Why The Costumes of Little Women did NOT deserve an Oscar

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  • Опубліковано 18 лют 2020
  • My opinion of the costumes of Little Women. BEFORE YOU COMMENT, please re-read the title of the video. It doesn't say "Why The Costumes Of Little Women Were Bad"; No , they simply didn't measure up to the other Oscar nominees. They didn't do the movie itself any favors. Talented designer, but the execution was messy. It ended up taking a lot of people out of the story while watching. Myself included.
    You'll hear me rant about the Live Action Beauty And The Beast too, and a couple other vaguely related topics. I know this is very different from what I usually do, and perhaps less entertaining, but I hope ya learn a thing or two!
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  • @OlafavonGoeding
    @OlafavonGoeding 3 роки тому +18417

    Your editing is absolutely horrendous. I love it.

    • @td9543
      @td9543 3 роки тому +403

      She pinned you lol

    • @OlafavonGoeding
      @OlafavonGoeding 3 роки тому +316

      @@td9543 omg what an honor

    • @bambi6900
      @bambi6900 3 роки тому +768

      The fact that she made a bonnet to *roast* them, was literally the best thing I’ve ever seen anyone do.

    • @jacobandersen6075
      @jacobandersen6075 3 роки тому +26

      Haha lol

    • @jzz6342
      @jzz6342 3 роки тому +75

      Is like a little kitsch aesthetic. And i love it as well LOL

  • @bernadettebanner
    @bernadettebanner 4 роки тому +11540

    *standing ovation*

    • @MicarahTewers
      @MicarahTewers  4 роки тому +2890

      This is all I needed. Thank you Bernadette. I was legit quite concerned about whether you’d approve.

    • @bernadettebanner
      @bernadettebanner 4 роки тому +1900

      @@MicarahTewers Of course! This is the sort of quality education the internet needs 👌💯

    • @isabella_michael
      @isabella_michael 3 роки тому +792

      If Bernadette approves on something historical, then i'm here for it.

    • @adhominemetc
      @adhominemetc 3 роки тому +568

      The godesses have spoken to each other, we shall not ignore this omen.

    • @user-mv9tt4st9k
      @user-mv9tt4st9k 3 роки тому +114

      Bernadette's take on good and not good period costuming are in two wonderful videos.

  • @TheVelvetKitten
    @TheVelvetKitten 4 роки тому +5302

    I thought, "Wow, she's being so harsh." But then I saw the evidence. And the disturbing lack of bonnets.

  • @phoebeolderman1054
    @phoebeolderman1054 3 роки тому +1967

    I knew the costumes would be doomed the moment Greta Gerwig gave an interview where she said the Marches were "like hippies, they sewed their own clothes and everything" as if sewing your own clothes wasn't COMMON PRACTICE for women that weren't upper class.

    • @P4Stalot
      @P4Stalot Рік тому +177

      That's so reductive. What a weird and wrong comment by her.

    • @traczebabe
      @traczebabe Рік тому +15

      Exactly!

    • @esverker7018
      @esverker7018 Рік тому +195

      It's so out of touch it's crazy. Not just with history but with poverty. Acting like they'd sew their own clothes purely by choice. They're POOR, there are no other options. It's the same vibes as "let them eat cake". Like "They don't even eat dessert every day! How quaint!"

    • @conserztasfia0078
      @conserztasfia0078 Рік тому +13

      @@esverker7018 sewing ur own clothes doesn't necessarily mean that u r poor or anything
      We are a middle class(financially stable) family and my mother likes to sew her own clothes. She sometimes makes my clothes bcz she likes to, bcz she wants to.
      What's wrong with that?

    • @Amaranthyne
      @Amaranthyne Рік тому +41

      @@conserztasfia0078 It’s the opposite now. Making your own clothes is usually more expensive than buying them. I can’t make a shirt for $5.

  • @ha8046
    @ha8046 3 роки тому +13144

    “Poorness does not come with an innate lack of social awareness” this quote in itself deserves an Oscar.

    • @SexyVampir8
      @SexyVampir8 3 роки тому +359

      Absolut! I often found it this bad to see in films. They are poor, they don't had lived behind the moon. Even if there money would be not enough for new clothes or hats - they would do everything to find a way to stay in fashion.

    • @Random_news999
      @Random_news999 3 роки тому +40

      I love that she said this, my sister and I were having an argument to this effect a while ago.

    • @JJJ-pp3lm
      @JJJ-pp3lm 3 роки тому +10

      *poverty

    • @Mel-jr5cz
      @Mel-jr5cz 3 роки тому +168

      Exactly! What Hollywood can't seem to grasp is that those poor, pitiful Poor People are still freaking people who possess the same amount of personality, pride, and social awareness as the rich and famous. It's equal parts ridiculous and insulting.

    • @mjvanhul
      @mjvanhul 3 роки тому

      It’s smart and I can’t understand it yeah it should win an Oscar

  • @sof_t_
    @sof_t_ 4 роки тому +18325

    Maybe this poor family wouldn't be poor if they didn't have 50 dresses for each of their four daughters

    • @amberfranke5970
      @amberfranke5970 4 роки тому +657

      Sofie The Winged yah like they had money but the civil war made them lose money, and somehow they had money.

    • @micahcook2408
      @micahcook2408 4 роки тому +527

      And the irony of the “they’re hippies” doesn’t make any sense as to why the Marches had a wide arrangement and variety of clothes. Especially with some of the colors - bright and beautiful - that aren’t considered “hippie” at all.

    • @alyssa116
      @alyssa116 4 роки тому +21

      Sofie The Winged i love that pfp lmao

    • @Min-pu9rz
      @Min-pu9rz 4 роки тому +94

      They were rich, those dresses were probably there before they lost their money (also applies with their house being so big)

    • @sof_t_
      @sof_t_ 4 роки тому +333

      @@Min-pu9rz you can still... Sell them and make more money to not be that poor? Also doesn't make sense with personal dresses for Amy

  • @andienelson1957
    @andienelson1957 4 роки тому +1808

    "Maybe her outfits are supposed to reflect the accuracy of her American accent" OH SNAP

  • @squeaky748
    @squeaky748 3 роки тому +5375

    “Where’s the real Meg? Oh I found her, she’s in 1994 wearing a bonnet.” 😂

  • @ameliasv222
    @ameliasv222 3 роки тому +1687

    This wasn't the costumers fault. Gretta Gerwig (the director) said, and I quote "I wanted to avoid cosets and hoop-skirts because I find they're unappealing garments." She said that in her 73 questions interview, right after calling Little Women "sacred text" and saying that she wanted the movie to be as real as possible and that she even filmed on location.

    • @zanet391
      @zanet391 3 роки тому +330

      *raises a finger* no, nevermind, I'd lose braincells trying to make sense out of it. I can understand not finding hoop skirts that appealing, but corsets? The bra of the time?

    • @CatharticCreation
      @CatharticCreation 2 роки тому +10

      she sounds like a tool

    • @cam4636
      @cam4636 2 роки тому +347

      @@zanet391 I mean, I can understand finding both hoop skirts and corsets unappealing to modern sensibilities, but then why would you try to costume a movie set in the era of hoop skirts and corsets

    • @elirchi9214
      @elirchi9214 2 роки тому +101

      @@zanet391 Not finding hoop skirts appealing??? Have you SEEN a cage crinoline????

    • @portablethunderstorm2478
      @portablethunderstorm2478 2 роки тому +196

      right?? if she hated the clothing of the era so much just change the whole setting, do a modern remake or something

  • @natem4850
    @natem4850 4 роки тому +7810

    I never thought I'd live to see someone hate-craft a bonnet.

  • @officialnezquick
    @officialnezquick 4 роки тому +5926

    me, someone with no fashion knowledge and who hasn’t even seen little women: yaasss girl drag them

  • @sarahblack9333
    @sarahblack9333 3 роки тому +2404

    "But still, I think you can be socially functioning, appropriately dressed individuals and still believe in basic human rights?"
    OHH SNAP.

    • @coralreef2329
      @coralreef2329 Рік тому +4

      1.4K likes and no comments
      well except for me

    • @sarahblack9333
      @sarahblack9333 Рік тому +5

      @@coralreef2329 I HAD NO IDEA I HAD 1.4K LIKES I DIDN'T EVEN REMEMBER I MADE THIS COMMENT

    • @coralreef2329
      @coralreef2329 Рік тому

      @Sarah Black niceeeee :D

    • @dollinnix
      @dollinnix Рік тому

      1.6K 😈

    • @moonlily1
      @moonlily1 Рік тому +4

      I don't quite comprehend the connection between a belief in human rights and a need to wear flashy clothing you can't afford. Like, have you ever seen a peace corps volunteer out in the fields vaccinating people in a third world country in Gucci loafers? If the Marches are so poltical, their clothing should reflect their politics. They would probably be boycotting cotton because it was produced by slave labor, Marmee would probably sell her jewelry- which she wouldn't have much of because her husband's work running a sort of liberal education school wouldn't produce enough income for him to buy her all sorts of trinkets and baubles- to support social causes or at least provide for her children and pay the bills while her husband is away.

