Dressing up in regency habit

[@dariazajac3496]

It is so nice that you always are in the accurate location for the era of the attire. It helps significantly to imagine the times you are talking about. Thanks!

[@hansmiller664]

You made a PERFECT copy of Queen Luise of Prussia. She was a Fashion Idol in Germany, between 1797 to 1810 when she died. Because of her endurance to fight Napoleon I , she was called the "Angel of all Germans". (There wasn't a united Germany yet, as we know it today.) If you have the chance (AND TIME) to find a Biography of her, I highly recommend it. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL VIDEOS!

[@tracyrobinson9442]

Thanks very much for your consideration! I absolutely love learning about history in this way and not really how the schools teach you. Cheers from Vancouver BC Canada ❣️

[@hansmiller664]

@@tracyrobinson9442 Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS! I have a good friend in Kelowna!😃👋🌲

[@helenel4126]

I'll repeat what others have said - the braidwork is gorgeous! I love the military-influenced women's fashion of the Regency.

[@mnels5214]

After seeing the 1866 ball gown, this looks positively form fitting! Surprising just how much the silhouette changed in 50 years.

[@Thankful1998]

Your sewing is exquisite. Love that you are willing to incorporate machine sewing. I live in an American town that fought a battle in 1812 and so we tend to focus on this Era of dress. We have some simpler patterns to follow, but I still struggle with choosing fabric.

[@PurelyCoincidental]

I love riding habits and military-inspired clothing, and am really looking forward to your book! It's wonderful to see how habits are put together (both in construction and how the pieces work together), but thank you also for showing pictures of other similar outfits. It's great to see such "variations on a theme." The red one with the little buttoned tabs in the back made me giggle-details like that really bring an outfit up to the next level. :)

[@KateandBree]

You know you're an equestrian when you just want the riding dressmaker book because it has riding habits in it and not because you sew.

[@bobettepancakes]

Regency fashion is the most elegant in history

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Directoire / Empire fashion. Regency is copied from the French, who did it better.

[@beth12svist]

Queen Louise of Prussia - the wearer of the original riding habit in the painting - was also noted at the time for her good taste and for being particularly elegant, so that definitely helps. :-)

[@barbf8628]

The Spencer is absolutely adorable. I love your videos.

[@Muck006]

One of the advantages of regency fashion is that you have relatively small jackets, which allows you to have many different versions of them. The big point seems to be "a SIMPLE dress which then gets changed / morphed by different accessories like a jacket". Due to the identical proportions of all dresses you will probably have had at the time it makes every accessory compatible with every dress and only "unsuitable" due to mismatching colours. Todays fashion for women is a bunch of different cuts and prints and styles that make it impossible to "mix everything with everything", thus increasing the required amount of space "needlessly". In a sense regency could be compared to "an office suit". Dresses have always been "one style" most of the time, BUT regency has "the smallest jacket size", thus reducing the volume of space required for them. This small size also makes it possible to make it far more decorative / expensive than you could afford in a normal size. The one important question is ... PRACTICALITY ... and comparing the mobility and wearability for riding and other activities between styles is a question for the experts ... the women who can make such comparisons.

[@type2280303]

That is again an absolutely amazing dress Izabella :o I always appreciate your videos, they are so great and do teach me a lot about how people used to dress back in the time. And I do absolutely love those dresses, much more than what people wear nowadays. It was so much more elegant for sure.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

That is a supremely elegant habit 👍🏻

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

This outfit fits together so smartly. I love how the short coat fits over the chest, framing the elegant white scarf.

[@cartooncrazy9883]

I love love love military braiding! Such a shame its not a popular style in modern fashion like a lot of other military styles...

[@golwenlothlindel]

It's actually a staple of several styles: like punk and Aristocrat. While I wouldn't say it's trendy, it is one of those things that never truly goes out of fashion. If you can't find garments that already have it, you can add it yourself. You can find it in a wide variety of colors at any fabric store.

