The Costumes in Dangerous Liaisons (1988) are AMAZING & Here's Why (ft. a REAL Antique 1760s Dress)

[@AbbyCox]

Apparently my merch store thingy that's supposed to exist above the comments section doesn't want to play nice so here's the linkypoo: abby-cox.creator-spring.com/ ♥

[@nidomhnail2849]

On my MacBook (latest OS, all browsers), I am getting the error message, "502 Bad Gateway Certificate verify failed: unable to get local issuer certificate". Dangerous Liaisons? 🤔

[@oldsoulmermaid1543]

Please put more slouchy fit options for your tees and sweatshirts 😁.

[@antonchigurh3226]

Linkypoo. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@sweeney60]

Honestly my favorite costumes ever! Not to mention this movie has was one of the best written scripts ever!

[@sweeney60]

Girl, you need to do more videos on this movie! There’s too much material. I really want to get your take on the yellow and black dress that Glen wears in the movie.

[@lilybellevedere3991]

Watching you get emotional about pins left in the gown is so lovely, and actually really touches me, because my mother (who is an AMAZING self taught seamstress) made me a "tudor queen" costume when I was 8, and one day whilst wearing it in a show, I felt something poke me, and realised that she'd accidentally left a pin in the bodice. Luckily, it was a very reinforced bodice, so I was able to wear it for the rest of the performance, but when I told her, we both despaired, because she'd left it in during construction, and couldn't work out how to remove it without entirely dismantling the dress. Eventually she managed to blunt the point off the end, and then sewed a rigid patch over the top, so I wouldn't get poked again. As far as I know, the pin is still in there! So yes, it's a comforting thought to know that this has been happening for so very long, and connects us to the past in such a human way.

[@lianegordon971]

What a lovely story.

[@___LC___]

Ah yes, pins pins everywhere. My siblings and I are terrible when someone whines about getting poked or stepping on a pin, as we tend to cackle. Our childhoods were spent getting needles and pins in our feet (that will train a kid to love getting slippers for Christmas), and finding pins in our clothing and costumes.

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

Such a human touch! I did wonder though, in cases eherw the garment's still in use, doesn't it carry a risk of rusting & damaging the fashion fabric outer layer as the pin collects dampness from its environment or from the body...?

[@katehenry2718]

OF COURSE there's a pin on the floor, and under the table, and in the chair cushion and your foot.Three pincushions per room is not enough. Kitchen? you bet. Hall closet? sure. Haven't found one inside the fridge yet, but its only a matter of time. ))))

[@katehenry2718]

@@anna_in_aotearoa3166 Probably.

[@wrentherainfalls2925]

This proves that comfortable corsets/stays and well researched costumes are possible despite the time constraints. I’m not saying that it’s easy but I’ll no longer believe it when they say It’s completely impossible. On another note the fact he’s apologetic about the not period lace is hilarious! Like, it was only 2019, and we had uggs with no silhouette in little women as an example!

[@Skullkiddawn]

It took me no less than 3 toiles, but I finally have a good fitting pair and they're fun to wear. As someone with anxiety, they kind of feel comforting, like wearing a compression vest.

[@papaya388]

About the ugg thing, that is from a shot where they only shot half of their bodies - there's no actual frame in the movie containing uggs, just saing

[@TheSolitaryGrape]

@@papaya388 I thought it was a behind the scenes photo, but this makes way more sense. Either way, point is they were walking through snow and the UGGs weren't in frame. I have some gripes with the costuming in Little Women (2019), but the UGG thing needs to die

[@papaya388]

@@TheSolitaryGrape exactly!

[@whatsinanamelol2237]

The humble brag about the only shortcut taken being the gorgeous Victorian lace 🤣 Every costume from this movie was a gem

[@GingerGenower]

the wide, fluffy, curly hair was done to absolute JUSTICE in the movie The Duchess (2008) with keira knightley. the movie spans over at least ten years in the mid to late 1700's and I definitely recognise the exact hairstyle you're talking about there and it's perfect for cementing the (very fashionable) duchess in the timeline and establishing a change, so it didn't even take me out of the movie

[@AbbyCox]

the hair in The Duchess is *incredible* it's so so so well done

[@devinbaggs7542]

@@AbbyCox clearly we need hair-centric movie reviews!

[@___LC___]

We are a breed apart, though. Movies are made for the masses.

