Many of you wanted a counterpart to my video on surviving winter wearing only historical fashion... Well here it is! This is how I survive summer wearing only historical fashion 😄 Thanks so much for watching and see you in two weeks for another video!
One thing I learned knitting is that you knit for autumn in spring, winter during summer, spring in autumn and summer in winter. So knit and sew for what you want to wear 8-12 weeks in the future.
@@jeremynicoletti9060They probably should have said 12-24 weeks, or 3-6 months in advance. At least one season ahead but probably 2 seasons ahead if you're planning multiple projects.
I knit a lot and usually just the preceding season is enough, IMO, not 2 ahead! (Though admittedly it still felt odd to me to be knitting a cotton lace summer dress in March, when there was still lots of snow in the ground... ;D )
Love these looks! Summer is hell for me on many levels and in recent years I've started really leaning on historical fashions to manage the sensory overload. Covering more skin seems counterintuitive to many of us today but it's a game changer for staying cool, especially when the layers are breathable and swishy.
That's a topic I was discussing with my husband the other week! I was talking about how so many closed-minded folks say ignorant things about people who need to wear full-coverage clothing whether for religious or medical reasons. I pointed out that people who live in the hottest most arid parts of the world cover a lot of skin - they just know which fabrice to use. And they're probably far more comfortable than people who have more direct sun exposure overall. I'm not saying I think anyone who exposes a lot of skin is *wrong,* I fully believe people should dress in whatever ways make them comfortable. But there's no reason that being covered is a bad idea in hot weather! It's all about doing it in thoughtful ways.
Thank you! And I completely agree with covering more being such a game changer, as long as material choice is focused upon. There’s a reason this is done in some of the hottest places in the world ☺️
As someone with a very pale skin burning very easy - and I don't like sunscreen because it gives me weird feelings -, I use for years as much coverage as I can. 😊
Honestly we have it worse these days with “modern” clothes. Synthetic materials trap heat so easily and it’s honestly miserable to wear compared to something like linen. I feel so much better in a linen shirt!
I agree! It’s often something someone has to experience to believe the difference though, and convincing people to try a specific experience isn’t always easy. Also sadly natural fibres are often not as accessible.
Thank you for mentioning the accessibility problem. I get so excited when i find a cotton bedsheet in a thrift store for cheap that i can use as fabric, and that's rare. Finding linen or finding a specific Weight of fabric is incredibly difficult to do with very little money, and yet I still feel lucky because i even know how to sew my own garments. Accessibility is such a huge barrier when it comes to the comfort and benefits of natural fibers and materals.@@VBirchwood
@Minsooky Not all "modern" clothes are made of synthetic materials, in fact the majority isn't! Don't know where that myth comes from 🙄 I try to steer clear of synthetic materials anyway - I love cotton & viscose best - but sometimes have to use something which has part synthetic (like some elasthane etc.). But 100 % synthetics are uncomfortbale, yes.
Even though I do not wear historical clothing every day, I've started wearing linen shifts to bed when it's hot and it's just the best! They keep me cool so nicely!
I've been an oversized t-shirt for sleeping person my whole life, since I was very little. Nice to know I basically wear a modern version of a shift/chemise to sleep. Historical people totally had it right!
We humans today have forgotten a lot of ancient knowledge and, above all, experience... or ignore it - herbs, clothes, food... Thank you for the insight into a topic that was unknown to me, which you present and explain in an insightful and interesting way.
@renegrautstueck3468 - Due to population increase and land availability decrease, we have become distanced from growing our own food and due to the time pressures so many are under, distanced from the slow cooking concept. However, _to be crystal clear_ there is no evidence that we have "forgotten all the ancient scientific knowledge" we had before the last ice age. Therefore, I have to draw the line there as I do _not_ abide by the odd beliefs that "Atlanteans" or "aliens from space" are the ones who built all the pyramids. (Give the Egyptians and Mayans their due!) Nor is there any evidence at all that the Sumerians had much more astronomical knowledge than we do now. All those kinds of scientific "forgotten knowledge" tropes are fantasy, pseudoscientific modern mythologies.
Your summer wardrobe is giving big pre-raphaelite vibes! I adore!! I would be interested in wearing chitons in summer but I have to have my skin covered up over my neck and down to my wrists for sun protection.
@@damaracarpenter8316 may all your chiton dreams come true 😁 On another note, I'm sure you know but there are loose faux sleeves in cotton, similar to the ones wore by Victorian maids - but in jersey. I like those for covering my arms when it's too warm to wear layers.
Great video! I think a lot of people that wear modern fashion don't realize how hot and uncomfortable they are due to wearing synthetic fabrics and being accustomed to it. I certainly was oblivious to it until I made the switch to natural fabrics, huge difference!
As an Muslim American woman I wear mostly current loose fitted clothing., not historical . I am however, covered head to toe and not in fitted styles. I have found cotton lawn, cotton voile, rayon and silk crepe to be the most comfortable.
As someone who cover herself for sun protection in a outdoor phisycal job, a muslim women doing a video like it is something I need. I have difficulties knowing what type of fabric I need and cloth that cover.
@@gloriamontgomery6900 Hi Gloria, I'm not making a religious or faith point here; as I respect everyone's belief system; as long as it doesn't harm others. I'm certainly not picking a disagreement, except maybe on a semantic level. However I would like to state that I find it is the person that is modest (or immodest) not the clothing.
@@iainmc9859 you're right, and in the Islamic belief the "hijab" is not only a description of clothing that covers for physical modesty, but it also includes modesty of speech and behaviour. Your outer dress is a reflection of your inner state for a Muslim, and dressing modestly is supposed to help us to remember to behave modestly and mindfully.
@BiddyBiccy dress may absolutely serve as reminders, and it certainly holds cultural meanings and is interpreted by wearers and viewers alike. but ultimately it is an aesthetic preference (and of course practical and about comfort), and what a person finds beautiful doesn't actually say anything about their character or social intentions. if it did western men would wear much "sluttier" outfits, but sadly they cover up. even their shorts are unsightly long😊 (i am not arguing against you)
WOOL SOCKS! When I can’t wear breathable shoes/sandals (aka most of the time) there really isn’t anything that can beat wool socks for keeping me comfortable. I’m incredibly prone to heat sickness so surviving summer without being completely dependent on AC has been an eternally uphill struggle. Other than wool socks, linen is my preferred choice for everything I can get my hands on
спасибо, ужасно познавательно! в греческие туники уже успела влюбиться и даже вспомнила, как восхищалась ими в детской энциклопедии)) теперь хочу такое же! i don't wear historical clothes on a daily basis, rather history-inspired, but i also get a lot of "wow, aren't you sweating in your skirts?" little do they know, people in polyester crop tops 😄
My friends and I are a part of the Russian Church Outside of Russia, myself I'm from Bulgaria. We sew our own clothing. I have preserved authentic Bulgarian clothes from over a century ago. I grew up using simple and authentic materials. I don't want to give any of it up. I love in America and I am disgusted with the modern fashion and lifestyle. My friends are my Family and we have no problem wearing old style clothes and materials. In fact, those are a compliment to the body and to human nature. I totally love and appreciate your videos. I relate in all ways and I am so glad that there are people like you. Thank you for what you do. ❤️❤️❤️
just wondering are you a old believer? we have a lot of Russian old believers here where I live and they make some stunning dresses. most use polyester fabrics but I bet if they used cotton, the dresses would be even more beautiful
So many of these remind me of that victorian trend called aesthetic reform dress! Yoked loose flowing dress with lots of gathers pleats/smocking at the time!