[@lindseydejesus1877]

something incredibly beautiful about the timelessness of calling your husband to help you zip dress.... things that happened in 1832 and 2022 🥺

[@MerryKayMilam]

Bless you (for your sneeze) LOL

[@annehicks9992]

Very elegant indeed

[@MadamoftheCatHouse]

Congrats on the book!

[@ageofgrifter]

This is utterly fascinating, but I got tired just by watching all these layers :)

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

I need the book!

[@sentienttapioca5409]

Incredible stuff, as always! I've just caught up on your latest videos, after spotting you in an episode of Horrible Histories 😆(What? I'm ill, and it's a comforting show lol)

[@cricket8438]

Lovely habit! You might like to try the left over right, right over left method for tying the stock. It makes a nice and tidy square knot that stays in place. Your stock is so nice and long which are hard to find in The States; they have to be bespoke to have one that long. 😊😊

[@dianadeedy1025]

This piece is amazing!!!

[@midnightblack07]

My favorite era! I love the military-inspired styles from this period.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I love the styles of this period and I think I could be very comfortable in those higher waists. I’ve never liked wearing super-tight things around my waist, as they were in most time periods. I also think the earlier middle ages had comfy-looking clothes, a simple wool pullover dress, over a linen shift, that could be belted where it’s most comfortable. The dress could also be made in linen for summer weather. Modern, pre-made clothes don’t seem to have the waist in a comfy place, at least on me.

[@JadeStrawberry]

The riding jacket is almost Michael Jackson-like. I love these videos and you always look so beautiful.

[@deborahfournier7640]

Michael who? 😮

[@monikahasch7441]

I'm desperately waiting for your book of riding habits..🥰

[@CAP198462]

I tried to do that Russian wool lacing some years ago for a cosplay/ reenactment uniform. Unless you’ve tried to duplicate it you have no idea how much of a royal pain it is. Properly done it must be one piece of material and both ends hidden. Calculus is easier.

[@proudtobeanamerican]

Old west saddles are safer, perhaps corset is better than a sport bra or regular bar for riding.

[@crowznest438]

I've seen jumping referred to as "leaping" in 19th c. references and one of the side saddle horns was called a "leaping horn". and the women riders were called "Amazons". 19th century for sure but I don't know the range of dates when this was so.

[@priorattire]

Hence the leaping head on the saddle, introduced in the 1830s. Also knows as a third crutch or a hunting crutch

[@whatsinanamelol2237]

The trimming on the coat is gorgeous 🌟 Can you do a early 16th century Flemish dressing video?

[@priorattire]

Scheduled for filming in January!

[@charlottec5802]

Gorgeous riding habit!! Out of interest, how did you curl your hair? I used to use a heated curling wand with a very narrow barrel. It was OK, but they didn't last very long. I've recently switched to wet setting it with pillow rollers overnight and it's so much better! It also saves a lot of faffing (and cursing) in the morning.

[@tiamatmichellehart6821]

I was wondering if we were going to go with divided skirts for riding astride considering the lateness of the era, but I'm glad to see you lot riding sidesaddle!

[@priorattire]

No divided skirts in 1810

[@tiamatmichellehart6821]

@@priorattire Thank Heaven for that! Sorry; you confused me when you said *1910s* twelve seconds in lol!

[@sarahwaldock3196]

Re underwear, my researches uncovered 'invisible drawers' as well as 'invisible petticoats' in 1806 as advertised by Mr Radford, and later by Mrs Robershaw [later known as Mrs Morris] made of Brunswick [a twilled wool similar to cassimere] also lambswool or flannel. Some ads refer to them as 'elastic' so presumably either cut on the bias or knit for a close fit. 1806 was the earliest mention by name, but Radford mentions rather coyly selling 'flannels' in the same sentence as petticoats, and of superior quality to competitors; whether that was an oblique reference to drawers I don't know. It's all in my book, 'The Wannabe Regency Miss's Guide to Real Life' if I am allowed to mention it.

[@karenwright9123]

Loved it!!🎄Happy Christmas!!🎀

[@AveCaesar2025]

Could you please give the name of the equestrian book, it looks to be the sort of book my daughter would find fascinating (she is interested in side saddle riding and prefers it to riding astride, has done since she was a teenager) and I would like to buy her a copy. I will also be buying your book on equestrian clothing for women. Many thanks for another great video.

