I Wore Modern Clothing for a Week

[@VBirchwood]

A big thanks to Surfshark for sponsoring this video! Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code BIRCHWOOD for an extra 3 months free at surfshark.deals/birchwood So, do you think I'm recognisable in modern clothing? 😅 Thanks so much for watching. See you in two weeks for the next video!

[@Paraclef]

Hello, just to say that you should hydrate your hair after a wash; they look sad and dry as if you were 20 yo older. Thanks sharing your passion and smile.

[@Suebee1988]

Did you end up keeping any of the thrifted clothing items, aside from the footwear?

[@stefanmargraf7878]

Day 5: 😊. But may be i dont care about the clothing.

[@dalimillazan2877]

Well, I actually liked your clothes the most in this order: 1.)day5 2.) day6 3.) day1 except those shoes :D I am guy whos favourite hobby is history, but I like to wear 2000s smart casual clothes, so shirts and jeans - also every office I worked in had the policy to wear smart casual clothes, so I fit right in I guess :D Its really interresting to hear someone elses persective such as you who wear exclusively historical clothes :) First time on your channel actually, what is maybe your most favorite top 10 historical clothes? :D

[@dustinhogle3844]

Stunning, no matter what you do or don't wear :)

[@veee8575]

The 2010s hipster is historic in its own way lol

[@BookCat18]

And still some people in Olympia WA and Portland Oregon dress this way😂

[@VBirchwood]

It is! 😂

[@parisz]

Omg literally tho - so nostalgic!!!

[@neromillie]

I was a 2010 hipster but I don't want to feel historic

[@Bertulijan]

Gen Z would call it deep vintage 😅

[@haileybradley6416]

You just seem like a time traveler trying to fit in. I love it!

[@AmandaIsAwesome]

Yes!! That's totally the vibe I got from this too!

[@jasminpeer6473]

With absolutely no shade, her attempt at modern clothes gave major first day on earth vibes 😭

[@ElsieDraco]

This is the perfect way to describe it! It looks like the modern clothing a historical person would choose to blend in but also feel comfortable 😊

[@souldancersbyjennifer]

Exactly what I thought... and this is my first time on the channel...

[@paulharrison8379]

My great aunt died in around the time that I was born in 1957. I am told by my older cousin that she used to wear her Victorian dark dress. It hadn't torn in 57 years and so she could see no reason to update her fashion.

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

I mean, can you really fault her logic...?

[@OfficialROZWBRAZEL]

@@OcarinaSapphr- waste not, want not

[@MiljaHahto]

I'll probably be that kind of grant-aunt one day. Sticking with the styles of my youth as I just can't be bothered with modern trends. Except I'm even going backwards to times I wasn't even born yet.

[@katlynbrown3548]

Yeah! Fast fashion is made to break down sooner than other clothes. Its unfortunate

[@kamka8149]

​@@katlynbrown3548 It also pollutes the planet, and (depending on the type of fabric finish) can be unhealthy, filled with potentially even cancer-causing chemicals and hormone disrupters.

[@ElioAurum]

Closet tour of historical clothes? It would be SO cool to see your collection!

[@VBirchwood]

I have a really old one up on my channel, but I’m planning an updated one this year ☺️

[@everlyw7892]

@@VBirchwoodooh maybe if you have fabric lying around you could do of that too? like a seperate video of “check out my sewing notions and fabric and thread!”

[@ElioAurum]

@@everlyw7892 Ooh, yess!!

[@misskelevra]

Oooh, that's a good idea!

[@amyjones9784]

Admittedly it also takes work to curate a "modern" wardrobe that one feels comfortable in: I'd also feel a bit off wearing all recently-thrifted clothes for a week! It would be a bit like losing your luggage and having to wear a friend's clothes. Really does show how clothes are like a second skin! I wear a combo of modern and "weird" stuff (retro style, dirndls) but have never really matched a trend 100%, I think that pretty much everyone who rocks their look (vintage, historical or contemporary) has put in lots of effort and time. It's great you've found yours!

[@bodyofhope]

Very well said. I was thinking about how I used to get very upset with my mother's taste in conservative brightly colored preppy clothes for me, and what a relief it was to finally choose my own style once I got a job and could buy my own grungy, hippy, alternative taste in clothes. Our clothes are part skin, part armor, and part signage, to identify who we are to the world. Even when no one will see me, I like throwing on one of my whispy patterned boho kimono robes that help me feel more comfortable and confident.

[@renegrautstueck3468]

I am convinced that a meaningful existence with digital tools and pre-industrial things would make sense. A kind of steampunk. More sufficiency in some areas and digital in other areas. A balance.

[@astrothsknot]

even the amish have the internet and mobile phones.

[@hello-oq8xz]

youre thinking of solar punk!!! Its about fighting for community and nature and using our technological advantages to do it. most of the clothing is a mix of work clothes and ancestral clothing and most tend to lean towards natural fibers because of it

[@VBirchwood]

Solar punk is so cool!!

[@everlyw7892]

@@VBirchwoodwas literally about to say solar punk, yeah!!

[@bossyboots5000]

I've never heard of solar punk before. Now I need to look that up. 😊

[@skippysmom]

this video kinda reminded me of an alien trying to look natural amongst humans lol

[@VBirchwood]

Hahahaha 😂👽

[@Ithirahad]

More like a human trying to look (un)natural amongst... whatever the heck has become of this planet.

[@TheSoremoose]

I got a similar vibe, though for me it made me recall Uncle Traveling Matt from Fraggle Rock waaaay back in the day.