This is always an interesting question for my region. Where I live in the USA summers are HOT and HUMID. (it is currently 90F (32.2C) in May). Historically the people who lived here in the summer wore clothes on the bottom but largely went topless in the summer. Layering clothes in hot weather is more something you see in desert regions where there isn't much foliage to provide cover, from the sun but in humid "tropical" regions wearing less clothes was extremely common. This obviously makes it hard when trying to take inspiration from historical fashion. I do think linen helps a lot but I have largely adopted the minimalistic top flowy linen bottom and basically wear the smallest possible upper shirt and then linen cloth flow bottoms and OF COURSE a big hat (always a staple for hot regions around the world). To be clear I don't even live in the hottest areas of the USA but summers here are brutal. Anyway I think the advice on fabric is great as well as the airflow example, but when people from other regions of the world came to the USA they very often overheated and there are many examples of them dying from it and that was before climate change haha! So I definitely think region plays a huge factor in this question, maybe even more so than winter for us in the upper hemisphere.
Big parts of Florida are like this, too. The population would never have been able to grow there as it has without the electricity to run fans, air conditioners, and, of course, make ice cubes!
@@MossyMozartCORRECTION: Florida's population wouldn't have been able to handle the influx of people bringing their lifestyle choices with them without air conditioning. Florida is at the same latitude as north India and I really hope you're not suggesting India's population boom can be blamed on the invention of the air conditioner.
I live where summers can be hot and humid too (though I can survive without AC because basement) and some days I just pick my battles, am I going to be cooler in wet sweaty cotton, or cooler in something like linen or sports fabric that wicks moisture away? Cover up in layers of natural fibres or just say eff it and wear a tank top and lots of sunscreen?
I also moved to a hot and humid area from a much colder region. Honestly it gets so hot that sometimes the difference between a long, loose linen dress and wearing almost nothing is how sunburned I will get. Hats are essential but eventually ice water is basically the only thing helping me survive. And staying in the shade from 1000 to 1700 A long cotton dress is miserable though. I have no idea why people wear so much cotton here. When I discovered linen I basically transitioned my whole wardrobe.
I live in the tropics. I find linen clothes that kept me very cool back in the dry mountains don't work here. Historically where I'm at people were pretty much naked with some woven palm or woven bark "loin cloths" and feathers if you were royalty. So I'ma have to go with linen baggy pants, gauze tank top, and palm frond hat.
I had some merino wool base layers. Basically, T-shirts. I quickly learnt that they were far, far more comfortable and practical in the heat of summer than a cotton one. I lived in those things until they fell apart! I now am struggling to find a replacement which doesn’t cost the earth!
Love that summer wardrobe! Was sparking a few ideas as I was watching. Many years ago I was doing A Midsummer Night's Dream in the height of summer, and the costume I'd been given included a kilt, and I learned very quickly how good they are as summer wear. I hope one day I can make one so I can have a more suitable summer wardrobe myself
Thank you for tips. They will be super helpful, espesially in the future. I started to learn wearing leayers this year. It feels safe in these days when clothes are filled with chemicals, colors and are made of plastic 😐 I'm turning to older fashion, but also love Lolita that is based on Victorian period 😊 + I always love you presenting your outfits. You always seem so happy in them!
I'm currently working on my hand sewn historical wardrobe so I was really excited to see you come out with this video! Linen is one of my favourite fabrics to work with and I'm planning to make some things as fast as my hands can sew lol
Vasi, I really love the Italian shift dress!! I remember you making it and you obviously showed it to us, but somehow seeing it again... I think it's beautiful! I love everything you make and how connected you are to these items makes them even more beautiful. Wishing you the happiest of Summer`s, of course let's enjoy the last few weeks of glorious Spring! I love seeing you so happy and taking time to care for yourself. With love and happiness, Audri
When dressing medieval i wear a light linen shift with a lightweight cotton overdress, similar to a double sided apron. I do wear modern unddeewear with it, but only cotton. On my feet i have very simple handmade tie up shoes, and on my head, a handmade, widebrimmed hat, wirh a cotton scarf tied over my hair under it. The whole outfit loojs similar to paintings by artists like Breughel, of village/ farming people.
Yes, they are very beautiful together. --------- Ms Birchwood's Greek and Roman-inspired clothing was colorful. This is how it actually was! All those white marble statues you see in museums with white garments were originally vividly "polychromed" when created, the buildings, too. Even bronze statues had areas of paint applied. A lot of recent research has gone into detecting minute bits of pigment in the pores of the stones to recreate their dazzling colors. There are some good sources available for "polychromed Greek statues" and similar phrasing. Do look; the color rendering are very tasty! ---------- Colors have been stamped out in other ways, too. Yesterday, I watched (here on UA-cam) a 1996 British TV version of _Emma_ from the Jane Austen novel. The clothing was of one neutral palette running from dull white to dull brown. The only character allowed to wear color was Harriet Smith and then only very pale pastels. Contrast this with the 2020 film version where clothing expressed many glorious colors. The TV version undoubtedly had a small budget, but they couldn't have found cheap fabrics with some color in them?
My favorits are chitons from light weight wool and linen, Caftans linen A very pretty chemise frome fine linen I would wear another underneath I also have a linen kirtle which is great when it aint that hot out yet, or when mornings are still ver fresh, since it works very well in both directions Pretty much my whole summer attire is made from linen with a few exceptions of a cool wool skirt, 2 silkdresses for special occasions and jackets Wearing linen shifts/chemises is an absolut game changer!!!
Such good thoughts and beautiful outfits! The lightweight shawl has been a lifesaver for me for the past couple summers. This summer I think I'll try sewing something in a lightweight wool. Wool in summer will be totally new for me. Also I've got to make myself a camicia! So gorgeous and airy!