[@SweetJeopardy]

Another excellent example of this hairstyle is Marisa Berenson's character in "Barry Lyndon" (1975), which - like "The Duchess"- is also set in England in the 18th century. She seems to wear this style for most of the movie. The costumes and production design are amazing for the 1970s, a decade which had trouble doing period pieces that still hold up as in they don't look like a 70s version of x time period (ie. "The Godfather". The story's timeline takes place from 1945 to 1955, yet the women wear feathered hair, messy buns, glossy/shimmery makeup, skinny brows; not a girdle or bullet bra -or any bra for that matter - in sight, not that they'd need one in the flowy, unstructured costumes. There's also Sonny's long fro. It's an absolute classic but it's also very much a 70s-style take on the postwar period.) I can't recommend this movie enough for lovers of costume dramas, or the 18th century! Sadly, "Barry Lyndon" is rarely even discussed anymore, the costumes much less so, even after it won several Oscar's at the time (including costume design and art direction), and it's a shame cause it's a gorgeous film, like some shots were recreated straight out of paintings from the period. While the movie isn't as thematically shocking as the classics we've come to associate with Stanley Kubrick, the man did *not* half-ass 18th century aesthetics!

[@shenee1226]

I want to make it clear that I am here for the history AND the giggling/faffing. Always both.

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

I love the song Abby is dancing to when she's 'faffing about'. 😅 Does anyone know what it is?

[@battlebear437]

I need a music video with the group in period dress faffing about like Abby does here.

[@marikotrue3488]

I am about to change a zipper on a thrifted jacket whose original zipper failed the test of time. Garment is probably 1 - 2 years old. Looking at a surviving 18th century dress does give one pause regarding modern manufacturing standards. Loved this video. I can only imagine the time assembling the data takes, but I do watch these video multiple times. So if Abby is game to continue, I will always watch (in a not creepy albeit subscriber manner).

[@Tina06019]

There were surely many 18th century garments which are now nothing but dust. (That said, I have also saved large amounts of money because I can replace jacket zippers.)

[@___LC___]

At dinner this evening my family talked about a comment made on the show we were watching (it was pizza night with multiple generations) about how SO MANY houses in the Midwest have basements. When I bought my house it was on the must have list, my mom commented she couldn’t imagine not having a basement, then my dad comment that he grew up in a home without one. Leading to the discussion about how each child only had two pairs of trousers and two button down shirts, that would be handed down to the next child, as their clothing lasted a very long time. Unlike today’s fast fashion that wouldn’t last, even if it was still in style.

[@nian60]

It's so sad that Alan Rickman didn't get to do this film. He was Vicomte de Valmont in the play.

[@lucie4185]

Colin firth ruined me for any other Valmont.

[@beth_winegarner]

He'd have been great. But this movie launched my lifelong crush on John Malkovich. Hooooo.

[@MaryanaMaskar]

There are only some photographs of Alan Rickman and Lindsay Duncan in this play, they are Stunning! If only we could watch the performance itself! Rumor has it, some footage existed, but it had awful quality. I couldn't track it down.

[@nian60]

@@MaryanaMaskar I have also heard that the play was filmed. I haven't found it either.

[@nian60]

@@MaryanaMaskar Looks like KZbin removed my other comment. There is a video snippet of Alan and Lindsay at the Tony Awards, performing one of the scenes. I can't write the name, KZbin removes it. ;(

[@sarahtaylor4264]

This video was a masterclass in self-plugging and I loved it. Your best moments are when you are insanely passionate about a topic while randomly going off script.

[@AbbyCox]

my brain is still in smutty book land and so I read "self-plugging" with a *very* different connotation at first. 😂😂😂😂

[@falsedfaith69]

@@AbbyCox 🥵😵

[@TheMetatronGirl]

@@AbbyCox 🤭🤣🤣🤣

[@AW-uv3cb]

I've only just realised (after seeing this movie about 5 times) that the emerald/sapphire dress with pink trimming that Glenn Close wears (included in one of the scenes you show in the clip) is a reproduction of a Madame de Pompadour's dress in one of her portraits (and it only struck me now because in the meantime I've seen Sewstine making her own version of it!).

[@naminicholson5815]

The girandole earrings Glenn Close wears in the last shot here are absolutely my most favorite film visual ever.

[@michellecornum5856]

I love that there were multiple stays for the actresses, and properly done stays, to boot.