  • @elliottkane1519
    @elliottkane1519 3 роки тому +1712

    My adhd loves how quickly she talks, it makes it so much easier to watch. I love this

    • @soyybeanboy1731
      @soyybeanboy1731 3 роки тому +50

      hey, me too!!!! she's so fun to watch!!

    • @rolandea6459
      @rolandea6459 3 роки тому +36

      Same my adhd didn't get bored watching this so that's definitely saying something

    • @latrolettteeeeeee
      @latrolettteeeeeee 3 роки тому

      loser

    • @arumyna4851
      @arumyna4851 3 роки тому +5

      :D same here!!

    • @tink6225
      @tink6225 3 роки тому

      @UCQ2iKglDkpN_oAKzpcEYYQw fuck off

  • @calkompromat1710
    @calkompromat1710 4 роки тому +4556

    Not to mention that the women weren't little at all. They were obviously average sized

  • @mac4951
    @mac4951 4 роки тому +13158

    I wish her critiquing costume designing in movies was a regular series.

  • @katiehough2499
    @katiehough2499 3 роки тому +645

    Hollywood does not like headwear. There's a reason soldiers often lose helmets 2 minutes into a movie, so you can see their face easily and tell them apart in wide shots. Bonnets block the face and cast shadows, which is not ideal for telling a story, but as you showed, the could pull it off in the 1994 version so they could have worked around them here!

    • @blainevanity6
      @blainevanity6 2 роки тому +64

      Emma. (2020) did a good job with bonnets.

  • @Rouge_Wings
    @Rouge_Wings Рік тому +238

    "But putting your hair up is literally free" had me crying!

  • @ikogarcia8122
    @ikogarcia8122 4 роки тому +7533

    That Belle dress was one of the most disappointing dresses Disney ever did for their live action films.

    • @StormyGeddon
      @StormyGeddon 4 роки тому +382

      R I K O I agree. It’s seriously the biggest disservice not only to the era it’s set in but to the insane amount of work that went into making the original movie. With my dying breath as an old lady I will say “how dare they make a live action Beauty and the Beast and screenprint cheap gold ink onto tulle and call it Belle’s ballgown”

    • @cannibalduckie
      @cannibalduckie 4 роки тому +268

      It was literally a prom dress like give us the GLAM u got the budget to embroider and bedazzle and make a hella amazing dress

    • @casualotaku5201
      @casualotaku5201 4 роки тому +106

      The old one was beautiful and unique while the live action was just a joke

    • @manusaad4468
      @manusaad4468 4 роки тому +272

      Belle dress was desapointing since the Cinderella one is one of the most georgeous dresses i've ever seen

    • @voldemortthenoselessfreak2126
      @voldemortthenoselessfreak2126 4 роки тому +116

      I remember watching the trailer and thinking the dress looks beautiful but when i actually watch the movie i realized that her dress was just ok. they could've done better job at the dress like how Cinderella's dress in live action looks gorgeous.

  • @ichi_yu9940
    @ichi_yu9940 4 роки тому +4507

    Can we talk about how she spent $30 on a dress ANd LoOkED PRETTIER THAN EMMA W H A T

    • @ruby-sg4nk
      @ruby-sg4nk 4 роки тому +63

      Ultimate trash This is totally unrelated but I love your profile pic

    • @avas5329
      @avas5329 4 роки тому +131

      Ultimate trash they’re both very beautiful!! there’s no reason to bring emma down to bring micarah up!! 🥺

    • @ichi_yu9940
      @ichi_yu9940 4 роки тому +8

      @@ruby-sg4nk and I like yours too ;)

    • @ichi_yu9940
      @ichi_yu9940 4 роки тому +147

      @@avas5329 not saying that Emma isn't pretty.Just personal taste.I love the way Micarah's photos looked.Like Emma is a 8.9/10 but Micarah is a 9/10

    • @animulavagulablandula4545
      @animulavagulablandula4545 4 роки тому +7

      the grand king has spoken

  • @udraj914
    @udraj914 3 роки тому +1251

    jee, the book literally makes a huge fuss over dresses and hair styles. Jo's burnt ball dress, Meg's dowdy white tartalan, Amy having to wear her cousin's hand-me-downs... only Beth was happy with her dress. curls are a must, so are bonnets. Jo hates wearing her hair up coz it means she has to behave like a lady. Meg is making a go-to-concert bonnet when she tries to make it up to her husband. I can go on and on... and I think Emma Watson is more suited for Amy or Jo, not Meg.

    • @sylvan44
      @sylvan44 3 роки тому +94

      yesssss i can definitely see emma watson as amy, but she doesn’t have Oldest Sister Vibes, especially due to the costumes

    • @mirjanbouma
      @mirjanbouma 3 роки тому +88

      @@sylvan44 I haven't read the books so when I learned that Meg was supposed to be older than Jo I got a suspense of disbelief whiplash.

    • @chaosincarnatea8755
      @chaosincarnatea8755 3 роки тому +26

      Oh and Amy and her dress with flowers, and Jo playing with kids holding her bonnet (I might be wrong tho I haven’t read the book very recently)

    • @xiuolo8116
      @xiuolo8116 2 роки тому +14

      @@mirjanbouma because meg doesn't act like an older sister most of the time, in my opinion.
      Yes, she was doing chores and sewing but her traits and behavior doesn't give a "big sister" aura.

    • @angelicafandino9877
      @angelicafandino9877 2 роки тому +39

      @@perfectionmadeflesh Florence would have made a great Meg but her Older Amy was THE best portrayal. I think that’s why she got the role.

  • @hridakshipareek1418
    @hridakshipareek1418 3 роки тому +400

    The best part about Amy's school outfit is the fact that the book LITERALLY explains how it was " good, well made, and little worn, but Amy's artistic eyes were much afflicted, especially this winter, when her school dress was a dull purple with yellow dots and no trimming" and yet it was portrayed as a brand new school outfit that Amy would certainly not fret and fuss about.

  • @margaritam.9118
    @margaritam.9118 4 роки тому +3166

    That Beauty and The Beast dress was like a slap in the face considering how gorgeous was a dress in Cinderella live action movie.

    • @qaadirakhan7686
      @qaadirakhan7686 4 роки тому +355

      And people still had the audacity to say the Beauty and The Beast live action was Better than Cinderella .

    • @margaritam.9118
      @margaritam.9118 4 роки тому +287

      Qaadira Khan
      The costume designer for the film said “it looked amazing, covered with gold” like are we looking at the same thing? I would consider it too cheap even for a Halloween party.

    • @TheMoonLily
      @TheMoonLily 4 роки тому +233

      Exactly what I said after we walked out of the theater, Disney delivered two, TWO breathtaking dresses for Cinderella (the iconic and legendary blue ball gown and the wedding dress) even her plain blue everyday dress was pretty and cute but for Beauty and The Beast we got a very blah dress. They messed up allowing Emma Watson to have input/control over the design of the dress, I mean it was pretty obvious after Cinderella people were anticipating the reveal of Belle’s dress and they should’ve gone above and beyond to accomplish the beauty and magic they gave us then. My sister even said that the Disney park dresses for the princesses were a million times more beautiful than the prom dress blah we got, which I agreed with 💯 there are even cosplayers that have made extraordinary Belle dresses.

    • @Angelaius
      @Angelaius 4 роки тому +116

      Emma also refused to wear corset. Cinderella is the best visual movie compared to the poorly made weigtless beauty and the beast. Yet as story I love more B&B so beautiful story but awful movie.

    • @pheonx2140
      @pheonx2140 4 роки тому +65

      YES! Cinderella's dress was MAGICAL! Belle's was quite a flop..

  • @emmawhite5276
    @emmawhite5276 4 роки тому +3131

    no one:
    micarah: *makes a whole bonnet to prove a point*

    • @mariahhenderson1470
      @mariahhenderson1470 4 роки тому +66

      I *strive* to be that petty

    • @Jujuumobi
      @Jujuumobi 4 роки тому +21

      And I was here for it 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @mukatayoba
      @mukatayoba 4 роки тому

      @@mariahhenderson1470 lol

  • @leeah8944
    @leeah8944 3 роки тому +486

    AMEN ABOUT EMMA WATSON BELLE’S DRESS

    • @camisnyder3460
      @camisnyder3460 3 роки тому +10

      I, too, was recasted when I saw that dress 😞

    • @beryla4979
      @beryla4979 Рік тому +11

      Fr I love emma but they should've recasted as soon as she started messing with the dress so many people would have been a better choice than her. It was atrocious and we were robbed. Will never get over the monstrosity 😭

  • @HeyItsNovalee
    @HeyItsNovalee 2 роки тому +590

    The fact that Emma Watson, in her “feminist” vendetta against corsets, is actually erasing and ignoring the fact that women were capable of not only existing comfortably but even working and exercising (well, as much as they could) comfortably is so laughably ironic. She’s making victims of people who weren’t victims at all in that regard. As if there weren’t already enough injustices women have actually had to face, to be making up even more to heap on to the list

    • @Stonebrick
      @Stonebrick 2 роки тому +1

      Very true! Corsets we’re a women led industry as well! It’s really an erasure of history

    • @u.a1952
      @u.a1952 Рік тому +48

      Well said. It's performative nonsense.

