Regency Corsets, and How to Make Regency Styles Flattering on All Bodies
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- A lot of people find that the slim styles of the Regency era can be difficult or unflattering to wear, and I'm here to tell you that's not true! There are certain things to pay attention to when you wear Regency era fashions, in order to make those columnar dresses flattering on you, no matter what size you are, and I'm covering them all in this video!
Now if only we can get the Bridgerton costume designer to watch this and fix things for next season. ;)
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I am not plus sized myself, but am a firm believer that anyone of any shape or size can look stunning in whichever style era they chose to dress in. Unfortunately, up til now, there have been relatively few resources available to help the more voluptuous lady achieve their perfect look with confidence, so THANK YOU for your videos.
You look lovely in all your dresses but to me you look most adorable in te white wrap dress. ❤
I'm really enjoying your plus size series. Your blue Spencer jacket, is just wow. The colour is so vibrant and the fit is divine.
Agreed! That blue is so fantastic and looks amazing on her
Totally agree never been a fan of spencers but that blue one wow😍
Omg, I love that you threw in the phrase 'chub-rub' with all the formal tutorial language of the rest of the video. 😃 It's an issue, for sure, just hilarious to hear it described thus in this context.
You look beautiful in all the dresses but I especially love how striking the blue spencer is against the white dress! Just wow!
That pouf sleeve with the scalloped cap is so adorable! Suddenly remembering the scene in Napoleon Dynamite when Napoleon compliment's Deb's prom dress (that she made herself). "I like your sleeves. They're real big."
I love this style of video, it really helps to explain how to keep the proportion correct for the era, which can be a bit daunting for plus-sizes. It's also helpful for historybounding, as proportion is so important when hinting at other periods
I'm so glad you make this plus-size videos. My friend never wanted to cosplay with me even if she love to sew.
She's interested in trying historical with me because she feels she can pull it off (maybe). I'm sure she can!
We'll have even more to share together now, thanks ❤️
She can! You can! Make the Thing, wear the Thing! Be FABULOUS!
I've seen it mentioned that pre-20th century, it was more about the fashionable silhouette, not fashionable size. With the proper undergarments, a wide variety of body types can achieve an era's silhouette. I hope your friend joins you!
OH my God... I love sewing clothes, however, I refrained from it because I've gained a lot of weight. It made me very insecure. However, your video shows that even with plus size you can still look absolutely stunning! Such an inspiration, makes me want to dive into sewing right away again!
The two most important things required to look lovely in any styles are 1) correct underpinnings and 2) confidence. Unfortunately you can't buy the second one from Red Threaded 😏 Make the thing, wear the thing, hold your head high and walk tall. You WILL look lovely. 😚
@@samwhyatt8685 And - as we've learned from Rebecca in an earlier video - PROPORTIONS!
@@johannageisel5390 yup, silhouette not size. Modern fashion could learn a thing or three 😊
The longline corset is pretty essential in my experience for anyone with a larger bust regardless of size. And as for long gloves I think the only good solution is making your own. I have very slender hands with a long arm muscles so other than the random antique find nothing fits me correctly either. That's one of my goals for this year to learn to make gloves so that I can pattern myself perfect long evening gloves.
Yeah, I think I'm going to have to try making gloves this year, too.
That burgundy gown is GORGEOUS! Also, that was a great tip to structure the bottom of the petticoat to avoid having it wrap around the legs. I've always stayed away from Regency gowns because of my wide shoulders and short neck. But there were some great subtleties brought up here for styling. Thank you!
I've always liked regency as i carry all my weight in my abdomen & belly (and I have thin arms and legs- I look pregnant) and the high waisteline- right under the bust- looks really flattering on me and feels the most comfortable
Same!
I don't have "thin" arms and legs (though, they're not large), but do have a belly and find this era Quite difficult ...because of the waistline, I look pregnant!
Also, note on shoes: The styles actually also changed throughout the period. The kitten heel with a pointy toe is a 1790s look. By the 1800, it was flats with pointed toes, and by the time your beloved 1820s rolled in, it was flats with rounded toes or even "square" much like mid-century shoes. So yeah, certain styles of ballet flats are really pretty good for later Regency. :-)
She said: I woke up today and I was ✨stunning✨
You can also put your leg measurements into your search (there are a few drop-down menus on the left side of the screen) on Sock Dreams, so you don't have to check the measurements for every pair you like.
Ooh, I didn't know they had that! That's an awesome search feature!
@@LadyRebeccaFashions Right? I noticed it just the other day before making myself resist the urge to buy more socks. 😇
I adore Sockdreams! They have grown so much and they listen to what folx want and need.