[@MllePriscillaMarie]

Watching this with 2 glasses of wine in my system was the best decision ever!

[@lyreparadox]

The back of sacque gowns remind me of superhero capes (in all the best possible ways).

[@TheMetatronGirl]

I snorted so loud at the end of the sponsorship bit! 🤣 My husband woke me up not a week ago, face planted on my iPad, but I’ve woken several times nose-in-spine of my current read. I’ve been so hoping you’d do Dangerous Liaisons. The costumes were so gorgeous! Thank you for the awesome details. I wasn’t aware that he’d set the fashion 30 years prior, though. My knowledge of French literature consists of Les Miserables, Candide, and The Phantom of the Opera. Great video. P.S. The faffing about and general hilarity of your shenanigans are part of what makes you one of my favorite creators. Learning and laughing at the same time is a rare and wonderful thing. Be well, and happy Thanksgiving if you celebrate.

[@MyleneRichard]

About the skirt of the French gown, you can find instructions in l'Art du Tailleur (The Art of the Tailor) written by M. de Garseault on how to make one. The book was published in Paris in 1769, and cover both tailors and seamstresses technics. The instruction for the skirt are on page 51 (here's my translation): "[...] there are skirts to which only the side pocket slits are left open on each side, others also have a third one behind: to the formers they attach laces or tapes to one of the side opening to tighten the skirt; to the latters they attach usually the lace to the back slit: all those openings are finished as well as the top and the bottom of the skirt with padou tape matching the colour of the fabric". So, no mention of skirt getting attached both in front and back. It makes sense, why pay for more tape if only one side closure is enough.

[@CroneLife1]

This. Love this so much. This is why I love reading the comments section of videos of this genre. So much knowledge being shared in such a civilized fashion. Hope for humanity is to be found here.

[@MyleneRichard]

@@CroneLife1 You're welcome! Thank you for the kind comment! ^_^

[@debrasouza4342]

I remember when this movie came out and when I say I was OBSESSED I am not exaggerating! I taped it on vhs off of hbo and watched it everyday after school. And only my love for this movie will have me admitting I am that old!😊

[@michellebyrom6551]

Child, I'd been a working woman for ten years by then. Please refrain from using the word old as a self descriptor. :D

[@leeannasloan2292]

I also feel in love with this movie..I became obsessed with history when I watched the three musketeers in the movie theater, I was obsessed with Gabrielle Anwar as Anne of Austria and the overall look of the movie...so when I found this movie i watched it every chance I could. I used to rent it over and over from a movie store down the road from my house and pay one dollar to keep it for five days. I later got my Doctorate in History and devoted my entire life to my love of history.

[@bast713]

I've been fretting over accidentally leaving a pin in the inside hem of a caplet I sewed last year. It doesn't interfere with wearing it so it took me a while to notice it was still there. It is actually very comforting to know I'm not the first person to do this. Love the background on the movie. I watched it on tv when I was younger, but had no idea the detail that went into it!

[@helena2037]

this was so fantastically done- videos such as yours make me want to explore these subjects in a professional manner/educational environment, and i appreciate that more than anything. thank you dearie!

[@babablacksheepdog]

It's interesting that they chose to take the movie back a decade compared to the timeline of the book. I hadn't actually realised the book was set in the 1770s. But I do think that it fits with the theme of the book, with the mid-18th century in France being seen as a much more licentious and pleasure-focused time, compared to the late 18th century, which was much more focused on philosophical ideas, a return to nature, etc.

[@camib2864]

Those socks and Nicole snagging some chocolate, still snickering, so funny! That original sack dress, wow.

[@clairecromwell2486]

Never did I expect to hear about my beloved Ice Planet Barbarians from one of my favorite KZbinrs, but I love it when the streams cross like that! Haven't seen DL, but I'll definitely track it down after this video. Thank you for, as always, being entertaining AND educational!

[@gabriellespanke]

I love the Rockstar Antoinette. I also love the textile-gasms. Those are always awesome. Totally understand that feeling.

[@ZaydaFleming]

I loved this. As much as I enjoyed the history and the pretty dresses... my favorite shot is Abby laying on her bed in a fancy gown, surrounded by chocolate wrappers with a book over her face (I enjoyed A Court of Silver Flame - But I think the 2nd book in the series was the most masterful)! Just everything about that shot made me happy.