    • @P4Stalot
      @P4Stalot Рік тому +46

      EXACTLY! She's moving the focus to something far less significant, and it's not helping anyone!

    • @osmanyousif7849
      @osmanyousif7849 Рік тому +21

      Feminist? More like “taking pride in being an insufferable know-it-all”.

    • @franziskani
      @franziskani 9 місяців тому

      I remember reading the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder (she is a teenager, they have moved to the West). She must wear a corset (and does not like it at all), but since she often helps her father with physically demanding farm chores (like harvesting hay) she is allowed to open it for these chores. (Her mother does not like it much "your are going to get an impossible figure") Not sure if Laura is required to wear the corset during the night, or if that is a concession her parents made to her (so rest assured Mary did wear the corset day and night). In the first book it is mentionned that her mother Caroline had a tiny waist, Charles then her suitor / fiance could span it with his hands. Her mother is (low key) proud of that, and the little girls pick up that this is a remarkable accomplishment.
      Of course her mother could not keep up with that standard, pregnancies and chores in the kitchen, garden, and taking care of the animals.

  • @danielesquivel9326
    @danielesquivel9326 4 роки тому +2555

    "I think you can be socially functioning, appropriately dressed individuals, and still believe in basic human rights."
    ...And that's how you make me fall in love in just one sentence.

  • @scissors7996
    @scissors7996 4 роки тому +35707

    This didn't feel like a rant but me getting educated about dresses and history.

    • @kurokitsune6173
      @kurokitsune6173 4 роки тому +67

      Same

    • @mima_piedade
      @mima_piedade 4 роки тому +45

      Same.

    • @janavanderwalt8615
      @janavanderwalt8615 4 роки тому +325

      Heck yes! There is no need to feel guilty for having strong opinions about something you are so passionate about and which you have sufficiently researched. This was such an interesting watch!! I did not expect that and I love it.

    • @kurokitsune6173
      @kurokitsune6173 4 роки тому +44

      Funny too. But I did learn a little more about the Ricocco era which will help me later on for sure. Thankyou Micarah! 😊

    • @writeincode
      @writeincode 4 роки тому +4

      Same!

  • @summerwoodward1886
    @summerwoodward1886 3 роки тому +351

    me, a person who’s never seen or read little women and has little interest in fashion history, is now IRATE at the costume inaccuracies of little women. 10/10

  • @Hila2205
    @Hila2205 3 роки тому +174

    With regards to Amy's clothes, the book clearly states that the bane of her existence in her school years was the fact that she had to wear her richer cousin Flo's hand-me-downs. Flo's mother had no taste, and chose colors that went badly together, and were completely ill-suited to Amy's coloring in particular. I really didn't get why she had the best wardrobe in the early years.

  • @ParkerJustham
    @ParkerJustham 4 роки тому +2566

    “Oh they were poor” “but putting your hair up is literally free” SENT ME

  • @elizag1261
    @elizag1261 4 роки тому +4300

    And that’s that on that

    • @kat--
      @kat-- 4 роки тому +30

      Eliza G PERIOTTTT

    • @Lena-pt5gb
      @Lena-pt5gb 4 роки тому +4

      *y e s*

    • @elizaglu4987
      @elizaglu4987 4 роки тому +13

      This is a lil creepy, but I have the same name and my last name starts with G. It's like seeing comment you didn't wrote but it has your name

    • @Lena-pt5gb
      @Lena-pt5gb 4 роки тому +2

      @@elizaglu4987 WOW

    • @burgerpatty
      @burgerpatty 4 роки тому

      Eliza Glu woah-

  • @marianabonina249
    @marianabonina249 2 роки тому +187

    There’s an episode of “Anne with an e” (which is set in the early Edwardian era) where in the beginning if the episode the young girls are seen with children’s clothes (knee length dresses, very simple hairstyles etc.) and at the end of the episode, where they were in college, they wore more adult outfits (longer skirts, hats, white blouses, waist-coats) and you could feel the difference in them, at the end they looked grown up and tall and sophisticated, where in the beginning they looked like little girls. I think they could’ve done the same with little women, specially because the actors were the same and were already adults, but they failed miserably. I’m extremely disappointed

    • @teddypeony185
      @teddypeony185 Рік тому +22

      That might be true however, Anne with an E did a disservice to her character compared to Anne of Green Gables 1985. Anne with an E mock and doesn't wear a corset which is what she would have worn during that time period. Whereas Anne of Green Gables wore/loved the feminine clothes of that time and it didn't take away from her uniqueness but compliment it. Anne with an E does that classic 'I'm not like other girls' trope just as Little Women by rejecting corset.

    • @catafer
      @catafer Рік тому +9

      @@teddypeony185 Anne with an E complained about corsets but definitely bought and used one when she moved away to go to college

    • @HJ-oo8ph
      @HJ-oo8ph 4 місяці тому +2

      @@teddypeony185
      I uh. I’m pretty sure there was an entire scene that featured Anne (in Anne with an E) putting on a corset with Marilla so idk what you’re talking about

  • @skyetoddmakeup
    @skyetoddmakeup 3 роки тому +808

    As someone who actually does clothing design and costuming for film, this was on point. This costume designer needs to just do films in the 1900's onward. She got lucky with Pride and Prejudice. She obviously doesn't understand character arc and "armor".

    • @Raman_Kumar_09
      @Raman_Kumar_09 3 роки тому +17

      Your hairstyle is pretty

    • @skyetoddmakeup
      @skyetoddmakeup 3 роки тому +6

      @@Raman_Kumar_09 thank you!

    • @latrolettteeeeeee
      @latrolettteeeeeee 3 роки тому +1

      lol that doesnt make you an expert you moron

    • @mochizou823
      @mochizou823 3 роки тому +25

      You probably don’t know even close to as this person “you moron”

    • @joe-hk5dn
      @joe-hk5dn 3 роки тому +5

      @UCQ2iKglDkpN_oAKzpcEYYQw that LITERALLY makes her an expert you moron.

  • @beelzebubisrotting
    @beelzebubisrotting 4 роки тому +8865

    Summary: stop casting Emma Watson in historical films if you’re gonna let her tweek her own costumes.
    Edit: for everybody saying that it was a decision with her and the directors, it wasn’t. It was said in an interview that she refused to do the film if she had to wear a corset. According to her, she didn’t want to change her natural body shape and inflict unhealthy standards, but the truth is that corsets and shemises where the underwear of that time. Though they could be used to alter the appearance that wasn’t to original intention. She didn’t have any of her facts straight.

    • @Lionstar16
      @Lionstar16 4 роки тому +2415

      Agreed - she just doesn't understand that her feminist 'no corsets' shit doesn't belong in a film where corsets were the essential underwear.

    • @Jessica_Jones
      @Jessica_Jones 4 роки тому +456

      Amen, and amen.

    • @alessiab426
      @alessiab426 4 роки тому +174

      I didn t know this. Was her the one who decided bot to wear a corset?

    • @thatnerdonthecouch3614
      @thatnerdonthecouch3614 4 роки тому +324

      @@alessiab426 yupe. She said that in an interview.

    • @beelzebubisrotting
      @beelzebubisrotting 4 роки тому +48

      Alessia Barcella yep

  • @AarmOZ84
    @AarmOZ84 4 роки тому +1198

    Emma Watson's Belle dress: I am a cosplayer on a tight budget.
    Your Belle dress: I am an upper class French woman going to a formal ball.

    • @tjc2121
      @tjc2121 4 роки тому +16

      Yeah Belle's dress was a HUGE letdown. They could have done so much better

  • @jacksyoutubechannel4045
    @jacksyoutubechannel4045 Рік тому +339

    I will never not be angry that Emma Watson ruined our collective Belle's dress dreams for want of a corset, then _immediately agreed to wear a corset in_ Little Women, _which was her _*_very next film._* Genuinely, it was selfish. She knew that she couldn't make the same demands of Gerwig that she did of Disney if she wanted to work, and she chose what benefited _her_ -- not the audience, the character, or the story -- every time.

    • @AishInTheHouse
      @AishInTheHouse Рік тому +13

      I think you've filled in the gaps with your biased assumptions. There's a lot of people that's involved in big budget films' decision making, from actors to pr to lawyers etc. You can't assume Emma Watson is behind everything.

    • @jacksyoutubechannel4045
      @jacksyoutubechannel4045 Рік тому +37

      ​@@AishInTheHouse Well, according to Jacqueline Duran, "For Emma, it was important that the dress was light and that it had a lot of movement. In Emma’s reinterpretation, Belle is an active princess. *She did not want a dress that was corseted* or that would impede her in any way."
      As far as character changes, Watson said, "In the animated movie, it's her father who is the inventor, and we actually co-opted that for Belle. I was like, 'Well, there was never very much information or detail at the beginning of the story as to why Belle didn't fit in, other than she liked books. Also, what is she doing with her time?' So we created a backstory for her, which was that she had invented a kind of washing machine, so that, instead of doing laundry, she could sit and use that time to read instead. We made Belle an inventor."
      _All_ the press (positive, promotional press) around the movie touted her refusal to wear a corset and how the iconic dress was going to be a big surprise because it had to be redesigned around the new, "more feminist," version of the character that Watson had envisioned. If that were not the case, I think the Mouse had the strings available to pull to correct or shut down the omnipresence of those stories, which came out of major, established outlets.