I am trying myself in Viking reenactment and wore my first kit out of Linen and Wool though summer and Winter. And I seriously ask myself why- if my "Hobby" clothing is so much more comfortable and breathable than my normal day stuff- I still wear clothing out of modern materials. at some weekends I couldnt get out of my viking gear for days, because of no showers, or cold nights, and I never felt so sweaty, dirty and smelly like I feel after One hot day in normal clothing. I thinkone day I will gift myself a sewing machine and there may be some changes in my future daily wardrobe
You can start adding clothes made of linnen and wool to your daily wardrobe already! Many of my modern garments are made of wool, linnen, or cotton. Especially if you try your hand at thrifting, making a gradual shift is not as hard as you'd think!
I went all linen last summer. I only bought 100% linen skirts, tops and dresses to wear. While I can certainly say I was comfortable, I can't say I felt any less sweaty, smelly or dirty. I guess sometimes it's too hot and humid, even for linen.
@@doobat708 I second this. Don't wait!! Maybe start with the most modern looking viking styles and change your daily wardrobe gradually. And definitely get that sewing machine 👏
You don't really need a sewing machine, I'm about to embark on sewing from only natural fabrics and I only sew by hand. It takes ages, but it feels so good to wear your own handsewn clothes.
One of the life hacks for summer that is sort of historical is using "healing wool" (but any wool that doesn't scratch can help as well) to prevent skin irritation e.g. under breasts or similar places (it's used also for babies who have no neck :)).
Materials are really essential. Last year I bought a silk and silk chiffon dress and find out that even Ukrainian summer with +32 C in it pretty pleasant and survivable.
I tend to wear modern clothes in natural fabrics, but love the idea of mixing more historical styles in there. I wonder if I might be able to find the time to make a dress inspired by that Italian renaissance chemise. It feels like a good idea, as I'm going to Tuscany in late June 😄
Потрясающее и очень вдохновляющее видео, посмотрев его я подумала, что действительно эти платья гораздо более удобные и красивые чем то, что носят летом сейчас)
Underwear as outerwear.❤ I do that every summer, as my main era of choice is late Victorian. There are days that are so hot that I'll just wear my undergarments and stop at that. Most folks just look at the petticoats and corset cover as just being a pretty skirt and top😄
Thanks for this video. It inspires me to try a more historical look for summer again. ❤ I would be curious to know more about what your solutions are for some daily chores and an active lifestyle. I myself would like to wear more historical clothing daily, but I struggle with some details, mostly shoes and bags. For carrying a certain weight over a longer distance, like groceries, I still haven't found a historical (looking) alternative to my modern backpack (rucksack?), that won't give me back pain. It's the same for a day of hiking: carrying a water bottle (1 litre), some snacks and maybe some other small items can already be heavy enough to get uncomfortable. And I have a hard time finding shoes that I can walk in for hours (and maybe even climb a bit) without hurting my feet and back. The few shoes that work for me are way too modern for my taste. (Looking for shoes preferably without leather does not make this task easier... 😅) I would be curious to how you deal with those things. 😊
I think I may have to make that chiton! I don’t wear historical clothing every day but I have been known to incorporate sone of my historical costume pieces into my daily wardrobe. I think that chiton would look gorgeous and just like another modern maxi-dress once it’s belted. I am typically a person who looks like a bookish 1940’s woman all winter and then immediately shows as much skin as possible in the summer 😂 But towards the end of the week when I need to shave my legs again, I like to have a couple full-coverage options like maxi dresses and palazzo pants. A chiton would be a great addition to that part of my wardrobe!!
Last summer I rotated between modern and Victorian fashion as an experiment. It was a miserably humid (80% humidity, 98° F-104° F, no rain, and it’s an arid desert climate so no one’s swamp coolers were working with the humidity) summer and there is a certain point where it’s so hot it doesn’t matter what you wear. You’re just going to be hot and miserable. I really could not tell the difference between my modern cotton dress versus wearing a chemise, corset, petticoat, and dress. Granted, I had to work in the sun moving heavy black bags that absorbed the heat so maybe it is different for those who work in climate controlled spaces.
Coming here for summer closet ideas! I’m Chinese-American and love historical hanfu/Chinese fashion, but I’m also genderfluid (assigned female at birth and closeted) and very self-conscious of my body-all of which is a recipe for disaster with modern summer outfits (if you ignore the fact that I have horribly sensitive skin and generally don’t fare well with the sensory experience of sweating and oils on my skin), this is a lifesaver! Climate change sucks and summer has been unbearable in my usually very temperate state.
I’m from the Yucatán Peninsula, and as I’ve gotten more into historical fashion I kept wondering how the people of the colonial period (especially the Europeans) dressed to adhere to the fashion of the time while not dying of a heatstroke. Very interesting
I think it's important to remember that the wearing of chemises and stockings is very much a European practice, and not at all something that women of color who lived in warmer climates would have bothered with. As a Southeast Asian woman, I can tell you that when the temperature is above 30°C and the humidity is over 90%, multiple layers of clothing will kill you.
This is a great point. Not all people of colour though. I’m mixed race (central Asian and white as I’m a Volga Tatar) and my ancestors likely wore an under tunic beneath their main tunic (külmäk), or the main tunic would at least be lined with another layer, as well as a type of stocking on their legs and underpants called yshtan. I think it all comes down to humidity level, as the southern Urals can get pretty hot too.
I was looking threw your vids.. You are so beautiful, the most beautiful smile I've ever seen for long time. Love how intrigued you are in everything you do.. I'll dream of you and thanks for amazing videos 💗💗💗😅😅😅
I wear a corset for back pain when I am gardening. I don't agree with the narrative that they were a tool of oppression. People have always had back issues and we still in 2024 don't have medical care that can 100% take the pain away but if I wear a corset when doing work where I am bending a lot I am less likely to do something that will make it worse.
I don't understand where anybody came up with the idea that a corset is oppressive, if anything a brassiere is oppressive because it's designed for look not function
Material really matters. I was hiking with a baseball cap on my head and sweated so badly that I couldn't see. Since I caught a cold on my last hike from sweating and freezing, I did carry a shemagh in my backpack in case I felt a bit cold. Instead, I wrapped it around my head to soak up my sweat. I was surprised at how cool it felt despite being quite thick. Later, I purchased an old-school straw hat and I haven't found anything better for a hot summer day... Speaking of not-quite-so-hot weather, but hot enough for you to sweat and then freeze again, I found a solution for this as well. Obviously, wool works, but there's another thing you can do that was apparently done historically in some regions: wearing a mesh underneath. It allows moisture to pass through, which then gets soaked up by the next layer, but the mesh prevents that layer from sticking to you. Plus, it does trap some air, which helps with isolation when it gets colder again... If it gets hotter, you can quickly vent yourself, as the mesh doesn't trap any air on its own.