[@AeriSoondingie]

The stray pins left in the garment is such asdfgfhjdkfg *chef kiss* like could you imagine something like everyone in the room having a chit-chat , and the gossip is so juicy that the Mantua maker forgets those there, omg, is a 260 years Mood moment, I'm loving it so much

[@juliaranks8150]

I was so sad when this video was over. I could listen to you make poetic about every detail in this movie for days! It has long been my favorite, and one of the examples I give people for how accurate a film can be ❤

[@AthenaeusGreenwood]

Late to party but thanks, Abby! I remember when this film came out - my sisters & I went to see it in a multiplex then proceeded to theatre hop multiple times just to watch Close and Malkovich get dressed, over & over (Valmont with the poudre mask & waving off shoes!) = later wearing out *two* VHS tapes! And yes, all the costumes, so many favorite actors looking & moving properly (thanks for the info on that, Natwick was majestic). I also loved Swoosie Kurtz as Madame de Volanges & totally agree with you - the cap, the fluttery bits, fan, neck ruff ... ah!

[@jenninstitches]

It's the faffing and fan-girling for me. It's also those two pins that made me smile. I really love that tiny detail that never left that original.

[@aaerrocc]

This was such a treat! I love anything late 1700’s France. As someone who sews with perfection as the end goal, seeing how these small errors or cut-corners exist in pieces that id never even look for imperfections in, is so gratifying. Everyone makes small mistakes, but that doesn’t discount the beauty or effort in a piece!

[@chrstphr12]

It's amazing and a testament to the costumers that, thrity years later, this movie is still at the pinnacle of period costuming

[@bespoke_heirlooms]

Yes!

[@mirjanbouma]

The bottom joke spooked me and my two cats. I love hearing you wax nerdily about historical costumes, I could listen to you all day long.

[@chasewighton4064]

I am also experiencing lots of feeling about those pins, it's just so wonderful and human and beautiful that they're still there more than two centuries later and that gown was so well preserved that it made it into a museum collection so we get to preserve this lovely example of how all folks who sew, throughout history, no matter whether they're a hobbyist, a student, a professional, or a mantua maker making beautiful gowns for wealthy women, we've all forgotten a pin in a finished garment at least once.

[@cinemaocd1752]

Every movie/series that has good historical costuming has good foundation garments. If you don't get that right, you don't get the clothes, it's that simple. I was lucky enough to see this movie in the theater when it came out. One of the things that I remember about it, apart from it was the first time I saw both Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves on screen, but that the main character was a woman who was mostly evil and like...she though she suffered for her lack of morality, it was clear that she was still a boss.

[@nhmisnomer]

I LOVE this movie! Close and Malkovitch with their wicked, conspiratorial looks. Love it. And yes, just looking at those costumes moves my world on its axis. 😁

[@jennieeveleighlamond]

"This is not a smutty book channel" Okay, but I'm here for it...do you know of any, btw?

[@jeanforbis2203]

I loved this video! Dangerous Liaisons is one of my favorite movies, I have been drooling over the costumes since I saw it as a teen in the 80’s

[@isabelledionneartiste]

I'm here for the fun frosting on top of the well researched cake 🎂

[@samh.3421]

I have the exact same socks you were wearing with your gown in the very last shot (I think). Long may the Duchess of Sassytown reign. Loved the video.

[@TheWholeEntireCake]

There’s such a difference between directors throwing together a period film that just so happens to have some historical relevance and a director with commitment to historical accuracy involving intensive research and perfection. Like those movies about historical events that have no period accuracy in clothing, social norms and etiquette of the times. Then you have movies like this one that truly hit the nail on the head even with less time or money available for the production.

[@eileendaub3643]

I just stumbled over the old OG American Girl movies (Felicity and Samantha) and had to come to see if you ever did reaction videos to the costuming in these. They always seemed so authentic...would love to see if they pass the Abby Cox Test.

[@danielnikolov2860]

As a fellow Sun Taurean with Pisces Moon and Mercury in Taurus, this level of unhinged faffing while being 100% on point brings so much joy every👏 single 👏 time 👏

[@storm21304]

This is hands down my favorite episode just based off of the wine bottle down the front of the stays dancing.

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

I love the song Abby is dancing to when she's 'faffing about'. 😅 Does anyone know what it is?

