Dressing up for a court, 1580-90

[@saturnine156]

Totally not enough men's clothing. I was so excited to see some men's costumes.

[@tootikisbathhouse2093]

YES! So great to see men’s historical fashion. It used to be just as elaborate as women´s clothing. Yes, we can play with ties, bowties and handkerchiefs but nothing like this. So sad that we men only have the old dreary suit nowadays.

[@dawns1978]

Gives a new meaning to the term ‘fancy pants’

[@unseelie63]

Absolutely wonderful! You don’t see men's clothing anywhere near enough,and the gentleman did indeed look quite dashing! Beautiful work to be proud of,huzzah!

[@sunshinesideofdarkside]

I love seeing the men's clothes. Thank you Lucas for modeling.❤

[@stephaniecowans3646]

I couldn't stop giggling at seeing Lucas standing tall and proud in nothing but his chemise just before Isabella began the dressing process. The two of you make a very handsome couple (love Isabella's outfit too!).

[@helenel4126]

If Lucas had walked into Good Queen Bess's court, she would have kept him there and tossed Raleigh and the Ear of Essex out on their padded britches. He looks great. Both of you do!

[@aprillen]

I've been told that the peascod belly echoes the shape of armour of the time, and since armour signals masculinity and strength and heroics, the same shape in clothing probably sent the same signals, the way military styles have been incorporated into male fashion throughout later eras as well. So it had nothing to do with eating or being fat--in armour, it's a shape to make spears and lances glance off. It can look silly to us, but probably looked very different to people at the time!

[@richardarcher7177]

Absolute feast for the eyes. And lo we have the 'Purple Adder'.

[@jajnaa4395]

At first I thought this attire was going to look a bit silly....but the end result is really very beautiful! Very handsome!

[@annebritraaen2237]

Indeed.

[@tinad846]

It was nice to see you giddy over your wonderful recreation. Lukus is a great sport And he wears it well. Very dashing

[@SimpleDesertRose]

I'll go with dashing too. Lucas' running commentary was hilarious. You should dress him up more often. ❤

[@milnespetchristo1882]

Yes, totally agree. More men's wear and Lucas. 😊

[@stephaniecowans3646]

Need More Lucas! He adds just the right amount of humor without taking away from Isabella's presentation.

[@gerardacronin334]

Lucas looks very elegant in that outfit!

[@screetchycello]

Lucas looks amazing in that! He wears it well

[@lilykatmoon4508]

Wow! You did an amazing job! He looks great.

[@kellibrooks9032]

You 2 are just lovely together

[@seanmcgcostumes]

Loooooove this! I adore this period of menswear and there's not as many breakdowns/overviews for men as their is women that show base layer to outer accessories + the variations you could have, and this was a FANTASTIC overview! Thank you!

[@Marianneduetje]

He realy looks like some of the portraits out if that era. In a strange way he reminds me of a portrait of william of orange (william the silent) in his younger years. Painted by Antonio Moro or out of his studio. Beautefully made costumes for both of you!

[@nargilblue]

Buttons, the bane of your existence, you two make a wonderful duo here

[@wendywilliams4042]

Absolutely fabulous! How fortunate he is to have a partner with your skills! You both look like you walked out of a painting!❤

[@jaydee9124]

Lucas is a very stylish Tudor gentelman in those beautiful garments.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

Lucas looks very sophisticated and elegant in this ensemble 👍🏻

[@ragingwoodcock]

I was so happy to see a video featuring historical fashion for men. Don't get me wrong, I love all your videos and the pieces you make are spectacular but a little something for the lads now and then is much appreciated.

[@karladenton5034]

I can see why a "well turned calf" was an asset to a gentleman! And your husband is obviously a gentleman LOL.

[@reginaromsey]

I was delighted to note a friend I was making clothing for had the most perfect Peascod Belly quite naturally! He was a bit less enthusiastic.

[@CL-go2ji]

😀🤣

[@Danigirl73]

You guys are so cute together, and hubby stands and looks like he came straight from that Era, very elegant.

[@bcaye]

Goodness, what a handsome Tudor gentleman. So well dressed.