I prefer to wear summer weight kimonos or yukatas (yes, they are different) in the summer. While you do end up with a few layers, I have never felt more comfortable in the warmer weather than in them. I actually wore one of my winter kimono to my brothers graduation last year, and while warm, I was more comfortable than when I changed to my modern summer dress.
Love that Victorian Wrapper. You wouldn't be selling the pattern, by any chance? I dress a tad outside the box, too. Mainly wearing Salwar Chemise style clothing.
I simply couldn't wear wool in summer, I'd probably die, no matter how antibacterial it is ;D But I do tend to overheat very easily, especially during summer and especially when it's too hot (anything 24+ C is pure hell), so maybe it's just me. But linen sounds lovely! Pity it's not very easily available these days.
I’m glad you can survive in the summer with historical clothing. Interesting to see wool as a lightweight material when a lot of people see it as hot in the summertime. I have worn American civil war uniforms without a lining and the wool is thin enough for summer. I was wondering what kind of Buddhism do you practice? I have practiced zen and pure land Buddhism.
The red trousers are very pretty! Do you wear these when doing certain activities which aren't comfortable or safe in skirts and dresses? I ride a bicycle as my main form of transportation and need to wear trousers if I'm going further than a leisurely walk.
Just curious, what do you use for bust support when you’re not wearing Victorian/Georgian clothing, since you mentioned you only wear corsets with those types of garments
Ok I hope this is not too terribly personal.. But as a fellow woman wanting to try wearing only historical clothing- I have a concern. Under the shift, there is nothing, right? So.... what happens to all the, you know, vag discharge that usually ends up in your underpants? Does it just kinda drip down your legs and dry? Does it feel uncomfortable? What on earth do you do to keep the area clean?
Do you have the classic Victorian prison striped beach onesie with matching floppy hat? Or is that just a movie trope? Regardless, probably my favorite historical outfit of all time.
Something I have always wondered when studying history is what is the historical equivalent of underwear, such as panties, boxers, or briefs? I’ve seen the leggings, stockings, shifts, and all. I have also wondered how females handled their “personal hygiene” things that happen regularly?
do you have recommendations for ready-made clothing similar to yours or the fabric that you source and use? I'm not sure where to find lightweight cotton or linen or wool! Thanks!
My major question is always - what is the humidity level for these? I live in a literal rainforest (windward side of Hawaiian islands) so my humidity (even in the dry season) is usually well above 60%.
@@VBirchwood ah thank! do you have issues with your wool stinking? There's pretty much no way I'd be able to keep it dry (our houses have no insulation and my windows are open year round for air flow) from the ambient humidity, so it's something I always wondered about.
As far as I know there are no tropical rainforests where the traditional clothing resembles European dress. I think there's a reason that peoples from hot desert areas tend to have loose, fully skin covering clothing as a modesty norm -- you need sun protection -- and peoples from the humid tropics usually have traditional clothing that covers minimal areas and/or is super light. When it's warm year round but you have shade, the function of clothing is more decorative than protective.
I haven’t had issues with my wool stinking personally, but I also sometimes run a dehumidifier in my home just to get the humidity levels down a little bit (when I start to feel it’s getting quite humid inside).
@@VBirchwood I am a quilter and most of my fabrics are 100% cotton. Interested in trying to create some of my own clothing. I machine sew most of my quilts and then hand quilt them. No idea of how to make my own clothing. Very much enjoying watching you experiment and learn.
so. many. layers. and no short sleeves and stockings?? here where i live we get usually up to 42ºC /43ºC during the hottest weeks of summer, i would literally melt myself in sweat lol btw im very curious about what they did historically for boob sweat, bras are my number one enemy specially in summer but idk what else to do..
Linen. It blocks the burning rays from the sun and wicks away any moisture/sweat/oil from your skin. It does not heat up, so even extra layers won't add to the heat. I don't know if anyone makes linen bras, but if you use a light linen cloth as a cup liner, you might feel less clammy/sweaty.
You can make the padding out of any material (wool for instance could be useful for winter padding) but I just have padding that I can use most of the year :) It's filled with cotton and is made of cotton or linen (and it also isn't heavily filled). There was also ventilated padding for summer during the Victorian period! Pretty cool designs.
Does someone know where I can find the pattern for such Victorian wrap dress like in the video? Or a website with instructions how to create such a pattern. Would love to make one of those!
Many of you wanted a counterpart to my video on surviving winter wearing only historical fashion... Well here it is! This is how I survive summer wearing only historical fashion 😄
Thanks so much for watching and see you in two weeks for another video!
One thing I learned knitting is that you knit for autumn in spring, winter during summer, spring in autumn and summer in winter. So knit and sew for what you want to wear 8-12 weeks in the future.
that time math seems wrong...
@@jeremynicoletti9060They probably should have said 12-24 weeks, or 3-6 months in advance. At least one season ahead but probably 2 seasons ahead if you're planning multiple projects.
I knit a lot and usually just the preceding season is enough, IMO, not 2 ahead! (Though admittedly it still felt odd to me to be knitting a cotton lace summer dress in March, when there was still lots of snow in the ground... ;D )
Love these looks! Summer is hell for me on many levels and in recent years I've started really leaning on historical fashions to manage the sensory overload. Covering more skin seems counterintuitive to many of us today but it's a game changer for staying cool, especially when the layers are breathable and swishy.
That's a topic I was discussing with my husband the other week! I was talking about how so many closed-minded folks say ignorant things about people who need to wear full-coverage clothing whether for religious or medical reasons.
I pointed out that people who live in the hottest most arid parts of the world cover a lot of skin - they just know which fabrice to use. And they're probably far more comfortable than people who have more direct sun exposure overall.
I'm not saying I think anyone who exposes a lot of skin is *wrong,* I fully believe people should dress in whatever ways make them comfortable.
But there's no reason that being covered is a bad idea in hot weather! It's all about doing it in thoughtful ways.
Cotton!
That's how we Africans dress! It's hot here 🥵
Thank you! And I completely agree with covering more being such a game changer, as long as material choice is focused upon. There’s a reason this is done in some of the hottest places in the world ☺️
As someone with a very pale skin burning very easy - and I don't like sunscreen because it gives me weird feelings -, I use for years as much coverage as I can. 😊
Honestly we have it worse these days with “modern” clothes. Synthetic materials trap heat so easily and it’s honestly miserable to wear compared to something like linen. I feel so much better in a linen shirt!
And they absorb body oils and sweat which don’t wash out well. Natural fabrics are better
I agree! It’s often something someone has to experience to believe the difference though, and convincing people to try a specific experience isn’t always easy. Also sadly natural fibres are often not as accessible.
Thank you for mentioning the accessibility problem. I get so excited when i find a cotton bedsheet in a thrift store for cheap that i can use as fabric, and that's rare. Finding linen or finding a specific Weight of fabric is incredibly difficult to do with very little money, and yet I still feel lucky because i even know how to sew my own garments.