    • @franziskani
      @franziskani 9 місяців тому +2

      The costume designer no doubt got instructions from the producers. To change the design ! of The Big Dress compared to the animation movie - this is a big thing ! and the decision about it was not left to a young actress. Never mind promotion statements. Not even Emma Watson would have been allowed to mess with any marekting decision they made regarding the design of the dress.
      Emma Watson giving it a feminist spin (and I do not doubt she beliebed it) sounds better, than: We know fans have high expectations for the big dress (they always have for the robe of the heroine), but we think we can make more profit from merch if we modernize The Big Dress.
      The "Disney Princess" and her respective dress as per the animation movie (= merch !) ar major, major brand of Disney. And they are beloved by fans, so the producers knew this was emotional. Belle's dress was easier to turn into a marketable version for the fan shops. Sure Emma Watson may have had objections to a corset, rest assured she would not have been allowed to give input or criticize that decision in the promotional tour, if they had not planned on a modernized version of the dress for this princess.
      Else they could have easily explained to young Emma, that a corset type understructure is still a sign of highy quality in big robes and wedding dresses.
      What would have made it palatable for Emma:
      It is not necessary that the corset is pulled very tight (to the point the woman's organs had to shift place ! and she gets an unnaturally tiny waist), it can be just a structure from the waist up to the bust that gives the upper body and especially the bust a good shape and it also encourages good, upright posture. That type of understructure (usually integrated into a robe) is also the best way to create a strapless robe.
      They did not have bras back in the day, the corsets kept the boobs in place.

    • @osmanyousif7849
      @osmanyousif7849 7 місяців тому +4

      What was that quote from her third Harry Potter movie, said by Professor Snape?
      “Are you incapable of controlling yourself, or you take pride in being an insufferable know-it-all?”

  • @tabithabailey523
    @tabithabailey523 3 роки тому +150

    LETS ADDRESS THE FACT THAT PEOPLE STILL THINK CORSETS GO DIRECTLY AGAINST SKIN AND FORGET ABOUT UNDERGARMENTS AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STAYS AND CORSETS

  • @masami5509
    @masami5509 4 роки тому +18321

    Someone hire this woman to do costumes for a movie I think she knows what she’s talking about

    • @feedswagpeppa3976
      @feedswagpeppa3976 4 роки тому +295

      No she KNOWSSSS

    • @anonnymouses7134
      @anonnymouses7134 4 роки тому +962

      Seriously. The cost effectiveness of letting her lead a costume design team would be worth it alone. She’s knowledgeable about time periods and can maintain accuracy despite exaggeration.
      What a talented, skilled, and amazing woman. So happy youtube put her in my recommendedZ

    • @feedswagpeppa3976
      @feedswagpeppa3976 4 роки тому +63

      anonnymouses yessss she so talented!

    • @mynvision
      @mynvision 4 роки тому +244

      @@anonnymouses7134 Good idea, except one thing. Why cost effective? She should be paid the full market value of the job for her skills. She shouldn't be paid any less than anyone hired to do the job. This is one of the things that really upsets me, as a person who works in the textile world. People should be compensated their full worth for their expertise.

    • @noway6085
      @noway6085 4 роки тому +397

      @@mynvision I think they meant that she knows how to budget and make costumes at a very low price with high detail and quality. I definitely agree with you though 🙏🙏

  • @emilycooper1602
    @emilycooper1602 4 роки тому +11539

    petition for a movie to hire micarah to make their costumes

  • @putts6225
    @putts6225 3 роки тому +1141

    I will defend Emma Watson’s accent in this movie. Not on the basis that it’s not horrendous - it is, but on the basis that if I have to listen to American actors terrible attempts at British accents in movies all the time, y’all should have to listen to our terrible American accents.
    Turnabout is fair play!!!

    • @latrolettteeeeeee
      @latrolettteeeeeee 3 роки тому +23

      Her accent in the bling ring was perfect.

    • @renoloverxoxo
      @renoloverxoxo 3 роки тому +104

      Except we drag poor accents regardless of nationality. Doesn't matter whom it is.

    • @FlyingFocs
      @FlyingFocs 3 роки тому +126

      Fair point.
      And also, let's be honest, she's in the same movie as Saoirse Ronan, who's a good enough actress to not have problems with accents, so it just makes hers look even worse in comparison and more noticable as a result.

    • @nameslesss
      @nameslesss 3 роки тому +15

      @F C and Eliza scanlen (she’s Aussie)

    • @donquixotemom
      @donquixotemom 3 роки тому +64

      ... or we can just call out bad dialect work in movies whenever they happen. Bad British accents by Americans doesn’t justify Emma having a bad American accent... 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @FerraticaTheBard
    @FerraticaTheBard 2 роки тому +125

    I want to see Micarah collab with Karolina Zebrowska over their love of historically accurate costumes and bonnets and their frustration with Hollywood ignoring historical accuracy in favour of making more boring, inaccurate costumes. I need to see the Costume Queen and Meme Mom join forces on this topic!

  • @sarpinking
    @sarpinking 4 роки тому +3468

    10/10 would watch your rant again about Belle's disappointing yellow dress.

    • @piperrasmussen
      @piperrasmussen 4 роки тому +11

      Sarah P omg YES

    • @yvanrg06
      @yvanrg06 4 роки тому +6

      Yes please!!!

    • @scarlettbigam9893
      @scarlettbigam9893 4 роки тому +73

      Sarah P i hated that dress. it looked like something from the early 2000s.

    • @kahkah1986
      @kahkah1986 4 роки тому +17

      Oh I know. As if they had never watched the original film!

    • @cosplaysbygus
      @cosplaysbygus 4 роки тому +2

      Oh. Me too 🤣

  • @ompm_
    @ompm_ 4 роки тому +4084

    SO GLAD she mentioned Belle's remake dress. Such a crime to ths day.

    • @sonjadover2715
      @sonjadover2715 4 роки тому +83

      Disappointment upon disappointment. I completely agree.

    • @brooklynnbutterfield1951
      @brooklynnbutterfield1951 4 роки тому +78

      Same! I was so disappointed and when i saw the dress Micarah made, i wish it looked more like that because it's gorgeous!

    • @Kittsuki
      @Kittsuki 4 роки тому +49

      Definitely disappointing, huge missed opportunity to make something really fancy and regal looking, instead it came out looking like a prom dress.

    • @NeoNovastar
      @NeoNovastar 4 роки тому +42

      Selena S. Not even a prom dress. More like a thing you’d find at a khols

    • @mythoughtsexactly2145
      @mythoughtsexactly2145 4 роки тому +39

      @@NeoNovastar it's more like halloween costume at this point or a false advertised image on Amazon and then reality delivered it.

  • @PandoraKyss
    @PandoraKyss Рік тому +48

    Belle's dress still infuriates me. The 18th century, mostly 1760's to mid-1790's, is probably my favorite era for clothing. If I could walk around Philadelphia with a tricorn hat, you know, without being chased, I'd be content. Those hats are my bonnets. The women's hairstyles of those collective eras are just glorious, particularly during the 1770's when women would wear ginormous poufs decorated with statements and ideas similar to how I might rock a 'Bad Things Happen In Philadelphia' shirt. One of the most iconic was probably when Marie-Antoinette sported a whole arse ship in her hairstyle to celebrate the American Revolution. Belle's dress... The color, first of all, was rubbish. They had cloth of gold and silver back then - Marie-Antoinette's wedding gown was cloth of silver in 1770 ffs - and they throw her into that hateful mustard color? The lack of bounce in the skirt, the way it just slithered through the air like cheap incense smoke. Even Emma's refusal to wear a corset or stays could have been overlooked if the most iconic dress of the film didn't end up looking like something out of a small town's rendition of 'Beauty and the Beast' on ice.

  • @davidkonevky7372
    @davidkonevky7372 2 роки тому +54

    It's kind of ironic how the most accurate dresses to the period are ALSO a problem because they are worn by the youngest sibling, making them innacurate. The movie's biggest strengths are it's biggest flaws, oddly enough lmao.

  • @jmmilner929
    @jmmilner929 4 роки тому +4281

    Take a shot every time she says “Creative Liberties”
    A shot of water because it’s good to stay hydrated!

    • @MicarahTewers
      @MicarahTewers  4 роки тому +436

      This is some downright PROPER advice

    • @elsethompson1957
      @elsethompson1957 4 роки тому +18

      @@MicarahTewers agreed

    • @icy9428
      @icy9428 4 роки тому +7

      i wanted to comment that whaha but not anymore oka stay safe bye

    • @Isabella-bq4ut
      @Isabella-bq4ut 4 роки тому +7

      take a shot every time she says bonnet lol

    • @berrystein9197
      @berrystein9197 4 роки тому +2

      Thanks to this video and comment I keep a healthy lifestyle

  • @jacobandersen6075
    @jacobandersen6075 4 роки тому +2573

    “WhEre’S ThE rEAl mEg?!!
    “Oh wait I found her she’s still in 1994....uh, wearing a bonnet...”
    S H A A A D E

  • @nin5664
    @nin5664 3 роки тому +69

    When a random girl can make a bonnet with cereal box while the actual costume designers can't design shit

  • @veronicabolanos6997
    @veronicabolanos6997 3 роки тому +129

    I love this breakdown and didn't realize just how much the costumes could've improved the overall storyline of the new little women. I agree with everything you said and who the heck wouldn't want to wear a bonnet I mean come on!