[@priorattire]

Thank you! museumofthehorse.co.uk/shop/

[@AveCaesar2025]

@@priorattire Thank you very much, it will make a lovely - if late - Christmas gift. Merry Christmas to all who work with and for Prior Attire, hoping you all have a great time a fantastic new year. Greetings from Ireland.

[@heden1460]

Have you or any of the viewers ever read anything about how women in these times actually felt about wearing all these layers of clothing? Were they used to it because that's the way it was and they didn't know any different? I do wonder sometimes about dressing up in something like that just once to see how it feels. The clothes are very stylish and pretty though.

[@priorattire]

Plenty of accounts- and ole Rut if reenactors today who were these styles frequently -and for longer periods of time. Including me-the clothes and layering is surprisingly comfortable and practical

[@danaventura5998]

Wonderful!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I love passementerie - braids, tassels, frog closures, etc. I wish these would come back in style, we’re about due for a revival, especially as Mid Century Modern decor has lost its appeal. Also brocades, damasks, and similar fabrics. We could buy such beautiful fabrics and trims when I was a child, in the 60s, but they haven’t been used for several decades. They had a comeback in the 80s, for clothing as well as for decor. I remember I had a beautiful light pink linen summer (skirt) suit then, which I wore with a very modern stretchy top in a pink brocade. It was a great outfit, with matching pink shoes.

[@granuaile9945]

Were bodiced petticoats and skirts with straps only common in the Regency era? I don’t remember seeing them afterwards.

[@spikehere5866]

@14:45 Bless you!

[@AmericanBeautyCorset]

Hi I always enjoy watching your videos. I never miss them. Are you going to do a pre-order of your next book? 😊

[@priorattire]

Probably…

[@PsychoKat90]

Beautiful as always, and what a handsome pony! Could you please let us know the title and author of that book - didn't catch it and can't read the title :( Would greatly appreciate it!

[@priorattire]

museumofthehorse.co.uk/shop/

[@PsychoKat90]

@@priorattire Thanks much!!

[@ceilconstante640]

Thank you! Very interesting to see. The jacket is so beautiful and I see a lot of work went into it. In movies, ladies have a long scarf attached to the hat that trails behind them as they ride. Is that authentic or just for the movies?

[@priorattire]

Depends on the era and what riding you do. It is usually a veil- see my 1830s video…

[@ecclestonsangel]

I love the Regency styles. They are high waisted, which disguises my long torso..

[@deboraharmstrong3002]

...and our much despised tummies!

[@ecclestonsangel]

@@deboraharmstrong3002 oh, yes! That style hides a multitude of sins, which is why I love the style!

[@beth12svist]

My long torso and, more importantly, my short legs. :D

[@Muck006]

The 2007 adaptation of Northanger Abbey has the heroine riding "at more than walking pace" in a regency dress (no idea about the saddle though). It also poses a bit of a question: _is there any "rain protection fashion" for women and their dresses?_ It is currently available on this platform and the scene is at 1 hour 7 minutes.

[@priorattire]

1st/ usually period dramas use moder or Victorian saddles with a leaping head. 2. You can go fast and even jump a bit but that requires a lot of skill. Some women had it- it is just not very secure 3. Rain protection az with a wooden habit the cloth is the best protection you can get…

[@MerryKayMilam]

Can you leave the corset (stays) laced up once they are done up and just unhook the front and re-hook it the next time it is worn?

[@priorattire]

They don’t open in front at all. The spit busk you are talking a slit was not invented for another 20 odd years. But even then you loosen up the lacing, hook up the front and tighten the lacing as needed

[@allisoncolwell5604]

What is the equestrian book you are referencing?

[@Judoka26]

Just a heads up, I think in the beginning you misspoke saying 1910 instead of 1810

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I still love a military jacket, I have tan/brown cotton one in my modern, classic wardrobe. It’s much simpler, though, no gold braid. Women have always known that a little masculine structure in clothes enhance our femininity!

