It's truly shameful what has been happening to fashion since the past 15 years it's been going downhill. The stores are filled with rags. Nothing fits, no linings, staticky material, cheap seams, cheap crooked or too large necklines, nothing fits properly for its size on the label and dresses are often too short and hard to find A-line styles or proper pleats. And some things should be banned from public like hideous leggings.
Store??? We're lucky there's any stores left! Everything's going online! Thankfully, I have a seamstress who tailors my clothing to fit me because, as you said, NOTHING fits correctly!
It started even earlier. My mom told me she noticed a huge dip in quality in the mid 90s. Before, us could wear hand me downs from our cousins. After, handing down garments did not work anymore, they wore out too fast.
All of the world is being filled with godlessness and it’s reflected everywhere! Food, entertainment, family, marriage, individuality, etc. Jesus is our only hope! He is the way, and the truth, and the life!
I can never find anything wearable, quality and interesting either. I would love it if they still made clothing with really unique and interesting detailing but a lot of it is just poorly made copies of whatever 'trends' are being cranked out. If you want something that is not what is being cranked out you can't find anything unless you do resale.
haute couture usually looks like a bizarre costume party. red carpet looks like a bizarre, ugly costume party, a contest for the most offensive or outrageous.
I have thought this to myself for YEARS!!! I still have clothing items from the 80s and 90s (don't judge). WHY?? Because (and I say this ALL THE TIME) "They don't make things like they used to." So I hang onto them. Color, embellishments, the cut of the clothing, everything has been thrown out the window. But it's not just fashion. As many have said, it's the "uglification" of society as a whole. Fashion, _ART_ especially, architecture, automobiles, hairstyles, you name it - all of it has been beaten hard with an ugly stick. Why? Because no one truly cares any more. No one is doing something out of the pure love of it, or to make the world more beautiful, or to make something lovely for it's own sake; no, it's now merely a means to an end: *PROFIT.* Not only that, but it's the overall breakdown of our very thought - that fat is beautiful (it's not, it's extremely unhealthy), that the freakshow in the LGBTQ group are "beautiful" with their multiple piercings, tattoos, shaved heads, dyed eyeballs, pink & blue hair, weird tatty clothing, unnatural affections to each other, etc. It's literally doing what the Bible says "is right _in their own eyes."_ Dark for light, evil for goodness. It's the enforcement of : You WILL acknowledge me, you WILL accept me, you WILL respect me, you WILL allow me do whatever *I* want, whenever I want, wherever I want, and don't you DARE tell me otherwise! That's it in a nutshell. It's the out-of-control-ness of society. The children have taken over, and the adults are absent. The smallest percentage groups with the biggest mouths, and loudest voices, are creating a ruckus throughout the world. We're living in a Romans 1 world right now, folks. And the end is near. Very near. #getJesusandgetouttahere
This is why I started sewing my own clothing. Everything in the stores suddenly looked ugly and boxy, and a classic, A line skirt was nowhere to be found. Fashion is pushed in various directions for the masses and that’s fine, but I’m walking my own road now.
You know, I have been looking into sewing my own clothing because I am so repelled by the clothes they now offer in stores. The current dresses are shapeless, usually made of synthetic fabrics, and quite simply matronly. It is nearly impossible to find a bias cut skirt in a natural fabric without paying hundreds of dollars, Even denim clothes are poorly made and of cheap fabric. Really dreadful clothes.
I'm the same. I couldn't find a skirt that was even knee-length that wasn't this weird tulle-like material, so I said f* it, and made my own. I never went back since, I love the freedom that I can make exactly what I want. (Also, it's a nice boost to my ego when someone asks where did I buy my clothes, and I can say "oh, I made it" XD )
I got myself a sewing machine just try to make a simple skirt or dress, because everything was always too short for me. Me and fabric don't seem to get along tho haha the hardest part is actually cutting it correctly
@@estycki There are multiple things you can do to make cutting easier. I'm not sure if you know this (I didn't at first), but you have to pay attention to the grain line. Second, think about the material you use: knit and stretchy fabrics can be tricky to deal with, just like sheer fabrics. Third, what do you use to mark the lines and to cut? If you don't have one already, I highly, HIGHLY recommend investing in a pair of good quality fabric scissors. Tailor's chalk is also a Godsent. Also, try to weigh down the fabric in multiple places while you're making the marks (I use books and the rocks I collect). Then there's the pattern. There are ones that consist only of squares basically, and they are very beginner friendly! Circle skirts are also a good option (and there's swoosh!) but the amount of fabric needed for a full circle skirt is astounding >.< And if you're in doubt, RUclips is your friend, there are a lot of great sewing tutorials here from the very basics to the highly professional level. :)
@@saddlerrye6725 the biggest issue I have is lack of space. I don’t have a big table so I have to cut on the carpet, and I just can’t get this big piece to lay flat (it’s for a simple sleeveless dress). The carpet tends to tug on the fabric a little bit too much one way or another. Don’t get me started on ironing… Actually using books or rocks as weights is a good idea, why didn’t I think of that. I have a rotary cutter that I feel is easier to use, but I only have an 11x17 cutting board, I was able to cut for beginners lessons like a small pillow and little fabric bags no problem.
There are a lot of unfortunate myths surrounding corsetry. Modern corsetry is NOT the same as traditional corsetry from bygone eras. In fact, I wish we had proper support garments today. There are so many useful videos by other youtubers now a days, anyone can learn more about them now. It truly is a fascinating and nuanced topic.
For centuries women wore skirts to make it easier to "relieve" themselves, even without getting undressed. Undergarments were open at the crotch to assist this. This was especially true of women working in fields, as the skirt helped protect their modesty.
And old women going to the cementary in the dark at novembre made pissing only by spreading the legs because the panties were open crochet. Better than today sitting on the unsanitary offical cementary-toilet. My great- grandmother how my mother told US from her childhood in 1921
You should make contact with the women working in historical clothing, like Bernadette Banner and Nicole Rudolf. The stories about women's clothing and corsets are simply untrue. After all, women went riding and even hunting!
I am an equestrian, former model and I worked in high fashion as a visual merchandiser, stylist, and trend predictor. When it comes to trending, I get a feeling for something - a fabric, a silhouette, a color - a year or so ahead of when it becomes popular. By the time it hits mass market, I am through with it. Here is what I have to say about your comment: riding side saddle in a fully skirted garment with fitted jacket (until the 20th century when women began wearing pantaloons) is hardly liberated. And you must notice that the clothes worn during sport were never worn as fashion until the cultural revolution(s) that began in the twentieth century and that continue today. Today's clothing companies put forth more collections per year to sell more garments to make more money. Back when I started, there were Spring and Fall collections. Then pre-Fall and Cruise were added, and so on. The public is influenced by these collections thinking that they need to stay on trend, so they buy more. But their clothing budget doesn't grow with their wardrobe expansion needs/desires so the garment manufacturers produce cheaper quality clothing. This results in people buying more clothing that is more affordable but is also of poor quality - so they need to replace it more often 1) to stay on trend and 2) because the cheap stuff they bought looks bad quickly and they're told that it's out of style. So the public ends up spending more money on clothes than they expected. And all that cheap clothing is 1) produced of synthetic fabric 2) made in foreign countries with terrible labor practices 3) the cheap clothes end up in landfills where they pollute. The way to subvert this problem is to style in high quality classics and to update certain pieces (particularly accessories) to update the look or add a touch of whatever trend is whirling about at the moment. And remember, the greatest advancements in fashion are now in technology - particularly in fabrics that stretch, provide sun protection, warmth, etcetera. There are very few silhouettes and trends that are new. But most people don't know enough about this to realize that if they buy quality it will serve them much better and for much longer - than the desperate trending that manufacturers are serving up to you today.
@@amandapaschoalsereia I would love to be guaranteed as much personal space as a petticoat (or hoop skirt) would hold. As garments shrank, so did our standards.
It's always that blabering about women clothes being restrictive and demanding people to help... That's when I'm sure there were little to no research and stop watching the video 😮💨
In my opinion, second hand stores are the best. Problem is that a lot of the second hand items are now just those same cheap clothes that made it back around. But at least there you have a chance to get lucky and find something unique and/or high quality for little money.
You can find a seamstress and order whatever item you want made. A seamstress will help you choose good quality fabric. Obviously it would be more expensive than store garbage, but if you are intent on wearing this item for at least a couple of years, cost per wear isn't that high. Even better if you could sew clothes yourself. But that's a rare skill nowadays.
@@heatherfruin5050no they didn’t. Those myths were created by male doctors in the 19th/20th centuries with zero factual evidence. Those doctors had personal biases and didn’t like women. Stays and corsets are amazing protective garments. Not only did they support the breast from the underside thus preventing strain on the ribs, shoulders, and neck but they protected the spine from injury while doing heavy labor. In a pre-claimant controlled world it was necessary to wear several layers to stay safely warm and comfortable. One of the beauties of stays and corsets is that they gave you a place to attach your various skirts. That meant that the weight was safely and evenly distributed and not digging into your skin. Seriously any of the myths around stays and corsets can be debunked in a simple two minute internet search.