Accessibility is such a huge barrier when it comes to the comfort and benefits of natural fibers and materals.@@VBirchwood
Completely agree. When I go to historical events I'm so much more comfortable in my medieval garb. I hate polyester.
@Minsooky Not all "modern" clothes are made of synthetic materials, in fact the majority isn't! Don't know where that myth comes from 🙄 I try to steer clear of synthetic materials anyway - I love cotton & viscose best - but sometimes have to use something which has part synthetic (like some elasthane etc.). But 100 % synthetics are uncomfortbale, yes.
Even though I do not wear historical clothing every day, I've started wearing linen shifts to bed when it's hot and it's just the best! They keep me cool so nicely!
I've been an oversized t-shirt for sleeping person my whole life, since I was very little. Nice to know I basically wear a modern version of a shift/chemise to sleep. Historical people totally had it right!
We humans today have forgotten a lot of ancient knowledge and, above all, experience... or ignore it - herbs, clothes, food... Thank you for the insight into a topic that was unknown to me, which you present and explain in an insightful and interesting way.
@renegrautstueck3468 - Due to population increase and land availability decrease, we have become distanced from growing our own food and due to the time pressures so many are under, distanced from the slow cooking concept.
However, _to be crystal clear_ there is no evidence that we have "forgotten all the ancient scientific knowledge" we had before the last ice age. Therefore, I have to draw the line there as I do _not_ abide by the odd beliefs that "Atlanteans" or "aliens from space" are the ones who built all the pyramids. (Give the Egyptians and Mayans their due!) Nor is there any evidence at all that the Sumerians had much more astronomical knowledge than we do now. All those kinds of scientific "forgotten knowledge" tropes are fantasy, pseudoscientific modern mythologies.
Your summer wardrobe is giving big pre-raphaelite vibes! I adore!! I would be interested in wearing chitons in summer but I have to have my skin covered up over my neck and down to my wrists for sun protection.
How about wearing a high-neck, long sleeved light chemise underneath?
@@PiskeyFaeri I love it!!
@@damaracarpenter8316 may all your chiton dreams come true 😁
On another note, I'm sure you know but there are loose faux sleeves in cotton, similar to the ones wore by Victorian maids - but in jersey. I like those for covering my arms when it's too warm to wear layers.
Thank you!! I second the suggestions of a long sleeved light chemise underneath perhaps! It could look really pretty with the layering too 🥰
Great video! I think a lot of people that wear modern fashion don't realize how hot and uncomfortable they are due to wearing synthetic fabrics and being accustomed to it. I certainly was oblivious to it until I made the switch to natural fabrics, huge difference!
As an Muslim American woman I wear mostly current loose fitted clothing., not historical . I am however, covered head to toe and not in fitted styles. I have found cotton lawn, cotton voile, rayon and silk crepe to be the most comfortable.
Yes! I prefer modest clothing and natural fabrics as well.
As someone who cover herself for sun protection in a outdoor phisycal job, a muslim women doing a video like it is something I need.
I have difficulties knowing what type of fabric I need and cloth that cover.
@@gloriamontgomery6900 Hi Gloria, I'm not making a religious or faith point here; as I respect everyone's belief system; as long as it doesn't harm others. I'm certainly not picking a disagreement, except maybe on a semantic level. However I would like to state that I find it is the person that is modest (or immodest) not the clothing.
@@iainmc9859 you're right, and in the Islamic belief the "hijab" is not only a description of clothing that covers for physical modesty, but it also includes modesty of speech and behaviour. Your outer dress is a reflection of your inner state for a Muslim, and dressing modestly is supposed to help us to remember to behave modestly and mindfully.
@BiddyBiccy
dress may absolutely serve as reminders, and it certainly holds cultural meanings and is interpreted by wearers and viewers alike. but ultimately it is an aesthetic preference (and of course practical and about comfort), and what a person finds beautiful doesn't actually say anything about their character or social intentions. if it did western men would wear much "sluttier" outfits, but sadly they cover up. even their shorts are unsightly long😊
(i am not arguing against you)
WOOL SOCKS! When I can’t wear breathable shoes/sandals (aka most of the time) there really isn’t anything that can beat wool socks for keeping me comfortable. I’m incredibly prone to heat sickness so surviving summer without being completely dependent on AC has been an eternally uphill struggle. Other than wool socks, linen is my preferred choice for everything I can get my hands on
спасибо, ужасно познавательно! в греческие туники уже успела влюбиться и даже вспомнила, как восхищалась ими в детской энциклопедии)) теперь хочу такое же!
i don't wear historical clothes on a daily basis, rather history-inspired, but i also get a lot of "wow, aren't you sweating in your skirts?" little do they know, people in polyester crop tops 😄
Wow that red Volga Tatar dress with the head wrap is just gorgeous on you! Red is definitely your color!
My friends and I are a part of the Russian Church Outside of Russia, myself I'm from Bulgaria. We sew our own clothing. I have preserved authentic Bulgarian clothes from over a century ago. I grew up using simple and authentic materials. I don't want to give any of it up. I love in America and I am disgusted with the modern fashion and lifestyle. My friends are my Family and we have no problem wearing old style clothes and materials. In fact, those are a compliment to the body and to human nature. I totally love and appreciate your videos. I relate in all ways and I am so glad that there are people like you. Thank you for what you do. ❤️❤️❤️
just wondering are you a old believer? we have a lot of Russian old believers here where I live and they make some stunning dresses. most use polyester fabrics but I bet if they used cotton, the dresses would be even more beautiful
So many of these remind me of that victorian trend called aesthetic reform dress! Yoked loose flowing dress with lots of gathers pleats/smocking at the time!
That sounds similar to what Emily Dickenson designed when she abandoned corsets and tightly attached clothing.
Love the red.
Very good video, thank you. Remember, water was a luxury. Washing clothes was less important than drinking or cooking.
Thanks for watching! And so true. Water still is as precious but tends to get taken for granted a lot ♥️
This is always an interesting question for my region. Where I live in the USA summers are HOT and HUMID. (it is currently 90F (32.2C) in May). Historically the people who lived here in the summer wore clothes on the bottom but largely went topless in the summer. Layering clothes in hot weather is more something you see in desert regions where there isn't much foliage to provide cover, from the sun but in humid "tropical" regions wearing less clothes was extremely common. This obviously makes it hard when trying to take inspiration from historical fashion. I do think linen helps a lot but I have largely adopted the minimalistic top flowy linen bottom and basically wear the smallest possible upper shirt and then linen cloth flow bottoms and OF COURSE a big hat (always a staple for hot regions around the world). To be clear I don't even live in the hottest areas of the USA but summers here are brutal. Anyway I think the advice on fabric is great as well as the airflow example, but when people from other regions of the world came to the USA they very often overheated and there are many examples of them dying from it and that was before climate change haha! So I definitely think region plays a huge factor in this question, maybe even more so than winter for us in the upper hemisphere.
