me.

[@kck9742]

@@ragnkja If you put a mustache on him, he could be portraying the Merry Monarch himself.

[@davidalexanderlsmith3329]

Rather wearable today, except for the sash & breeches! I wear a mix of 18th & 19th century clothing! Brocade is King!

[@2Arcticwolves]

I think he was enjoying himself too much, playing dress-ups. Such a dashing gent. It was nice to see men"s clothing. :)

[@JustSaralius]

So handsome! And that blue ensemble near the end was just gorgeous! 😍👌 Would love to see more vids like this and with some fancy high heels too. Just love the aesthetics!

[@peaches1220]

He did really well! Lol

[@Sogetsu0229]

It seems to be the early design of modern men's suits.

[@bruh666]

Because it is

[@Niobesnuppa]

I can't help but wonder if hundreds of years from now, people will be making similar videos of "how to dress like a 2010's gentleman".

[@ivanj.conway9919]

Is there such a thing? People today, dress whatever crappy way they want. In my neck of the woods anyway. Plus, it's not only, about the look but how you carry yourself as well, that make you a TRUE, lady or gentlemen. My Best. Out.

[@user-sn6rg4zg3c]

Probably not if the woke mind virus manages to continue shifting culture the way it has. There might be far more unfortunate titles like "How to dress as a 2020's non-binary Streamer". Fashion is dying and we have to reference and embrace history to save it 👍

[@autumnsun7379]

That was enjoyable!

[@emmabroughton2039]

Very dashing!

[@werelemur1138]

Is that where the term "bigwig" came from?

[@queenannesrevenge1437]

I was wondering about that too? Seems fitting.

[@bethanya99]

Oh those sleeve cuffs!😍

[@theotherbumblebug3880]

Happy I'm not the only one who thinks this guy is dressed way better than men dress today

[@eileenbass952]

Very handsome.

[@nancyvolker3342]

I love the fabric you chose for this project gorgeous color combinations " classic "

[@anastasialudwika]

Perfect!!! Perfection in every thing! 🌷🌸🌹🌻🌼🌺💐🏵️💮☺️☺️☺️