@@heatherfruin5050 no, you're confusing corsetsetting and tightlacing. Tightlacing was usually done by women of the upper-class to exagerate their body proportions. Corsets were made for support and comfort.
There are several historical errors in this video. May I suggest the podcast "Dressed" (the history of fashion) for well researched facts. Additionally the RUclips channel "Ultimate Fashion History".
I love getting dressed up but unfortunately we are losing 3rd spaces (local public hangouts) in the US, which gives us less reason to dress up. I'm an artist so I'll dress up to sell my jewelry, to perform my music, or to go to a rave or the club, but I'm more outgoing and luckier than most of my childhood friends. Most of my close friends need to adhere to a dress code for work, or they don't have the money to go out. So even if they see beautiful and unique clothing items, they don't get them because they say they don't have a place or reason to wear it. Another thing I've noticed is a confidence issue with some ppl. I've had girls admire my jewelry, but they say they're "not cool enough" to wear it or they say "they need to hit the gym" before they can wear body jewelry. Which honestly makes me sad bc I think their bodies are beautiful how they are. We might have more of a "wellness culture" now but it's still elitist and doesn't really focus on the mind body connection and the fact that no amount of super collagen drink will fix the stresses and structure of our unhealthy society. It also won't fix the fact that our food is the US is mostly poison. To dress well and individualistically, we need to be able to relax in ourselves. And a lot of ppl like to tell us there's something wrong with us, which creates anxiety. And anxiety leads to not expressing yourself. Hence the dull fashion. (Just my opinion)
I love the last chapter of what you wrote! You're so right. I've been thinking a lot about why is everybody around me dressing so boring and similarly, where has all the individuality gone? It's very hard to resist for me too, and I feel like it's getting harder and harder to stand out and look elevated & original. I feel the pressure so strongly. You're right it has a lot to do with stress and all the messages around us telling us we are not enough. You have to relax to be creative and dare to show your individuality, yes. Many people are in panic mode and have been for years because of everything that is going on. And it shows. Also it doesn't make it easier that most things you find in shops are ugly and bad quality.
@herecomesthesun21 💯 and it's sad because you need individual expression to create culture. It seems like culture only exists in artist communities now. But everyone should have culture and individual expression. Not just artists. You don't need to be an artist to be creative and an individual
I have, & never will, understand this deep insecurity in American women. Makes me sad - &, sometimes, lonely. Is is simply to sell things? I think not. This is an individualist patriarchy & women lean toward egalitarian communotarianism. Gather by the modern well. Find your peeps & recreate this ill society@
Well that's how trends are and it's a rather positive things because everyone got different taste so sometime trends suits your taste sometime not but there will always be people who like it personally the recent trends are totally my taste these past years i hated going tp stores now i don't tough yes the quality of fast fashion brand is horrible but that's a rather different subject
I have also started sewing my own clothes since 2020, bc everything started to get ugly and expensive, but i have noticed that the same effect is spreading to fabrics. It is so hard to find good quality fabrics that are not just 100% polyester and that dont cost a fortune for 1 meter. I am starting to think that i will stick to sewing and buying second hand old clothes that still have any quality to them 😭
I grew up in the 70s. My mom and my grandmother would by five or six pieces of good quality clothing a year each (outside of underwear). Each purchase was an event! Nowadays, people by so much fast and cheap fashion that end up in the trash after just a couple of months… Shameful, really!
I agree with what you say. I also noticed that when the financial situation bad is , the brands don’t take any risks and produce only basic clothes that are easy to match eith clothes you already have. When the economy gets better, they produce more trendy clothes in bold collors.
Or about how the length of the skirts was restrictive... Danced in three layers of ankle-length 18th century costume a week ago, had no trouble whatsoever. Planning on sewing myself another petticoat or two for casual use now because of how comfy I found them to be lol Not to mention..... space for pockets 👀
@@mazerumaze Nice! Yes I need to get working on some dresses/skirts (and drawers and petticoats) for winter wear, because I find them more comfortable and warmer than wearing jeans. I remember years ago when I bought my first pair of split drawers, I thought "how does this even work??" and now.... any chance I get, under any skirt or dress that I can, I'll wear them.
This is one of the main reasons I got into harajuku fashion (especially lolita fashion and visual kei) with lolita fashion, the brands use high quality materials that last years and are all handmade, while it can be more expensive than normal fashion it looks better, the fabric physically FEELS better to wear and is much higher quality + the unique styles which I adore. It's been 3 years and I've only thrifted clothes during that time, I have not bought a single piece of new clothing. Everything I've bought is thrifted, high quality slow fashion, or older pieces that were made with more natural fabrics. These pieces have lasted me a lot longer than fast fashion I see at local stores.
I live in The Netherlands and there still are beautiful clothes in some stores. They are quite expensive though but you can still dress well if you want. Just don't go to Zara, Primark etc. Ignore them and they go away. Buy better but less. But the question remains why people want to dress ugly.
I snagged two GREAT pieces at a thrift store.... things that cannot be found in stores these days. The two tops had this in common: they are structured, meaning they have darts which give shape, they come high under the arm to flatter the figure, they are lined, and they have a zipper. The garmet is designed and cut to FIT. I am SO SICK of clothes that have no shape. The arm holes are way too big, and the fabric is cheap. I hope I live long enough to see a return to decent quality.
Either no shape and floppy, or they use spandex and it's like wearing a scuba diving outfit. They show every bump and lump. Proper tailoring rides over your curves. A proper tailored garment has shape while on a hanger.
I’m thankful for thrift stores with quality clothes, but even now and later all is filled there with fast fashion, shein, which ruins the thrift stores as well. The downfall of quality fashion in front our eyes, sad
A long time ago I became disillusioned with modern fashion. I always admired the earlier fashions in the 20th century , for example in the 1930s and 40s and 50s . Within those parameters there were many other options to dress, not just in suits and ties. It is possible for a woman to be creative in other ways , being eclectic. So I ignore the fashion trends and make my own with reference points that I discover from the old movies , old photos, old fashion prints etc. I have bought a mix of modern and vintage for over 30 years now and it is my method of ignoring the boredom of modern trends which seem incidentally , as you say, to be continually on repeat cycles.
Same for me, is more than 30 years I buy vintage clothes. Now when entering in a so called clothing shop, mainly escorting somebody, I can't be dismal watching lines and lines of low quality "uniforms"...
Fashion from those eras took inspiration from the previous times too though ? It's always a repeat cycle... But the quick production schedule may lead to more litteral copying i guess
As many others pointed out before me: corsets and stays were not an instrument of oppression, and they don't cause you to faint. If a woman chose to tightlace to the point of fainting, it was the fault of the individual, not the garment. Working class women also wore corsets/stays because it was a supportive undergarment. It was basically the bra of old. It is also a misconception that corsets were only worn by women, when in actuality men did too! Also, codpieces are somehow never mentioned when discussing historical shapewear...
Sorry but putting that much strength to make you body have another shape is oppressive every women has a different shaped body and should proud of it and when it comes to fainting well a lot of women used to tighten them a lot bcs of the beauty standarts at the tile of yes corsets are bad without even talking about their effect on body and organs
@@hml25 "That much strength" - what strength? I wear corsets a lot and I never put "strength" into tightening it. Lacing a corset is like lacing your shoes. And the tightening thing is, to my understanding, grossly overexaggerated. Historical garments did have a very dramatic silhouette with an insane chest to waist to hip ratio, but they mostly archieved it by *adding* a ton of padding to their bust/booty area making it more curvy, wich also caused the waist to look tiny in comparison. Not to mention that anyone can wear corsets, it's not exclusive by any means. And if you think about it, even modern fashion uses corsetry a lot in more structured garments, like red carpet dresses and the like. Lizzo wore a corseted dress to the Met gala. Also I'm not sure what do you mean by corstes' "effect on the body and organs". As far as I know, the only health concern with wearing corsets is that your core muscles will weaken, because the corset supports your body so well that your muscles don't get to work. That's why you have medical corsets, and that's why they come with a warning not to wear them for too long.
@@saddlerrye6725 Also a lot of historical "resources" are not reliable, because even if Photoshop is a new thing.... photography editing is not. Most of the extreme silhouettes that we see in old photos are results of the photos having been touched-up. Mankind never changes lol
men wearing corsets were a minor thing in general i think it was something for upper class men,i believe in the 19th century is the only time place that occured.
You are right. There is a class of people on the pyramid who have been planning the demise of creative fashion, modesty and femininity, not excluding men's fashion, to give populations decadent clothing in line with decadent morals and society breakdown. They equally want to create two classes of people easily recognisable: the poor and exploitable in shoddy clothing, and the dominant in rich apparels.