[@BreadGood_21]

This video makes me feel like an npc

[@er-ha]

day 5 is literally so perfect… from the hair to the makeup to the outfit, it’s so cute 🥺

[@VBirchwood]

Thank you ☺️

[@dacbiet]

i agree. Day 5 hit the mark for me

[@1976smb]

I think day five was also a banger, but it would have been better with the brown boots. I'm not a woman, so I don't understand why all of you insist on wearing such high-heeled footwear. I bought a pair of JK logging boots last year (bison leather), and it was a real adjustment for me. Yes, they are very comfortable now, but I don't wear them often since they're a pain to put on, so I can only wear them when the weather is right (imagine someone wearing logging boots with shorts), and I'm not going to be back home anytime soon. I'm also really surprised the brown boots leaked; they may need to be treated. Everyone should have a good pair of boots; I have too many.

[@skipinkoreaable]

​@@1976smb You should try being Australian. That will make it easier for you to wear boots with your shorts.

[@miremiro_]

It's really interesting how to a person who is not into historical fashion the outfits feel very early 2010s and we wouldn't call it modern, but rather dated or behind the trend. But then to you who usually wear garments from decades/hundreds of years ago this does seem indeed modern haha anyways great video!

[@raakone]

Or even thousands of years ago (her chitons and peplos, that is)

[@juju_boxx]

I had similar feelings when my car that I had wrapped pink myself was in the shop and I had to drive a *normal* car. I felt so sad and dull. If anything it makes us extra happy to be ourselves again! Great video as usual!

[@marticiaaddams3434]

What do you mean by “normal” car? Did you drive an “abnormal” car ?

[@cecilyerker]

@@marticiaaddams3434 most cars straight from the factory do not come in pink, that’s a custom color versus the normal red black blue or white cars

[@cecilyerker]

@@marticiaaddams3434 also why didn’t you spell Morticia Addams’ name correctly?

[@marticiaaddams3434]

@@cecilyerker oh you was talking about the colour… I didn’t realised I thought you meant something else. I wanted my name to be unique that’s why

[@juju_boxx]

@marticiaadams3434 similar to your name choice I too wanted a fun coloured car! It's wonderful to see the smiles on childrens' faces especially!

[@laceynagel5025]

I love the idea of trying the "normal" thing every now and then just to validate that one's current preferences really are ones one. In my opinion, however, I don't think most people would feel good in these outfits... they're not cohesive enough to really represent the experience of dressing in modern clothing 😬 I have an idea for a future video (or video series) that I think would be super fascinating to a large audience. 🤗 I think it would be really cool if you partnered with another Fashion KZbinr (maybe someone the same size as you?) who focuses on modern clothing or just has a completely different style than you, and do a closet exchange for two weeks. Each of you could build instructions for ~10 unique outfits, so that the other person could choose from those cohesive outfits for the first week, and then experiment with their own outfits after having learned from the first week. I think it would be particularly interesting to see which pieces each of you chose to re-wear, which you might have never chosen to wear, and why. The project could also be extended such that you each hold on to 7 pieces (your choice) of the other person's clothing for an additional week, and mix it with your own wardrobe. Doing such a trade would eliminate the need to buy anything (2 points for sustainability!) and expose each of your audiences to each other's platform. I think discussing your experiences with someone else (in comparison to just talking to the camera yourself) would also be really interesting as a viewer ☺ Having someone who is an expert in the other type of dressing to give you tips or advice would also be soooo helpful for troubleshooting outfits if you're struggling with negative feelings along the way as they could point you towards other options that you might feel more comfortable in, or help you see unique ways to style items that could make them feel more like you ☺

[@beth12svist]

As another person who can't wear artificial fibre: it genuinely is VERY limiting if you are reliant on what's in the shops and can't sew your own clothes (which I do, of course). A good deal of my wardrobe still isn't very cohesive, either, although it's a lot better than it used to be.

[@ninibear]

Doing it with Mia Maples would be awesome

[@Kiu_8]

Seeing this is strange, it’s like the personification of putting ranch on a pizza in Italy, like drinking tea with pistachio milk or like unironically liking surströmming. (Day three fits you well though, something about the denim’s color suits you marvelously!)

[@VBirchwood]

Hahahaha this is such a brilliant comment. Thank you! ☺️

[@TorchwoodPandP]

I’m surprised anyone can survive long enough to admit to liking surströmming… 😂

[@haleymitchell8133]

I think one of my favorite things about this video is that you have shown the possibilities for unique fashion in second-hand shopping. The only recognizeably "modern" outfit you have here is the classic jeans and t-shirt, but you've even managed to give that your own flair without realizing it. If I saw you walking down the street in any of these outfits, I would think, wow, what a gorgeous, interesting woman. I honestly have never seen anyone pair things in the way you have with some of these outfits, and it's actually very inspiring. I love that you have found confidence in your style, but I think you should also give yourself credit for being a unique, interesting, and inspiring person even when you're out of your comfort zone.

[@azrani2023]

100 % agree, very well said!!

[@DesertHomesteader]

Its funny to hear you say you don't feel "authentic", considering a LOT of people feel like inauthentic a LOT (all?) of the time. I hope you understand that you're living the dream because a lot of us are forced to dress for the workplace or other socially-accepted standards. I'm not an avid follower of your channel but I like to check in sometimes because you look cute in whatever you're wearing, so keep it up!

[@VBirchwood]

I definitely have a massive privilege to be in this position. I also built my whole business from the ground up myself as I grew up lower income, so I’ve had to work super hard to be a freelancer and work in this industry, as much as sheer luck has played a huge role too. Thank you!

