Aaaaah, we never get more midcentury costume reviews so I'm so here for this content! But, tbh, that's why I love your channel. You and the costume historian are carrying midcentury gals on your backs and you are so appreciated.
I am originally from south Norfolk UK (the film is set in south Suffolk). Ralph Fiennes character is from a town called Brandon, which is about 10 miles from my home town. His accent is absolutely *spot on*, but it should be... he is a Suffolk boy!!!
Cue my shock and awe that you would notice the details on the military uniform! 😂I love hearing your perspective on historical military wear in particular! So cool :)
Wow, this was so cool to watch! I watched the movie last year but didn’t realize the depth in costuming. And with your explanation about the new recruits and their flat, fresh uniforms that scene has a new level of impact.
I'm so glad you liked it. Yeah, you can tell a lot about a solider just by looking at the uniform. Hundreds of little details that you have to remember to keep it looking perfect, so you can spot everything when you know what to look for!
So you know I would be *all over* costume reviews from Foyle’s War…!! But really I’d listen to any 40s fashion review because I love learning more about the era. Question: can you clarify what makes the “modern blouses” of the MBS? How would they be tweaked to be more era appropriate?
1930s blouses were very fitted, either very close throughout the body, or loose in the chest with a nipped in waist. Arms would also be very close fitting, or very billowy (bishop sleeve).
Just a small note about wool (perhaps not *full* sweater vest), but it can keep you cooler in hot weather. It’s a marvelous fiber. I wonder if part of the reason Mrs. Pretty is costumed more past-facing is in part because many titled people with generational wealth were slowly becoming impoverished? I had the sense that her character was prioritizing a living for her household staff over new clothing. Maybe I am reading too much into it. I love the costumes, and like other commenters, I don’t see mid-century costume reviews often. It’s a refreshing change, as the 1930s through the 1960s is such an interesting time for fashion and clothing. We see so many new technologies and fabrics, and also, conversely, a return to older technologies (buttons) during wartime as things like zippers become less available.
OK, the shot of the soldiers had me a bit confused about the P37 webbing and where they stored their chargers for their rifles. My understanding from Google is that they had a bandolier of chargers for their rifles and the large pouches are for Bren mags et al, but period photographs seem to show them not wearing the bandolier. I assume that they're storing the bandolier inside the pouch so it is out of the way.
I'm here because I just watched The Dig and absolutely fell in love with the clothes (Mrs. Pretty's much more than Peggy Piggott's, although that could simply be about my age - 40s - and no longer liking the younger styles as much). I LOVED that long linen jacket she wears in so many scenes, and would love to find a version for myself. Also that first outfit we see her in with the pants you compare to jodhpurs - are those tucked into socks or cropped? I can't tell and, again, would love to find an iteration for myself. Also love all the knits, cardis etc. and in my googling discovered that quite a few of the blouses were sourced from Margaret Howell, which is a current brand and. yes, has a lot of boxy cut tops. And the straw hat! I'd kill for one and you named it ('cloche') so now i have something to google for - thank you!
@@SewBiased I think that some movies can hold up to scrutiny and should be looked at critically. You are so careful with The Dig, explaining how the clothes tell a story without retelling it yourself. You could do an amazing job with Schindler's List. But I think you will make the best youtube videos with movies you are completely comfortable discussing. I will watch them all, this one is a lot of fun!
@@woodenkat8971 I really appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately with a topic so dark and so personal to do many, I don't feel I'm the best one to tackle it. Not to mention watching it over and over would be heartbreaking!
Aaaaah, we never get more midcentury costume reviews so I'm so here for this content! But, tbh, that's why I love your channel. You and the costume historian are carrying midcentury gals on your backs and you are so appreciated.
Oh my goodness, you're far too kind!
I love this video. I am such a button counting nerd too
Hahahaha, I'm glad there's more than one of us!!!
I am originally from south Norfolk UK (the film is set in south Suffolk). Ralph Fiennes character is from a town called Brandon, which is about 10 miles from my home town. His accent is absolutely *spot on*, but it should be... he is a Suffolk boy!!!
That so cool! Yeah I found out the real Peggy Piggott is from the same London Borough as my grandmother! Small world!
Not seen the film as yet, but you have made me want to watch it. Thank you, I love to get the information on costumes.
So glad you liked, and yes you should definitely watch the movie.
Cue my shock and awe that you would notice the details on the military uniform! 😂I love hearing your perspective on historical military wear in particular! So cool :)
Well, there's already been a request for me to do a review of Foyle's War, so you might get to hear more!
