The History Of High Heels

These shoes were not made for walking.
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[@AJ_andmia]

Now time to bring back capes

[@davidrosolovski2633]

SamFandom No CAPES (reference)

[@AJ_andmia]

David Rosolovski I like your style

[@HG-wk5kn]

YEEEEEES

[@snake6706]

SamFandom NO CAPES

[@TheVideoTimes]

DEATHLY HALLOWS 😍

[@qbunny]

Honestly? We should bring back big, poofy ball gowns. I want it to be socially acceptable to go to a party in something that could be considered a wedding dress. It's just so feminine and fancy I love it

[@dt4654]

but..you are not going to wear that garment to a wedding,right?

[@MultiSoftballgirl21]

qbunny YESSS

[@awkwardturtle105]

qbunny I've worn one before ;-; but only to a gala. I wish I could wear big poofy dresses to every event man

[@suzanneremon7372]

qbunny become a Lolita I don't know if it's socially acceptable but it's pretty af

[@qbunny]

I AM philseyelash I adore Lolita fashion, but I'd never dress that way because of the stares I'd get ^^;

[@IntRvertDiaries]

The sound effects on this video is pissing me off. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@malvavisco10]

*are

[@annaesme5095]

Patience Lashanique innit😂

[@IntRvertDiaries]

Malvavisco are* || thanks dude!

[@BeautyGirlTL]

Patience Lashanique Check out my new challenge and subscribe 👍🏻

[@ellagahagan107]

Patience Lashanique what pisses me off is that you have not been in grammar class

[@neeko1263]

Who didn't know this? Just like pink used to be a masculine colour 🙄

[@eliser1961]

Mollie Poppen so we shouldn't teach others because some people already know it?? What's the point of your comment?

[@neeko1263]

Eliser 19 the whole point is this video was pointless with semi-useless info & if you REALLY wanted to know about these types of things you'd do actual research not watch a random Buzzfeed video.

[@itsdogemf836]

But wouldn't it be faster looking in up on youtube then rather looking it up on google? But hey, you do you, im not gonna judge.

[@summertime7651]

Its Doge mf Ok, but who's gonna look up "The History of High Heels" on KZbin?

[@itsdogemf836]

Im not talking about 1 specific subject. Like for example, if you want to research stuff about space, wouldnt it be better to just watch a video about it? I mean if you like reading then go ahead, im not gonna stop you.

[@annie_babie]

corset dresses. i love them so much and wish that they were super popular again (no hate please. ive heard it all)

[@floriavibes1831]

Luna wear those then... Guess we can still find it in certain shops?

[@annie_babie]

id love to but i dont know where to find them

[@jaejoongkim4926]

Luna learn to sew and make one, or have one custome made

[@annie_babie]

do you know where i can have one made? :D

[@jaejoongkim4926]

Luna go to a dressmaker and tell them what you want. Those dresses will cost a lot since they have a lot of fabric and work involved, but if you really want to wear them there's nothing stopping you. I wear 20s-50s dresses which aren't exactly trendy

[@pealpealpeal]

HISTORY OF PANTSUITS but all worn by hillary clinton

[@carmensanchez2937]

Yesssss

[@echo8844]

Don't act like the egotistical sexual predator known as Donald Trump (who won't release his tax records) is any better.

[@claireabbott9358]

NyanKittyKat maybe he doesn't want to release his tax records because scammers like Hillary will lie about it

[@user-um5qc2bb7j]

Claire Abbott They can't lie. All of the proof would be public, it'd be like telling somebody a strawberry is blue as they watch you eat it. You can't lie about what is very obvious, and has facts right there.

[@aiyacharlene]

LETS BRING BACK CLOAKS AND CAPES!!!!!

[@HereIAm247]

NO CAPES!

[@lacianabisessar-dolmar7580]

HereIAm247 is that from the Incredibles😂

[@kiimiichan]

where's my super suit ?!

[@dementos7806]

you never walk alone Whaaat?

[@kiimiichan]

Dementos WHERE IS MY SUPERSUIT ?!

[@glossedi]

The thumnail of the 1600s heel looked like a burnt pancake

[@PsychoKern]

whippicream Exactly what I thought! 😂😂😂

[@charlinemarie911]

Do a video about chokers 😫 should be interesting

[@lunakoroa600]

Charline Marie I have a feeling it would get kinky fast

[@jennychionidi8495]

yes. yes it will.

[@MagiaGirl]

www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/the-secret-and-not-so-secret-history-of-choker-necklaces?.ugX4BeAex#.ioQNV4L4q

[@jennychionidi8495]

I mean it's literally called "choker", how do people think it will not involve any bdsm stuff??