  • @--s-0-
    @--s-0- 4 роки тому +2089

    Greta Gerwig literally said she didn't want any hoop-skirts and corsets in the movie because she finds them unappealing garments. I got so mad, like what the hell? If you want to make a historical movie in a historical time and try to claim it as historically accurate then you can't make decisions like that! at least we know most of the mistakes are not the costume designer's fault.

    • @agirlwithdreams15
      @agirlwithdreams15 3 роки тому +63

      Lionstar16 Except she never said "lets make a historical movie" Directors take liberties with history ALL THE TIME. It doesn't make her a "feminist idiot" what a sexist insult.

    • @bushbabe7493
      @bushbabe7493 3 роки тому +250

      But ronnie, you do understand that the movie was based on a book that was supposed to be in the 1860s - 70s?
      I'm pretty sure hoop skirts and corsets were pretty basic things to have back then ESPECIALLY when trying to be fashionable, like the characters in the movie.

    • @jamielaw4749
      @jamielaw4749 3 роки тому +23

      @@bushbabe7493 I think the characters in the book wanted to be fashionable, but the characters in the movie valued different goals. It's an adaptation of a book, not a replica. It comes from the world and is an *inspiration* of the book, it's not an extension of it Also, it's a movie/visual piece of art, enhanced with audio -- not a historical documentary. If Greta Gerwig wanted to be historically faithful, it'd be a different story, but that wasn't her goal.

    • @ErwinAponia78
      @ErwinAponia78 3 роки тому +196

      @@jamielaw4749 If you adapt a story based in a historical context and the film still intends to represent the time period, if she wanted to do an adaptation or an interpretation of the film without being "historically faithful" then she should have interpreted the story in another context. Since she presented the story still in its original context, the period, environmental, historical relevancy, and everything but deliberately chose to omit aspects of historical fashion elements because of personal standards. At this point, it just seems like she did not have the level of dedication now knowledge nor historical awareness to "interpret" the film in a sensible manner, but rather a messy presentation due to modern aesthetic influences. If one cannot be faithful to the historical fashion presentations of a film still set in a historical setting, there is nothing "creative" or "interpretative" to this.

    • @asmiaryal3942
      @asmiaryal3942 3 роки тому +1

      yup its not desighners of emma watsons fault

  • @julias6658
    @julias6658 4 роки тому +4954

    Day 7 of Quarantine: I learned about history, and historical dresses, and fashion. I've learned so much since I've seen the outside world.

    • @emiliajones8090
      @emiliajones8090 4 роки тому +55

      This single video alone has taught me more than school ever has 😌

    • @julianomuertas2023
      @julianomuertas2023 4 роки тому +10

      Literally I had to read the book of Little Women for school, and at least I learned more in this video than with the actual book

    • @TracyD2
      @TracyD2 4 роки тому +2

      If you are interested in fashion history. The Ultimate Fashion History channel on youtube is pretty good.

    • @raisn
      @raisn 4 роки тому +1

      I've been at home for over a month and yet I watch this video once a week

    • @annas9016
      @annas9016 4 роки тому

      This comment almost made me cry cause I didn't realize it had been over a month.

  • @danette26
    @danette26 3 роки тому +484

    Emma Watson ruins every costume department she has an influence on

    • @dolphixwaters319
      @dolphixwaters319 3 роки тому +22

      stop bashing her she had as some influence but she is an actress not a costume designer. >:(

    • @Kille483
      @Kille483 3 роки тому +181

      @@dolphixwaters319 Which is why she shouldn't get so much influence. She's hired to act, and that's it.. If the crew wants her opinion on something then that's fine. Otherwise she should just stick to what she was hired to do

    • @pockystick8557
      @pockystick8557 3 роки тому +8

      @@latrolettteeeeeee she's really not tho.

    • @ncity515
      @ncity515 3 роки тому +7

      @@latrolettteeeeeee what a child

    • @latrolettteeeeeee
      @latrolettteeeeeee 3 роки тому +3

      @Ana Amaro i have adhd

  • @olivialanker6744
    @olivialanker6744 3 роки тому +27

    This was honestly validating bc I kept thinking if I hadn't just read the book I wouldn't know what was going on in the movie. Everyone looking the same age, ESPECIALLY TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET, really took me out of it

  • @larissacomdoiss
    @larissacomdoiss 4 роки тому +4064

    Hope to watch a movie someday and see: costumes by Micarah.

    • @MicarahTewers
      @MicarahTewers  4 роки тому +574

      That sounds mad stressful..... but I’m down

    • @CeeJay254Art
      @CeeJay254Art 4 роки тому +7

      That would be interesting

    • @namenamee5061
      @namenamee5061 4 роки тому +35

      @@MicarahTewers Oscar worthy tho 🤷

    • @MrKONEWKO
      @MrKONEWKO 4 роки тому +26

      @@MicarahTewers Im an opera singer and Id loooove to have you designing costumes for an opera!!!!

    • @lilybellevedere3991
      @lilybellevedere3991 4 роки тому +54

      Everyone has a bonnet, even the dogs, and several members of the camera crew.

  • @Lourdes-wf9hm
    @Lourdes-wf9hm 4 роки тому +4781

    In 20 minutes Micarah gave us a history, costume, cinema and a disney princess lesson. Amazing. I know you dont do "rants" but we need more rants like thissss

    • @MicarahTewers
      @MicarahTewers  4 роки тому +540

      hahahha. Thank you for this. If I homeschool my future children my goal is to have their lesson done by 11am every day so they can be productive members of society with the rest of their time. This is practice.

    • @smellyhero64
      @smellyhero64 4 роки тому +36

      It is unbelievable just how much information she squeezed into this video. And she is funny

    • @daniellespencer5026
      @daniellespencer5026 4 роки тому +25

      @@MicarahTewers now that most of America is forced homeschooling currently, you may need to make a how-to video for how to finish class by 11 AM. Obviously so after 11 AM America's children can have craft time and make bonnets out of chex boxes. :D

    • @leahgriffith60
      @leahgriffith60 4 роки тому +11

      I was homeschooled from kindergarten through high-school. Me and and my 3 siblings. (Supermom) I went to college and had the absolute best childhood. I also had way more time during the week and everything was low stress.

    • @ezgiberf5137
      @ezgiberf5137 3 роки тому +2

      Also DIY bonets!

  • @DaffieChan
    @DaffieChan 3 роки тому +172

    I am so impressed.
    You ranted about a subject I don't care about at all.
    But your passion for it drew me in and I found it very interesting what you had to say.
    Great video.
    Very informative!

  • @hannahbanna_
    @hannahbanna_ 3 роки тому +154

    Have I ever see little women? no
    do i love fashion? yes
    Did i annoys parents by practically retelling this whole video to them whilst watching a marvel movie? absolutely

    • @candirach
      @candirach 3 роки тому +8

      You should watch the movie tho. Like it’s pretty good in my opinion

    • @whosebuilderandmakerisgod
      @whosebuilderandmakerisgod Рік тому +4

      I have never related to the energy of this comment so much in my life

    • @hannahbanna_
      @hannahbanna_ Рік тому +4

      @@candirach I did end up watching it and it’s a great movie but the costumes still bugs me to this day 💀

  • @AMY1213141
    @AMY1213141 4 роки тому +2148

    Oh I remember the 1994 version had the decency to have Amy rewear one of her sister’s dresses when she’s older

    • @MicarahTewers
      @MicarahTewers  4 роки тому +280

      Yes!!!! The beloved blue afternoon dress 💙

    • @Ellie_16
      @Ellie_16 4 роки тому

      @@MicarahTewers Hewwo

    • @roninelenion4805
      @roninelenion4805 4 роки тому +18

      Also, the red gown that Jo wore to Mrs. Gardiner's Christmas party was worn by Beth the Christmas that Mr. Laurence gave her a piano.

  • @BELLAADONNAA
    @BELLAADONNAA 4 роки тому +2378

    Me, knowing nothing at all about Little Woman or historical clothing: *takes notes*

  • @spicykoko
    @spicykoko 3 роки тому +56

    The belle dress was so depressing. I didn’t even care to see the remake and still was so excited to see the dress. Then it turned out to be more the dress that doesn’t get chosen on say yes to the dress.

  • @whalienaza2592
    @whalienaza2592 Рік тому +61

    I really need more rant videos from you, this was so therapeutic.