I loved this movie, it was so well done. Your clothing reviews are spot on, and I soooo wanted to see more of that applique on that gown!
The blue one or the silk dressing gown?
@@SewBiased I was going to say the dressing gown but really both? Gorgeousness!
I have not seen the movie but I have a favorite costume!!! The rusty overall-skirt(?) pants? Love it! This review was great!
Right?! It's such a cute little outfit for summer!
Loved this video!!! It was really fun and I would love to see more
I'm so glad you liked it, do you have any particular movies you'd like to see reviewed?
Wow, this was so cool to watch! I watched the movie last year but didn’t realize the depth in costuming. And with your explanation about the new recruits and their flat, fresh uniforms that scene has a new level of impact.
I'm so glad you liked it. Yeah, you can tell a lot about a solider just by looking at the uniform. Hundreds of little details that you have to remember to keep it looking perfect, so you can spot everything when you know what to look for!
Oh I Love the costume reviews! Please do more :)
I would love to! Any suggestions as to what you would like to see?
So you know I would be *all over* costume reviews from Foyle’s War…!! But really I’d listen to any 40s fashion review because I love learning more about the era. Question: can you clarify what makes the “modern blouses” of the MBS? How would they be tweaked to be more era appropriate?
1930s blouses were very fitted, either very close throughout the body, or loose in the chest with a nipped in waist. Arms would also be very close fitting, or very billowy (bishop sleeve).
This was fun! I like hearing about your 'nerd' interests lol.
Awww, shucks, thanks! There sure are a lot of them!
@@SewBiased 😃
Just a small note about wool (perhaps not *full* sweater vest), but it can keep you cooler in hot weather. It’s a marvelous fiber.
I wonder if part of the reason Mrs. Pretty is costumed more past-facing is in part because many titled people with generational wealth were slowly becoming impoverished? I had the sense that her character was prioritizing a living for her household staff over new clothing. Maybe I am reading too much into it.
I love the costumes, and like other commenters, I don’t see mid-century costume reviews often. It’s a refreshing change, as the 1930s through the 1960s is such an interesting time for fashion and clothing. We see so many new technologies and fabrics, and also, conversely, a return to older technologies (buttons) during wartime as things like zippers become less available.
I know, that's why I find WWII clothing so fascinating.
Lovely analysis, and I love that you immediately tutted the playsuit only to self-tut as the movie explained why perfectly!
One must be academically honest! Lol
Love this!
Thank you!!!
OK, the shot of the soldiers had me a bit confused about the P37 webbing and where they stored their chargers for their rifles. My understanding from Google is that they had a bandolier of chargers for their rifles and the large pouches are for Bren mags et al, but period photographs seem to show them not wearing the bandolier. I assume that they're storing the bandolier inside the pouch so it is out of the way.
It's likely they wouldn't be issued the bandolier until they were overseas, as they often came pre loaded
Ok vests, when you're out digging all day in the summer?! That is madness!
Madness, but classy madness!
I'm here because I just watched The Dig and absolutely fell in love with the clothes (Mrs. Pretty's much more than Peggy Piggott's, although that could simply be about my age - 40s - and no longer liking the younger styles as much). I LOVED that long linen jacket she wears in so many scenes, and would love to find a version for myself. Also that first outfit we see her in with the pants you compare to jodhpurs - are those tucked into socks or cropped? I can't tell and, again, would love to find an iteration for myself. Also love all the knits, cardis etc. and in my googling discovered that quite a few of the blouses were sourced from Margaret Howell, which is a current brand and. yes, has a lot of boxy cut tops. And the straw hat! I'd kill for one and you named it ('cloche') so now i have something to google for - thank you!
Very enjoyable.
Thank you!
Maybe a review of Schindler's list (Liam Neeson version 1993) costumes to see how accurate they got it?
Oof, I don't know if it would be right to review that. I think it's too heavy of a movie and subject for something like a costume review.
@@SewBiased I think that some movies can hold up to scrutiny and should be looked at critically. You are so careful with The Dig, explaining how the clothes tell a story without retelling it yourself. You could do an amazing job with Schindler's List. But I think you will make the best youtube videos with movies you are completely comfortable discussing. I will watch them all, this one is a lot of fun!
@@woodenkat8971 I really appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately with a topic so dark and so personal to do many, I don't feel I'm the best one to tackle it. Not to mention watching it over and over would be heartbreaking!
@@SewBiased absolutely. But, there aren't many good movies about that period that don't deal with those theme's.
I want to recreate the blue brocade evening gown and those 2 shots are the only ones we get I cant find any more images of it.