[@AugustSideling]

Awww you guys are so adorable. Lucas is so charming! Love any time he gets to feature!

[@hrani]

Lucas is delightful and looks very dashing! The pants were fantastic

[@Skye_Writer]

Well done, and Lucas looks dashing! But my FAVORITE part of the whole video is how sweet and how supportive he is. Every time Izabela downplayed her work in any way, he disputed that. And at the end when it's all together and she said "I'm quite proud of that," he so lovingly replies, "And so you should be." ♥ Also I love how much character he puts on in these clothes with the poses and the bows. It's PERFECT! Find a man who will play dress up with you, you will never be unhappy.

[@susanaaragorn8606]

Yes, I liked that he maintain the poise, that many people forget is a important part of the historical dressing: the posture.

[@phineas117]

just excellent work!!!! nice to see the male fashion of the era!

[@bronte826]

Really enjoyed seeing how the men were put together. Thanks for that.

[@charlottawitt5583]

I think the "cake shape" imitates contemporary armor. The breastplate shaped to slide off whatever coming your way. May the wearer look quite soldierly and masc uline. Armor of the time often showed elements of clothes so why not the other way around? Love your craftmanship. It's outstanding. Cheers from Sweden.

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

so cute to see the two of you interacting! loved it thanks ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@alexandranikitina9320]

Just amazing! You look like living paintings!

[@shevaunhandley1543]

Brilliant! Absolutely love this. Lucas was absolutely hilarious and utterly charming.

[@lynbf691]

Lucas definitely looks dashing!!!

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

The two of you are adorable! Always love an upload from you, Izabel!

[@ushere5791]

ridiculous? yes. gorgeous? also YES. lucas looks dashing indeed!

[@lornaperryman489]

Absolutely gorgeous! I had no idea men's clothing was so colorful and complex in earlier times. What a handsome couple you make.❤😊

[@stephaniecowans3646]

I was a bit surprised at seeing that the hose would go OVER the canyons (sp?) but then I remembered seeing portraits of that period and realized that was exactly how they were worn. And when I heard "cross-garter", I immediately flashed on the Shakespeare play "Twelfth Night" when Malvolio was urged to wear his hose cross-gartered to make an impression on Lady Olivia.

[@howtubeable]

Lucas seems genuinely to enjoy having his wife dress him in period clothing. Is this what people mean when they say Relationship Goals? LOL

[@HosCreates]

I know I like dressing my husband in nice clothing! I'm sure I don't want to tie him in though!

[@skatfan]

Terrific costume and model. 😊Nice to see a gent’s outfit!

[@HikariHolic]

your videos help me immensely when illustrating characters wearing historical costumes! love your channel!

[@elizabethmcglothlin5406]

I'M GLAD. Not too many sites cover gentleman's garb!

[@nancyavalon4150]

I so enjoyed this. Yes - the ensemble is fantastic! Love the trunk hose and canions. Your color choices are beautiful. I'm highly recommending your videos to the local seamstress guild here in Colorado, for whom I will be donning my own full 1570's outfit. You have helped me along with the Tudor Tailor and Janet Arnold, and a plethora of other videos of historic period clothing. Thank you.

[@lesliekendall5668]

That final vest-jacket made such a handsome difference!

[@marykallis3677]

You both look fabulous! Well done!! 🥰

[@josephinedykstra3383]

So cool! I'm struck by how few invisible undergarments there are in the men's look- the women's would at least add a supportive layer of bodies/petticoat/kirtle before moving to the visible gown, etc

[@nancybridegam6903]

Lucas, you wear this quite well - quite dashing!

[@linr8260]

I love the poofy hose so much, wish we still had stuff this fun to wear.

[@lesliekendall5668]

Since you said he didn't have his own channel, I'm SO GLAD you're showing his attire.

[@annapepple477]

The amount of work you put into his kit! You think “bah! Men’s clothing is straight forward and simple. Easy!” Then you see the amount of work it takes to simply get dressed and it puts into perspective the amount of work it takes to even make the kit!