Well, a lot of dresses are pretty comfy, and you CAN wear them everyday. Pretty prints, interesting colors and ruffles don't restrict your movement, so why not wear them to brighten up your day instead of yet another sport suit?
I also started to look into trends after becoming disillusioned with fashion and not wanting to be groomed into commonplace trends and look like a clone. Fashion is far more deliberately manufactured than we realise, it’s the ultimate mind control device. It can start with drip feeding styles into films, get celebs to wear them, feature them into media, alert clothing brands ahead of time and then fill the shops with them. This also refers to colours. The political situation is also examined. For example the push for unisex clothing, modest wear and comfy clothes suits the push towards androgyny, Islam. Paradoxically, the push towards every increasing immodest and sexual clothes suits the desire for breaking down sexual restraint and tradition. Just look at the trend for tight leggings on women which shows every contour of front and bottom (ass) shape or mini skirts even on oversized bodies. Then. There’s the trend toward big and fat disguised under the *acceptance* label or new normal. No this is unhealthy! Fashion and media will however normalise this state. In all fashion is used to mind control, push constant spending, keep you in constant aspiration and degrade the human spirit for beauty and self respect.
There is no new fashion (not my quote). Standing out, apart from special events, is frowned upon. “Quiet” prevails. “Loud” reveals lack of sophistication and disregard for the state of others in despair. Same sentiment exists in the world of fine art now, with “muted” and dare I repeat “quiet” themes. (Not my opinions) Therefore, we are stuck here.
Yes, "muted" is hailed now. Now, art colour makers are even producing ready made muted colours! In Scandinavia it has been gray houses, interiour, cars and in lots of yarns and textiles. The prices of textiles and lack of good quality, makes it not very doable to sew your own clothes, even if you have the skills.
Taking about society and fashion, I live now in a small town somewhere in northern Europe and coming originally from a big city in the south, I love expressing myself through clothes but unfortunately people here don't care at all about style. All I see is jeans, sneakers etc. Like, I once went to the cinema with a friend who is a native and she wanted so badly to wear red lipstick like I did but didn't "dare" cause she was too conscious about it 🙁 I still do me as often as I can even if I just go for grocery shopping but I look so separated and this makes me feel lonely. I wish there were more people expressing their uniqueness with style so that I can admire them and exchange inspiration too. Even when we talk about perfumes, they either don't wear any or just vanilla generic celebrity ones. And being a lover of scents, I would love to have a discussion about it and smell something lovely and strange that would make me ask "what is it? 😍" . My eyes are literally deprived of aesthetics, art and creativity . Literally "starved"... 😢
I relate to this so much! I live in a relatively big city in northern Europe, but most people still dress so boring. And it's hard to keep my own style interesting & elevated, because everybody around me is so casual. Yes it feels lonely, and I crave the uplifting feeling that beautiful clothes give.
I’m feeling this so much right now. Over the past several months, I’ve lost a lot of weight and most of my clothes don’t fit. Most of my purchases have been secondhand since it’s cheaper and I can get quality basics. One thing I struggle to find are real wrap dresses, the kind that you actually have to tie in place. It made me wonder if we’ve really become so lazy that we can’t be bothered with garments that require a little effort? I love that style, but it seems hard to find.
Because they take a lot of fabric. Fast fashion would rather use spandex that expands and stretches so you use less fabric. It also appeals to people's ego seeing tiny tank top that will stretch top fit them "Oh! I'm a small size!"
I have about 200 sewing patterns from the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s. I taught myself to sew because I am small and had a hard time finding things to fit. The problem now is the fabric available now is garbage. I have a mid 1960s shift/sheath dress that I sewed 15 years ago and still wear. Every time I wear it I get compliments. It is simple cotton fabric so suitable fabric is still available.
6:56 that has been proven wrong, many youtubers who are into antique fashion have made excessive research proving the point that these clothes were comfortable for the working women of these times. Unless you are tight lacing the crocette it's like you are wearing a bra. However sexism was a real thing lol. They were seen as children.
Polina, when you prepare and research a video, please actually research what you are talking about. You mix well thought out stuff with mindless BS with no critical thinking.
People dressed better and looked so much more elegant before the hippie revolution. Modern fashion hasn’t enriched our collective lives but rather impoverished them. I want high quality fabrics and good workmanship in styles that are simple and elegant and somewhat timeless.
Some 70 years ago, author Richard Weaver wrote a book with the title, "Ideas Have Consequences" - the implication being that bad ideas have bad consequences. And given our society's tendency to cultural and moral decay, bad ideas just don't go away. Fashion, like many other things has been the victim of the seriously flawed philosophy of de-construction. Why would a women choose to buy a pair of jeans that are full of rips and tears - and pay more money for them than for a nice comfortable, skirt or dress? The reason, in most cases, is that she doesn't want to be "out-of-style." Unfortunately, boring, crappy jeans will never go out-of style. My hat's off to those women commenting here who have chosen to find or construct styles reminiscent of the 1930s-50s.
I couldn't agree more with the corsetry statement. On the other hand, I'm one of the lucky ones that midi dresses suit :) I like midi dresses because they're a bit more playful while staying classy and elegant. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE a good, swooshy long dress, but sometimes I'd like to feel more Little Red Riding Hood rather than Morticia Addams. Sometimes. And yes, these are the only two options. XD
Really? Something stiff and tight is comfortable? And how the skirts loikef was not what she was talking about. She was talking about how they felt. And who was talking about midi dresses?
@@Joelswinger34 i wouldn't wear them if they weren't comfortable. They offer support of the whole torso and bust... without dragging your shoulders down like bras do. I was talking bout midis... can't remember why...but I was...
Fast fashion is wasteful. High fashion has nothing to do with common society. Too much time has been invested in telling women what they should ware, how they should look, and how their bodies ought to be shaped. Have we evolved at all?
Everything is so beige, black or grey or neutral. 🤮 even my husband complained he can’t find anything else and all is ugly. And my husband has zero interest in fashion, but from time to time he likes wearing a colourful top or jumper. And the cuts: I’ll fitted, badly hemmed, awful shapes…. I want to start doing my own tops and trousers. Now the hard bit is to actually find nice fabric.
H&M is a Swedish company so it makes sense that the clothes are similar - their culture includes not wanting to stand out too much, that's what I saw with my own eyes in Stockholm a week ago. I don't think it's that bad, they are well off on average and care to be warm above fashionable. While I'm from the south of Europe and like trying out different styles, paying attention to jewelry, wearing dresses and skirts - love that it's warm in here
I was trying to comment this. A Russia like her does not understand this, because in their culture they love cheap clothes that shine like a Christmas tree. It's cultural differences!
lol i moved to Norway from Italy, and the amount of bland and generic clothing i see here is formidable. also, there are piles of ulgy mass made clothes in 2nd hand shops...
One of the countless reasons I started sewing my own garments and tweaking the last few storebought ones and boy do I love not having to compromise anything
Interesting video and a good attempt at analyzing from a historical point of view why today’s clothes are generally homogenized and cheaper quality. However I must point out a couple of things that I find are not entirely correct or misleading. First is your use of the term Haute Couture equal to “high fashion”. Haute couture is not the same as high fashion. While Haute Couture is obviously high fashion it does not equal very expensive high end prêt-à-porter clothing. Haute Couture is a totally different endeavor which is all about exclusive, custom-made pieces crafted with meticulous attention to detail, while high fashion prêt-à-porter offers ready-to-wear designs that are more accessible and produced on a larger scale. The second thing I’d like to point out is your take on “feminism” at around 7:30 mark. Compared to what women wore how comfortable were men’s clothing? Were they not as restrictive as women’s clothing and were men not bind to cultural constructs and what was expected of them? I think I would have traded wearing heavy long skirts, bustles, corsets and not having the right to vote instead of having to fight wars in the trenches or build roads or work in a coal mine, but I guess it’s just a matter of perspective who had it better or still does. Regarding the Chinese foot binding In late imperial China, bound feet were considered a status symbol and a mark of feminine beauty practiced among the wealthy elite. Its exact origin of the practice is unknown. However it was the Mothers, grandmothers, or older female relatives to first bound a girl’s feet and not the fathers or grandfathers or older brothers. It was a shared bond between daughters, mothers, and grandmothers. Footbinding was also a prestige symbol, and the popular belief was that it increased fertility because the blood would flow up to the legs, hips, and vaginal areas. The small foot was considered more erotic and symbolized a girl’s willingness to obey, just as it limited the mobility and kept women subordinate to men, and increased the differences between the sexes, seemingly to what we can say for pointy stiletto shoes so coveted by so-called “stylish women” of today that also pay the price with bunions and deformed feet after fifty from wearing high heels trying to be more stylish and seductive willingly, a feature celebrated in tv series such as Sex and the City and every major fashion brand in existence. It was actually a male emperor During the Qing Dynasty the emperor Kangxi (reigned 1661-1722) who banned footbinding in 1662 but withdrew the ban in 1668 because so many Chinese women were still practicing it. You are still very young so please be careful with the “woke feminist” rhetoric when trying to convey your message because you could be misguided and missing the context of how, why and who shares responsibility for how things happen.