[@camille_la_chenille]

I turned into a serial screenshoter in this video ! So many beautyful gowns to look at at th exact moment I was planning drawing a mid-eigthteen century dress and possibly give a try to historical costuming !

[@michellebyrom6551]

Great video. Technical, history telling, funny and a feast for the eyes throughout. Those socks with That frock though. Lmao. Also loving the homage to MemeMom Karolina. ❤

[@FlybyStardancer]

Hahahaha this was such a fun take Abby! Love your partying! :D

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

In 1988 that movie hit like an atom bomb, it never left because people kept going back to see it over and over! I went five times. Then made a court suit, sort of, there was NOTHING on the clothes in three university libraries. I wound up with the infamous 1930’s stage costume book. The pattern 3x3 inches. Amazingly it fit correctly, bag lined with iron on interfacing cause there was no information. God we all loved that movie!

[@christineheberling9922]

Your sponsorship plug for Brooklinen had me rolling!!!😂🤣

[@laurenragle5228]

Okay so, I'm not a mantua maker. Like, I barely managed a petticoat because I'm learning. But! I love the detail about the two pins in the original gown. That is a goof I would make. It just goes to show such a human side of things, in addition to the beautiful stitching detail. Absolutely stunning! And the costumes are too. Definitely need to go watch this movie.

[@jenhaynes4773]

The socks are the chef's kiss to your gown! 😎 and I was just wondering if any dress historian had anything to say about this movie....

[@shinelumiere]

💯 the socks are 👌🏻very fitting. It took me forever to figure out why they looked familiar 😆 I have a pair

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

I love the song Abby is dancing to when she's 'faffing about'. 😅 Does anyone know what it is?

[@kellyross4801]

I'd love to hear your review of the costumes from The Age of Innocence, and the late 80s BBC mini-series (PBS Masterpiece Theater) Lily; a bio of Lily Langtry. It's a survey of Victorian style. 😍

[@amymay2097]

I had to rewatch the beginning to make sure the references to ‘Blood and Ash” as I’m reading ‘A Shadow in the ‘Ember’ as I wait for ‘The War if Two Queens’. I love when you review costumes from period piece films and when you leave in the silliness and crack ups. It makes my Sunday evenings end with a chuckle and at times a LoL where my cat looks at me strangely. 😸

[@helenemelon]

yes I LOVE this please do more of these deep dives on film costumes and historical actual garments. I like that you're not saying the costumes are bad or anything just that the filmmakers made certain choices for various reasons and here's what they did in the 18th century that matched that or didn't. It didn't feel like a critique of the film costumes but a celebration of 18th century clothes both in its original context and in recreations. Your videos are so much fun and I always learn something

[@SesshyLover777]

Abby I just want you to know I bought my first 1910s coat the other day and I'm RUINED ITS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@annbrookens945]

Lovely! I've seen examples of dressmaker construction shortcuts/techniques left behind in extant garments, as well. It really provides a fellow-feeling for that vanished sewist!

[@k_golly_g]

1760s Abby is a hoot!

[@tairais.morsinger]

Just wanted to say that I absolutely *adore* the aesthetics in the beginning. Now I must watch the rest of the video.

[@mmedujard]

Did you know that they had an costume consultant who has a big private collection of 18th century fashion? Her name is Lillian Williams, she sold her first collection to the Bayrisches Nationalmuseum in Munich in 1996, but did built up a new collection which she showed in Jouy en Josas in 2005, I was lucky enough to see this exhibibion, unfortunatelly there was no catalogue (and I lost almost all the photos I did take despide it was forbidden, because of a computer crash ...)

[@KJayPlays]

This was the first period piece I ever saw. It set the bar incredibly high and it was only reinforced by the BBC miniseries Pride and Prejudice.

[@eurydice5890]

Pride and Prejudice has the best costuming I’ve ever seen (i haven’t seen dangerous liaisons though...)

[@Shannis75]

@@eurydice5890 You should definitely watch it. It is not just the best period film ever made, it is one the best movies ever. It is extremely well made from a technical standpoint (costuming, set design, casting, acting, directing, etc.) and looks like a million bucks, but it is all overshadowed by how raw and devastating the story is, especially the ending. It's not a nice movie, but its emotional impact will remain with you for the rest of your life. Two things before you watch it: Content warning for sexual grooming and sexual coercion of a minor (pretty much offscreen, and the movie clearly portrays it in a negative light). The only thing that you might find jarring is that Keanu Reeves and Uma Thurman portray young lovers. Uma and Keanu don't really age, so you'll be like, "they are doing a fine job, but since Cecile and Danceny are supposed to be young and inexperienced, why didn't they cast younger actors in these roles?" The only thing is, they did. Uma was in her teens, Keany in his early twenties when the movie was shot. They've just remained pretty much unchanged ever since.

