Christmas special, dressing up for a (Christmas?) Dinner

[@PetWessman]

This is mentality that should be applied all throughout life, isn’t it? ”If you did the thing, then you did the thing! That’s great and you should be proud, regardless of whether every single aspect of The Thing™ was done absolutely perfectly. Next time you do The Thing, the things that weren’t perfect will be better and you will have progressed!”

[@davidhutchison3343]

The first costume I made had no seam finishes at all. First time sewist, and no idea I had to finish the edges of the fabric. The costume looked great on the outside, but, golly gosh, the inside was rough. 30 years later, and that costume still gets worn occasionally. Still looks good on the outside, but rough as guts on the inside.

[@bethliebman8169]

I agree; if it works, it works. I so enjoy your videos--your research, your chatting while you get dressed and the scenes with you appearing in the dress. I enjoy the inclusion of the making of the ruffle pleating. If I were to offer a slightly negative comment, it is that your audio is problematic. There is so much echo, it is often hard to understand you. I need to run the closed captions. I still give you a big thumbs up for your content and look forward to more in 2023!

[@priorattire]

Thank you! Alas echo is what you get in big houses. That is why I pay for the captions:-)

[@DawnOldham]

@@priorattire I wondered if someone might give you a gift of a better auditory system, like other You Tubers have? I also thought this same thought. Your videos are stellar but the audio is poor.

[@gellawella]

Don’t know what is best to use to adress the sound quality: the small microphone ones (mosqitoes??) you attach to your person, but I think those are difficult to use when getting dressed. That cord! And the little box, where to put them?? Or if a mic on a tripod or boom of sorts would be better? Catching the sound from above? Could that work? But, I can imagine that could be quite expensive, which ever would work best. If possible at all … maybe something to wish for next christmas. ❤

[@AW-uv3cb]

I can never get over how well these historical fashions suit your body type - you just pop the stays or the corset on and... ooomph! Perfect! I'm of the more bony variety which serves me well with a lot of modern fashions (not the low-cut ones though! haha) but in the past I'd definitely be one of those women who needed a lot of padding around their chest and hips in order to achieve the desired effect, and I probably wouldn't have been able to pull off some of the more dramatic, heavy-fabric looks. Just goes to show that there are no good or bad figures - just cuts and fashions that flatter them or not!

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

I know, right? The dresses she wears are always so flattering on her waist and hips, especially when she’s wearing a riding habit that has one of those smart, snug jackets. I love seeing her so happy about what she wears ❤

[@catrinlewis939]

When you were discussing the process, I was feeling so justified/excused/absolved. I recently made a robe de style for a party and was finishing it up at the last minute. The body of the dress has no hem and the lace flounce at the hem and the trim are caught on by little hand tacks with big whomping running stitches in between. But if I keep my mouth shut about what's going on inside, who's to know? And no one did. The dress was a big success. Like you, I plan to finish off what needs it before I put the dress away for next time. But it was so gratifying hearing you speak frankly about the way things so often are.

[@monjiaitaly]

Once in my life I would like to wear a gown from the old days, with all the layers and frill and frufru, so lovely.

[@mebyrne]

As a jewelry maker, let me say your bling is magnificent! You are as spot on with your accessories as you are with your wardrobe. Have a Merry Christmas and I look forward to all the 2023 videos

[@sheriroberts2954]

Your videos are an absolute breath of fresh air!!! I love that you ride in some costumes and "tell it like it is". Your style and eye for color is inspired and I adore all of your work! Thank you, Happy Christmas and All the very best in 2023! May Your fabrics run smoothly through your fingers and your and your horses stay hale and hearty along with your husband and yourself!!!

[@pennylane2304]

You work with thousands of hooks, and seamlessly button the tiniest of buttons - then fumble with your glittering jewellery! What a joy you bring to our simple lives of pulling on trousers, and a T-shirt. wesołych świąt to you and yours ❤️🇦🇺

[@kellybryson7754]

It reminds me of the dress the Queen of Hearts wears in the Disney version of Alice in Wonderland.

[@PotatoFaceMakeup]

My great great grandma was a seamstress known for finishing her garments so that the inside looked almost as well as the outside. I am not nearly so patient at sewing! 😂 Happy holidays!

[@mnels5214]

Love it! And good to hear the reassurances about perfection. This year was a hurried sewing year for me and NONE of the insides of my dresses look good. And some of the stitching on the outside is pretty sketch too but as long as it's covered by trim, no one's the wiser.