[@wongfookven2998]

Τζένη Χιονίδη k

[@spossessed7606]

honestly, we need to bring back capes and long, graceful dresses (that aren't stick-to-your-skin tight)

[@lavendermarshmallowplant3229]

plantgIitter So women can't wear pants ( which I prefer wearing than dresses) anymore?

[@Bee-ru8ld]

+arkila enilo Nobody even said that 😂

[@lavendermarshmallowplant3229]

Agatha jay​ Yes. And I'm "that one person who flip".

[@lavendermarshmallowplant3229]

Agatha jay Yeah, It was a bad idea watching a video and reading comments while having a bad mood...

[@lavendermarshmallowplant3229]

Srry 'bout that. I was in a bad mood when I commented that...

[@MetaDose]

Wow. We've evolved with heels. 1600 heels looks like it will give you a splinter.

[@elizabethvanlaeken2174]

Lisa Bonae yeah but that wasn't accurate. Women wore heels in the 1500's that were quite thin and heels of the 16th century looked very similar to those of the 16th century

[@jocelynhern8087]

I want 50's fashion to come back!! Specifically the hair and the classic circle skirts!

[@Newvintagecollectibles]

Do the history of red lipstick ! 🐺💄

[@lilypuddicombe3863]

Knee high socks need to come back!!!!!!

[@hannahfitzgerald9838]

Lily Puddicombe yes

[@labaker4285]

I'm pretty sure people still wear those.

[@lilypuddicombe3863]

Alexandria Baker people still do, heck, I do!!!! But I really want it to come back as a trend of 2017!!!!!

[@sarahnatashaA]

a lot of japanese people wear knee high socks

[@saltbending9701]

Lily Puddicombe You need to listen Arctic Monkeys' _Knee Socks_ xD

[@pandoravex4791]

Though I can appreciate the aesthetics of heels. I kinda wish they had stayed in the past. I can't walk the dang things. But as others said capes... And top hats. : D

[@pandoravex4791]

Joshua R They are when you have a foot condition.

[@lucegoose]

Joshua R I mean, sorry if I'm being sexist, but your username implies that you are a male, and I don't usually see many men just casually walking around in heels. Do you wear heels?

[@pandoravex4791]

Joshua R I can handle wedges, but I'll never be able to walk in a stiletto for example. And don't get me wrong! I love how they look, but I genuinely can't. The shoe I want are the Julian Hakes mojito heels, I might be able to walk in those. Not sure yet, checking for reviews.

[@PrettyGirl5001Dance]

+Joshua R I'm not trying to hate but heels are a lot harder to walk in than wedges.. Wedges are actually easy to walk in.

[@PrettyGirl5001Dance]

+Joshua R Oh sorry. It's just that you put wedges in the same category as heels.. So I assumed that you thought that they were the same which they are not. As I said before, heels, usually stilettos, are hard to walk in.

[@TheHolderOfTheStory]

We should bring back full body armor so we can just run into stuff all the time and be fine.

[@kittykatt7098]

I think guys should start wearing heels again.

[@forestkid7346]

I've seen a few guys wearing creepers, which kinda counts?

[@ChadDunderthick]

Kitty Katt I almost broke my leg, no thank you.

[@georgeh91000]

Some boots tend to have heels, saint Laurent does some pretty high heels for men

[@Canadian789119]

Only for Horse riding..

[@GAZAMAN93X]

@Joshua Rivers um.. No. We don't

[@MAtobias99]

I love the sound that heels make!

[@469ka37]

Maria Andree Tobias Mombiela I do too, but after 5 seconds of walking down a quiet hallway and only hearing that it starts to grate on my nerves, especially when everyone starts staring at you when your shoes disturb the quiet.

[@meowscutie]

469ka37 I think the noise is annoying because of the attention it'll give you. wedges don't make noise and they're heels.

[@elizabethvanlaeken2174]

Rose Ray what kind of wedges do you wear, mine make the same amount of noise if not more.

[@meowscutie]

Joshua R you don't know how to walk in heels. they don't make noise.

[@meowscutie]

Joshua R they don't make noise. I know how to walk in heels and wedges don't make noise. you can own 30 pairs but that doesn't mean you know how to walk in them. Lots of women think they know how to walk in heels but that don't. you probably plant your whole foot down like they're regular shoes.

[@ziljin]

do more videos of men's fashion being transformed into women's fashion. leggings, pantyhose, skirts. we still got our pants though. that's all we got left.

[@marrielli6547]

i dont wear high heels but this seems interesting

[@Charmynox]

In my opinion, we shouldn't have to "bring something back". If there is a certain fashion item you like, wear it. It doesn't matter if it was "brought back" or currently popular or anything like that. Like with me, I loooove vintage clothing that literally no one wears anymore and if the vintage clothes I got from the thrift store would actually fit me, I'd be wearing them and wouldn't give a damn if people didn't like it lmao.