Big parts of Florida are like this, too. The population would never have been able to grow there as it has without the electricity to run fans, air conditioners, and, of course, make ice cubes!
@@MossyMozartCORRECTION: Florida's population wouldn't have been able to handle the influx of people bringing their lifestyle choices with them without air conditioning. Florida is at the same latitude as north India and I really hope you're not suggesting India's population boom can be blamed on the invention of the air conditioner.
I live where summers can be hot and humid too (though I can survive without AC because basement) and some days I just pick my battles, am I going to be cooler in wet sweaty cotton, or cooler in something like linen or sports fabric that wicks moisture away? Cover up in layers of natural fibres or just say eff it and wear a tank top and lots of sunscreen?
I also moved to a hot and humid area from a much colder region. Honestly it gets so hot that sometimes the difference between a long, loose linen dress and wearing almost nothing is how sunburned I will get. Hats are essential but eventually ice water is basically the only thing helping me survive. And staying in the shade from 1000 to 1700
A long cotton dress is miserable though. I have no idea why people wear so much cotton here. When I discovered linen I basically transitioned my whole wardrobe.
I live in the tropics. I find linen clothes that kept me very cool back in the dry mountains don't work here. Historically where I'm at people were pretty much naked with some woven palm or woven bark "loin cloths" and feathers if you were royalty. So I'ma have to go with linen baggy pants, gauze tank top, and palm frond hat.
I had some merino wool base layers. Basically, T-shirts. I quickly learnt that they were far, far more comfortable and practical in the heat of summer than a cotton one. I lived in those things until they fell apart! I now am struggling to find a replacement which doesn’t cost the earth!
Love that summer wardrobe! Was sparking a few ideas as I was watching. Many years ago I was doing A Midsummer Night's Dream in the height of summer, and the costume I'd been given included a kilt, and I learned very quickly how good they are as summer wear. I hope one day I can make one so I can have a more suitable summer wardrobe myself
Thank you for tips. They will be super helpful, espesially in the future. I started to learn wearing leayers this year. It feels safe in these days when clothes are filled with chemicals, colors and are made of plastic 😐
I'm turning to older fashion, but also love Lolita that is based on Victorian period 😊
+ I always love you presenting your outfits. You always seem so happy in them!
Thank you!! ☺️ all the best wishes for your clothing journey! 🥰
Find a way to combine Victorian Lolita and older fashion into what's authentically you! I'm cheering you on 👏
I'm currently working on my hand sewn historical wardrobe so I was really excited to see you come out with this video! Linen is one of my favourite fabrics to work with and I'm planning to make some things as fast as my hands can sew lol
Yay perfect timing! Happy linen sewing 😄
Haha thank you!
It looks so comfortable! I am just in love with the pine green italien shift 🌲
Vasi,
I really love the Italian shift dress!! I remember you making it and you obviously showed it to us, but somehow seeing it again... I think it's beautiful!
I love everything you make and how connected you are to these items makes them even more beautiful.
Wishing you the happiest of Summer`s, of course let's enjoy the last few weeks of glorious Spring!
I love seeing you so happy and taking time to care for yourself.
With love and happiness,
Audri
The wrapper is such a lovely colour, and all of these look so comfy!
I really need to make more linen trousers and unlined waistcoats.
When dressing medieval i wear a light linen shift with a lightweight cotton overdress, similar to a double sided apron. I do wear modern unddeewear with it, but only cotton. On my feet i have very simple handmade tie up shoes, and on my head, a handmade, widebrimmed hat, wirh a cotton scarf tied over my hair under it. The whole outfit loojs similar to paintings by artists like Breughel, of village/ farming people.
When I visit Florida I make sure to wear all natural fabrics-silk, cotton, linen in breathable styles
Ive been obsessed with rennaissance clothing in general but.... those greek dresses look amazing (and easy to make! Wow) sooo tempted to make a set.
I think my favorite was at 7:23. I loved the colors.
Yes, they are very beautiful together.
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Ms Birchwood's Greek and Roman-inspired clothing was colorful. This is how it actually was! All those white marble statues you see in museums with white garments were originally vividly "polychromed" when created, the buildings, too. Even bronze statues had areas of paint applied. A lot of recent research has gone into detecting minute bits of pigment in the pores of the stones to recreate their dazzling colors. There are some good sources available for "polychromed Greek statues" and similar phrasing. Do look; the color rendering are very tasty!
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Colors have been stamped out in other ways, too. Yesterday, I watched (here on UA-cam) a 1996 British TV version of _Emma_ from the Jane Austen novel. The clothing was of one neutral palette running from dull white to dull brown. The only character allowed to wear color was Harriet Smith and then only very pale pastels. Contrast this with the 2020 film version where clothing expressed many glorious colors. The TV version undoubtedly had a small budget, but they couldn't have found cheap fabrics with some color in them?
Terrific looks! I love all of them! Thank you for this information.
V.B. is back!😺
My favorits are chitons from light weight wool and linen,
Caftans linen
A very pretty chemise frome fine linen I would wear another underneath
I also have a linen kirtle which is great when it aint that hot out yet, or when mornings are still ver fresh, since it works very well in both directions
Pretty much my whole summer attire is made from linen with a few exceptions of a cool wool skirt, 2 silkdresses for special occasions and jackets
Wearing linen shifts/chemises is an absolut game changer!!!
i'm very excited for this video, it's perfect to watch while I hand sew my first chemise :)
Thanks!
Such good thoughts and beautiful outfits! The lightweight shawl has been a lifesaver for me for the past couple summers. This summer I think I'll try sewing something in a lightweight wool. Wool in summer will be totally new for me.
Also I've got to make myself a camicia! So gorgeous and airy!
A very light woolen shawl is great for a place like Cape Cod - hot summer activities, but cooler evenings.
Love the video, as always!
This is such a lovely comment, thank you so much Emma! Happy sewing 🥰
I am trying myself in Viking reenactment and wore my first kit out of Linen and Wool though summer and Winter. And I seriously ask myself why- if my "Hobby" clothing is so much more comfortable and breathable than my normal day stuff- I still wear clothing out of modern materials. at some weekends I couldnt get out of my viking gear for days, because of no showers, or cold nights, and I never felt so sweaty, dirty and smelly like I feel after One hot day in normal clothing. I thinkone day I will gift myself a sewing machine and there may be some changes in my future daily wardrobe
Jelling Dragon sells viking clothing.
You can start adding clothes made of linnen and wool to your daily wardrobe already! Many of my modern garments are made of wool, linnen, or cotton. Especially if you try your hand at thrifting, making a gradual shift is not as hard as you'd think!
