1780s dressing the different social classes, english fashion

In this video, I get dressed in English fashion from the 1780s as an upper-class lady, middle-class and working-class woman. I go through the different garments worn to create the style. But keep in mind these are just examples showcasing the different socio-economic status in dressing, in the 18th century there was a huge secondhand clothing market making fashionable and expensive goods available to a much broader audience so that social lines in dress often blurred making it hard to distinguish one's wealth based on dress. Also, this is a time when the middle classes were on the rise, making them much wealthier than before.

[jackiejames]

Fascinating. By the end, I had almost forgotten it was the same person in each segment. Excellent editing.

[ronsbrat]

It's amazing what women had to go through to get dressed each day.

[misssmith]

The look of the middle class is sublime. ....But the comfort of the lower class is so appealing. The corset can be as roomy as she likes, then, as her top and scarf aren't buttoned or pinned...! So comfy. The scarf & apron would be nicely washable. The skirt, sturdy enough to only need a brushing to get clean. The same pair of pockets everyday... I love it.

[dumbphonemom]

I absolutely love the lower class outfit 😍

[MsSteelphoenix]

Excellent comparison - I like how you specify the materials and why each class wears particular items.

[atlanteum]

This video is fantastic. It is particularly valuable in its comparison of the different classes - not just visually, but with detailed information explaining those differences. Can't thank you enough!

[anniehope]

I would say that the stay that is the hardest to put on/lace on was worn by the upper class, because they had staff to help them. I even heard that upper class people would wear impossible clothing on purpose, just to show that they had the staff to help them put it on. So I would say a stay that is laced in the front is for lower class people, and the one that is laced in the back is for upper class. Of course besides the difference in quality.

[ВикторияВайсберг-гс]

Как хорошо, что сейчас одежда стала намного проще и легче! Тело женщины, закутанное в многослойную одежду, практически не дышало.

[juliem]

I have this pet theory that upper class people wore their garters above their knees and lower class people tied them below the knee. This applies to both women and men. Working class people had to do a lot more physical tasks and movement than their upper class counterparts, so naturally their stockings were more prone to falling down. To prevent this, they would probably have preferred to tie their garters right below the knee, where it was most secure. The upper classes, on the other hand, could afford to wear their stockings in a more dainty style and often tied their garters above the knee to ensure their stockings stayed thigh-high. Obviously, wearing garters like this would be more cumbersome and restrict movement, so it wasn't suited for people who had to do manual labor. Gartering the stockings above the knee wasn't as secure as below, so the fancy silk stockings would often slip down beneath their skirts or breeches, so I also think upper class folk would've had to be more mindful of their legwear.

[PsychoKat]

Great breakdown! Especially informative to see them side by side like this :)

[elenabel]

Я сначала думала, что это соревнование: кто из 3 женщин оденется первый😂. Нелегка была жизнь в 18 веке- час уйдёт на одевание, а то и больше)) Спасибо за видео!

[SofiaGolden]

Проделана большая работа, отличные образы и наряды всех сословий.

[HunterDriguez]

Love the middle class outfit, without the apron or cap.

[robertlamont]

As a writer of Historical Fiction in this era, this is priceless! Thank you for sharing.

[LeafyK]

Came over from IG. This is so cool! I love the class contrast. Must've been quite the planning process to time each section to match up so well!

[blueeyesonyou]

Oh thankyou so much i just come from instagram to find your channel. Honestly its fancinating! Each is beautiful 😍. Im working on my family tree and its so cool seeing the fashion for all my ancestors ❤️

[bethboldman]

You seemed to have forgotten that the most wealthy would have a maid or maids help to dress.

[E_FoxSnowspirit]

Very good explanation! I loved how you emphasized the influence of different regions and feel like I learned a lot.

[FishOuttaWater]

Amazing! I love your videos and the knowledge and information you pass on about time period fashions! 💖💖💖

[hillbillyhll]

I just found your channels and i must say you are absolutely stunning! ❤❤