  • @StormBurnX
    @StormBurnX 4 роки тому +1623

    “PUTTING YOUR HAIR UP IS LITERALLY FREE” HAS ME ROLLING

    • @renoirrr
      @renoirrr 4 роки тому +2

      QVXO I began cackling like a mf witch 💀 ITS SO TRUE aksheuiwkwjs

    • @Joe-hi1zw
      @Joe-hi1zw 4 роки тому +29

      Just the idea of being too poor to tie your hair up was way too funny to me

  • @nayanadyahapsari8636
    @nayanadyahapsari8636 4 роки тому +3079

    Im still angry at the Belle dress and i remember when i watch the movie at the cinema ,i was disappointed. Im not angry at emma Watson for not wearing a corset but the dress was not good.
    Especially when the Cinderella dress was very amazing and exceeds my expectations.

    • @epicwalrus7183
      @epicwalrus7183 4 роки тому +264

      Even if you don't wear a corset there are simple visual tricks you can use to create a more accurate silhouette. Why didn't they use them? Why? Why? WHY?!

    • @pheart2381
      @pheart2381 4 роки тому +50

      No corset? NO CORSET??!! 😒 DISGUSTING!

    • @vicktoria4864
      @vicktoria4864 4 роки тому +40

      exactly. the dress can still look great without corset.

    • @MistbornPrincess
      @MistbornPrincess 4 роки тому +80

      The live action Cinderella dress was only ok to me. No hair accents, choker necklace, or gloves. What is it about these live action films and NO GLOVES!? The girls are practically naked with no gloves. (I also didn't like the decolletage-revealing neckline but I know it's actually fairly accurate to the period.)

    • @Firegirl483
      @Firegirl483 4 роки тому +37

      @@MistbornPrincess the only thing I hated was that the princesses don't have contacts. Cinderella should have blue eyes and Aurora should have purple eyes.

  • @altitudechallenged
    @altitudechallenged 3 роки тому +104

    I'm glad I'm not the only one. I don't understand why they keep casting Emma Watson as an American. Her accent is horrid.

    • @michaela_corinne
      @michaela_corinne 3 роки тому +18

      Yes! In perks of being a wallflower, you can tell she’s struggling to get her accent right.

    • @lablyaspiras6966
      @lablyaspiras6966 2 роки тому +1

      Maybe because she's popular? Idk, i don't understand too, after Harry Potter, i can't find her acting satisfyingly good. 😂

    • @usernamesareoverrated6659
      @usernamesareoverrated6659 2 роки тому +3

      @@lablyaspiras6966 same I know she has a huge fanbase because of hp but she is not that good of an actress and tbh she was good in playing Hermione because she is just like her in real life

    • @lablyaspiras6966
      @lablyaspiras6966 2 роки тому +2

      @@usernamesareoverrated6659 true, now it's so obvious compared to other actresses in her recent Little Women movie tho :/

    • @lablyaspiras6966
      @lablyaspiras6966 2 роки тому +2

      @@usernamesareoverrated6659 also i think out of the trios (Ron, Harry and Hermione) Ron is the most underrated in fact he's a better actor than Dan and Emma

  • @lclarndt
    @lclarndt 3 роки тому +54

    Seeing basic fashion staples (corsets, stays, hairstyles, hem length etc) disregarded in historical films makes me sigh. Don't people understand how ridiculed and ostracized the characters would have been? It would be similar to the "only at Walmart" commentary. So many judgemental and askance glances at the spectacle! I understand and empathize with wanting to update an old look or fashion to be more contemporary, but in terms of this version of "Little Women" it would have made just as much sense/nonsense to dress them in jeans and tshirts. In other words... the wardrobe choices in this film made no sense at all.

  • @jeeroylenkins6625
    @jeeroylenkins6625 4 роки тому +6836

    Not only does she talk about the historical inaccuracies, she also talks about how the dresses do not match the character traits... amazing vid👌👌

    • @delicate_lace
      @delicate_lace 4 роки тому +160

      And plot holes. My god was I distracted by the blue silk belt thing

    • @PlaystationSimmer
      @PlaystationSimmer 3 роки тому +162

      This video helped me realise how important not only accuracy is, but context as well. Like Micarah pointed out, Amy's schoolgirl outfits are historically accurate, but because she's the youngest, she logically should be wearing out of date hand me downs from her sisters

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 3 роки тому +25

      @@PlaystationSimmer No! In the book, Amy wore clothes that were handed down to her, specifically, from a rich cousin, so they were expensive.

    • @katherinemorelle7115
      @katherinemorelle7115 3 роки тому +86

      E Dennis but they were still handed down, so they wouldn’t have been at the height of fashion, but slightly behind it, even if they are well made and in nice quality fabrics.

    • @gaykid8579
      @gaykid8579 3 роки тому +1

      @@edennis8578 This is the 2019 movie, not the books

  • @cattledogandstaffy
    @cattledogandstaffy 4 роки тому +1881

    Honestly I would love to hear a full rant about Belle's dress because that was the most disappointing animation to live action gown design I have ever seen. No gloves, no corset, no elegance! Ugh, still peeves me

    • @blainevanity6
      @blainevanity6 4 роки тому +173

      And compare that to the gorgeous Cinderella gown.

    • @cattledogandstaffy
      @cattledogandstaffy 4 роки тому +108

      @@blainevanity6 OMG yes! Cinderella's gown was stunning

    • @lissacaballero5209
      @lissacaballero5209 4 роки тому +16

      YES

    • @aishaarshadalam3412
      @aishaarshadalam3412 4 роки тому +134

      Cinderellas is the best dress to date. Jasmine's dresses were so disappointing. I'm of South Asian ethnicity and I have better party dresses in my wardrobe from five years ago than what Jasmine was wearing. They added a bollywood flair to the whole movie (which was annoying because Arabia and bollywood are not the same thing) and they couldn't even Google South Asian party wear to get ideas!?? They looked so cheap and tacky and noone in Arabia or south Asia would wear that rubbish. Very disappointed. They ruined my princess anyways (Jasmine was the brown princess I related to) and they just destroyed her character and personality in the live action. Thank God we have the animated.

    • @keysmash6739
      @keysmash6739 4 роки тому +70

      Emma Watson didn’t want to wear a corset because of ridiculous feminist reasons. I mean, the corset was like the substitute of a bra, the thing she did wasn’t feminist, it was ignorance

  • @annaparker51
    @annaparker51 3 роки тому +66

    When I started watching the video, I thought, "ah, Little Women absolutely deserved the Oscar and they wore great stuff in it." But you convinced me. Completely. You're absolutely right.

  • @kathleenw6984
    @kathleenw6984 2 роки тому +18

    Meg at the beach has THE EXACT same hairstyle I wore as a bridesmaid in my brother's wedding a couple years ago.

  • @sianjjtd
    @sianjjtd 4 роки тому +3408

    Belle’s dress was a disappointment period in that live action and you know the budget was huge

    • @athena5629
      @athena5629 4 роки тому +123

      all the money went into the weird cgi beast lol

    • @StrawberryRen
      @StrawberryRen 4 роки тому +96

      And they even had a more accurate dress for the wardrobe character when she's human

    • @drawnwithlove3499
      @drawnwithlove3499 4 роки тому +46

      It literally looks like a heavily tied up tablecloth

    • @alacatooo
      @alacatooo 4 роки тому +41

      And the SINGING was TERRIBLE

    • @drawnwithlove3499
      @drawnwithlove3499 4 роки тому +19

      Aleena Catooo the singing probably would've been horrendous if autotune didn't decently save it

  • @JessieIsSuchASlacker
    @JessieIsSuchASlacker 4 роки тому +1957

    The MOMENT you mentioned that piss yellow monstrosity from B&TB I let out a heave of unsatisfactory breath I didn't know I had been holding for 4 years. SO MANY PEOPLE DEFEND THAT DRESS AND THEY ARE W R O N G.

    • @stealyomom
      @stealyomom 4 роки тому +41

      I'm wheezing, this is so well-said. 😂

    • @katiebayliss9887
      @katiebayliss9887 4 роки тому +58

      Jess Pavic people defend that shitty movie too. Although live action Disney movies in general.

    • @mountainstream8718
      @mountainstream8718 4 роки тому +38

      A lot of my friends who proclaimed to be "all about Disney from the beginning (despite only started getting into it in their late teens 🙄)" defended that movie and even said it was "so much better than Cinderella, it definitely wasn't all that compared to B&TB", while I'm just here rolling my eyes on the inside trying to avoid having arguments with these dumbasses. A few points came to mind tho;
      1. The cast of Cinderella was perfect
      2. The costume, even with creative liberty, didn't stray far from the original animated version (idk about the historical accuracy, but the live action still very much reminded me of the original animated ver. I loved her blue ballgown, they made it look even more regal and sparkly ❤) so people like me wasn't too surprised with the live action version of it
      3. The acting was great
      It's annoying because honestly animated Beauty and the Beast was actually my favorite disney movie as a 6 year-old kid, and boy how I was very disappointed with the live action as an adult. And yet, idiots who self-proclaimed to be a disney enthusiast doesn't even get how *wrong* that movie was. Not saying I hate Emma Watson, but she wasn't the perfect cast for Belle. I honestly think it'd be better if it was at least Lily Collins who portrayed her. I saw somewhere that Emma's singing part was heavily autotuned, too.

