Regency Corsets, and How to Make Regency Styles Flattering on All Bodies

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. ;)

Thank you again to my patrons, who make videos like this possible, especially my patrons at the Romantic and Victorian tiers, Sarah, Alexia, Grace, Vivian, and Tiffany.

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[samwhyatt]

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. ❤

[carriescostumescrochet]

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.

[fatsparrowsewing]

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.

[emanonfox]

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."

[nataliestanchevski]

You look beautiful in all the dresses but I especially love how striking the blue spencer is against the white dress! Just wow!

[NerdySillyGirl]

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 ❤️

[mokanger]

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

[sewthroughtime]

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.

[Ezrawake]

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! <3

[DrinkYourNailPolish]

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

[horsenroundstudio]

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!

[bethsvist]

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. :-)

[sarahmwalsh]

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).

[Barblooms]

When thanking her patrons, who else thought, “Angelica, Eliza. And Peggy?” LOL
Glad to learn more about this era.

[darklymoonlit]

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.

[MuseAndDionysus]

She said: I woke up today and I was ✨stunning✨

[lianeloeppky]

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.

[theeldritchlibrarian]

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!

[klar]

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!

[animosity]

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!