[@isabellalucia7820]

Really, very few of us are ‘forced’ into modern clothes. Instead, we force ourselves, through fear of standing out. Embrace the fear, and you’ll be surprised at how positive most responses are. Be aware that people will be curious, may perceive you as being part of a religious minority, and possibly as somewhat eccentric, but your friends and workmates will soon take it for granted. Plus, since the cottage-core takeover of fashion, history bounding is borderline fashionable!

[@MiljaHahto]

Getting middle-aged is a relief - standing out is so much easier at this age! Partly of course thanks to realising that most people don't care that much about others as it may seem at school.

[@crazychicken4063]

​@@isabellalucia7820yes, this! Your first paragraph.

[@Shibouu59]

​​@@isabellalucia7820 I get what you're saying but a lot of jobs have literal dress codes. In my off time I'll walk around in a greek chiton but I am not allowed to wear things like that at my job.

[@missroyaltea4012]

day 5 really suits you dispite the fact its not all all your style. i really love that fact that have your own style and historical fashion looks amasing on you.

[@aryannajay1034]

You looked sooo cute in that jean dress/undershirt one with the high ponytail braid, I would love to see you recreate that in historical fashion!

[@kawesp]

definitely!!

[@phuongpenca]

As someone who needs sound and no light to get to sleep, I love how you go into detail about exactly what you’re wearing so I can still understand the video without looking. I admittedly never thought about it before, but it must also be very helpful for visually impaired people which is awesome. Love your work, have a great day!

[@gildedgitta]

It's so weird to see you in modern clothes - you just have perfect aura for historical clothing haha. But it's good to try things for sure! I find wearing dresses easier for modern pieces - unfortunately I do need some modern clothes both for lack of historical clothes in my closet (I rather make them well and slowly than rushed and bad, and it's expensive) and because my historical clothes mainly don't suit my current job. It's nice to have some modern things for that, but I look forward to getting to being able to wear historical things all the time :)

[@Seamus.Harper]

Day 5's style has every right to make you feel confident. It looks amazing and is definitely my favourite of your modern styles.

[@artawhirler]

Don't worry about "not feeling like yourself" during this experiment, Vasi. If I dressed up like a pirate or a samurai for a week, I wouldn't "feel like myself" either. 😊

[@Pharaoh_Tutankhamen]

Samurai do be a vibe tho

[@UmuPadoru]

@@Pharaoh_Tutankhamen That it do be, my dude

[@qingxinn_]

i love your day 5 look??? the jean dress + undershirt combo is adorable 😭 the hair and makeup are gorgeous too omg

[@Daehawk]

Really loved the braided ponytail look.

[@EmL-kg5gn]

I didn’t realise until listening to this that complex ptsd is why I feel so distressed when my clothes don’t fit or my outfit isn’t cohesive. Physically it feels like being forced to cover up at church events even though I’d followed the arbitrary dress code to a T! It triggered the emotions but not the memories so I hadn’t realised. I’m glad you’ve got the support you need to do this!!! It’s not easy! Thank you for talking about it and helping me realise, I think c-ptsd could also be why I feel compelled to follow certain trends. I don’t mind doing things differently to an extent but being forced to follow a religious dress code was very alienating! It’s strange to see you in modern clothes but how you styled them felt unique to you 💕 Day 2 is definitely something I’d wear, just with sneakers and most likely no makeup. I used to wear high ponytails a lot but I’d probably wear a claw clip these days 😊

[@bossyboots5000]

I've never had to adhere to a religious dress code, but I share the same physical and psychological discomfort at wearing something forced on me, something I didn't choose; it's like a square peg shoved into a round hole. My parents were pretty strict (ALWAYS had to wear pantyhose, no matter how hot the weather or casual the occasion, couldn't even try something new with my makeup) and growing up I felt depersonalization at having to wear floral dresses or dresses from the senior section at Macy's (bc grandma clothes were guaranteed not to be "sexy"). For prom I desperately wanted a red dress bc the color suited my hair and complexion, but my mom was adamant I was "too young" to wear red. She also vetoed all the dresses I picked out. I ended up in a high collar, floor length, bubble gum pink poofy dress that exposed only my lower arms and was a size too big for me bc that's what she picked out. While most of my peers were in sleeveless, above-the-knee dresses. My actual style once I reached adulthood was much more funky and risk-taking. It's had several variations over the years, but has now evolved to "looks like I play bass in an all girl band" and occasionally "she might have gotten dressed in the dark after taking acid" (like my floor length, neon green tutu with a faux leather vest).

[@EmL-kg5gn]

@@bossyboots5000 Yes that sounds so similar!!! The discomfort and depersonalisation are awful. The rules are all so ridiculous but so hurtful, I’m sorry you went through that. In my religion the rules weren’t clear (not that it helped when they were, my body was too curvy and my red hair didn’t help). Anyone could confront you based on their personal feelings. I firmly believe “modesty” is often a guise for sexual harassment. One week I could wear my shorts, the next week I was a slut for wearing them (I was 12). At 20 my clothes were fine but then a young man had a crush on me so suddenly they weren’t and the religious leaders came to rebuke me on his behalf 🤦🏼‍♀️ As if it was my problem! Do they still comment? All the people who shamed me when I was a girl don’t dare to now. As soon as I regained the confidence to stand up for myself again they became too scared to comment. It’s a bit disappointing tbh, I was ready to fight 😂 I know they’re just saying the same shit to someone else Also your style sounds so cool!!!! Mine is mostly basic, but I love crop tops now which I knew not to even ask to wear back then. I love beachy/mermaidy styles because they remind me of home