[@NeoPhoneix]

That skirt reminds me a lot of Japanese hakama.

[@Mrs.Karen_Walker]

Lovely vid. very informative as always. I do think that the lace cap you were wearing and the ruffle sleave ends could have done with a bit of starching as they looked a wee bit tired. I always find it extremely odd that in the world of re-enactment and historical clothing, starching is completely ignored. Especially considering the dozens and dozens of different types of goffering irons, very nifty crimping machines, pleating machines etc from the victorian era. A lady was often judged by the neatness and time she put (or her maids put) in starching and goffering. And also considering the huge amount of fashion plates, pictures etc showing ruffles and lace was always starched and goffered. Gorgeous riding habit. amazing goldwork. Cheerio and Merry Christmas.

[@priorattire]

Starching is used in items that either need to uphold shoe or are visible. Neither applies here. Morning cape were worn soft in the privacy of bedroomZ sleeve ruffles, if not showing, would be a nuisance under a habit, especially with the gloves.

[@Mrs.Karen_Walker]

@@priorattire yes. before you were putting the habit on i was kinda expecting that the ruffles would remain sticking out. hence my comment. Still starching and goffering is something that is very much overlooked in the world of historical clothing in general sadly. Looking forward to your next vid. they are always a delight. I learned so much from them. Pip pip

[@deboraharmstrong3002]

I quite agree with you! ESPECIALLY since "modern" corn starch came into common use in Tudor times! A common recommendation for a laundry maid was to say she "has a fair hand with starch"

[@Mrs.Karen_Walker]

@@deboraharmstrong3002 all lace was starched indeed and many other items aswell. such as gentlemens cravats. and it is also known that some petticoats or even entire dresses were sometimes starched, altho not, as hard as lace and ruffles or fluting.. this was done to give it more body and weight and to make it look more richer, smoother and preventing wrinkles. I always find it such a pitty seeing so many re-enactors going through great lengths and expense in creating absolutely gorgeous dresses. yet they dont seem to be bothered with ruffles and lace looking tired and dreary and an absolute mess. as if they have been going thru a car wash with it and an elephant having sat on it. Lace and ruffles are supposed to look crisp, stiff, even, perky and tidy. Unless historical-re-enactors are not willing to go through the time consuming process of starching, goffering, fluting, quiling, crimping etc. we simply cannot speak of 100% historically correct fashion. It is simply part of fashion. Starching was not only done to make clothes look good and as they should. but also to keep it clean longer. and to remove stains and dirt more easily.

[@фаяфаина-и1б]

Благодарю Вас что делитесь информацией, очень интересно.

[@Xzagobag]

When did riding habits fall out of style?

[@priorattire]

They didn’t. I have five mode n riding habits I use… and I am not the only one!

[@Xzagobag]

@@priorattire Neat. Thanks for the info.

[@KateandBree]

They haven't. There's your schooling habit, English Equestrian habit, Jumping habit, Dressage habit....most people call them our "fancy uniforms." We call them habits. :)

[@deborahswanberg6144]

What about the footwear? Did the women wear boot? Hessian maybe?

[@kellysouter4381]

Very comfortable looking outfits for ladies in this era. Did you never sit upon the horse?

[@priorattire]

I ride a lot- you can see it in my i her equestrian videos. This habit was for sale so didn’t want to dirty it- plus at that particular time I didn’t have a sidesaddle horse available

[@crystalfabulous]

Beautiful

[@bobettepancakes]

Beautiful! ❤️

[@holdermeddk]

Smukt! Og så klæder denne dragt dig virkelig godt😊

[@irenecoermann2439]

Pretty but thank God for breeches today! 😊

[@jdavidkatz]

You are a remarkably beautiful woman. Quite wonderful to watch. Bravo.

[@mariapittaway420]

1810s not 1910s

[@carag2567]

I got so confused for a half a minute because she's not wearing Edwardian corsetry as well! I rewound it 2x to listen again! Ah well, simple mistake 🤗

[@sarahwaldock3196]

... When is your excellent husband going to be showing us the male counterpart fashions?

[@priorattire]

He already did this one I think..