I went all linen last summer. I only bought 100% linen skirts, tops and dresses to wear. While I can certainly say I was comfortable, I can't say I felt any less sweaty, smelly or dirty. I guess sometimes it's too hot and humid, even for linen.
@@doobat708 I second this. Don't wait!! Maybe start with the most modern looking viking styles and change your daily wardrobe gradually. And definitely get that sewing machine 👏
You don't really need a sewing machine, I'm about to embark on sewing from only natural fabrics and I only sew by hand. It takes ages, but it feels so good to wear your own handsewn clothes.
One of the life hacks for summer that is sort of historical is using "healing wool" (but any wool that doesn't scratch can help as well) to prevent skin irritation e.g. under breasts or similar places (it's used also for babies who have no neck :)).
Materials are really essential.
Last year I bought a silk and silk chiffon dress and find out that even Ukrainian summer with +32 C in it pretty pleasant and survivable.
YAY!! This made my morning, seeing there’s a new video!!
I tend to wear modern clothes in natural fabrics, but love the idea of mixing more historical styles in there.
I wonder if I might be able to find the time to make a dress inspired by that Italian renaissance chemise. It feels like a good idea, as I'm going to Tuscany in late June 😄
The colour on that wrapper dress is lovely!
Потрясающее и очень вдохновляющее видео, посмотрев его я подумала, что действительно эти платья гораздо более удобные и красивые чем то, что носят летом сейчас)
GREAT THOUGHT INTO THIS CONTENT.
GREAT PRESENTATION
YOUNG LADY...
This video was AWESOME.
Love love love everything about this video! Love your channel and your creative individuality! Just gorgeous! ❤
Really love the tatar clothing and research!
You always have something interesting! Thank you
Underwear as outerwear.❤ I do that every summer, as my main era of choice is late Victorian. There are days that are so hot that I'll just wear my undergarments and stop at that. Most folks just look at the petticoats and corset cover as just being a pretty skirt and top😄
if you single handedly started a shift ;) back to this sort of fashion, i wouldn't be mad. so elegant
Thanks for this video. It inspires me to try a more historical look for summer again. ❤
I would be curious to know more about what your solutions are for some daily chores and an active lifestyle.
I myself would like to wear more historical clothing daily, but I struggle with some details, mostly shoes and bags.
For carrying a certain weight over a longer distance, like groceries, I still haven't found a historical (looking) alternative to my modern backpack (rucksack?), that won't give me back pain.
It's the same for a day of hiking: carrying a water bottle (1 litre), some snacks and maybe some other small items can already be heavy enough to get uncomfortable. And I have a hard time finding shoes that I can walk in for hours (and maybe even climb a bit) without hurting my feet and back. The few shoes that work for me are way too modern for my taste. (Looking for shoes preferably without leather does not make this task easier... 😅)
I would be curious to how you deal with those things. 😊
I think I may have to make that chiton! I don’t wear historical clothing every day but I have been known to incorporate sone of my historical costume pieces into my daily wardrobe. I think that chiton would look gorgeous and just like another modern maxi-dress once it’s belted. I am typically a person who looks like a bookish 1940’s woman all winter and then immediately shows as much skin as possible in the summer 😂 But towards the end of the week when I need to shave my legs again, I like to have a couple full-coverage options like maxi dresses and palazzo pants. A chiton would be a great addition to that part of my wardrobe!!
Last summer I rotated between modern and Victorian fashion as an experiment. It was a miserably humid (80% humidity, 98° F-104° F, no rain, and it’s an arid desert climate so no one’s swamp coolers were working with the humidity) summer and there is a certain point where it’s so hot it doesn’t matter what you wear. You’re just going to be hot and miserable. I really could not tell the difference between my modern cotton dress versus wearing a chemise, corset, petticoat, and dress. Granted, I had to work in the sun moving heavy black bags that absorbed the heat so maybe it is different for those who work in climate controlled spaces.
Coming here for summer closet ideas! I’m Chinese-American and love historical hanfu/Chinese fashion, but I’m also genderfluid (assigned female at birth and closeted) and very self-conscious of my body-all of which is a recipe for disaster with modern summer outfits (if you ignore the fact that I have horribly sensitive skin and generally don’t fare well with the sensory experience of sweating and oils on my skin), this is a lifesaver! Climate change sucks and summer has been unbearable in my usually very temperate state.
I’m from the Yucatán Peninsula, and as I’ve gotten more into historical fashion I kept wondering how the people of the colonial period (especially the Europeans) dressed to adhere to the fashion of the time while not dying of a heatstroke. Very interesting
Inspiring as usual❤
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I think it's important to remember that the wearing of chemises and stockings is very much a European practice, and not at all something that women of color who lived in warmer climates would have bothered with. As a Southeast Asian woman, I can tell you that when the temperature is above 30°C and the humidity is over 90%, multiple layers of clothing will kill you.
This is a great point. Not all people of colour though. I’m mixed race (central Asian and white as I’m a Volga Tatar) and my ancestors likely wore an under tunic beneath their main tunic (külmäk), or the main tunic would at least be lined with another layer, as well as a type of stocking on their legs and underpants called yshtan. I think it all comes down to humidity level, as the southern Urals can get pretty hot too.
I was looking threw your vids.. You are so beautiful, the most beautiful smile I've ever seen for long time. Love how intrigued you are in everything you do..
I'll dream of you and thanks for amazing videos 💗💗💗😅😅😅
I wear a corset for back pain when I am gardening. I don't agree with the narrative that they were a tool of oppression. People have always had back issues and we still in 2024 don't have medical care that can 100% take the pain away but if I wear a corset when doing work where I am bending a lot I am less likely to do something that will make it worse.
Interesting, it acts as a modern back brace, I’d never considered that before
I don't understand where anybody came up with the idea that a corset is oppressive, if anything a brassiere is oppressive because it's designed for look not function
Thank you for sharing❤
I'm not sure if it would be in your interest, but I would love to see the male counterpart to summer (and winter but MUCH more so summer)
I love your personality.
Great video!
Material really matters. I was hiking with a baseball cap on my head and sweated so badly that I couldn't see. Since I caught a cold on my last hike from sweating and freezing, I did carry a shemagh in my backpack in case I felt a bit cold. Instead, I wrapped it around my head to soak up my sweat. I was surprised at how cool it felt despite being quite thick. Later, I purchased an old-school straw hat and I haven't found anything better for a hot summer day...
Speaking of not-quite-so-hot weather, but hot enough for you to sweat and then freeze again, I found a solution for this as well. Obviously, wool works, but there's another thing you can do that was apparently done historically in some regions: wearing a mesh underneath. It allows moisture to pass through, which then gets soaked up by the next layer, but the mesh prevents that layer from sticking to you. Plus, it does trap some air, which helps with isolation when it gets colder again... If it gets hotter, you can quickly vent yourself, as the mesh doesn't trap any air on its own.