[@SelenesCreationsByTheSea]

Loved it !!! looks brilliant !!! Not many men / husbands i think would want to wear something like that today. More power to Lucas for loving and wanting to dress in periodic *if i may use that word* garments. You did yet another amazing job

[@reginaromsey]

Men today have the most boring clothes. Just variations on the same suit with slight differences in the lapels or tie color. I still yearn for the few months of Young Edwardian clothing!

[@SelenesCreationsByTheSea]

@@reginaromsey ikr ! Wouldn't that be a wonderful time to be sure :) I have always loved the clothing from around the tudor times and up to the 19th century , the gowns !

[@reginaromsey]

@@SelenesCreationsByTheSea with the Young Edwardian days of the 1960’s with men wearing colors! Velvet jackets in jewel holes, Nehru Jackets in damasks! Turtle necks! The most wonderful Psycodelics! It crashed because so many could not accept colors other than black and navy blue, and LSD and mushrooms terrified people not Hip.

[@samanthaknudson3084]

Thank you for this men's attire! Good modeling, Lucas. Yes, quite dashing. And wonderful work on such a complex outfit!

[@berthamoncayo2672]

Both of you look astonishing in those outfits. Very nice.💖♥️🌹👍👏

[@tenaoconnor7510]

I think he looks very handsome ❤. Beautifuly sewn. Love the colors

[@type2280303]

That is again absolutely amazing Izabella 😍 Nice to see some gentlemen clothing as well. You did a great job as usual and that makes up a very nice couple.

[@djahant]

He looks magnificent!

[@sinndymorr6358]

So interesting. The fabrics are glorious

[@kathleenhensley5951]

I would like brighter colors, but definitely beautiful quality.

[@vernahrris5601]

Speaking of court, I would love to see what a gown would look like for a royal court!!! you do amazing work

[@priorattire]

See previous post

[@vernahrris5601]

@@priorattire I will, I usually try to never miss any of your posts...I don't know how this one slipped by!!! Thank you

[@vernahrris5601]

Also, I was thinking of a Victorian Court or a Georgian Court simply because of the rules that the women had to follow.

[@barbaramccoy3592]

What a lovely couple you make😊. Your work is splendid and so illuminating. Thank you.

[@starthelotus3453]

@@vernahrris5601 she's done a handful of French gowns from the mid-18th century, but no proper continental European robes de cour or English court mantuas. It's rare to see robes de cour and English mantuas reproduced by costumers in general due to the cost, as they require a boatload of fabric and the bodice of a robe de cour is essentially a fully-boned and tailored pair of stays you can only wear with one dress.

[@annetteschmitz646]

beautiful garments, this was a great change of pace, to see the men's wear!

[@dawngable4622]

I think Lukus looks very dashing in his ensemble

[@kathrynpuckett8176]

This is awesome!! Both of you look spectacular!

[@tessat338]

Just pointing out, these were special occasion clothes for the royal court, judicial courts, celebrations and big events where one went to be seen. Everyday home wear would have been simpler and more plain. Many, especially young men of this and subsequent eras, were often in debt to their tailors. So they basically had a mortgage on their clothes the way we now have mortgages on our houses and have car payments. A perquisite of a body servant like a valet or a ladies' maid was to eventually get the master or mistress' cast off clothing. It was suppose to give the servant an incentive to keep the clothes in good condition. So servants dressed very much in the same fabrics as their employers, but with the really expensive, reusable decorative trims, furs or pricy buttons switched out. Mrs. Musgrove, a character in a Jane Austin novel set about 220 years after this era, complains about a servant being "such a fine-dressing lady" that she spoils the other servants with whom she socializes.

[@vickywitton1008]

Very interesting, thanks for that

[@thinkuthink]

Thank you so much for sharing this! ❤ You two look quite handsome together! Grateful for your artistry and the patience of your model 😅🌸✨

[@CoMorbiditty]

Ahh he looks amazing!!! I really like it. The pants are insane lol

[@jph2329]

Beautiful i wish you had shown detail of the sleeves because many of the doublets had detachable sleeves i could not tell if they were attached or detached also very popular slash openings in the doublets and sleeves as well.