[@lindseydejesus1877]

love the informal style of this video, it really does feel like getting ready and chatting with a friend (swearing, stockings, sewing and all!) much love and happy new year

[@jimdavis1516]

The neckline on that bodice is so simple, but it's absolutely stunning on you.

[@ragnkja]

Some of the Worth gowns were for a specific event, so they weren't expected to have to last much longer than the duration of the event.

[@KateandBree]

Such a beautiful gown! I often have to remind myself not to be hard on myself when I ride. It does not need to be perfect.

[@sally-annebrown1298]

Even though it's unfinished, that is really a gorgeous dress. I love the colours in most, and love how the sets sit on you

[@dawns1978]

That dress is gorgeous! I imagine it would be something the Queen of Hearts might wear. And thank you for making me feel better about not always having perfectly finished inside seams❤

[@l.l.2463]

I don't usually comment on your channel, but that dress is stunning!

[@cap4life1]

I love yours thoughts on not letting perfectionism get in the way of having fun with our costumes. There’s so much pressure to be perfect even though historical garments are very much not perfect!

[@ItsJustLisa]

I couldn’t help but think “The Gilded Age” when I saw this one on. I’m sure Julian Fellowes has designers hard at work on the costumes, but this one sure would fit right in. I love the bold, geometric accents and simple color palettes. I can see why that was a fashion phase.

[@Vladimir-hq1ne]

@9:25 - it passed through and even autogenerated the correct subtitles 😁 Merry Xmas to you, your family and friends! Keep up the great work! Thank you!

[@priorattire]

Oh, I commission the caption and edit them before uploading- I had to declare the profanity in the upload setting but they don’t mind much as long as it is not in the title or in the first 15 seconds or so

[@alexmaier5228]

I personally really like to piece my historical garments - it takes away the perfection part and I love it. Also I like the challenge of 'how little fabric can I use for this' that makes it a little more budget friendly. A month ago I made a pair of 1890s cycling breeches out of about 1m of corduroy - only one direction to cut the fabric in and the backside of one leg is made from three pieces but it worked

[@DestructionGlitter]

This might be one of the most beautiful gowns you've made, possibly second only to the sunflower dress 😍 so dramatic!

[@jmicha91]

When I think of 1880s dress this one that always comes to my mind first. I wish they put on more pictures but you did amazing job!

[@girlofdifferentera2922]

This dress is so STUNNING!!!!! I love the bustle era!

[@erikaridaliste8482]

Thank you for your encouregment. My fear of not being able to sew perfectly has prevented me from sewing.

[@priorattire]

You can do it! Just go ahead and with Practice you will get there!

[@lesliekendall5668]

The hair style, the color of the dress, you look just beautiful.

[@cynthiarussell3115]

That gown is gorgeous 😍..you always look so beautiful in them! Iove the material and the big house your in..I love seeing how parts are made and understand that construction can be complex and difficult and theres alot of troubleshooting..God bless you for doing it! 🙏..I enjoy your chatting and humor and how photogenic you are..Merry Christmas and happy new year 🎉 😊

[@alibabafurball]

Cranberry sauce colored dress..i was watching when eating turkey with sauce lol. I love the geometric look of that era's dresses.

[@AveryMilieu]

"Cuff tacked on" It's WHITE and likely removed for washing or simply replaced. Like the dragging ruffles of the same era, it seems reasonable to assume they were constructed for this, basted on and easy to remove for cleaning - or to change the length if the garment was worn by a second or third party.

[@priorattire]

Absolutely. I have seen several tacked on cuffs ~ but this one was sporting exceptionally big and ugly stitches

[@AveryMilieu]

@@priorattire Second owner or an incompetent ladies maid? As you said, no one will see it, so it wasn't as important as the outside of the garment.

[@DawnOldham]

Such a gorgeous dress! Worth the effort of getting into.

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

That gown truly is Christmasy! Must be great fun to sashay around in. I'm short and I have been known to pin up the hems on trousers that are too long instead of taking the time to hem them.

[@henriettanovember4733]

Thank you for adressing this problem! This is actually what made me loose my joy and stop making historical clothes some years back. (I am stubborn so I hav started again) We are all just humans, "back then" as well as now. Yes, we learn through our mistakes our whole lives!

[@furlizard]

Beautiful, I love the more graphic designs of this Era!

[@johnsetchfield3845]

You really love dressing up and do it so well, very elegant, belle of the ball for sure

[@vernaharris181]

A ridiculous and yet beautiful gown! My favorite are between 1865 and 1890’s I think, then you come out with another gorgeous gown and I change my mind.