[@adorabell4253]

@@Shannis75 You say Keanu was young but he has clearly been around since at least the enlightenment.

[@hcolleen534]

So, what I'm getting is that this is a gorgeous movie with lovely period details that I should probably make more of an effort to see, right? ^^

[@CindyLooWhovian]

May I just say that I'm really glad you didn't edit out the "spicy bottom" joke?

[@marithecookie]

Your videos are pure art. And even the sponsoring part is so much fun to watch

[@MsEJMcLaren]

I am so thrilled with this close look at a movie that has been a favorite of mine for literally decades. Thanks so much, Abby! Now I have even more reasons to love it!

[@dragondawn420]

Loved this video! 'Dangerous Liaisons' has been a favorite movie of mine since I saw it when it was first released, and the costumes are one of the biggest reasons. Not to mention I wrote an A paper for my English class based on social commentary about women, and won an award for the window display for the video rental store I was working at when the movie was released on VHS. Someday I'd love to get to wear a dress like the ones in the movie.

[@kirstenpaff8946]

I kind of love that they made a super detailed replica of Madame de Pompadour's gown for this movie.

[@garnetphq9870]

I totally remember my mom leaving a pin in a dress she made. Yep, I found it in the middle of church with a quiet yelp! 😂

[@JiggleTheJamJar]

Petition to get Abby to faff on for hours about movies she loves plz.

[@isabelpires927]

Fab video as usual. Also, loved seeing a paining from the pre-raphaelite collection of the Manchester Gallery here, it is one of my favorite galleries in the north of England :)

[@TheSneakyFox93]

I love your editing style. It’s very fun. ☺️

[@lakelili]

Love the humour and inudeno! It was a visually stunning movie that I got to see in the theaters when it came out. Thanks for the construction details. Really interesting.

[@JessRushworth]

I love this! I did a whole module at uni about Dangerous Liaisons and it's adaptations. This one is my favourite by far

[@johannayaffe2647]

Have you heard of Lena Bryant? She apparently designed one of the first maternity dresses in 1907. I tried to put a link.to a video but with no luck. Hope you can find it.

[@carissathechinmom6174]

What are your thoughts on the movie Felicity: An American Girl Adventure? It was one of my favorites as a kid, I loved the dresses the characters wore.

[@bluesweatshirts7113]

We read this book and watched the movie for a class on epistorality (letters) that I took. 1. The book is VASTLY superior. If anyone’s looking to watch the movie, y’all should read the book as well. 2. I was interested in seeing if the movie was accurate in what they would wear and other historical context. Thank you so much, I love this video

[@MildredCady]

I have a very fond personal relationship with the play based on the book. Best acting experience I ever had and it was in a class.

[@artsy_fartsy_chel]

okay, but the moment at 5:12 where Nicole sneaks in had me giggling (> -

[@margaretrossi7207]

She was giving me real Karolina Zebrowska vibes in that no faffing about section

[@tinasagendorph9269]

My great grandmother was a seamstress and according to my mother she was notorious for leaving straight pins in things she made.

[@BrookieWookieBee]

OMG you crack me up so much. Was that a box of See's candy on the bed? In fashion college they used Dangerous Liaisons many times as an example in costume history.

[@mch12311969]

Love the costuming in Dangerous Liaisons, I think Valmont (1989) is a better movie (John Malkovitch's performance notwithstanding) and would love to hear a comparison of the costuming between the two films. Also, I had always suspected that DL was set in the 1760s, thank you for confirming.

[@sannaqvick3837]

I am there with you, Matthew, when comparing the two film adaptations of de Laclos' book, and I would also love to hear Abby's views on Theodor Pistek's costume design(s). Pistek also designed the costumes of Amadeus (1984).