Love this! I love the Regency era look but wasn’t sure how to pull it off as a larger woman. My 2022 sewing goal is a regency outfit and this is inspiring.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Regency gowns are flattering on all bodies!! ;-) Also a white empire gown is SO versatile if you have the necessary accessories. Same gown to wear to a picnic as a ball (post COVID, obviously).
Oh yeah, the LWD is just the Regency LBD! ;)
Thank you for your warmth, generosity, and encouragement! And the community you're curating here at your channel is just like you. I look forward to more!
When thanking her patrons, who else thought, “Angelica, Eliza. And Peggy?” LOL
Glad to learn more about this era.
A dress looking good is determined largely by wearing a well made, well fitting corset, regardless of the wearers size.
As much as I love all these styles, if I have anything around my neck I feel like I'm being choked. I would absolutely make use of the fiscu... I think that's how its spelled... the sheer wrap you'd truck around your neckline to protect against the sun. And I hate wearing things on my head.
I just love this. I used to sing in an ensemble that did all kinds of music for historical reenactment events, and as a plus-size woman who doesn't sew and is not a fashion historian, finding costumes was a constant source of stress and misery. Even though I don't perform in historical costume anymore, I'm so grateful that you're sharing your knowledge with others, so they can have the chance to actually enjoy finding costumes that look good on them!
I’m really enjoying your content a lot! I’m not plus size myself, however my bust is. So I usually struggle a lot with finding something flattering, especially when it comes to patterns in standardized sizes. This video has been really helpful, so thank you!
I love the Regency Era. I do agree that a corset or stay is really, really helpful for a flattering profile in a Regency dress.
If I wanted over-the-elbow gloves, I would try and experiment with the kinda socks that are available for diabetics, edema and over a cast. I have found a specific brand that really helps me with my legs (before, my socks would always roll down to my ankle, and often the sock would be too tight...)... back to the topic: I would experiment with that sock as underlayer (or only as a 'rubber band' at the opening of the glove) using the light and great stretch of the sock to hold the overlayer in place.
Hmm, that's an interesting idea!
Everyone looks good in Regency... EVERYONE
I love how your tips are more about feeling comfortable and liking how you look than the sort of prescriptive "this is what looks good on fat people" advice some fashion tips turn into. I definitely feel like it's more important for me to feel comfortable and feel like I look nice than to follow "rules".
I really stayed away from Empire waisted clothes for a long time because I thought the style always made me look pregnant. I didn't realize how much of that was down to WHERE and HOW the waist was gathered (and what fabric you use!) and I love the way well-done Regency looks on fatter people!
I spent 15 years working at the original Renaissance Faire near Los Angeles (it was a long time ago!), and I loved how the costumes made me look. I got used to the "flattering" shape the clothes gave me, and sewed many pieces for myself, or bought them (I always bought the bodice). But I've loved Regency clothes all this time, and was sad that I couldn't wear them well because I'm plus size. Your video has given me a lot of courage about it, now I want to have an entire set of Regency clothes to wear, including that dreamy Spencer. Thanks, this was really helpful to someone like me.
I was JUST looking at your regency pictures on Instagram last night and admiring them.
Thank you! You really make me feel like this is doable. 😊
I am loving this series! I've always been a plus-size, being an weightlifter just added to it, and I've always wanted to make my own clothes/costumes. Your channel has been a major boost for me to do all the things! And we're similar is size/height, so I oogle your creations and imagine making them for myself!
Honestly this is so interesting, even for someone who's not plus size. I'm tall and larger-ish and your tips and tricks on how to dress for the body you have (not the one we are forced to fantasize about) are SO great
I'm not plus size and I still think I can't pull off Regency. You do show very clearly, that it's mostly a case of undergarments and accessoires to look good in it :)
I remember seeing a peek of that blue shot silk dress in another video. So glad we got to see more of it here, it's so pretty!
The glove thing is tough because most of the surviving vintage gloves are very small sizes and the opera-length ones tend to be either nylon or tighter in the upper arms than they would have been in the regency era. 😞 Let's make glove-sewing a thing!
Thank you! I think I'm going to have to try to make some gloves this year. Have you made any yet?
As a skinny man I'm not quite sure why I watched this to the end - perhaps the same reason I read novels? To get a glimpse of something other than my own life experience?
Whatever the reason it was quite fascinating. Clothes can do so many things, and all of us deserve to sometimes feel like we look amazing, regardless of any issues we might think we have with our bodies.
(Also, as others have mentioned: That blue spencer jacket... The colour, the fit; it just looked so flattering on you.)
I have been riding the struggle bus because I cannot find stocking to fit. I've tried making them and failed horribly. Thank you so much for the tip of sock dreams. I will be ordering a pair or 3 today. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Being short and thick I have really enjoyed your series. You are amazing!