[@Candy4Bullets]

In all seriousness though. I want them to bring back the knee length skirts and dresses from the 50's-60's. That fashion is so cute, and classy. And for the men to dress in these suits. Technically this would be considered "hipster" now but you can never find this fashion in stores! Also capes.

[@kaitlynlockhart7196]

Let's bring back the weird accordion neck things

[@annikaewing960]

We need to bring back capes! They are so amazing and look awesome too!

[@taylasmith1641]

I wish for cloaks again. Just try one out, you'll see what I mean.

[@aiyakay]

I WANT TI SEE THE DIFFERENT THINGS ABOUT DRESSES

[@macym.4454]

We need to bring back Victorian era dresses. They were so pretty and classy!

[@mochibabyy4689]

They are starting to get ideas people, applause to them.

[@wengapety7528]

Mochi Babyy JIMININE

[@HellenBeddQueen]

lol someone had fun editing this

[@saschalevi6486]

I used to wear a cloak almost constantly. I honestly think I'm one of, like, 5 people who wore a cloak in my town. PLEASE bring back cloaks. They are awesome!

[@maxwellwaterman3476]

Marriage of Figaro is such a quality piece

[@lucybee7498]

We need to bring capes back into fashion!

[@Hyperkooki]

CAPES BRING BACK CAPES LIKE HOODED ONE LIKE LITTLE RED RIDIN HOOD

[@kailynrosemccurdy7513]

we should bring back the big princess ballgown dresses!

[@TheCeska90]

this video is so well made, * rain of sarcasm *

[@eddieb2332]

The thumbnail was the only reason I clicked on this video and it wasn't even there

[@78jujubs]

I personally think that the loin cloth should definitely make it's comeback soon

[@unicornprincess7471]

History of capes and cloaks

[@imirrelevant513]

Well, I'm going to be honest, I'm a bit vintage obsessed (ranging from the forties mostly), but I personally think that braces should tak a come back, I know that a few hipsters are rocking them, or geeks, but I honestly think the they were a awesome piece of clothing.

[@shay413]

We should most definitely bring back capes

[@GeorgiaGeorgette]

I used to be a heel obsessive but since becoming disabled with a condition which effects my mobility, I'm all about hats now. I've been known to sport an original 1930s satin and velvet creation to pop to the pound shop 😁

[@gothhdoll5886]

People should wear capes more often.

[@pieknybreon3565]

That fifty shades darker 360 commercial was fye 😱😱😨

[@dariiamirtalipova]

SO PERSIA IS NOW ANCIENT EGYPT...

[@johannak1983]

And ancient Greece, Rome, China, etc...

[@thefaultinourmoon]

Really loved the heels at 0:44

[@penelopedalca9558]

Canes as a fashionable accessory needs to be a thing again.

[@skyyabsolut]

the thumbnail made me go "what are thooooose"

[@freakyfrappuccino]

this felt like a class presentation lol

[@hoisoynono]

Of course Buzzfeed is a credible source for an educational history video

[@Sara-vn2kz]

Can we bring back big hats, like the ones worn in Titanic?

[@atlasstudios]

we need to bring back the codpiece

[@ButteredCalamari]

WE NEED TO BRING CAPES BACK

[@jellybeanbear1725]

We should bring back capes

[@ywtee8114]

i just love the marble background

[@fh647]

Illustrating Persia with Egypt LOL ..

[@kailagreatness6973]

Next I'd love to see a 'History of Chokers (or Necklaces)' video.

[@saltystephen5626]

We need to bring back capes/cloaks and knee high heeled boots for men so we can all look like pirates

[@ajscarin]

I love the use of Tchaikovsky's fourth symphony on here. I hated playing that goddamn piece

[@ms.razzledazzlepants3819]

i feel like this could be part of a documentary series about the history of certain types of clothes . i can see it now "walk a mile in their shoes"

[@fairyyfroggy1684]

capes we should bring back capes

[@Shana-uc9sw]

....I think I finally understand why people at the ball thought Cinderella was a princess. Not the dress, not the hair, not her smile: THE SHOES!!! Only the rich would have glass shoes!!! #ChildhoodExplained

[@kdee24]

everyone is saying bring back capes me in Edna Mode's voice: NO CAPES

[@a0928813]

90s grunge bring it back everywhere

[@Laura-nk6xl]

long vaporous dresses need to be brought back as a everyday wear. I. WANT. TO. FEEL. A. PRINCESS. EVERYDAY.