[@anitaroberts8729]

What a shame men's clothes have become so boring! They used to dress up just as much as women and I bet they enjoyed showing off! Lucas looks great! 😍

[@marynimocks6791]

Simply terrific! Thank you for your excellent work! And brilliant modeling! 🌺

[@majesticmokos]

omg - i just love this - and their great personalities to match - absolutely stunning.

[@michaelflynn3970]

Wonderful video, and beautiful outfit! A very educational experience. It is so interesting to see how the fashion evolved! I really liked the bit about the 'belly' on the doublet. Very interesting! I wonder how similar, or different, the Elizabethan attire was compared to what might have been found in the city state of Italy at the time, or France for that matter. Your work is amazing, can not wait to see more!

[@reginaromsey]

The jerkin being “plain” shows off the wonderful tailoring. Don’t add anything to grab the eye and lose the superior tailoring look!

[@HosCreates]

Im surprised there are no brais! Thank you for sharing , its fun to see your husband dressed up - he is a handsome chap!

[@priorattire]

He has them on but they are made of very fine linen and a bit of a see through. Also they were optional anuway

[@akechijubeimitsuhide]

I love seeing male fashions! This particular style is so elegant. I mostly see it in opera (Don Carlo, Les Huguenots or Donizetti's Tudor operas).

[@UYTRELLO]

I'm in awe with such a dignifying men's attire! Your husband just looks like the first vicekings of our City of the Kings, currently Lima. Many many thanks for always sharing your stunning, didactical videos!

[@denisedavies5859]

Unbelievable. I’m blown away by the craftsmanship used in recreating these amazing authentic outfits 👏👏

[@marloncervantes2512]

These two are so endearing! It’s awesome when partners share a love of historical fashion. We need more men’s fashion.

[@eileenbass952]

Lucas is such a good sport, more of this handsome man please. I do not mean skin!

[@lornaperryman3989]

Absolutely gorgeous. Sir Lucas indeed is quite the aristocratic gentleman.

[@timber72]

You two are an absolute delight. Thank you for more mens ensembles!

[@jessejones5985]

LOVE this. I want one!

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

WOW! That's so incredibly gorgeous...both outfits!

[@joanwalton6806]

WOW! It looks great.

[@eebeegee8325]

Amazing! Such a work of art! Well done!

[@mariana400]

Wow the fashion in the Elisabethan period was really spectacular.

[@nikkia9506]

You need to dress Lucas more often. I don't think there's anything he doesn't wear well. One question. A perennial question. How does a chap go to the loo for a number two when his hose are tied to his doublet? It must've taken some forward planning 😅 EDIT: just saw your answer to the question on another post. Of course it works like a jumpsuit. I need some caffeine and breakfast, I think 🤦‍♀️

[@cynthiadugan858]

Spectacular indeed!

[@birdandcatlover5597]

Lucas, you wear historical clothing so well!

[@kellysouter4381]

Truly splendid!💐💝

[@marygraceredfield2702]

Impressive. Great work. You 2 look amazing!

[@daunledford7780]

It is great to see an outfit for men!!!😊

[@Comrion]

A fantastic ensemble!! Beautifully done!

[@northernhills863]

Elegant.👍

[@michellefuhrman]

It is a spectacular ensemble! Wow.

[@dot8605]

Spectacular indeed!!! You both did a great job!

[@jeandonaldson2290]

So interesting. Amazing workmanship!

[@alega9566]

I´m speechless, I only can say wooooow! Such an amazing couple!

[@DrgnSpawn]

Incredible! 😲

[@zoegodfrey2910]

Oh Gosh... You both look amazing.... Isabella and Lucas just wow..... I mean Lucas is already dashing without the outfit... but with, well... lets just say it's probably a good thing I wasn't living in those times or I would have ended up in much trouble!!! I have a question though - Did Lucas like historical attire before you two got together?!!! Actually I have many questions.. But heck.... That one will do for now! ;) Amazing skill Isabella. Really love your skill and your videos and the banter between the two of you.

[@amandastout1948]

In the US, we'd call a peasecod belly "Dunlap Syndrome" where your belly done lap over your waistband :)

[@maryschiff9580]

What a wonderful ensemble. I love everything that you make but menswear is always fun to see.