[@tomworks8004]

You are such a lovely, lovely woman in any era!

[@madcatlady2679]

I love how your as yet unfinished inside of the bodice looks so "messy"! It looks perfect to me 😃 Your so, so talented. I'm in awe of every beautiful gown you make and kindly share here. Thank you.

[@pegrichard2820]

Beautiful! I love the swishing sound the silk makes.

[@barbf8628]

Amazing dress. Yes, the big garnet broach is perfect.

[@anitaroberts8729]

What an amazing gown! It seems to embody the spirit of Christmas! ❤❤❤

[@dilihopa]

A very upbeat, enjoyable and educational video!! Absolutely fantastic work.

[@type2280303]

That is really a stunning dress, Izabella 😍 Really nice and colorful as well. Thanks for showing us as always.

[@persebra]

JEEZ!!! That bustle is taking no prisoners! aint gonna lie, would hate to wear it everyday, but it would be loads of fun to pose for pics as you did in that get-up! and maybe even a dance or two.

[@because78...9]

Merry Xmas to Prior Attire and to everyone reading this! ❤

[@nanalevine2494]

Very Beautiful !!!! i am a beginner in sewing 🧵 and my dream is to sew a dress like that one time !!! You are an inspiration for me !!! I love yur video and i wish you a Merry Christmas 🎄

[@priorattire]

In that case you need our books- volume 1 is grey to start with:-)

[@nanalevine2494]

@@priorattire OK I will check it !! Thank you for your answer !!

[@mrscolonyrabble]

Merry Christmas to you and your lovely husband, from Southern California, USA. You make me want to visit the UK, with your wonderful location shots that I now want to see for myself. (Of course, I also want to come pick up one of your delightful creation for myself as well.) The British Tourism industry should put you on retainer. Best wishes for a delightful 2023!

[@virginiastirnweis.6496]

This gives me hope that one day I will be able to sew on a button. Seriously, it is a beautiful gown and your talent amazes me.

[@lindabullock742]

Stunning dress Isabella…Merry Christmas 🎄🎅….🥰🇦🇺

[@kirabowie]

Merry Christmas! What a beautiful gown! You're right; it's perfect for a Christmas dinner!

[@helenwoodcock5140]

Merry Christmas to you too ive been watching you for meny years and loved every minute xx

[@holliegould3463]

"but, how do you sit!?" you just like.. sit?

[@ellaisplotting]

I think some people think bustles are solid lumps, in the same way they think you have to take all your layers off to go to the loo 😆

[@melaniecronn3812]

🎅 Merry Christmas 🎄. This dress is stunning, I luv the colors. Great job

[@danaventura5998]

When you said you could put a tea service on your bum I instantly thought that would make a great costume. If everything was plastic it might be do able.

[@jwolfe1209]

And a pair of cups balancing on the bosom like my favorite Victorian photograph

[@sarahbroom9577]

What a gorgeous, sumptuous dress! 😍 Hoping you had a wonderful time at the ball Izabella, and wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! 😊🎄

[@gigib1133]

Magnifique. Joyeux Noël

[@mariephenix7168]

Wonderfull as usual and merry Christmas to you too

[@karlaverbeck9413]

No one can dress like you! Your sewing, design are stunning.

[@lruss5050]

Incredible! So much fun to see these beautiful creations and imagine the past!❤🇨🇦

[@UYTRELLO]

Merry Christmas Prior Attire!, season's greetings from Lima, Peru! Bustled dresses are really tricky and hard to even plan one, but yours is fantastic and it looks utterly elegant.

[@WaysideArtist]

What a stunning, festive gown. Merry Christmas! 🎀✨🎄✨🎀

[@loisgehman949]

I always get so excited when you post a new video!… I don’t know why it took me 6 (yes… SIX) whole days for me to make the time to watch this most recent video 🤔 I especially love the “how do you sit with a bustle?”… and my first thought was “who needs a pillow for your back when you’re wearing a bustle?” 😂

[@shelliedenbrok8182]

Merry Christmas Happy New Year I always love watching your shows I love old clothing you make they're very pretty

[@cathywhiddon5076]

I think of all your beautiful gowns, this is my favorite! I love all your videos. Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year!

[@jenniferryburnsart8598]

Absolutely beautiful! You are very talented!