[@hectorrobertocontrerasmiranda]

well, the men's costumes are definitely odd in this weird-mélange-of-periods way, specially the shoulders which are too wide and "modern"

[@katiekluesner1686]

I first saw that movie in 1996 and the scene “dressing scene” was my fav part because of the accuracy. Love the videos young Lady keep them coming. 💕👍

[@robinwhite-underwood467]

Dangerous Liaisons was a gorgeous movie, and everyone was so young and luminous, particularly the gorgeous Michele Pfeiffer. I loved her costumes, as the corsetry made the absolute most of her smaller bust; her small bosom pushing up from her gown was alluring in a way I wished I could have managed. I have been looking for corsets like that for many years, without success. Thanks for the video.

[@PandoraKyss]

Genuinely one of my favorite films. I'd initially watched it as I was beginning my obsession with all things Marie-Antoinette, which led to most things 18th century - particularly France and Colonial Philadelphia. I'd heard that another favorite movie of mine, 'Cruel Intentions,' was based on the same book. What I did NOT know is that the book was so scandalous when it was published that when Queen Marie-Antoinette wanted a copy for her private library, it had to be bound in black so that the title and author couldn't be seen. It's ironic how a book that helped to dismantle the illusions of nobility was enjoyed by what might be seen as the primary symbol of those illusions. Apparently Marie-Antoinette also enjoyed 'The Marriage of Figaro,' which was equally damning to the aristocracy. Great video!

[@ldg2655]

Lol, love the shades and the bottle tucked into the bodice..

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Engaging and pleasant review Great details (Showing fabric, paintings, antique originals, etc) Well done video, as always.

[@andrewyarosh1809]

As you settle in and reinvent yourself, do consider that it is this kind of content that is unique and precious.

[@ViolentOrchid]

That dance break was magical

[@lucyloopy]

The idea that industrial revolution was a bad thing that we are still "dealing with the negative repercussions of" is not something I ever expected to hear. But I totally agree, which I totally did not expect.

[@mce1939]

Hell yeah! Love both the book and film. Was obsessed with the film since it came out. I know every word. And, yup, always loved the costuming in DL.

[@flikkeringlightz7472]

I love the modern socks at the end

[@planetarylife777]

I bought this book forever ago and i was so stunned when you started talking about it. I was like "why does that sound so familiar?" Oh wait I own it. But in french (the title that is not the actual text).

[@ghostofjohnandre9136]

Of course there would be lots to unpack in terms of costuming from my snobby favourite of Barry Lyndon. In your rating of 18th/19thC daddies and zaddies, you missed out on the fantastic tv show Horatio Hornblower, one of my favourite period movie series. Some fabulous costuming as well. Same actor (Ioan Gruffud 😍) but less military costuming would be Amazing Grace.

[@lenaeospeixinhos]

Loved this whole video with its crazy energy. Having fun and nerding out - this is the life ❤

[@hedwighedgehog4364]

The back closure on the petticoat is really interesting! I always thought the side openings on the petticoat were for pocket access- Is this some sort of 'I'm so rich I have servants to carry my things' flex?

[@EmelieWaldken]

14:32 These are also NOT metal eyelets... very probably with metal inside, yet covered so that actually look totally authentic. It makes me hand-sewist heart happy.

[@LadybugPrinzess]

Seriously, lady Cox, that was a most enjoyable educational format. The details you fawn over are interesting and your presentation is adorable and entertaining. Keep on rocking costume history

[@zgburnett]

Please consider doing a Part 2 with the men's costumes!

[@erindoss269]

Loved this video! It wasn’t quite as good as seeing you present in person on Nov. 4, but still super fun and great content! 😊

[@mmedujard]

What I have to nitpick is that the men's frocks/justaucorps are too tight around the chest. They would have been worn open most of the time, or hooked edge to edge, but you can clearly see, that they had functional buttonholes at that time and you can occasionaly seen on paintings, that they wore them buttoned, even if they were a bit too tight than and had wrinkles over the bust. It is visible that the vicomtes frocks are not possible to button or even to hook in front. But that's just a bit of nitpicking. Also the strawberry dress of Uma Thurman, it closes in the back, what you would expect for court gowns, or young girl's dresses (or German dresses, but that's another chapter). OK, the character is 14 (or 16?) but it would also incorporate leading strings, if she was still wearing a child's dress.

[@susanpolastaples9688]

Happy Thanksgiving and I LOVE Dangerous Liaisons and your vlog was enjoyable and I learned several things in the construction of the costumes.

[@greenecrayon]

Your book choice makes me so happy!!! I love Sarah J. Mass so much!!!