    • @Cerise4697
      @Cerise4697 4 роки тому +22

      Jess Pavic THAT DRESS IS MADE OUT OF YELLOW POST-ITS HOW CAN ANYONE DEFEND IT

    • @qaadirakhan7686
      @qaadirakhan7686 4 роки тому +8

      I was also so happy to hear her say that 🥺 for years I've been arguing against how wrong beauty and the beast live action was, to the point where it was downright offensive .. like I'm not saying the cartoon was accurate, but it did have a proper regal feel ... The live action felt like a cheap copy

  • @yisyis
    @yisyis 3 роки тому +66

    I think what makes this even sadder is that the designer obiously knows how to make historically accurate outfits which only leaves us with the explanation that the production / studio had a lot to say in it and fucked it all up ....

  • @jacobsed8432
    @jacobsed8432 3 роки тому +40

    The bit about Belles dress made me LOL!!!!!! But also YOU MADE THAT DRESS WITH $30 OMFG THAT IS AMAZING!!!!!! You are SO talented!

  • @harnarius
    @harnarius 4 роки тому +2346

    I showed this to my mother, who has been a seamstress for four decades, has a PhD in theater, and specializes in award-winning historically accurate costume design for local theater companies. it brought her so much joy. THANK YOU.

    • @TalkAsSoftAsChalk
      @TalkAsSoftAsChalk 3 роки тому +62

      Sorry to be so forward but your mother sounds awesome!!

    • @xVanillaxBerryx
      @xVanillaxBerryx 3 роки тому +31

      Ahhh your mom needs to be my mentor

  • @Silvia-kd6lk
    @Silvia-kd6lk 4 роки тому +1551

    Wow Micarah really seems to have a bee in her bonnet about this whole thing

    • @colleennikstenas4921
      @colleennikstenas4921 4 роки тому +11

      Silvia Seidle I see what you did there.

    • @MicarahTewers
      @MicarahTewers  4 роки тому +139

      I SRKREEEMED at this

    • @KelseyDrummer
      @KelseyDrummer 4 роки тому +11

      And the comment of the day goes to...

    • @grandy2875
      @grandy2875 4 роки тому +11

      yes, yes she does
      and, at least Micarah has a bonnet in which to house her bee ;)

    • @MrsBrit1
      @MrsBrit1 4 роки тому +1

      A bee with a bonnet in her bonnet, because bonnets.

  • @SoulSpectar
    @SoulSpectar 3 роки тому +14

    Can we please get more Micarah video essays? Education with wild editing means I paid attention because my ADD was satisfied by the chaos.

  • @angie2mae
    @angie2mae 3 роки тому +28

    Why are you not a Hollywood costumer? I just discovered your videos a few days ago and I can’t stop watching. You’re incredibly talented

  • @dadang9812
    @dadang9812 4 роки тому +1560

    LAST TIME I WAS THIS EARLY MICARAH PUT A NEEDLE THROUGH HER LIP

  • @TheForestFamily
    @TheForestFamily 4 роки тому +2295

    Not only is this woman funny, but she’s smart, incredibly talented, and not to mention GORGEOUS??? She’s going to blow up so much I hope she knows and is ready for that

    • @vivianvisi0n
      @vivianvisi0n 4 роки тому +6

      northern_lights My dude, remind me of the literal first line of that comment.

    • @feedswagpeppa3976
      @feedswagpeppa3976 4 роки тому

      Was little women good do you guys recommend?

    • @kwik2707
      @kwik2707 4 роки тому +4

      It’s funneh And the krew fan sadly, the women were not little and they were average sized. despite this inconsistency, I’ve heard it’s good.

    • @TheForestFamily
      @TheForestFamily 4 роки тому +1

      It’s funneh And the krew fan honestly, I wasn’t a huge fan. Maybe it’s because I didn’t read the book though 🤷‍♀️ the acting was fine but I didn’t buy the story / it was confusing at times (because there are flashbacks) and I thought the choice to have actors play the young versions of their characters was off-putting. But that’s just me!

    • @heyiamcursedbutalotloveme994
      @heyiamcursedbutalotloveme994 4 роки тому +1

      YESS SHES THE WHOLE PACKAGE!!!!!!!!!

  • @pcbassoon3892
    @pcbassoon3892 3 роки тому +97

    So the March's are not really portrayed as being radicals in the books, BUT the Alcott's really were radicals. They were vegan in both their food and dress, which was kind of dangerous in 1800's Massachusetts. They didn't wear cotton because of slave labor, so they wore linen. They also had some weird nonsense about not eating root vegetables and we're members of one of those weird cult communities for a while until they almost starved to death and Alma took the children away and Bronson finally decided to follow them. Also Bronson decided that it was against his religion to accept any money for the work he did, hence why they were always grindingly poor. He had a moderately successful school for a little while, but he decided to integrate, which is very admirable, but put him out of business. Based on some of her other books, they might not have commonly worn corsets when he was in charge. There is a whole section about how unhealthy they were in her book Eight Cousin's, but there are definitely pictures of her when she is older wearing one. All this being said, however, she intentionally made the March's a lot more respectable than her real family.

    • @Cationna
      @Cationna 3 роки тому +17

      The word you're looking for is cult, they were in a cult. Louisa May sure did make her characters more respectable than the family she grew up in...

  • @jasminet1625
    @jasminet1625 3 роки тому +63

    Is it just me or has anyone else watched this video like 10 times for no reason.

    • @monmothma3358
      @monmothma3358 3 роки тому +2

      Only twice but usually I only watch wids like this once. But it's so good and she slaaays

  • @AndromedaCripps
    @AndromedaCripps 4 роки тому +12158

    This is single-handedly the most historically detailed, most spicy, and most nice/apologetic costume take-down on UA-cam. Congratulations.

    • @goldengryphon
      @goldengryphon 4 роки тому +165

      Don't forget creative. I think I'm going to subscribe for the bonnet making alone.
      So much random and happy energy!

    • @robynwilson9227
      @robynwilson9227 4 роки тому +97

      may i suggest a tie for the title with Bernadatte Banner's "Correcting 500 years of 'Historically Accurate' Halloween Costumes"? When she pulled out the old English fluently? I SWOONED. I love these types of videos lmfao.

    • @AndromedaCripps
      @AndromedaCripps 4 роки тому +24

      Robyn Wilson Ok, fair point! Although if my memory serves me, I think Bernadette's was a little bit heavier on the spice and a bit more unapologetic- in a good way tho! 😂

    • @goldengryphon
      @goldengryphon 4 роки тому +25

      @@robynwilson9227 She is a Goddess. Love Her. And not just because she makes beautiful things and talks about them beautifully.
      So many amazingly talented people in the world. I feel blessed to know of them.

    • @robynwilson9227
      @robynwilson9227 4 роки тому +11

      @@goldengryphon I know omw, I am such a big softie for people talking about what they love, seeing people get passionate about things and going in detail is so darn cute to me. Seeing people so passionate and creative makes me so darn happy. So many talented people out there it's not funny. 😫🤩😭👑😍

  • @alaennaruckman8743
    @alaennaruckman8743 Рік тому +7

    There is almost no way you will see this, but this is the video that allowed me to find your content 3 years ago and I think some more videos like this would be much welcome, not because it's critical, but because it's so fun to learn from you and I would assume it's easier to film. Anyway, love all the content!

  • @sweetie9870
    @sweetie9870 3 роки тому +31

    Let's be real: Laurie had the best fashion in this film

  • @maem3056
    @maem3056 4 роки тому +5337

    I'm only 4 minutes in but THANK YOU for bringing up the disappointing dress in the live action beauty and the beast I've never heard anyone else bring it up before and I always complain about it.

    • @cmsimon5130
      @cmsimon5130 4 роки тому +263

      you weren't on tumblr or twitter then bc everyone was extreeemely disappointed with not only the casting choice for belle (seriously tho, why hire someone who doesn't have a background in singing?? the fuck!!) but the godawful dress that came from emma watson's stupid faux feminist babblings. this ain't me shitting on feminism either, cus i think it's a good and necessary movement, but things can definitely get pretty STOOPID at times when you have extremely privileged and wealthy famous women criticizing the wrong things for being "anti-feminist". and dramatic, gigantic princess ballgowns ain't it!! we all wanted drama, fantasy, beauty, and instead we got... a bargain bin prom dress you'd find at charlotte russe. DISAPPOINTED!!

    • @Michellekdoria
      @Michellekdoria 4 роки тому +66

      thank you!! yeas I was greatly disappointed on the Whole movie! Emma Watson... not the Belle I was expecting ( no hate ) but could have gotten a Pretty Bellen not an attractive belle...Hope Im making any sense English is my second language ...