[@anisha89756]

bring back Victorian gowns please

[@haniyazahidhzahidmunir8188]

now I will tell my dad to wear the heels

[@itsjustanapple5452]

Haniyazahid Hzahidmunir81 spying program.eze

[@nicoleaccount4003]

when I think of heels I think of them breaking/ruining my spinal cords

[@justsana2020]

brendon makes those high heels work

[@clairepham9135]

This video gives me the 2014 buzzfeed vibe

[@yungmsft3401]

I did a project of this in grade 11, if only this video existed then

[@cowthemoo]

CAPES AND CLOAKS NEEDS TO BE BROUGT BACK

[@ranaosman1393]

I want it to be socially acceptable to wear a Shadowhunter traveling cloak with a giant hood at all times

[@turg9115]

The pretty shiny black shoes, like the ones Alice from wonderland wears.

[@jocelynhern8087]

Victorian era fashion! Long lace skirts, capes and cloaks, etc. The fashion of the era in which both Tim Burton Alice in Wonderland movies take place!

[@MatthewNoel]

There's a great episode about this topic on the 99% invisible podcast that goes into more detail, if anyone's are interested.

[@thomasabsey7200]

we should bring back upsidown and sideways visors from the 90's

[@jordanhoffman7097]

ball gowns. Bring back ball gowns

[@princesslilianna2872]

I think of murderers because high heels murder your feet.

[@chrismak2784]

Shoulder pads r definitely coming back lol

[@anniemac7625]

1960's-80's rockstar fashion needs to come back. Aka interesting prints,shapes, and fabrics with extra accessories.

[@sandrallewellyn2632]

Weren't some men wearing platform shoes in the 70s though??

[@thesyndicate834]

High heels so high We suffer for fashion But why? They got a power we can't deny

[@OneOfUsIsHere]

I don't know about fashion trends we should bring back but since it's almost the 20s again lets bring back jazz and swing music.

[@PoetheRaven99]

we should bring back full length capes

[@tayla2224]

DITA VON TEESE, MY QUEEN

[@namealsoname5803]

Oooh do history of skirts / dresses next ? I love fashion history and fashion symbolism meaning type info.

[@kassidyjerome9622]

I want the Elizabethan collar to come back!

[@angelarodriguez4153]

Bring back crazy leg warmers😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Angry-Snail0709]

"what fashion statement should we bring back next?" common sense

[@Eszra]

Can we bring back people dressing properly? There was one time that men and women of any size or shape could wear a suit or dress and look great. Now, sure there are people that dress nicely, but then you have those who dress like street walkers, sluts, lazy asses, no underwear, conformable clothing just for fashion, tight clothes, even clothes that make men look like they have muscles. Plus a lot more. Bring back when people wore suits and dresses. Mind you a woman could wear pants too that's fine, but just clean up our acts.

[@MsInterestedParty]

Eszra how do you know if someone is wearing underwear

[@Eszra]

MsInterestedParty I'm talking about some of the party girl stars that get caught. You normally can't tell. When your surrounded by camera's you wear underwear.

[@Eszra]

Agatha jay I Know right! You know what I plan to do. I plan to dress really traditional in a nice dress and hat and umbrella on Easter. They used to have these wonderful Easter Parades where people would dress in their finest Easter dress. Now hardly anyone. Really my main goal is to dress one day everyday in proper attire. I want to be that woman people see in the shops and they look and can't help but look and sure they'll say things in their heads that are completely stupid and even sexiest, but others will see me and say "Wow she's dressed so nicely for grocery shopping.". Really I just want someone to look at me and then look at their clothes and maybe get the hint. I've seen some of the most disgusting people in shops that make me sick.

[@awestning4317]

lol I almost never wear underwear, I'm a guy tho

[@Eszra]

Awestning Well you guys wear pants and can hide it. Though it's still not proper.

[@taylormiller1338]

I have red heels just like those in the thumbnail! Except I doubt those particular ones are Charlotte Russe.

[@Cecilpedia]

Cloaks should be brought back. They look cool and are probably comfortable.

[@bootlegpanda5949]

That moment when you already knew about this 😂

[@bookapillar]

Bring back the Muff but with a hidey hole for our phones!

[@bloomingfaith7849]

CAPES AND CLOAKS

[@MikiGo88]

So I agree with the capes from what I read in the comments I would also like gloves. We already got the choker back, I would love to see all types of gloves like lace, leather, satin. I would also like to see like Parasol's they where so cute plus a good way to not get sunburned during the day when you went out for walks.

[@dallasof2009]

I think we need to bring back the original bell bottom and straight leg (red snaps) jeans

[@PostItsDead]

Personally, I'd kill for a Victorian style dress line but with the obvious modernized twist but not scandalous looking. Also, I appreciate all the capes comments, because I do agree that capes need to be back in style.

[@malvavisco10]

Muffs! We should definitely bring back muffs. [insert joke here]

[@jadennino94]

Malvavisco no

[@malvavisco10]

no what, fuckface?

[@bigmommymilkersdommymommy6607]

when I see heels I think of broken bones