[@bossyboots5000]

@EmL-kg5gn Dang, that sexualization of a child, over sexualization as an adult sounds familiar, but mine was not so awful bc I just had 1 person judging me, not a whole church. And my criticism was at least consistent, not based on the whims of what someone liked that week. So sorry you went through that. The idea that women's bodies "tempt" men says more about their view that men are weak and animalistic than it does about the woman. Such bs. And it promotes victim blaming and the excusing of sexual harassment and SA. Glad you made it through and have the confidence now to stand your ground, though sorry you didn't get to rumble lol. I bet you wanted to slap each and every person who shamed you. 😉 It doesn't sound like your church isn't a very welcoming place if that's what they focus on. Beachy mermaid is a fun, breezy style. Glad you found something that suits you!

[@EmL-kg5gn]

@@bossyboots5000 It’s still horrible no matter what! Hearing it from family all the time sounds really difficult too, I was lucky that the worst of it came from outside my family. I’m so glad that now you know it’s not true and understand why. You’re right it’s so damaging!! Omg yes I really did 😂 When you realise your own dignity as a person being mistreated makes you much angrier! And thank you. I’m so thankful to have rebuilt my confidence and to have fun with fashion again 😊

[@bossyboots5000]

@@EmL-kg5gn that last part made me smile. 😊

[@S-be6hp]

I'm also diagnosed with cPTSD, and for me, clothes were definitely an outlet that facilitated change, and allowed me to move in some kind of direction, even if only in some small way. A small change, a meditate, a walk in the woods can be all I need when I begin to feel I'm stagnating and lingering in memory.

[@MarinavonLucken]

This is so interesting, I wouldn't say it was very stylish for modern standards. I would explain it as if someone got some vintage pieces but didn't style them correct. It looks vintage but off in a way. But also this makes a lot of sense, since knowing how to style your clothes correctly takes studying about the style you are imitating in detail. Like a business woman in the 80s wears different clothes than a mom in the countryside.

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

I love that this video came out while I'm getting ready to go out camping overnight. Why? Because I'm wearing a mix of early Medieval and modern tech/sports clothing. Medieval clothes are just SO versatile, so elegant, practical, comfortable, CLEAN. But also modern thermals are great when you're looking for something small, lightweight, but warm. Wool is just too heavy for a short trip. What I'm trying to say is that there are advantages to modern clothing, just not that many 🤣

[@coscorrodrift]

Wow Day 5 hair and make up and jewelry were such a change! You nailed the look, it's a really striking look and it really brings out your features. Clotheswise the hipster look was my favorite tho 😂

[@Idunsofie]

One thing, bras shouldn't be uncomfortable. It's like corsets in that way, but you need to find one that works for you. I love bras, literally almost never take them off because they're so comfortable. Though I do understand you might not do this challenge again ahah, just saying though, a bra that's right for you isn't uncomforable, but i do see how it can be kinda hard to find a correct one ♥♥

[@cielfrance-therese5981]

My thought exactly. Cheep bras that don't fit are unable to give support. There are So many shapes, sizes and stilles no woman has to suffer.

[@dawnmoriarty9347]

It's extremely difficult to actually find comfortable bras. Amongst my friends, I would say that only those who are so small as to not need them are comfortable. One fitter even told me that my back was abnormally broad and therefore no bra would ever fit comfortably

[@Idunsofie]

@@dawnmoriarty9347 understandable, I had bras before that were really painful before I found these that i have now :( I suspect custom made bras might be best way to go about these kinds of things considering how hard it can be to find one since there are so many types, and since nobody has the exact same measurements as the standardised sizes, that way they can suit the specific needs of the wearer and be tailored to fit them, but where does one even find someone who custom tailors bras unless you do it yourself… :( otherwise you kinda just have to rely on luck, and that sucks :/

[@dawnmoriarty9347]

@@Idunsofie I'm gradually psyching myself up to maybe making something but almost certainly not a modern type.

[@amyjones9784]

+1! British brands are much better than American: Elomi, Freya, Panache... I'm much happier with than without one. They're little works of architecture. But not cheap! I can't say if cheap bras are uncomfortable, because they don't come in my size, but I did once try a bralette and it was a definite nope. Digging into my shoulders and everything. Wires all the way!!

[@TheTsarsTailor1910]

I love your channel! I make russian and slavic clothing from the early 1800's up untill the 1910's. I really enjoy seeing someone making somewhat similar clothing! Thank you for your great work!

[@megankuchta9145]

Do you have any good resources for Poland prior to the rise of tybet fabrics? Particularly do you know of any sources for Pogorzanie Zachodnie ethnic group or the region around Jasło, Osobnica, and Gorlice?

[@TheTsarsTailor1910]

@@megankuchta9145 I have no rescources for that particular area in, mostly on Czechoslovakia, Crimean tatars, cossacks of all sorts, lots of steppe peasantry and late 1800's Imperial Russian Army.

[@RychaardRyder]

I immediately screamed 2016 when you showed the first outfit, I nearly spat out my tea!

[@nascenticity]

i relate to the struggle of trying to find modern clothing that isn’t polyester, in my case its related to sensory issues from autism. the only reason i haven’t given historical clothing a try is because i *also* can’t wear clothes that have buttons 😭

[@RegrettablyLongwinded]

Maybe you could sub in snaps or even a zipper for the buttons, if those make you more comfortable? The buttons could still be attached on top for aesthetic effect if desired 😊

[@nascenticity]

@@RegrettablyLongwinded snaps could work! ive had luck with them in the past.