Does the fact that mothers bound their daughter's feet make it any less horrible? Everyone seemingly was a willing participant in a society that restricted the movement of women. Yes, it was a status symbol. So what? It was still cruel. And you really can't compare wearing high heels to having bound feet. Anyone who wears high heels can take them off, walk around the house barefoot, etc. But binding the feet (as I am sure you know) deforms your feet for life. Incidentally, my husband is from China and his grandmother had bound feet--the last of a dying breed.
@@susanma4899 I did not say that because it was mothers and grandmothers binding girls feet made it any less horrible, actually I think it makes it even more horrible in my view. My point was that the way it is suggested in this video it makes it as though it was something dictated by men to subjugate women. My comparison to wearing modern high heel stilettos is to show how culturally depending on the time and social constructs women will pursue very unnatural and uncomfortable ways with the intent of being more seductive and beautiful, which was the point of having those bound tiny feet in ancient China. Of course it’s not the same by any means, I’m just saying that we should be careful portraying certain things as instruments to say that women have always been oppressed and are always victims. From what I read it was surprising for me to discover that it was mothers and grandmothers the ones to first do this to their daughters and not something imposed to women in general by some kind of misogynist ruling. I hope I made my point clearer now.
I don't think she attributed responsibility for the oppression or blamed men, she just stated the facts. At least, that's what I've heard. Movement restriction is a symbol of status. It may be elevated status (you don't have to work so you can restrict your movements) or subjugated status (you aren't free to move, you're dependent). That's a simple fact.
@@ekaterinasergeyeva453she doesn’t say it specifically but it is clearly implied , at least that’s the message I get from the whole narrative that goes on to talk about the feminist movement and liberation of women. Liberate them from who? Themselves or impositions from men? Maybe it should be clarified and how the dynamic works. Although it’s fair to say she only says “in every culture there is a way to restrict females”, but believe me it works for men to. Men don’t have it any easier in society (suit and tie in the summer anyone ? Fighting wars maybe?) and it’s getting worse, for both men and women by the way. We humans have a knack for making our lives more difficult. I likened the binding of young girls feet to today’s stilettos because they also represent a way of immobility, the woman that has to stay still and just be pretty and seductive. Walking around a city or a working environment in stilettos is torture, at least not practical and you won’t be running away easily. And by no means am I comparing the pain and consequent problems of binding feet to wearing high heels. Read my previous comment on the subject.
it needed to be said... and she said it. 1000% agree. I was looking at pieces from just a few years ago... great basics, done with quality materials and a good design concept.... fast forward a few years later... and it looks like stuff designed by your old high school art teacher,...who gave it to her dog to use it as dog-toy before hanging it in the stores... so so sad... what happened?????
TikTok and their obsession with looking like Y2K teens (except not really making the mark, and with far cheaper quality, and less aesthetically-pleasing pieces for women). I haven’t shopped in a couple years because I can’t find any shirt that isn’t cropped or anything else for that matter that isn’t super revealing, and doesn’t look like something a 12 year old would want to wear. Very frustrating!!
In the bulk of countries and times women have not historically had to wear uncomfortable clothes at all. Extreme fashions during a short period of recent Western history is an incident, not something that measures a timeline of emanicipation
I disagree, I am an older woman and now there are so many options available . Thise who fall into trends and have the desire to be In the trend have no idea about fashion , they just need to learn.
I learned to sew during the covid lock downs initially as a way to tailor and repair some of my work clothes. For awhile now I've noticed that the quality of clothing in stores has gone downhill. Weird unwearable colors, strange shapes, scratchy fabrics, etc. Remember the cool tailored blouses and blazers of just 10 yrs ago? We have lost so many great retailers to bankruptcy - Lord & Taylor, Mexx, Jacob, Loft. I think what we are seeing in stores today could be a reflection of the overall global economy. Not great. So Im now making my own clothes - linen pants and fitted dresses. Satin bias cut skirts and even collared blouses. Making your own clothes is easier than you think and once you start you won't go back.
i don't remember when was the last time i bought something from high street fashion. I go vintage, charity shop and then I recreate or accessorize it. If what I create does not look good at least I did not spend 50 quid on skirt that might go out of trend in few months.
Just an observation. Corsets weren’t worn very tightly. They were worn as modern bras. The idea of tight lacing is a myth, and very few women did so. Foot lacing was also not in all of China. It was done by the Han ethnicity. The ruling ethnicity of the late Chinese Empire was Manchu, and the Manchus didn't approve women having very small feet. It was a crime if a family was found to do so to their daughters
Thank you for posting, I really enjoyed this video that I watched twice. Same experience, I couldn't find the clothes I like (I like nice and well made clothes) in shops selling new clothes. Fortunately I've discovered vintage clothes especially the german brand Escada by Margaretha ley. As a stay at home mom in a small town, I rarely have occasion to wear unique "dress up" clothes, so I wear them in my daily life instead of saving them. Like you said, now we have more freedom of wearing what we like. It's nice to see in our local supermarket people are wearing all sorts of clothes and styles, bathrobe, onesie, well cut dress, joggers, suits etc.
fuck high heels! i'm so relieved we're done with that. high heels are like the tiny shoes in china, unhealthy, uncomfortable and made for the eyes of another.
I wear both bohom amd western wear with classics like blazers ala Ralph Lauren to look unique where I live NO ONE here dresses like me....fine with me I love beinng distinct.
I don’t buy clothes from mass produced shops anymore and now I make my own because yeah capitalist fashion is ugly. One thing that affects mass produced items is sizing. Making more universal fits will reduce the cost a lot. Instead of making 10 sizes of fitted clothes, making just 3 sizes that can accommodate wider range or worse the “one-size” in Asia. Also because we can produce patterns in the computer it’s easier and faster to just tweak old patterns to make new designs. Materials like knits are popular because of its easiness. More sizes can fit in if the material stretches. Since it’s stretchy, people find it comfy. However I find stretchy fabrics tend to wear out very fast. Once it loses elasticity it is time to buy new one. The way clothing mass produced is also is just bizarre. Mostly produced in cheap labored countries like southeast Asia, the workers are forced to keep up with time. Quality is second priority to quantity. We all know how fast-fashion brands work but many still purchase from them because how cheap their items are. Media brainwashes people to buy more and more despite these items are so bad but because it’s cheap let’s just buy a different one.
I live in NZ and let's say it's not exactly at the fashion frontiers. It's a different lifestyle from what I got used to in Europe. All my fansy designer clothes that I brought with me looked ridiculous and out of place here. People walk barefoot here all year around (it was a cultural shock to start with:) cause the beach is always close by. Plus the remoteness, the size of the country and the life style all play a big park. It's been a process for me to rethink my wardrobe, but I like it now. There are a lot of comfortable things in it, but it still reflects me as a person and my values. still the quality of clothes here is appalling 😢😢😢
I discovered my success formula along the last years. I was brought up by elegant by nature Ladies And growing in Madrid made me be conservative and very conscious of my looks. I travel a lot , and that is the best place to see what is going on in this society., planes, airports, supermarkets… My style is a mix of high -low Jeans , ballerinas an d a blazer is my favorite, Aldo solid colors dresses. I do not own hoodies or sweatpants. I even dress nice at home to myself, when nobody is watching… that gives me integrity Excellent video Thanks
Now, tightening of the waist, depending on morphology, doesn't always hinder physical activity. When I was kayaking, I had to sinch in my waist with my lifejacket, because otherwise it kept riding up my shoulders, hindering my movements. The multiple skirts played the role of catching and absorbing genital discharge of various kinds.
As a person who wears 18th century mens clothes į dear to disagree. Womens clothing in this era is uncomrfortable, but mens are lively to wear and work. This era now is very depresing and ugly making me womit. Not gonna lie women should have confortable clothes but this eniquality of uncomrfortable female clothes is still common in this era as well. Fake pockets, small sizes, more expensive clothes compared to mens counterparts. Basicaly women dress more ugly but still uncomrfortable. Todays society is a piece of shit to be honest. Has no grave or style. Everybody looks likę they live in a trash can. People are not so confident, all The same with no self worth or sence of style. Colours are disapuering and The world is just going to be more depresive by The day. It breaks my heart to be honest. People should be beautifull and confortable. Yiu can achieve bouth if you use a little bit of imagination.