This is perfect! I'm planning to make a regency outfit inspired by a travelogue I came across while researching my bachelor thesis but was really scared it would look crappy on me! I'm having an issue with high waistlines since I wore a white summer dress with an empire waist for the first time in school and overheard some of my classmates talking about how I looked like an ugly walrus in that dress. They are my besties now and I'm not angry about their honesty anymore but I was not brave enough to wear a high waistline since! Your tips are excellent, I especially like the one about waistband and to structure the hem of petticoats! And that blue spencer is stunning!!!
This was so useful Rebecca! I am about to hit 1820s with LM138 and I just came across this video, so thankyou :)
I need that blue spencer jacket. I love it. Also: those curls are to die for
Wow you look particularly lovely and striking in this ensemble!!! I need to make something like these dark red short stays as a modern day vest corset situation 🤔
Really good info! I second the Sock Dreams recommendation!
I third it! I have a huge collection of knee high and thigh high socks from them, they're so good.
I love the evening spencer jacket!
I loved seeing all your different pieces!
What an informative and helpful video! Thank you!
Your content is just wonderful! 💕
This is such an amazing resource! Thank you, Rebecca!
Very informative. I think it's a good idea to wear drawers/bloomers of some type under all historical dresses, even when drawers weren't commonly worn in some eras. I can't imagine how embarrassing it must've been for women who didn't wear drawers, when they got into any kind of accident that lifted their skirts high enough.
Great video! I love the regency period!
This video is very informative and its really a motivator for many other plus size costumers/cosplayers who are concerned or nervous about wearing Regency costumes. I love the Regency look since I feel so much more comfortable than with a Victorian ballgown with heavy petticoats and it makes me feel slimmer since it hides my tummy, taller since it makes me look like I have longer legs, and very elegant since the dress is sweeping the floor in a very delicate manner. I made my regency dresses out of spandex since its a lot easier for me to wear (its more of a comfort factor than the historically accurate factor) and I often pair my white regency dress with a taira and feathers in my hair, a sash of white or contrasting color of any soft fabric around my arms, and maybe a brooch or a necklace or crystal earrings. I might try my luck at making a long sleeved regency dress and a regency court gown in the future.
I am in love with your blue dress!
Fantastic video. I loved the way you displayed the lovely clothes.
Thanks - great tips and ideas for any shape!! and Thanks for modeling so many fashions on the left!
I like this style of video with the demonstration window. Very Useful!!! XxX
I love this video! Very well edited and informative. 👏👏👏
This video is giving me the courage to try regency! I’m not plus size but I have a tummy and I’m always self conscious of how regency can easily turn maternity wear D: and this vid is giving me the courage to try! Thanks Rebecca!!!
Such a great video, thank you!! Love the red evening "cropped vest", it looks stunning.
I am really enjoying your vlogs, which I think I began following about two or three days ago.
What I especially like about this one is the basic under garments and the delightful selection of over-garments and finishing each with accessories.
I look forward to checking out the links in the description.
Im plus size and i love the early regency loose style, the soft full look is pretty.
I really enjoy your cheerful attitude.
This channel is EVERYTHING I have been looking for😭💕 Thank you ✨
Thank you so much! :)
Yay. I love this video. You make me happy. The dresses are so gorgeous! And regency, which I thought I didn't like. Wow. I love these looks
So many great tips! Thank you.
Wow! This is so good i have been reluctant but you look beautiful! Thank you so much
This is SO helpful. Thank you for the pattern sources as well, and how you adapted them! You look wonderful in Regency!
Fantastic content.
Thank you. The video was nice length, gave a clear and concise overview, and gave enough information and visual candy to feed one's imagination. Those costumes, hats were very delicious candy.
You look so fabulous in all your costumes.
I particularly love the color of the dark red and the light blue dress. These are my favourites.
Your red regency dress is beautiful!
You're so inspiring!
Thanks for this series! I am really enjoying it. I am new to making historical costumes, and have thus far made a regency shift and have cut out a long line regency corset. Your video helped me feel confident about my progress and direction ☺️
Great video (again)! As a newbie in historical costuming, I find this type of videos soooo informative and interesting! And all this info is relevant for people of all body types, really. Thank you!
You look so lovely in all dresses can’t pick a favourite look!!! I haven’t found a historical period that you didn’t look good in either. It’s nice to know that with the right under structure we can achieve the look of the era. Also thanks for the great links, it’s easier to click buy with reliable recommendations
Wonderful advice. I’m partial to different periods but I’m interested in learning about all.