[@fireline4765]

I'm the same with anything denim. I can't wear Jeans at all, so I normally wear solid blue army pants. I want to try historical clothing, but A: it's expensive, B: the nature of my job means that I would destroy it.

[@rosameijering5161]

it is not about old or modern style, but what makes you feel you and what you like. what makes you feel beautiful. everyone has his/her own style so be it

[@annettestephens534]

i think you look very cute in these outfits, but all the joy and fun that i see in your face and hear in your voice in your other videos shows less and less over the period of the week. until you are at the end, thinking about going back to your regular wardrobe. edit: posted comment before i reached the end of the video. im sorry that you are dealing with c ptsd and that dressing this way brought up uncomfortable feelings. it was so apparent to me that the clothing was affecting you in a negative way. it's really amazing and wonderful that you've found a way to dress in your life that is literally healing to you. it really shows through. thanks for sharing

[@katwitanruna]

I only wear wireless bras when I wear them at all. Much prefer a well fitted corset.

[@sevenember3332]

I cannot stand wired bras and barely tolerate any other kind for any length of time. I’m lucky enough to be home most of the time and go without one because of that

[@Dominika-ry5re]

I love how your modern looks still had historical inspiration to them. Thank you for the video 😊

[@TanoxBranar]

great video, really interesting experiment to see it done this way round which is obviously the reverse of what many others would be able to do! I find it very inspiring to hear you talk about clothes being able to feel like they're "you" so to say. Also I went out last weekend and actually bought some sewing tools and scraps of fabric, just practicing back stiches and whip stitches at the moment, but thank you as you're probably the biggest influence on me doing it!

[@MarijkeViolin]

Most outfits didn't have much personality to them, but the day 5 "insta glam girl" look with the high ponytail looked FABULOUS in my opinion. 😀

[@Pickledwitch]

My shock at the first reveal, speechless.

[@seattlegirl2077]

Who knows how your sense of what is "me" will change in time. In my teens and twenties, I only felt comfortable in long skirts of a victorian/edwardian feel. Then I moved into more of a 1930s/40s look which also felt like me but also meant I could "pass" if you will at work. Weirdly now, I'm into very steamlined clothing with few fussy details. Wish I thought I'd be around long enough to see what you feel most at home with when you reach 60!

[@kimikohide6940]

This feel like a wizzard trying to understand how muggles dresses. Also your face is so versatile, it worked so well with all the looks.

[@TheASMRLibraryOfficial]

It was so fun seeing you test out different styles! You slayed pretty much every outfit!

[@Scra2zyBass]

The last look actually looked really nice on you! It was very TikTok hippy-girl kind of. Like the kind you’d see talking about crystals and earth energy. Fun!

[@sleeplessstu]

The Last look you’re definitely rocking the west coast kindergarten teacher 😂. Love ALL your looks. You shouldn’t be afraid to try a more contemporary look once in awhile. I know you felt uncomfortable wearing some of your outfits, but honestly you can pull them off with ease. Definitely loved the jeans jacket. It suits you ! If you consider the late sixties/early seventies as “historical” then it’s definitely legit 😅😂❤

[@tiana_t]

I'm also just really impressed you go somewhere every day lol

[@saiyamoru]

I lOVE those wingtip boots. Also I found it cute that even these modern looks definitely have a historical vibe to them. Old habits die hard - but both styles feel like they display a lot of this channel's personality, and that's very nice to see.

[@Userinterfaceexperience]

Day 7 looks like going for coffee with a friend ❤

[@articfox4]

As a trans person, I really relate to this. Recently I've been wearing some of the feminine clothing I used to wear in high school. (Read: historical clothing!) It is nostalgic, and sometimes I like it and sometimes I don't. My clothing style has changed so much. It's true as you say, that what makes us feel like ourselves can change. This video really helped me. Thank you for sharing your experiences so generously. Also also also: I, too, forgot how uncomfortable bras can be! It's been ten years since I've worn one...

[@lynn_thinks]

When you first started the ‘after I’ve shopped’ section, my eyes locked on the linen shirt 😍😍 I didn’t remember you making that and decided I’d have to go back through your old videos, because I’d love to make one … and then you said you found it thrifting 🤣😭🤣

[@VBirchwood]

It was such a lucky find!!

[@sunnymeb]

Same 😂😢

[@katwitanruna]

The zip up boots are fire.

[@coatandbreeches]

I haven't worn modern clothing in years and prefer late 18th and early 19th century fashion. My cousin is soon getting married and has brought us all matching suits, which I am anxious about. I felt depressed and incredibly stuffy, even restricted by the modern tailored fit when trying it on and don't get me started on the synthetic mixed fibres. It's great to know that I'm not the only one who feels uncomfortable in modern clothing, and I'm pleased to have found your video. Wishing you success in your therapy. ❤

[@samaval9920]

English Regency French 1st Empire??

[@matthewlawrence7056]

Oh my gosh, I’m glad you mentioned how hard it is to find non polyester clothing! I just don’t want plastic since I can afford not to and it’s such a pain. If I’m trying to find something without cotton it becomes almost impossible. I think it’s really fun to me to try and explore aesthetics and find both what works for my taste and well being able to show up to my job😂.

[@misskelevra]

What a weird, uncomfortable experience 😅And how lovely when it ended, and we could all draw a breath of relief as things were restored to their natural order. Joke aside, I think you have a lot of guts and are very inspiring ❤

[@Pralinette09]

I love that you choose different kind of style, Day 5 for me was the most modern look with the boots, the hair and make up. But i think you did a good job with every look.