What is your source of information for the claim "corsets tightened the body so hard it was difficult to breathe"? Modern actresses complaining about their costumes? I recommend watching Karolina Zebrowska and Bernadette Banner on this topic. The way you present that aspect here is much more dramatic than the reality. Corsets were not instruments of torture forcing people (yes men did also wear corsets) into a beauty standard but the precursors of our modern bras which (if you buy the right size) can be very comfortable and are primarily there for support. Besides not only noble people wore them but working women as well. They did even sports in their corsets. Seems hard to me if you nearly can't breathe in them.
Be careful about perpetrating clothing myths. Only very extreme corsets were laced so tight you couldn't breathe, and many women rode horses, lounged about, did housework, went shopping and even played sports in corsets. They fell out of fashion not because they were uncomfortable, but because of calls for those materials to be used in war efforts instead of as fashion. Most Chinese women also did not have bound feet. That was usually reserved for nobles or women of very wealthy families who could afford to have servants and not have to work themselves. It was the exception, not the norm.
i hate clothing nowadays. It looks so androgynous, industrialised and unflattering for the female body. Every brand is producing clothing that are the least feminine. It’s why unfortunately I don’t shop these brands and wear Asian brands instead. I like wearing feminine flowy outfits to accentuate my body. Not corporate cookie cutter pieces
a lot of things you say are not true, no offence. also you don't really answer the question you bait? why the clothes at h&m and co. suck? the answer is fast fashion. not only do companies do everything to maximise their profits. they also figured out that people will run to the store and buy new clothes whenever there is something new, a new tik tok trend maybe, or similar. new clothes are pumped out daily. of course you can't make quality clothes in these masses. and why should they. customers got used to wearing their clothes maybe 3 times. it's a massive gigantic problem because all these clothes, plus the ones that weren't sold (which is MANY) are dumped in landfills! how on earth can you do a video on the topic and not mention these issues lmao.
Yeah, that popular idea that corsets were uncomfortable and restrictive to breathing has been debunked over and over and over again. What this says to me is that you've only done a little bit of surface-level research for this video because there's so much out there now that disproves what you've regurgitated here. Just a little scratching below the surface would have easily yielded all the factual results you'd need, but instead you relied on untrue pop culture bs. However, I do agree that what has become popular in fashion nowadays is nothing but ugly, low-quality garbage not worth the plastic sheets they're cut from.
the normalization of polyester and microfibre -urghh- bad taste is a social contagion-we need a revolution , natural fibre for the environment as well. I enjoyed your video-well done.I wonder about my grandmas generation and before-they made their own clothes and knitted sweaters, so that has changed a great deal.
I think the style what is popular in West currently is not liked by Russians like yourself. Russians tend to like clothes are gothy and shiny. But the current trend is minimalism, which is more popular in West and Northern Europe.
I was just thinking the same while looking through the pages of Amazon, I would fire the designers inmidiately. I have my own style of dressing anyway. At last I found someone that shares my opinion
maybe we dont want to make some impact every time we go outside, we just want to wear comfortable clothes. My favorite colour is gray. My favorite clothing are jeans and a tee. wide jeans, oversized shirt. I'm happy it's in now. No patterns, no bold colors, no heels. No fitting patterns. Let us breath.
I've been into fashion for about a year. I saw and read some interviews with Maria Grazia Chiuri / Dior. And I also looked at their collections and bought something from them. She says a lot of what you say here too. I can see the connection to haute coature in a pair of trousers that I recently bought (from the current collection inspired by Marlene Dietrich), as well as a more complex model at a haute coature fashion show. And yes, it is a mix of the past, streetwear and haute coature combined with what customers currently need and will wear. They also want to sell it and do it for customers. For example Dior, Maria Grazia's team has to make 7 collections a year including 2 Haute Coature. That's an enormous pressure.
Wasn't the French revolution after the American Revolution? That's why the sent us the Statue of Liberty, to thank us for our support of their revolution.
We currently dont have access to elaborate and unique clothing. We dont have the leisure of past generations yet we call this progress. Access to leisure is one measure of wealth. People just dont have time so busy trying to survive. Sad to see this go
Please make up your mind if you call it pants ( meaning underwear in British English) or trousers ( the correct way ) as it keeps interchanging in the presentation
I have been thinking about this a lot. Especially needing to be financially healthy through no excess clutter and owning. And I had to think really hard and deep about what my clothes accessories etc reflect of me their use and practicality as well as relevancy in my industry: arts culture performance music. To not make this longer than it needs to be, coupling all my experience living abroad especially Japan, I do have to make a case for its fashion. It is a constant juxtaposition as well as an echo and and evolution of its past present and future. due to harsh social norms and gender stereotypes many women usually a very feminine style and yet it is also contrasted by a very asexual style many times. Having gone from Kimonos (picture a corset but for the entire body and of at least 15 layers) and the weight, to very loose free moving flowy fashion. To veyr gothic and even again neutral. Also in a sense liberating men to be either cute, sharp, bad boy, preppy, feminine, or again neutral. And the influence anime and manga and cosplay has on fashion there. Depending on the life style you have will determine your dressing style but I know of ppl who work corporate jobs and then dress up in cosplay or gothic, or even in sweats all weekend. I find in Japan fashion to be a true expression of the self rather than trend or status. Because there really just are too many to even become a trend.
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It's truly shameful what has been happening to fashion since the past 15 years it's been going downhill. The stores are filled with rags. Nothing fits, no linings, staticky material, cheap seams, cheap crooked or too large necklines, nothing fits properly for its size on the label and dresses are often too short and hard to find A-line styles or proper pleats. And some things should be banned from public like hideous leggings.
I so agree about the leggings, they don't look good on anyone.
Yes, exactly! Where are the flattering A line styles? Every skirt I see is boxy and ugly.
Store???
We're lucky there's any stores left!
Everything's going online!
Thankfully, I have a seamstress who tailors my clothing to fit me because, as you said, NOTHING fits correctly!
It started even earlier. My mom told me she noticed a huge dip in quality in the mid 90s. Before, us could wear hand me downs from our cousins. After, handing down garments did not work anymore, they wore out too fast.
All of the world is being filled with godlessness and it’s reflected everywhere! Food, entertainment, family, marriage, individuality, etc. Jesus is our only hope! He is the way, and the truth, and the life!
I can never find anything wearable, quality and interesting either. I would love it if they still made clothing with really unique and interesting detailing but a lot of it is just poorly made copies of whatever 'trends' are being cranked out. If you want something that is not what is being cranked out you can't find anything unless you do resale.
haute couture usually looks like a bizarre costume party. red carpet looks like a bizarre, ugly costume party, a contest for the most offensive or outrageous.
I have thought this to myself for YEARS!!! I still have clothing items from the 80s and 90s (don't judge). WHY?? Because (and I say this ALL THE TIME) "They don't make things like they used to." So I hang onto them. Color, embellishments, the cut of the clothing, everything has been thrown out the window. But it's not just fashion. As many have said, it's the "uglification" of society as a whole. Fashion, _ART_ especially, architecture, automobiles, hairstyles, you name it - all of it has been beaten hard with an ugly stick. Why? Because no one truly cares any more. No one is doing something out of the pure love of it, or to make the world more beautiful, or to make something lovely for it's own sake; no, it's now merely a means to an end: *PROFIT.* Not only that, but it's the overall breakdown of our very thought - that fat is beautiful (it's not, it's extremely unhealthy), that the freakshow in the LGBTQ group are "beautiful" with their multiple piercings, tattoos, shaved heads, dyed eyeballs, pink & blue hair, weird tatty clothing, unnatural affections to each other, etc. It's literally doing what the Bible says "is right _in their own eyes."_ Dark for light, evil for goodness. It's the enforcement of : You WILL acknowledge me, you WILL accept me, you WILL respect me, you WILL allow me do whatever *I* want, whenever I want, wherever I want, and don't you DARE tell me otherwise! That's it in a nutshell. It's the out-of-control-ness of society. The children have taken over, and the adults are absent. The smallest percentage groups with the biggest mouths, and loudest voices, are creating a ruckus throughout the world. We're living in a Romans 1 world right now, folks. And the end is near. Very near. #getJesusandgetouttahere
Totally agree!!!!! Bad material , bad colours.
Interesting video 😊
This is why I started sewing my own clothing. Everything in the stores suddenly looked ugly and boxy, and a classic, A line skirt was nowhere to be found. Fashion is pushed in various directions for the masses and that’s fine, but I’m walking my own road now.
You know, I have been looking into sewing my own clothing because I am so repelled by the clothes they now offer in stores. The current dresses are shapeless, usually made of synthetic fabrics, and quite simply matronly. It is nearly impossible to find a bias cut skirt in a natural fabric without paying hundreds of dollars, Even denim clothes are poorly made and of cheap fabric. Really dreadful clothes.
