Fantastic!! I was a little worried when I saw this was about undergarments and swimsuits, but you showed everything in such a wonderfully modest fashion!! 😊
I was looking forward to this one, and you didn’t disappoint, Madison. It’s a wonderful addition to your series! I can’t imagine the work, and time involved. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Dear Madison, I finally got to watch this fantastic latest installment tonight! All of your hardwork definitely paid off! Your attention to detail is always amazing! As a side note, my great grandmother who was born in 1900 in Ohio, mentioned that she absolutely hated the woolen underwear they had to wear as it was extremely “scratchy and itchy”. Also, according to the few photographs we have of her and her sisters from the 1920s, they still dressed extremely modestly and I can’t help but wonder if typical flapper fashion was more common in the big cities? Thank you again for continuing to share your expertise with us! Sending a big hug! 💕🙏🏻
Hi Carolyn!! I hope you are doing well! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your great-grandmother's first hand experience of the 20's.Yes, I have noticed that styles seemed to be more conservative and slower to change in more rural areas, and I can only imagine how uncomfortable the wool undies have been. 😬 Sending lots of love and hugs to you! 😊🖤
Well done, Madison! As you may recall, I am producing an animated film set in 1926. Finding accurate clothing for my characters has been almost impossible, but I’ve been doing my best. There is a scene in the film where ladies’ underwear could be seen, and I hadn’t researched the topic yet. Thank you for your efforts to produce this video! 👏👏👏🌸
Dear Madison, Thank you for a most wonderfully researched, thorough, educational, and fascinating video. I can see similarities in current styles. I definitely remember stretchy girdles with garters or garter belts to hold up our nylon stockings when I was in 8th grade (when I was allowed to wear them) and having to adjust them. Pantyhose didn’t become popular until the mid-60’s. if I remember correctly.
Hi! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, I have always found it fascinating how styles go in and out and back into fashion. Also I have heard how fussy garter belts were. Pantyhose must have been a relief for many. 😄 Thank you very much for watching!
Indeed,i think by the 1950s-1960s women stopped wearing the chemise as an underlayer garment against the skin,the chemise had a purpose to be worn next to the skin to protect clothing from sweat and body oils. So,in the 1950s-1960s case it seems many women didn't wear a chemise under near the skin and then undergarments,no they just wore a brassiere, corset,girdle and garter belts against their bare skin, which can cause uncomfort and can be unhygenic.
Thank you so much!! I found the knee painting thing fascinating too, but I could not find much info on how it started. It did seem to be connected to dating culture, since many would choose a picture of their boyfriend. So that is certainly part of the reason. 😀
I remember that my grandmother's lipstick always smelled special, later I found out that that was the smell of Whale Oil. I still remember it. As I remember the smell of downtown. This was the smell of diesel fueled buses. No longer do I get this smell. When I went to Europe in the early seventys I was taken back to my youth. Downtown even in Europe the smell was gone. I know now that it was pollution but the smell was iconic.
Thank you for the in depth description of 1920s clothing. This video answered many questions i had about fashions of this time. The history is interesting, and the use of rayon was a new idea at the time. Also store bought clothes seem to be catching on in this decade.
Thank you for that precious collection of lingerie of the 20s. ❤Very interesting from a historical point of view. I am not convinced that it could be re-introduced in fashion because of change of health.
@@IanMichael-pj7fzI wish the other commenter had given their concerns about the health issues with those fashions. I honestly can't think of any issues, and would be interested in their line of thinking.
@@queenbunnyfoofoo6112 Agreed! Because I'm always open for someone who knows something that I don't. There definitely have been unhealthy things sprinkled throughout fashion history--it's just the 1920s underwear that surprised me. But, I suppose we'll never know 🤔
I lived in Germany in the 70's. While there I acquired some woollen slips for winter use. They were soft, dainty, lacy and incredibly warm, so much so that when i returned to California it was no longer possible to wear them. Reluctantly I have them away.