[@emmawelch]

It was so fun following you on this experiment, but you definitely looked uncomfortable and I'm glad you're back to historical/historybounding clothing!! I'm on my journey TO more of a historical style and one of the big reasons is modern bras. No matter how much money I throw at it or times I get fitted, no modern bra has come close to working for me, and I'm ready to find another solution.

[@kirstenwright932]

Day 6’s jacket/cardigan? gave me nurse vibes & together with the shirt gave me doctor in an office vibes as nurses would then wear scrubs underneath

[@grutarg2938]

This was interesting, but more of an internal journey than I was expecting. If you ever want to revisit this topic in another video, I'd be interested to hear if there were any elements of modern clothes that you did like. Was anything more practical for certain activities? Quicker to get dressed? Easier to wash? Location of pockets? Are there any design elements you might include in your historic outifts? Any historic elements that you really missed for practical reasons, such as an apron? It's also too bad that due to your allergies you didn't get to try any modern athletic shoes for hiking or long walks.

[@rubenskiii]

Your first fit just screamed 2012 and i lost it. Great stuf as always. Feels like watching someone from another culture trying to figure out our fashion.

[@dancooper-jones]

you look so different! I do prefer your regular everyday style, but I might be biased because I hate modern "fashion" clothes. totally agree about the wedgies, and bras! thank you for actually doing a week. it really annoys me when KZbinrs say "spending a week...", and it's 5 days! so thank you for doing the full 7.

[@ushere5791]

omg, the instagram look is STUNNING!!!!!

[@lz738]

The style of the last look said "Sunday school teacher" to me. It was pretty, traditional, comfortable-looking and conservative.

[@robbagel54]

I think it’s funny that you managed to make a lot of the modern stuff look historical

[@cassierobertson6157]

Wow! I felt so validated when you described the uncomfortably of modern undergarments! I currently wear them everyday and I guess I just got used to them. But it’s refreshing thinking about how maybe I don’t have to. I loved hearing your experience of feeling like yourself in what you typically wear. I often feel uncomfortable in my own clothes and skin, so I would love to be able to say that I feel like me most days. I’ve been thinking how comfortability in your body and clothes is a form of respect to your present self. I feel so encouraged and inspired that you literally embody this concept most days. Thank you for running this experiment and sharing it. 😊

[@JasonRayShute]

I have been diagnosed with Complex PTSD and what I learned from my experience is comfort is extremely important. You be you because we are all unique in our own way. For me it's a comfortable printed t, deep pocket pants ( the lower the pockets the less chance of wedge ) and a good sturdy belt. Besides jeans and a tshirt never goes out of style. 😊

[@Marandahir]

A lot of these looks make me think you'd do a killer Princess Leia cosplay! Like as if they recast Carrie looking for a bit of continuity with the kid from the Obi-Wan Kenobi show.

[@flyingpigfarm1]

When you’re wearing your historical clothes, you give off the quietly studious air of a very fresh-faced woman in her early 30’s who brooks no nonsense. That would be someone I would approach in a coffee shop, compliment your outfit, and invite myself to have a seat and chat. In your MODERN clothes, you look like a gawky 14 year old who got into her older sister’s closet and then snuck out of the house for a wild day out on the town. Even though you do look beautiful in modern makeup, it did nothing to erase that 14 y/o vibe. It might be my grandmotherly instinct, but you in historical fashion feels like a younger peer; In modern clothes, I feel like I’d have to offer to call your mother to come pick you up! Funny how MUCH of a difference it made, tho! I quite enjoyed seeing the contrast!

[@RoseKB22]

You are very good at picking colors that look good on you. Even if the outfits aren't to your personal historical style, all the colors are pretty on you.

[@HeatherLandon227]

You're my inspiration for going for my semi-Victorian working class look.. it's by no means any "accurate" (I rarely wear a corset just for my own comfort.. not because i hate corsets lol) I don't even put my hair up.. But yeah- I just wear my own style, and people love it. I love it. I also have a stash of modern undergarmets, just in case i ever need them.. and for the occasional occasion where I'll need jeans.

[@TheGiacchina]

What a fun idea! You looked great in all your outfits, and it was interesting to hear your commentary as well!

[@PhilKelley]

No matter what clothing you wear, your personal beauty shines through. So, yes, I recognized you in modern clothing (BTW, you do marvelous things with makeup, etc.). However, you have given me a whole new criteria for judging clothing. I had never thought about how clothing makes me feel about myself. As someone who worked in business for over 40 years, I had always followed the principles in "Dress For Success" and "Color Me Beautiful" (I look best in winter colors). Thank you for a most insightful video. Cheers.

[@ifferl8781]

I think you nailed my style with this experiment. Modern, history inspired, no polyester or spandex, clothes. But I think a large selection of washable under-layers is important to me. I'm definitely a blue jean, baby. I enjoy men's work clothes along with women's dresses and accessories. I appreciate your videos because they start me thinking.

[@evamarietje163]

I like how you take modern clothes and still manage to give it your own twist. You may not like the clothing style but every combo you chose looked very good on you. Maybe its a better explanation mainstream clothing styled in your own way

[@TheSoremoose]

Things I loved about this video: 1) The fact that you almost had to find analogs for every outfit you wanted to put on highlighted just about how much modern fashion is made up of synthetics. None of it looked trendy, it looked timeless. And the fact that you wore it all un-ironed with all the little distress spots showing made everything well-lived-in and less sloppy than modest. 2) You absolutely seemed like an anthropologist, observing the local habits and maybe daring to try them out, to the best of an outsider's understanding. You pulled it off, but were still very "obvious," which ironically made you rather fashionable. 3) There is an undeniable message in this, and you did it without being preachy.