I'm the same. I couldn't find a skirt that was even knee-length that wasn't this weird tulle-like material, so I said f* it, and made my own. I never went back since, I love the freedom that I can make exactly what I want. (Also, it's a nice boost to my ego when someone asks where did I buy my clothes, and I can say "oh, I made it" XD )
I got myself a sewing machine just try to make a simple skirt or dress, because everything was always too short for me. Me and fabric don't seem to get along tho haha the hardest part is actually cutting it correctly
@@estycki There are multiple things you can do to make cutting easier.
I'm not sure if you know this (I didn't at first), but you have to pay attention to the grain line.
Second, think about the material you use: knit and stretchy fabrics can be tricky to deal with, just like sheer fabrics.
Third, what do you use to mark the lines and to cut? If you don't have one already, I highly, HIGHLY recommend investing in a pair of good quality fabric scissors. Tailor's chalk is also a Godsent. Also, try to weigh down the fabric in multiple places while you're making the marks (I use books and the rocks I collect).
Then there's the pattern. There are ones that consist only of squares basically, and they are very beginner friendly! Circle skirts are also a good option (and there's swoosh!) but the amount of fabric needed for a full circle skirt is astounding >.<
And if you're in doubt, RUclips is your friend, there are a lot of great sewing tutorials here from the very basics to the highly professional level. :)
@@saddlerrye6725 the biggest issue I have is lack of space. I don’t have a big table so I have to cut on the carpet, and I just can’t get this big piece to lay flat (it’s for a simple sleeveless dress). The carpet tends to tug on the fabric a little bit too much one way or another. Don’t get me started on ironing… Actually using books or rocks as weights is a good idea, why didn’t I think of that.
I have a rotary cutter that I feel is easier to use, but I only have an 11x17 cutting board, I was able to cut for beginners lessons like a small pillow and little fabric bags no problem.
There are a lot of unfortunate myths surrounding corsetry. Modern corsetry is NOT the same as traditional corsetry from bygone eras. In fact, I wish we had proper support garments today. There are so many useful videos by other youtubers now a days, anyone can learn more about them now. It truly is a fascinating and nuanced topic.
For centuries women wore skirts to make it easier to "relieve" themselves, even without getting undressed. Undergarments were open at the crotch to assist this. This was especially true of women working in fields, as the skirt helped protect their modesty.
Makes so much sense.
Yes, a woman could squat in complete privacy, anywhere, anytime.
@@patduffyforever I'm a woman, and I hate jumpsuits for a reason 😂
And old women going to the cementary in the dark at novembre made pissing only by spreading the legs because the panties were open crochet. Better than today sitting on the unsanitary offical cementary-toilet. My great- grandmother how my mother told US from her childhood in 1921
I long for a cultural return to modesty.
You should make contact with the women working in historical clothing, like Bernadette Banner and Nicole Rudolf. The stories about women's clothing and corsets are simply untrue. After all, women went riding and even hunting!
This is a very superficial researched video
I am an equestrian, former model and I worked in high fashion as a visual merchandiser, stylist, and trend predictor. When it comes to trending, I get a feeling for something - a fabric, a silhouette, a color - a year or so ahead of when it becomes popular. By the time it hits mass market, I am through with it. Here is what I have to say about your comment: riding side saddle in a fully skirted garment with fitted jacket (until the 20th century when women began wearing pantaloons) is hardly liberated. And you must notice that the clothes worn during sport were never worn as fashion until the cultural revolution(s) that began in the twentieth century and that continue today. Today's clothing companies put forth more collections per year to sell more garments to make more money. Back when I started, there were Spring and Fall collections. Then pre-Fall and Cruise were added, and so on. The public is influenced by these collections thinking that they need to stay on trend, so they buy more. But their clothing budget doesn't grow with their wardrobe expansion needs/desires so the garment manufacturers produce cheaper quality clothing. This results in people buying more clothing that is more affordable but is also of poor quality - so they need to replace it more often 1) to stay on trend and 2) because the cheap stuff they bought looks bad quickly and they're told that it's out of style. So the public ends up spending more money on clothes than they expected. And all that cheap clothing is 1) produced of synthetic fabric 2) made in foreign countries with terrible labor practices 3) the cheap clothes end up in landfills where they pollute. The way to subvert this problem is to style in high quality classics and to update certain pieces (particularly accessories) to update the look or add a touch of whatever trend is whirling about at the moment. And remember, the greatest advancements in fashion are now in technology - particularly in fabrics that stretch, provide sun protection, warmth, etcetera. There are very few silhouettes and trends that are new. But most people don't know enough about this to realize that if they buy quality it will serve them much better and for much longer - than the desperate trending that manufacturers are serving up to you today.
Also, petticoats and huge skirts were a way to woman have their personal space respected.
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I would love to be guaranteed as much personal space as a petticoat (or hoop skirt) would hold. As garments shrank, so did our standards.
It's always that blabering about women clothes being restrictive and demanding people to help... That's when I'm sure there were little to no research and stop watching the video 😮💨
Finally!
Someone who understands my pain. I hate to go shopping for clothes, because I will leave the shop empty handed and disappointed.
I thought i was the only one
In my opinion, second hand stores are the best. Problem is that a lot of the second hand items are now just those same cheap clothes that made it back around. But at least there you have a chance to get lucky and find something unique and/or high quality for little money.
Same, I only shop at thrift stores or at small designer's boutique
I can't find anything for me. Tho I have seem very good stuff in man section (in quality terms)
I don't want clothing to express my individuality. I want long lasting cloth with a good quality that fit me well and make me look put together.
You can have both
You have chosen your individuality.
Practical
Classic
Comfortable
That's how you dress, it fits your personal lifestyle. 😊
You can find a seamstress and order whatever item you want made. A seamstress will help you choose good quality fabric. Obviously it would be more expensive than store garbage, but if you are intent on wearing this item for at least a couple of years, cost per wear isn't that high.
Even better if you could sew clothes yourself. But that's a rare skill nowadays.
I want both 😫
Wearing theses quality you EXPRESS your individuality.
Actually, peasant women wore stays too and corsets too lol and its a myth that they were uncomfortable.
A lot of women had health issues caused by corsets squeezing their torsos. A fact. 😊
@@heatherfruin5050no they didn’t. Those myths were created by male doctors in the 19th/20th centuries with zero factual evidence. Those doctors had personal biases and didn’t like women.
Stays and corsets are amazing protective garments. Not only did they support the breast from the underside thus preventing strain on the ribs, shoulders, and neck but they protected the spine from injury while doing heavy labor.
In a pre-claimant controlled world it was necessary to wear several layers to stay safely warm and comfortable. One of the beauties of stays and corsets is that they gave you a place to attach your various skirts. That meant that the weight was safely and evenly distributed and not digging into your skin.
Seriously any of the myths around stays and corsets can be debunked in a simple two minute internet search.
True, they were the precursor to the bra, so they were made to be comfortable and provide support.
@@heatherfruin5050 no, you're confusing corsetsetting and tightlacing. Tightlacing was usually done by women of the upper-class to exagerate their body proportions. Corsets were made for support and comfort.
@@heatherfruin5050 wrong
There are several historical errors in this video. May I suggest the podcast "Dressed" (the history of fashion) for well researched facts. Additionally the RUclips channel "Ultimate Fashion History".
I love getting dressed up but unfortunately we are losing 3rd spaces (local public hangouts) in the US, which gives us less reason to dress up. I'm an artist so I'll dress up to sell my jewelry, to perform my music, or to go to a rave or the club, but I'm more outgoing and luckier than most of my childhood friends. Most of my close friends need to adhere to a dress code for work, or they don't have the money to go out. So even if they see beautiful and unique clothing items, they don't get them because they say they don't have a place or reason to wear it.
Another thing I've noticed is a confidence issue with some ppl. I've had girls admire my jewelry, but they say they're "not cool enough" to wear it or they say "they need to hit the gym" before they can wear body jewelry. Which honestly makes me sad bc I think their bodies are beautiful how they are.
We might have more of a "wellness culture" now but it's still elitist and doesn't really focus on the mind body connection and the fact that no amount of super collagen drink will fix the stresses and structure of our unhealthy society. It also won't fix the fact that our food is the US is mostly poison.
To dress well and individualistically, we need to be able to relax in ourselves. And a lot of ppl like to tell us there's something wrong with us, which creates anxiety. And anxiety leads to not expressing yourself. Hence the dull fashion. (Just my opinion)
Tell me about it, I thought it was only something in my country but turns out it's not.
I love the last chapter of what you wrote! You're so right. I've been thinking a lot about why is everybody around me dressing so boring and similarly, where has all the individuality gone? It's very hard to resist for me too, and I feel like it's getting harder and harder to stand out and look elevated & original. I feel the pressure so strongly. You're right it has a lot to do with stress and all the messages around us telling us we are not enough. You have to relax to be creative and dare to show your individuality, yes. Many people are in panic mode and have been for years because of everything that is going on. And it shows. Also it doesn't make it easier that most things you find in shops are ugly and bad quality.