I prefer to wear summer weight kimonos or yukatas (yes, they are different) in the summer. While you do end up with a few layers, I have never felt more comfortable in the warmer weather than in them. I actually wore one of my winter kimono to my brothers graduation last year, and while warm, I was more comfortable than when I changed to my modern summer dress.
Oh my. I’ve worn a lot of different historical clothing and always been able to use the WC.
Women would *burst* if they couldn't. Or become dehydrated if they didn't drink all day to avoid the water closet.
Love that Victorian Wrapper. You wouldn't be selling the pattern, by any chance? I dress a tad outside the box, too. Mainly wearing Salwar Chemise style clothing.
The wrap dress is eternal. Diane von Fürstenberg made a fortune reinventing it for modern woman. Michele Obama even wears them.
@@MossyMozart Well, that puts me off wanting one....🤮
If I recall, the pattern she is used is from Laughing Moon Mercantile #118.
I simply couldn't wear wool in summer, I'd probably die, no matter how antibacterial it is ;D But I do tend to overheat very easily, especially during summer and especially when it's too hot (anything 24+ C is pure hell), so maybe it's just me. But linen sounds lovely! Pity it's not very easily available these days.
Incredible
Yourube decided to recomand me your channel, and it was right!
I LOVE this. Do you sell paterns?
Goddamn, I needed exactly this video
These size-adjustable clothes are a game changer for nomads. You could sell them to van lifers.
I’m glad you can survive in the summer with historical clothing. Interesting to see wool as a lightweight material when a lot of people see it as hot in the summertime. I have worn American civil war uniforms without a lining and the wool is thin enough for summer.
I was wondering what kind of Buddhism do you practice? I have practiced zen and pure land Buddhism.
these are beautiful! did you use a pattern for the italian shift?
THAT RED DRESS!!!! i wish I was patient enough for sewing, i would make that dress 100%! Does anyone know of a shop that makes these dresses?
How far back does a „settlement“ or habitation have to be to become indigenous for a particular region?
Where can we order the fabric you mentioned at the start? Particularly the wool. I’ve had a hard time finding any.
Ooo, linen!
I did too,,,I love it,,,linen is favorite...1700s exclusively
I wear a good quality cotton smock to sleep in in summer.
Recent subscriber here, I am loving your videos and I'm binge watching them. I have one curiosity. How do you deal with periods?
Do you have any recommendations for mens historic/traditional clothing channels?
I catnt find a vid on your italian chemise, will you make one?
Or could ypu share what sources you used as references? It is soooo pretty!
The red trousers are very pretty! Do you wear these when doing certain activities which aren't comfortable or safe in skirts and dresses? I ride a bicycle as my main form of transportation and need to wear trousers if I'm going further than a leisurely walk.
Just curious, what do you use for bust support when you’re not wearing Victorian/Georgian clothing, since you mentioned you only wear corsets with those types of garments
amazing.
I'm gonna make my own dress for grocery shopping,,pure linen
Ok I hope this is not too terribly personal.. But as a fellow woman wanting to try wearing only historical clothing- I have a concern. Under the shift, there is nothing, right? So.... what happens to all the, you know, vag discharge that usually ends up in your underpants? Does it just kinda drip down your legs and dry? Does it feel uncomfortable? What on earth do you do to keep the area clean?
Very pretty 😀
Do you have the classic Victorian prison striped beach onesie with matching floppy hat? Or is that just a movie trope? Regardless, probably my favorite historical outfit of all time.
Do you have the kings colorful costume?😆
Something I have always wondered when studying history is what is the historical equivalent of underwear, such as panties, boxers, or briefs? I’ve seen the leggings, stockings, shifts, and all. I have also wondered how females handled their “personal hygiene” things that happen regularly?
I don’t want to say BS but It seems the ideas of panties for females is something quite « recent » in fact.
Nice
do you have recommendations for ready-made clothing similar to yours or the fabric that you source and use? I'm not sure where to find lightweight cotton or linen or wool! Thanks!
I live in Florida and I'd be living in a chemise.
My major question is always - what is the humidity level for these? I live in a literal rainforest (windward side of Hawaiian islands) so my humidity (even in the dry season) is usually well above 60%.
I live in quite a humid place as well (around 60-80% humidity in summer usually).
@@VBirchwood ah thank! do you have issues with your wool stinking? There's pretty much no way I'd be able to keep it dry (our houses have no insulation and my windows are open year round for air flow) from the ambient humidity, so it's something I always wondered about.
As far as I know there are no tropical rainforests where the traditional clothing resembles European dress. I think there's a reason that peoples from hot desert areas tend to have loose, fully skin covering clothing as a modesty norm -- you need sun protection -- and peoples from the humid tropics usually have traditional clothing that covers minimal areas and/or is super light. When it's warm year round but you have shade, the function of clothing is more decorative than protective.
I haven’t had issues with my wool stinking personally, but I also sometimes run a dehumidifier in my home just to get the humidity levels down a little bit (when I start to feel it’s getting quite humid inside).
@@VBirchwood Thanks so much for your time and answers!
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Do you never use 100% cotton for outer wear?
Sometimes! I just much prefer linen or linen/cotton blends as linen is just a really pleasant fabric to wear ☺️
@@VBirchwood I am a quilter and most of my fabrics are 100% cotton. Interested in trying to create some of my own clothing. I machine sew most of my quilts and then hand quilt them. No idea of how to make my own clothing. Very much enjoying watching you experiment and learn.
so. many. layers. and no short sleeves and stockings?? here where i live we get usually up to 42ºC /43ºC during the hottest weeks of summer, i would literally melt myself in sweat lol
btw im very curious about what they did historically for boob sweat, bras are my number one enemy specially in summer but idk what else to do..
Linen. It blocks the burning rays from the sun and wicks away any moisture/sweat/oil from your skin. It does not heat up, so even extra layers won't add to the heat.
I don't know if anyone makes linen bras, but if you use a light linen cloth as a cup liner, you might feel less clammy/sweaty.
The padding, is there like winter and summer padding, or is it the same material all year round?
You can make the padding out of any material (wool for instance could be useful for winter padding) but I just have padding that I can use most of the year :) It's filled with cotton and is made of cotton or linen (and it also isn't heavily filled). There was also ventilated padding for summer during the Victorian period! Pretty cool designs.
Does someone know where I can find the pattern for such Victorian wrap dress like in the video? Or a website with instructions how to create such a pattern. Would love to make one of those!
@@owo6153 I used Laughing Moon no.118 to make my wrapper ☺️
Interesting 🌸
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