    • @Tasjyoonie
      @Tasjyoonie 4 роки тому +60

      Ik right belle’s dress was my favourite for the off the shoulder and how it moved so beautifully and full x like Disney has a big budget , and like me most of the time I only watch the remake for the outfits , like Cinderella dress although it wasn’t exactly like the original was AMAZING ( sorry I’m ranting I just loved her original dress it was so unique) ok I’m done 💕

    • @isabella1237
      @isabella1237 4 роки тому +19

      @@cmsimon5130 it wasnt emma's fault that the costume designer fuck it up, and shush bringing feminism down for the poor choices of an entire team of professionals

    • @isabella1237
      @isabella1237 4 роки тому +16

      @Taylor Williams i know but she only ask no corset nothing else ,it was not her job to design the dress

  • @powerpuff4ever
    @powerpuff4ever 4 роки тому +2892

    It’s always interesting to hear someone talk at length about something they’re obviously passionate about. I don’t have enough familiarity with costuming or historical fashion to have a strong opinion about the little women costume designs but this was still so much fun to take in

    • @BungaloHippo
      @BungaloHippo 4 роки тому +15

      Kelli Sees exactly where I was at watching this video. Loved it

  • @freyjathehealer5559
    @freyjathehealer5559 3 роки тому +13

    So I know I’m a year late but last year my Grandmother was home alone around Easter because of a certain virus that shall remain nameless.
    It was time for our weekly extended family call where we would play games like Pictionary over zoom. It was my grandmother’s turn to pick the theme. She picked a bonnet making contest. My sister and I used this video as a tutorial of how to make a bonnet in a day and it brought a smile to our grandmothers’ face seeing how much care we put into the contest.

  • @pocasu
    @pocasu 3 роки тому +17

    the way i gasped when she said "it's little women, not little girls [or] toddler girls, so why do they look like they were dressed by toddlers?"

  • @2ndShiftSupremeOverlord546
    @2ndShiftSupremeOverlord546 4 роки тому +785

    It's really refreshing to hear someone have a very unapologetic and distinct opinion on something and then go on to explain how interested and experienced they are in the topic to demonstrate why they earned the right to be critical.

    • @excel04
      @excel04 4 роки тому +41

      And be funny and not smug with it. This is smart and talented without being superior.

  • @jacquelynmiller4714
    @jacquelynmiller4714 4 роки тому +1782

    It seems like historical movies always win awards for costumes, even when the costumes are done poorly.

    • @duewest9801
      @duewest9801 4 роки тому +30

      @fjrjejd giriejfn That was by design, the director said she wanted her version of the Marches to be a "hippie family" that wore deliberately non-traditional clothes. Micarah is knowledgable but she seems to think that the costumes are bad because they aren't "typical" of the era, not realizing it's a deliberate choice to make the characters fresh and unconventional.
      I think some people get too hung up on "historical accuracy" when sometimes other things are more important.

    • @duewest9801
      @duewest9801 4 роки тому +7

      @fjrjejd giriejfn "What would the reason be to make them look like hippies when that isn't what the story is about?"
      Because it helps you see the characters in a new way. This is a new interpretation of the story, if it were just another note-for-note retread of the source material there wouldn't have been any point in making it. Keep in mind this is the director's personal interpretation and it's no more or less valid than anyone else's. She's just telling the story the way it is meaningful to her and that's what artistic expression is about. The reason there aren't bonnets for example, is because she said she just doesn't like them. And that's fine. You may prefer the more historically faithful versions but that doesn't make the costume designs bad, it's just preference.
      Micarah makes some fair criticisms like the flow of time and the number of dresses for a supposedly poor family, but a lot of it just boils down to preference/wanting the movie to be something it wasn't trying to be

    • @duewest9801
      @duewest9801 4 роки тому +3

      @fjrjejd giriejfn I don't know what you think hippie is supposed to mean in this context. It just means being counter to the culture at the time.
      "Like she said some characters would still have certain items of clothing for who they are as people"
      No, for who *she* imagines they are as people. Maybe the director imagines them differently.
      "She could also do a hippe feeling without taking away from the historical dresses"
      Maybe, but she didnt want to do that. She has said that many period pieces look like costumes rather than clothes and she didnt want her movie to feel like that. Again this is just a matter of personal preference. It is not poor design, just different priorities than you.

    • @duewest9801
      @duewest9801 4 роки тому +2

      @fjrjejd giriejfn Cool. Guess we'll agree to disagree.

    • @rrondon3280
      @rrondon3280 4 роки тому +40

      @@duewest9801 Well, the choice in dress design didn't give me the impression that they were radical. It came across that they were more privileged than they actually we're supposed to be.

  • @chelseawildflowerloftinwey1945
    @chelseawildflowerloftinwey1945 3 роки тому +82

    WHEN YOU RIPPED ON EMMA WATSON'S AMERICAN ACCENT I LITERALLY CLAPPED

  • @jia2698
    @jia2698 3 роки тому +71

    She can sew and she knows the history of dresses, well informed about it and, AANNDD SHE IS FUNNY. Micarah Tewers is who I aspire to be. (But I cant cause I’m here watching her instead of studying or choosing a hobby)
    (Yes I don’t have a hobby)

  • @annamullinger8671
    @annamullinger8671 4 роки тому +283

    Say it with me: A MOVIE DOESNT DESERVE BEST COSTUMES JUST BECAUSE ITS A PERIOD PIECE

    • @nins7457
      @nins7457 4 роки тому

      Amen. 🙄👍😂

  • @echocheck
    @echocheck 4 роки тому +3424

    I was a professional costume designer for 45 years and I agree with everything you said. Unfortunately sometimes when you show a director something that is right period wise he or she wants something different that is totally wrong and they are the boss. And sometimes the producers girlfriend might throw her opinion in too. And of course the actors also have their opinions. It can be maddening trying to please everyone. The other costume designers who voted for this category knew all the inside scoop and might have felt that she deserved the award just for surviving the filming. Edith Head used to show the directors and actors three versions of every costume so they could pick and choose what they wanted and she would combine the winning elements into one final costume. That is how she survived so long.

    • @Jessica_Jones
      @Jessica_Jones 4 роки тому +148

      That is a fantastic strategy! Great idea for basically anyone with beautiful vision who wants to insure they can still produce beautiful work!

    • @sarasamaletdin4574
      @sarasamaletdin4574 4 роки тому +12

      Do you explain the inaccuracies? Do the directors not care?

    • @echocheck
      @echocheck 4 роки тому +135

      @@sarasamaletdin4574 Of course you try your best to explain it to them but directors tend to have their vision for the project and are sometimes hard to convince otherwise. And then there are the "stars" who really have to have their own way. Many won't wear certain colors or styles. It is much easier to do a period pic because then you are the authority on the period.

    • @ivy406
      @ivy406 4 роки тому +3

      Don DiFonso does being a costume designer pay well?

    • @echocheck
      @echocheck 4 роки тому +74

      @@ivy406 It depends on a lot of things. If you do a show on Broadway you might get say 20 thousand which seems like a lot but that might be your only work for a year or so. Only the top designers get a percentage of the show if their agent can get it for them. You have to have additional income. Same in Hollywood. Plus you have to pay agent fees and union dues which are very high. I was lucky. I had a full time job with a university designing and teaching plus I was able to design on the side as much as I wanted. It was the perfect combination. Also don't forget if you want to work in a union house, you have to have a union card and to get that, you have to take a test and they can be really difficult. On the one hand, the unions want the dues but they don't want the additional competition for jobs. Sometimes if a producer wants you really badly, I have been told that there is a way he can buy your way into the union for that project. Not sure if that is really true or not. If you are truly good at what you do, the money will come.

  • @gray1648
    @gray1648 3 роки тому +17

    If you watch this at .75 speed, her voice sounds more normal lol

  • @MsSarahKelly
    @MsSarahKelly Рік тому +5

    Please do more of these kinds of video’s because I absolutely adore when people actually connect a story to the correct history time frame and what accurate costumes should have been.

  • @jackgriffin5757
    @jackgriffin5757 4 роки тому +594

    “ You may say oh they were poor, but putting your hair up was literally free”
    I’m Dying 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @SL-jf2qc
    @SL-jf2qc 3 роки тому +4043

    I can see Micarah sneaking on set of Little Women just to pass out bonnets 😂😂😂

    • @abeeragulkhattak25
      @abeeragulkhattak25 3 роки тому +11

      LoL 😂

    • @Kirkpepm
      @Kirkpepm 3 роки тому +48

      Micarah: whispers Emma Watson
      Emma Watson: *turns around* what!?!?
      Micarah: *buts bonnet on her* bye! *teleports back to her RV to get more so she can do the to everyone else*
      Everyone except her (and her subscribers, friends, and family):scared

    • @hannahbanna_
      @hannahbanna_ 3 роки тому +34

      @@Kirkpepm Micarah: Also gives emma a CORSET CAUSE THEY ARENT ACTUALLY BAD

    • @Kirkpepm
      @Kirkpepm 3 роки тому +19

      @@hannahbanna_ News lady: we have now spotted 8 cases of actors and actresses wearing more historical accurate clothes what well happen next back to you Karen
      Karen : we know call it the tewer thief

    • @elisedutcher4923
      @elisedutcher4923 3 роки тому +1

      Yep! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @kidlitfanful
    @kidlitfanful 2 роки тому +7

    One detail I love from the 1994 version is that Meg's blue "afternoon dress," the one that she doffs to wear borrowed finery at Belle Gardiner's ball, is the same fabric, and probably meant to have been made over into, one of the dressed Amy wears on Paris!

  • @janelle7012
    @janelle7012 3 роки тому +7

    *I watched a 3 minuted ad of Micarah ranting about glamnetic eyelashes, while doing a hand-remake of the titanic*
    *Best ad ever*