@@JustAGuySlayingDragons what country do you live in?
@herecomesthesun21 💯 and it's sad because you need individual expression to create culture. It seems like culture only exists in artist communities now. But everyone should have culture and individual expression. Not just artists. You don't need to be an artist to be creative and an individual
I have, & never will, understand this deep insecurity in American women. Makes me sad - &, sometimes, lonely. Is is simply to sell things? I think not. This is an individualist patriarchy & women lean toward egalitarian communotarianism. Gather by the modern well. Find your peeps & recreate this ill society@
So true! Clothes shopping is depressing these days. Such ugly clothes!?
Ikr. It made me feel dominated by the government.
I know - no fun anymore
@@pao6097 Exactly!!
Well that's how trends are and it's a rather positive things because everyone got different taste so sometime trends suits your taste sometime not but there will always be people who like it personally the recent trends are totally my taste these past years i hated going tp stores now i don't tough yes the quality of fast fashion brand is horrible but that's a rather different subject
absolutely. I honestly gave up so I went to thrifting instead and find some comfortable dresses or tops in there
I call what is available these days as the "Amazon Uniform".
Another thing, models don't model anymore.
Sorry To Bother You
I have also started sewing my own clothes since 2020, bc everything started to get ugly and expensive, but i have noticed that the same effect is spreading to fabrics. It is so hard to find good quality fabrics that are not just 100% polyester and that dont cost a fortune for 1 meter. I am starting to think that i will stick to sewing and buying second hand old clothes that still have any quality to them 😭
I grew up in the 70s. My mom and my grandmother would by five or six pieces of good quality clothing a year each (outside of underwear). Each purchase was an event! Nowadays, people by so much fast and cheap fashion that end up in the trash after just a couple of months… Shameful, really!
I agree with what you say. I also noticed that when the financial situation bad is , the brands don’t take any risks and produce only basic clothes that are easy to match eith clothes you already have. When the economy gets better, they produce more trendy clothes in bold collors.
There's also the fast-fashion angle. Looser, drop-shouldered clothing involves more straight lines, which are faster to sew.
The average woman didn’t tight lace her corsets, please stop spreading this misinformation about tight corsets.
Exactly.
Or about how the length of the skirts was restrictive... Danced in three layers of ankle-length 18th century costume a week ago, had no trouble whatsoever. Planning on sewing myself another petticoat or two for casual use now because of how comfy I found them to be lol Not to mention..... space for pockets 👀
@@mazerumaze Nice! Yes I need to get working on some dresses/skirts (and drawers and petticoats) for winter wear, because I find them more comfortable and warmer than wearing jeans. I remember years ago when I bought my first pair of split drawers, I thought "how does this even work??" and now.... any chance I get, under any skirt or dress that I can, I'll wear them.
This is one of the main reasons I got into harajuku fashion (especially lolita fashion and visual kei) with lolita fashion, the brands use high quality materials that last years and are all handmade, while it can be more expensive than normal fashion it looks better, the fabric physically FEELS better to wear and is much higher quality + the unique styles which I adore. It's been 3 years and I've only thrifted clothes during that time, I have not bought a single piece of new clothing. Everything I've bought is thrifted, high quality slow fashion, or older pieces that were made with more natural fabrics. These pieces have lasted me a lot longer than fast fashion I see at local stores.
YESSS. I love those fashion styles so much- do you have any slow fashion brand recommendations?
I live in The Netherlands and there still are beautiful clothes in some stores. They are quite expensive though but you can still dress well if you want. Just don't go to Zara, Primark etc. Ignore them and they go away.
Buy better but less.
But the question remains why people want to dress ugly.
Welke winkels verkopen mooie kleren dan?
Ja ik wil ook wel weten waar ze nog kwaliteit verkopen want ik ben tegenwoordig maar zelf kleding gaan repareren omdat ze stuk blijven gaan 😅
Inaccurate about shorts: young adult American women in 1940's & 50's wore longish, tailored pleated shorts (& looked great & comfortable).
The difference from today is they wore them appropriately, beach, parks, athletic areas, around home.
I remember how long the Kardashians influenced fashion. I’m happy these days are over.
they only wear bodysuits!
the peplum
lol
This video was interesting but didn’t address why you think everything at the shops is ugly.
Yep, I kept waiting for that.
I snagged two GREAT pieces at a thrift store.... things that cannot be found in stores these days. The two tops had this in common: they are structured, meaning they have darts which give shape, they come high under the arm to flatter the figure, they are lined, and they have a zipper. The garmet is designed and cut to FIT. I am SO SICK of clothes that have no shape. The arm holes are way too big, and the fabric is cheap. I hope I live long enough to see a return to decent quality.
Either no shape and floppy, or they use spandex and it's like wearing a scuba diving outfit. They show every bump and lump. Proper tailoring rides over your curves. A proper tailored garment has shape while on a hanger.
I’m thankful for thrift stores with quality clothes, but even now and later all is filled there with fast fashion, shein, which ruins the thrift stores as well. The downfall of quality fashion in front our eyes, sad
Please keep this a secret!!!!!!!
It may be around 2025-2026?
A long time ago I became disillusioned with modern fashion. I always admired the earlier fashions in the 20th century , for example in the 1930s and 40s and 50s . Within those parameters there were many other options to dress, not just in suits and ties. It is possible for a woman to be creative in other ways , being eclectic. So I ignore the fashion trends and make my own with reference points that I discover from the old movies , old photos, old fashion prints etc. I have bought a mix of modern and vintage for over 30 years now and it is my method of ignoring the boredom of modern trends which seem incidentally , as you say, to be continually on repeat cycles.
Same for me, is more than 30 years I buy vintage clothes.
Now when entering in a so called clothing shop, mainly escorting somebody, I can't be dismal watching lines and lines of low quality "uniforms"...
Fashion from those eras took inspiration from the previous times too though ? It's always a repeat cycle... But the quick production schedule may lead to more litteral copying i guess
As many others pointed out before me: corsets and stays were not an instrument of oppression, and they don't cause you to faint. If a woman chose to tightlace to the point of fainting, it was the fault of the individual, not the garment. Working class women also wore corsets/stays because it was a supportive undergarment. It was basically the bra of old. It is also a misconception that corsets were only worn by women, when in actuality men did too! Also, codpieces are somehow never mentioned when discussing historical shapewear...
And support thé spine and organs.. think the support a Fisher wooman could have ;) Ans thé pregnncies. Very Smart pesce if garment ❤
Sorry but putting that much strength to make you body have another shape is oppressive every women has a different shaped body and should proud of it and when it comes to fainting well a lot of women used to tighten them a lot bcs of the beauty standarts at the tile of yes corsets are bad without even talking about their effect on body and organs
@@hml25 "That much strength" - what strength? I wear corsets a lot and I never put "strength" into tightening it. Lacing a corset is like lacing your shoes. And the tightening thing is, to my understanding, grossly overexaggerated. Historical garments did have a very dramatic silhouette with an insane chest to waist to hip ratio, but they mostly archieved it by *adding* a ton of padding to their bust/booty area making it more curvy, wich also caused the waist to look tiny in comparison. Not to mention that anyone can wear corsets, it's not exclusive by any means.
And if you think about it, even modern fashion uses corsetry a lot in more structured garments, like red carpet dresses and the like. Lizzo wore a corseted dress to the Met gala.
Also I'm not sure what do you mean by corstes' "effect on the body and organs". As far as I know, the only health concern with wearing corsets is that your core muscles will weaken, because the corset supports your body so well that your muscles don't get to work. That's why you have medical corsets, and that's why they come with a warning not to wear them for too long.
@@saddlerrye6725 Also a lot of historical "resources" are not reliable, because even if Photoshop is a new thing.... photography editing is not. Most of the extreme silhouettes that we see in old photos are results of the photos having been touched-up. Mankind never changes lol
men wearing corsets were a minor thing in general i think it was something for upper class men,i believe in the 19th century is the only time place that occured.
no its not. someone up there wants to low grade fashion and make everyone look boring and the same
You are right. There is a class of people on the pyramid who have been planning the demise of creative fashion, modesty and femininity, not excluding men's fashion, to give populations decadent clothing in line with decadent morals and society breakdown.
They equally want to create two classes of people easily recognisable: the poor and exploitable in shoddy clothing, and the dominant in rich apparels.
Totally agree
Definitely!
I’m glad others are seeing what is going on.
Have you ever worn and worked in a corset & petticoat? I have and I would rather wear 16th century English style clothing then wear anything from H&M!
Well, a lot of dresses are pretty comfy, and you CAN wear them everyday. Pretty prints, interesting colors and ruffles don't restrict your movement, so why not wear them to brighten up your day instead of yet another sport suit?