[@TexDeafy]

even though, I'm American male, I love to watch you did handmade those gorgeous Victorian era dressing! I think it's neat to look at modern dressing that inspired from Victorian era! Renaissance Period (Elizabethan Era) dressing is really interest especially with ruffs. Thanks for show how Victorian era dressing look alike in early 1830's to early 1900's.. it's very gorgeous dressing! :)

[@priorattire]

Thank you! 😊

[@Muck006]

The "bold elements" look a bit like heraldry, where you have certain rules of colouring (you HAVE TO have "dark next to light" [because "the ancients" already understood contrast and how it is needed to discern things]) ... and it seems possible to have some "regimental / regional symbolism" as part of this. Obviously this doesnt work when you use cloth that has flower-prints on it (which I dont think works as well). The right side example at 13:19 doesnt seem to work too well because of the "contrast rules" above.

[@СолнечныйПарус-р7щ]

Merry Yule & Xmas vacations! And health, and warmth of hearth & of heart for you & your folks!!🤩🤗🌃☀🌟🎊✨🎇🎆🎇🎄🎄🎄🪄🎁🎍☃🥂🍾Amen & Halleluja!

[@angelaross1]

As usual, your work is absolutely incredible

[@MadMakerWorkshop]

I love it that she did the chair thing :)

[@alexandermuller950]

Your attires are so majestic and sublime. Have a merry Christmas and Happy New year ❤️🌈

[@tomworks8004]

Merry/Happy Christmas!

[@EvaFG1962]

Beautiful dress...love the colors

[@viking-astronaut]

Happy holidays!

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

amazing as always as someone who can barely sew in a button I’m always astounded by what you can do ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@alienore23]

Dear PriorAttire, Merry Christmas and thanks a lot for Your wonderful work and videos! xxx

[@carolynallisee2463]

When I was a young girl. I had a book about clothes and fashion, covering many countries and time periods. One section covered fashions for women from !800's up to the then 'modern day, (1970's) taking in the Empire Line, Crinoline, Bustle, Leg of Mutton sleeves, and the Hobble. I mention it because it talked about the Victorian Era fashions, and claimed that the bustle was invented by a maid who created the look by stuffing three feather dusters up her skirts. I've no idea how true this is, but even if it isn't, it does show how innovative the lower classes were in imitating the high fashion of the upper class!

[@priorattire]

Sadly, not true at all….

[@shirliepriestley8761]

Merry christmas pretty lady, love your work

[@designpainter3193]

That is a beautiful dress and you look lovely wearing it. The dress suits you and if your photographs were in black and white, they would be nearly indistinguishable from period photos. Thank you for posting this and MERRY CHRISTMAS!🎄

[@LoulouOuerdaneRossi]

WONDERFUL

[@sdraper2011]

How beautiful! I love the sitting demonstration. Merry Christmas!

[@karenwright9123]

Beautiful,elegant as always. Happy Christmas!!!

[@heatherinparis]

This is one WOW of a dress! Love it. I wish it fit me

[@fairlyvague82]

Gorgeous! 😍😍😍 Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year to everyone! ♥️ 🕊 🙏🏼 🌎 ✌🏼♥️

[@tictactoe325]

May you all have a wonderfully merry Christmas 🎉. Thank you for pointing out, if it isn’t perfect, don’t stress it.

[@agnieszkaganska8167]

Wesołych i spokojnych Świąt 💝

[@pokagal7335]

Beautiful!!! Thank you so much. You are such an inspiration.

[@heathermacmaster5666]

Thank you for all you do and your dresses are always exquisite! Happy holidays to you and your family and friends!

[@Maria.R]

Thank you, and all the best for Christmas season, and happy New Year 🙋🪄

[@helenwilson76]

A dream of mine. Wow thanks

[@Mrs.Karen_Walker]

What a gorgeous dress. amazing. Merry Christmas.

[@tiamatmichellehart6821]

That's a lovely bit of history to go with a very lovely bustle gown! It's too bad there wasn't time to bone the bodice, but your corset still keeps you "nicely sucked in" as my former Playboy Bunny friend said of her uniform! ;) Happy Christmas and God bless you, your friends, and your family!

[@d.virgallito3490]

Very Nice, Le it's hope 2023 is the year of hope as the Chinese say, in there calendar.

[@bettyblack8553]

Victorian Mrs Claus 😄 Happy holidays 🥳

[@jennifersiegrist8440]

Very lovely. Merry Christmas. Much love ❤️

[@tovenilssen684]

Incredible. You never need to hover with this big dresses.

[@enariva669]

Incredible dress! The echoey audio is worth it for the backdrop 🙂

[@nadiamar9339]

Looks very festive. Merry Christmas!

[@hilmaallen1302]

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and happy new year to you and your family’s.