[@joshphilip7383]

You should have worn black jeans, black Tool t-shirt and vans. Just sayin…

[@bossyboots5000]

My nephew was wearing a Beastie Boys t-shirt (it greatly amuses me that teens wear 90s band tees), so I asked if he was a fan. He told me no, he hadn't listened to them, he just like the shirt. 😂 I would NEVER have worn a band tee unless I had personally acquired it at the concert or was well versed with the artist. And some of these young'uns be putting anything on their chest as long as it's "old." Lol

[@VBirchwood]

Straight back to when I was 11! 😂

[@hello1868]

"Pacific Northwest person from the 2010s" is SO on the nose haha!! 2010s nostalgia is definitely fashionable right now. A lot of what is trendy right now are call backs to bygone decades, meshing different eras together and still managing to make it look refreshing yet refined. The current fashion zeitgeist borrows a lot from the 50s/60s/70/80s. And of course, the 90s and early 2000s are HUGE these days, and have been for the past year or so. Naturally, the 2010s were next to come back around either for nostalgia's sake or purely for the memes. Been seeing a lot of stuff from the 2000s, namely, "y2k" and "McBling". Also lots of T-shirts under vests, skirts over pants, skinny scarves & layers, jorts/low rise jeans, off shoulder tops etc. recently. From the 2010s, early 2010s scene/emo fashion and mid 2010s tumblr grunge fashion. A particularly popular trend of recent seasons has been "Office Siren/Geek Chic" (derived from 2000s corporate geek fashion and partially from 2010s business casual/hipster fashion). All of the above is typically what's mainstream at the moment, there are a PLETHORA of other aesthetics and subgroups to different "genres" of modern stylistic expression e.g. "gorpcore", "weirdcore", "old money/quiet luxury", "downtown girl", "athletic preppy", "western/boho cowboy", "balletcore", "princesscore", "clean girl", “minimal scandi”, "cottagecore", “mermaidcore/fairycore”, "coastal grandmother", "coquette/ultra feminine", “dark/light feminine”, "dark/light academia", "whimsigoth", "rockstar gf" - just to name a few! There are so many overly-romanticised niches. Trend cycles are so quick to changing these days, it's insane. I could go on and on about the anthropological aspect of modern fashion. As well as how the world of style aesthetics feels so asphyxiating. Being boxed into either one or the other. Never feeling your own sense of style, even with all of these aesthetics to choose from it's so hard to find one's own stylistic identity. And the ever changing trends to follow are so exhausting. Not even going to mention the overconsumption & fast fashion side of it, although there has been a booming interest over the years among the general public for thrifting and buying secondhand as well as focusing more on wearing natural/ethically sourced materials. But of course on the flip side of the coin, the increased popularity in thrifting (as an aesthetic of its own) has resulted in overpriced reselling of thrifted goods online, or overpriced "style bundles" -thrifted and curated by someone else according to the aesthetic description/ pinterest board you provide. Just my take on current fashion, as an armchair contemporary style enthusiast (lol) who spends a lot of her free time watching "trend prediction/style with me" videos on KZbin :P

[@lidiyafoxgloveauthor]

I mostly wear 1940s through 1960s and I’m not super strict about it either, but I just buy quality clothes that I like and they’re usually older. I also just don’t wear bras because I have small boobs, and I’m not gonna do it! Usually I’m wearing a slip. But seeing you in these outfits gave me such a sense of shock. Like I kind of forget how boring modern clothes are until I see someone who wears beautiful older styles wear them. I just find them so blah! It was interesting just to feel my own reactions. You’re adorable nonetheless. I’ve enjoyed your channel for a while. Thanks for this!

[@ozzy98182]

This is one of the most interesting and, in a way, confusing videos I have watched. Having someone who looks like she just stepped out of a history book talking about modern clothing like its an alien concept, while at the same time telling me about a VPN and how it protects my IP address its definitely out of the ordinary. Gotta say I never thought about clothes as deeply as you do. Feeling sad, not feeling like yourself or thinking you're being a fraud/pretending to be something that you're not just because you're not wearing your usual clothes seems like a very powerful reaction to this experience. Although I dont share that feeling it was very insightful watching you going through those emotions. I'll admit I also feel the most confident when wearing clothes I like

[@Skiamakhos]

Sorry to hear about the CPTSD - fellow sufferer here. I had a friend who was in therapy in the Netherlands for schizophrenia having moved there from the UK. She said the MH provision over there was way, way better than here. Hope your therapy is doing you good.

[@mandarinvangogh]

You are so beautiful and naturally charming and I love your intonation and just the raw tone of your voice??? Kind of an icon

[@VBirchwood]

This is such a sweet comment, thank you!!

[@KairaTepes]

Lol this was my exact reaction upon watching her videos for the first time 🤍

[@AMickey14]

So happy this video was recommended to me, so I could find you and your channel! As someone who is constantly looking for fashion inspo and trying new things, I love your style.

[@EUSA1776]

Proof Vasi would’ve been a heartbreaker in any century. What a beauty!

[@TheMayLight]

Kudos to you for taking on such an experiment and continuing even though it had triggering effects! As for the looks, you looked great in every one of them. As my Mother uses to say: Nothing disfigures a beautiful person. I found it kinda heartwarmingly funny how you chose your styles and how, knowing your normal historical-looking style, your different understanding of clothing seeps throu.