Minor correction: There were never any animal bones used in stiffening corsetry. "Whalebone" a.k.a. baleen is made of the same material as human fingernails, and is used by whales to filter tiny shrimp out of the water they swallow. Coiled steel or spring steel was notably *more* stiff, not less, than baleen, which is quite flexible.
@@IanMichael-pj7fz I saw it on the big screen it’s a musical and thought it was quite good. It won 6 Academy Awards. There is also a movie entitled “All that Jazz” sort of the life of Bob Fosse, a famous choreographer, which I really enjoyed. Can’t remember if they use the song in the movie, however.
@@annbrookens945 That almost seems like it could've been a cartoon from the time...a policeman on the beach with a measuring tape, while a masked robber is tiptoeing in the background.
If you could make an illustrated book about what people really wore in the 1920s, I would buy it in a heartbeat.
Thank you! 😄
Kudos on the selection of imagery for this. I especially appreciate the ethnic diversity! Great job overall.
I'm glad you enjoyed. 😊 Thanks for watching!
Fantastic!! I was a little worried when I saw this was about undergarments and swimsuits, but you showed everything in such a wonderfully modest fashion!! 😊
I'm glad you enjoyed! Yes, I try to keep things family friendly here 😊 Thanks for watching!
@@uniquelymadison It is highly appreciated! This series deserves to be seen so much more than it already has!! 👏👏
I was looking forward to this one, and you didn’t disappoint, Madison. It’s a wonderful addition to your series! I can’t imagine the work, and time involved. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you dear Cindy!! Yes, it took over two months to put together 😅 But I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed. 🖤
@@uniquelymadison ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dear Madison,
I finally got to watch this fantastic latest installment tonight! All of your hardwork definitely paid off! Your attention to detail is always amazing!
As a side note, my great grandmother who was born in 1900 in Ohio, mentioned that she absolutely hated the woolen underwear they had to wear as it was extremely “scratchy and itchy”. Also, according to the few photographs we have of her and her sisters from the 1920s, they still dressed extremely modestly and I can’t help but wonder if typical flapper fashion was more common in the big cities?
Thank you again for continuing to share your expertise with us! Sending a big hug! 💕🙏🏻
Hi Carolyn!!
I hope you are doing well! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your great-grandmother's first hand experience of the 20's.Yes, I have noticed that styles seemed to be more conservative and slower to change in more rural areas, and I can only imagine how uncomfortable the wool undies have been. 😬
Sending lots of love and hugs to you! 😊🖤
Well done, Madison! As you may recall, I am producing an animated film set in 1926. Finding accurate clothing for my characters has been almost impossible, but I’ve been doing my best. There is a scene in the film where ladies’ underwear could be seen, and I hadn’t researched the topic yet. Thank you for your efforts to produce this video! 👏👏👏🌸
Glad I could help. And thank you for the support. :)
Dear Madison, Thank you for a most wonderfully researched, thorough, educational, and fascinating video. I can see similarities in current styles. I definitely remember stretchy girdles with garters or garter belts to hold up our nylon stockings when I was in 8th grade (when I was allowed to wear them) and having to adjust them. Pantyhose didn’t become popular until the mid-60’s. if I remember correctly.
Hi! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, I have always found it fascinating how styles go in and out and back into fashion. Also I have heard how fussy garter belts were. Pantyhose must have been a relief for many. 😄
Thank you very much for watching!
Indeed,i think by the 1950s-1960s women stopped wearing the chemise as an underlayer garment against the skin,the chemise had a purpose to be worn next to the skin to protect clothing from sweat and body oils. So,in the 1950s-1960s case it seems many women didn't wear a chemise under near the skin and then undergarments,no they just wore a brassiere, corset,girdle and garter belts against their bare skin, which can cause uncomfort and can be unhygenic.
The delicacy of lingerie ornamentation is just lovely.
Your research for this video is meticulous!
I was also so fascinated by the beautiful lingerie. It was so fun, yet still dainty and delicate.
Thank you for watching!😊
Your fashion documentaries are so enjoyable, Madison! I had never heard about the knee painting at 12:59 before. How did that start?