Rebecca, I absolutely LOVE your channel. Thank you for consistently bringing relevant and exciting content. Your knowledge, editing, styling, and skill sets constantly impress me 👌🏻🤩
Thank you so much!
Just shared this playlist to tumblr. So wonderful to find you!!
Thank you!
This was great! Thank you!
Love the plus size series.....have learned so much! Even getting ideas for current styles? Thanks Rebecca! 🥰
While I'm not currently looking at the regency period, it is on my long range "to do" list and this video had some great tips to think about.
I am loving these videos. Makes me want to branch out from dark age/early medieval (very simple construction for ease). I have 2 issues with doing later periods.
1) Plus sized person (size 30) patterns are impossible to find.
2) Corsets and stays. As a wheelchair user and being very squishy in the lower belly I find the longer line corsets can get really uncomfortable. Anything over the hips and my squish doesn't have anywhere to go. I have a couple of underbust corsets (modern) which end up being mid overbust due to being in the chair and squishy bits 😆
love your vidéos for plus size !! you're soooooo positive !! i love this period costumes, and it's super cool to see it's possible to wear this kind of dress even if i"m plus size !! thank you !!!!!
This was great! Love SockDreams - I've been a happy customer of theirs for over ten years and they are absolutely amazing, can't recommend them enough.
You are looking super cute today! Great video!!!
Thank you for this! I adore Regency and am adamant that it looks good on every body. I prefer early and mid Regency.
I love regency! It was my "gateway" into the fun of costumy/history bounding. I guess you could say I'm plus size, but I'm really that awkward in between place. As a teen I made 2 1810's gowns to wear with (gasp) regular underwear. I love them and wore them all the time! I'm with you on Team Waistband as well. I must have a waistband!
The great thing about Regency is that it IS possible to wear it with modern undergarments
thanks for this video, i haven't started sewing yet but when i do, it's going to be regency.
to that end, i've bought some thick white tights/mock stockings from Snag (a size inclusive online brand) that have a built in garter belt, not at all HA but it looks like a decent work around without having to buy expensive stockings and worry about them falling down or having to buy/make bloomers
As always, you look so pretty in your dresses! Thank you for giving us curvier gals the confidence and example to follow for making our own clothes.
One topic I would enjoy seeing is fixing common fit issues in plus sized corsets.
Thank you! I've been thinking about doing a video on that, though I'm not a corset expert, so I don't want to misinform anyone!
The best part about Bridgerton is discovering you in UA-cam♥️
Aww, thank you! :)
Your videos are phenomenal. I predict you will have great success in your life work because you are very professional in composition and detail. You are also kind to all body types which is so very needed in our current culture.
Thank you so much! 😀
Very helpful video - Thank you! I'm new to sewing and hand-sewing my first chemise while watching this video. Had heard regency was a great beginner era for historical costuming, but I was fearful of the fit. This is very reassuring. I recently got the Laughing Moon regency stays pattern. Hopefully one day soon I'll be brave enough to start a mockup.
Good luck on your projects! You can do it!
Love this!
The last time I was this early, it was 1813.
This video made me realize I really want to make my mom a few corsets. They would do wonders for her stance. :}
Thank you so much for this video! Please talk more about how to make costumes flattering when you are short!
I really only know some general tips for shorter costumers, since I have no experience with that personally!
Very nice
I really like your videos. Being taller and plus size and K cup it is really hard to find patterns that fit. So any helpful tips are greatly appreciated.
I second this request! it is hard to find costuming patterns in large cup sizes. Victorian costuming is easier as there are period drafting guides that use your own measurements, but no such resources for earlier periods. pattern recommendations or FBA tips for regency dress bodices would be amazing!
You’re just gorgeous, thank you!
White bib front is cute as old Harry
I live these videos as I have a problem wearing any historical fashion as it makes me feel huge
Aww, I hate to hear that. I hope you're able to find a style that makes you feel gorgeous!
Hi Rebecca! The place I got my long dinner gloves was Regency Marketplace. I got them for $30. They're temporarily closed online b/c of COVID but they'll open back up soon. I really liked their gloves, they're not too tight on my arms, and they actually go all the way up my bicep. I've tried several different ones and these are my favorite. Happy searching!
Good to know! Thank you!
This is so useful! I'm making my own long Regency stays at the moment and have Laughing Moon #138 all ready to go.
I'd love to see content about how to dress in menswear as a plus size woman. I want to dress butch and be dapper and handsome but it's so hard to make the shapes of menswear work around an H-cup bust!
Good luck on your stays! I actually have never tried menswear, so I don't know anything about it!
Thank you for championing size inclusiveness,I'm not big but I'm getting there,and I'm very self conscious that I have a big belly,