[@psodq]

I've been binge watching your videos lately. I think that you are very beautiful, and this video proves that modern clothing is designed to distract from your natural beauty, towards admiring just the clothes.

[@roastedpepper]

I dunno…. I think that’s true for modern or historical clothing, in particular for the upper class. I mean think about the gorgeous, extremely ornate, beautiful dresses of the previous centuries. Way more decorated and stylized than most current casual clothing, which detracts less from the person, in my opinion. I love and am fascinated with historical dress, but a big reason for this fascination is because of its highly intricate, beautiful, 50+ hour (in some cases) workmanship.

[@pcossunshine]

Ayyyee! CPTSD club! The strangest things seem to become an opportunity to continue reprocessing the past. Your complaints about modern fashion make me want to get into historical fashion! Bras, modern shoes, plastic cloths- all things I’m not a fan of. Glad I doing your channel!

[@laurenloertscher1319]

Alternative title: Birchwood's slow descent into madness as she copes with modern clothing for a week

[@SA2004YG]

Wow that day 5 outfit and look is a headturner for sure

[@bekabell1]

Awesome video!! I really enjoyed it. First let me say that you looked fabulous historical or modern. However clothes are so much more than just 'looking good' they are an expression of who we are, and you seemed so much more comfortable in your historical garb. I have worn 'plain dress' (similar to what the Amish and Mennonites wear) for the last 17 years, recently i have included a few historical garments. Every now and then I am tempted to buy a pair of jeans and wear them to work on a 'casual dress' day, just to see the shock on everyone's face, but then i think of how uncomfortable jeans were and i chicken out.

[@flynneaston6264]

girl you are so pretty no matter what style of clothes your wearing you have no reason to not sub-conscious

[@alexandradavies9158]

The mention of PTSD was interesting. I also deal with PTSD and for some reason I find historical clothing very comforting. I don't wish for the "days of old" or romanticize the past but something about the feel of the clothing just feels right to me.

[@TeamD2012]

To combine sustainability & not have to have 7 different outfits, think about fine merino wool: tops, leggings, pants, etc. U can get a few tops (a long sleeve, a short sleeve or two), maybe a skirt & combine them into different looks or outfits. Great vid & u look awesome. My fave look was the top braid with the cowl neck top & button up over it.

[@roastedpepper]

So true. I’ve even got merino wool bralettes recently. So amazing. Def one of my fave fabrics.

[@holzie_73]

I have a degree in anthropology so i LOVE all the different videos you make and the depth of research you put into your videos

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

I saw a video recently where they said if you want to try a new style but feel like you’re “wearing a costume” or it doesn’t feel like you, try to swap out pieces slowly. Swap your shoe style and wear that for a bit, then add pants to that until you’re comfy, then change your shirt style, then your accessories, etc until it feels cohesive and like yourself. I know that wouldn’t have worked for this video but for anyone wanting to try out a new style but it feels too “alien” to have an entirely new to you style outfit on maybe give this trick a try😊 Also 70€ for all those clothes and shoes is a steal where I am!! A single mass produced shirt is often 10€ second hand!

[@elh7149]

It was so interesting watching your reactions because through comparison to your experiences, I realized how comfy and happy I feel in jeans and a T shirt. Plus, maybe I'm just really lucky, but all the jeans I wear are very comfy and never give me wedgies. None of my clothes give me wedgies.

[@bobfree]

Glad you know how you like to look and are able to do that! That said, you looked great in all the looks you tried out over the week. Great to be willing to expand and try out new things!

[@petapendlebury9024]

How interesting! Re the leaky boots if they're leather just use shoe polish which will reseal them for a while. You can add a waterproof wax that will hold longer. Cheaper leather shoes tend not to be as waterproof as we'd like! I have a fab pair of thrifted ankle boots that yesterday announced I need to rewaterproof them! 😂

[@ashbridgeindustries380]

It's interesting that most of the modern outfits actually feel somewhat dated. I guess that shows just how quickly fashion changes these days. My style is quite similar to what you wore this week, yet I'm often told that I dress 'old-fashioned'...

[@ArmageddonAfterparty]

Day 6 (the LA real estate agent look) would only work if all the parts were ironed and looked brand new. Well, by " work" I mean they'd be convincing, not that they would look good... on anyone. Thus, day 7 comes as a relief. Very nice. This video is an emotional rollercoaster 😄

[@N1ghthavvk]

Wow, that was... a really weird experience - even just watching!

[@Lady_dromeda]

It might be the bra that youre wearing, if it has an underwire, i definitely get it. I had to dig deep into what walmart had (it’s whats in my budget ) for something without underwire thats also unlined. It also clasps at the front. They are just the slightest bit too small, but they are the best transition for me to getting a corset whenever that will be.

[@freedomthroughspirit]

How the heck do you know how to perfectly put on false eyelashes? I'm impressed by that most of all. 😄I wear "modern" clothing and have no clue how to do this. haha But seriously, you look great in absolutely everything! Historical or otherwise. Love this experiment. It really rings true how we feel when we're out of comfort zone trying a new look. Seems very healthy for us to stretch our comfort zones sometimes. All the best, you are a charming young woman. Cheers

[@alonespirit9923]

cPTSD has common general trends while at the same time so very much of it is specific to the individual and their experience. So while it was unexpected, I guess it was not at all odd that wearing those modern fashions might connect with things in that sometimes mysterious web of mental and emotional connections in a person's being. But, hey, you are aware, you are perceptive, you will do okay in the long run. 🙂