Thank you so much!! I found the knee painting thing fascinating too, but I could not find much info on how it started. It did seem to be connected to dating culture, since many would choose a picture of their boyfriend. So that is certainly part of the reason. 😀
@@uniquelymadison That is fascinating! Sometimes it's more interesting when no one knows exactly how a historical trend started.
I love this series so much :)
I'm glad!! Thanks for watching. :)
I remember that my grandmother's lipstick always smelled special, later I found out that that was the smell of Whale Oil. I still remember it. As I remember the smell of downtown. This was the smell of diesel fueled buses. No longer do I get this smell. When I went to Europe in the early seventys I was taken back to my youth. Downtown even in Europe the smell was gone. I know now that it was pollution but the smell was iconic.
I'm glad you enjoyed my videos. Thanks for all the comments and stories from the past!
Learned so much, thanks for sharing! I would love to see more on jewelry please 😍
So happy to hear you enjoyed my videos! And absolutely! My next episode will be all about shoes, hats, and lots of jewelry. 😊 Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the in depth description of 1920s clothing. This video answered many questions i had about fashions of this time. The history is interesting, and the use of rayon was a new idea at the time. Also store bought clothes seem to be catching on in this decade.
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed my work! Thank you for watching, and please feel free to check out my other episodes for more fashion history fun. :)
Thank you for that precious collection of lingerie of the 20s. ❤Very interesting from a historical point of view. I am not convinced that it could be re-introduced in fashion because of change of health.
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks so much for watching! :)
I don't think it will be re-introduced either. But I'm curious why you think so for health reasons?
@@IanMichael-pj7fzI wish the other commenter had given their concerns about the health issues with those fashions. I honestly can't think of any issues, and would be interested in their line of thinking.
@@queenbunnyfoofoo6112 Agreed! Because I'm always open for someone who knows something that I don't. There definitely have been unhealthy things sprinkled throughout fashion history--it's just the 1920s underwear that surprised me. But, I suppose we'll never know 🤔
I lived in Germany in the 70's. While there I acquired some woollen slips for winter use. They were soft, dainty, lacy and incredibly warm, so much so that when i returned to California it was no longer possible to wear them. Reluctantly I have them away.
in olden days a glimpse of stocking was looked on a something shocking
Excellent.
Thanks for watching!
Minor correction: There were never any animal bones used in stiffening corsetry. "Whalebone" a.k.a. baleen is made of the same material as human fingernails, and is used by whales to filter tiny shrimp out of the water they swallow. Coiled steel or spring steel was notably *more* stiff, not less, than baleen, which is quite flexible.
I'd love a video where you pick apart bad flapper costumes & show what they'd look like if they were more accurate.
That is a fun idea! I will definitely keep it in mind for the future. :)
"Come on babe, why don't we paint the town?
And all that jazz
I'm gonna rouge my knees and roll my stockings down
And all that jazz..."
Isn't that from Glee? 😄
@@IanMichael-pj7fz The movie “Chicago"
@@Lainers2000 Oh thank you! I didn't know it was first from a movie.🙂 Is it worth a watch?
@@IanMichael-pj7fz I saw it on the big screen it’s a musical and thought it was quite good. It won 6 Academy Awards. There is also a movie entitled “All that Jazz” sort of the life of Bob Fosse, a famous choreographer, which I really enjoyed. Can’t remember if they use the song in the movie, however.
@@Lainers2000 Thank you so much!! I will be sure to watch both of those
With all the crime in the 1920s, you'd think that cities would have better uses for their police than patrolling the beaches with measuring tapes. 🤔
😂
Maybe that's why crime increased,;the cops were on the beaches!
@@annbrookens945 That almost seems like it could've been a cartoon from the time...a policeman on the beach with a measuring tape, while a masked robber is tiptoeing in the background.
@@storiesbydarian 😆
@@annbrookens945 🤔 Hmmm, maybe!
Dxcellent.
Thank you!
It looks like the 20s swimwear had no support whatsoever for the breasts. Is that true?
Pretty much. Plus I have never seen 1920's women wear support garments in the water so everything was quite unsupported.
If only we had modesty today.