I also started to look into trends after becoming disillusioned with fashion and not wanting to be groomed into commonplace trends and look like a clone. Fashion is far more deliberately manufactured than we realise, it’s the ultimate mind control device. It can start with drip feeding styles into films, get celebs to wear them, feature them into media, alert clothing brands ahead of time and then fill the shops with them. This also refers to colours. The political situation is also examined. For example the push for unisex clothing, modest wear and comfy clothes suits the push towards androgyny, Islam. Paradoxically, the push towards every increasing immodest and sexual clothes suits the desire for breaking down sexual restraint and tradition. Just look at the trend for tight leggings on women which shows every contour of front and bottom (ass) shape or mini skirts even on oversized bodies. Then. There’s the trend toward big and fat disguised under the *acceptance* label or new normal. No this is unhealthy! Fashion and media will however normalise this state. In all fashion is used to mind control, push constant spending, keep you in constant aspiration and degrade the human spirit for beauty and self respect.
THIS!!! I want MORE people waking up and saying this right here! 👆👆👆
Exactly the conclusions i have made about modern fashion. Indeed catering to islam and androgyny.
There is no new fashion (not my quote). Standing out, apart from special events, is frowned upon. “Quiet” prevails. “Loud” reveals lack of sophistication and disregard for the state of others in despair. Same sentiment exists in the world of fine art now, with “muted” and dare I repeat “quiet” themes. (Not my opinions) Therefore, we are stuck here.
It's horrible
Yes, "muted" is hailed now. Now, art colour makers are even producing ready made muted colours! In Scandinavia it has been gray houses, interiour, cars and in lots of yarns and textiles. The prices of textiles and lack of good quality, makes it not very doable to sew your own clothes, even if you have the skills.
BE the change you wish to see. Say to heck with it
Taking about society and fashion, I live now in a small town somewhere in northern Europe and coming originally from a big city in the south, I love expressing myself through clothes but unfortunately people here don't care at all about style. All I see is jeans, sneakers etc.
Like, I once went to the cinema with a friend who is a native and she wanted so badly to wear red lipstick like I did but didn't "dare" cause she was too conscious about it 🙁
I still do me as often as I can even if I just go for grocery shopping but I look so separated and this makes me feel lonely. I wish there were more people expressing their uniqueness with style so that I can admire them and exchange inspiration too.
Even when we talk about perfumes, they either don't wear any or just vanilla generic celebrity ones. And being a lover of scents, I would love to have a discussion about it and smell something lovely and strange that would make me ask "what is it? 😍" .
My eyes are literally deprived of aesthetics, art and creativity . Literally "starved"... 😢
maybe you should travel more..
@@gayatriauty131 I can't afford it
Omg sis SAME 🤯
@@JustAGuySlayingDragons 😩❤
I relate to this so much! I live in a relatively big city in northern Europe, but most people still dress so boring. And it's hard to keep my own style interesting & elevated, because everybody around me is so casual. Yes it feels lonely, and I crave the uplifting feeling that beautiful clothes give.
I’m feeling this so much right now. Over the past several months, I’ve lost a lot of weight and most of my clothes don’t fit. Most of my purchases have been secondhand since it’s cheaper and I can get quality basics. One thing I struggle to find are real wrap dresses, the kind that you actually have to tie in place. It made me wonder if we’ve really become so lazy that we can’t be bothered with garments that require a little effort? I love that style, but it seems hard to find.
Because they take a lot of fabric. Fast fashion would rather use spandex that expands and stretches so you use less fabric. It also appeals to people's ego seeing tiny tank top that will stretch top fit them "Oh! I'm a small size!"
I have about 200 sewing patterns from the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s. I taught myself to sew because I am small and had a hard time finding things to fit. The problem now is the fabric available now is garbage. I have a mid 1960s shift/sheath dress that I sewed 15 years ago and still wear. Every time I wear it I get compliments. It is simple cotton fabric so suitable fabric is still available.
I agree totally. I am disgusted by the nasty material, the shapeless bags, the lack of good tailoring... just awful.
6:56 that has been proven wrong, many youtubers who are into antique fashion have made excessive research proving the point that these clothes were comfortable for the working women of these times. Unless you are tight lacing the crocette it's like you are wearing a bra. However sexism was a real thing lol. They were seen as children.
Polina, when you prepare and research a video, please actually research what you are talking about.
You mix well thought out stuff with mindless BS with no critical thinking.
People dressed better and looked so much more elegant before the hippie revolution. Modern fashion hasn’t enriched our collective lives but rather impoverished them. I want high quality fabrics and good workmanship in styles that are simple and elegant and somewhat timeless.
Some 70 years ago, author Richard Weaver wrote a book with the title, "Ideas Have Consequences" - the implication being that bad ideas have bad consequences. And given our society's tendency to cultural and moral decay, bad ideas just don't go away. Fashion, like many other things has been the victim of the seriously flawed philosophy of de-construction. Why would a women choose to buy a pair of jeans that are full of rips and tears - and pay more money for them than for a nice comfortable, skirt or dress? The reason, in most cases, is that she doesn't want to be "out-of-style." Unfortunately, boring, crappy jeans will never go out-of style. My hat's off to those women commenting here who have chosen to find or construct styles reminiscent of the 1930s-50s.
....corsets and stays were not uncomfortable. I wear stays. Also long dresses are more dramatic and beautiful. Midi dresses suit no one...imho
True
I couldn't agree more with the corsetry statement. On the other hand, I'm one of the lucky ones that midi dresses suit :) I like midi dresses because they're a bit more playful while staying classy and elegant. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE a good, swooshy long dress, but sometimes I'd like to feel more Little Red Riding Hood rather than Morticia Addams. Sometimes. And yes, these are the only two options. XD
Really? Something stiff and tight is comfortable? And how the skirts loikef was not what she was talking about. She was talking about how they felt. And who was talking about midi dresses?
@@Joelswinger34 i wouldn't wear them if they weren't comfortable. They offer support of the whole torso and bust... without dragging your shoulders down like bras do. I was talking bout midis... can't remember why...but I was...
Fast fashion is wasteful. High fashion has nothing to do with common society. Too much time has been invested in telling women what they should ware, how they should look, and how their bodies ought to be shaped. Have we evolved at all?
Everything is so beige, black or grey or neutral. 🤮 even my husband complained he can’t find anything else and all is ugly. And my husband has zero interest in fashion, but from time to time he likes wearing a colourful top or jumper. And the cuts: I’ll fitted, badly hemmed, awful shapes….
I want to start doing my own tops and trousers. Now the hard bit is to actually find nice fabric.
He can buy the white one and dye it any colour he likes.
the legend has it that every time someone says corsets were killing machines a fashion historian grows another white hair
H&M is a Swedish company so it makes sense that the clothes are similar - their culture includes not wanting to stand out too much, that's what I saw with my own eyes in Stockholm a week ago. I don't think it's that bad, they are well off on average and care to be warm above fashionable. While I'm from the south of Europe and like trying out different styles, paying attention to jewelry, wearing dresses and skirts - love that it's warm in here
I was trying to comment this. A Russia like her does not understand this, because in their culture they love cheap clothes that shine like a Christmas tree. It's cultural differences!
lol i moved to Norway from Italy, and the amount of bland and generic clothing i see here is formidable. also, there are piles of ulgy mass made clothes in 2nd hand shops...
@@regnbuetorsk that's a drastic change 😅 know people have been bringing clothes from Italy for decades because of their style and quality
I started making my own clothes a few years ago because it seems like I couldn't find clothes for a decade. Plus, I prefer all natural materials.
Corsets being unconfortable is a myth
It was perpetuated by men too. They wanted to make fun of women and deem them as weaker because of it.
@@maemayhem08you live in la la land
One of the countless reasons I started sewing my own garments and tweaking the last few storebought ones and boy do I love not having to compromise anything
I only buy second hand and vintage. Even shoes and underwear can be found deadstock
I live in California. Fashion is baaad. Deutschland ist noch schlimmer!
I’m in California too, and agree with your assessment!
Yep very ugly clothes in shops these days
Interesting video and a good attempt at analyzing from a historical point of view why today’s clothes are generally homogenized and cheaper quality. However I must point out a couple of things that I find are not entirely correct or misleading. First is your use of the term Haute Couture equal to “high fashion”. Haute couture is not the same as high fashion. While Haute Couture is obviously high fashion it does not equal very expensive high end prêt-à-porter clothing. Haute Couture is a totally different endeavor which is all about exclusive, custom-made pieces crafted with meticulous attention to detail, while high fashion prêt-à-porter offers ready-to-wear designs that are more accessible and produced on a larger scale.
The second thing I’d like to point out is your take on “feminism” at around 7:30 mark. Compared to what women wore how comfortable were men’s clothing? Were they not as restrictive as women’s clothing and were men not bind to cultural constructs and what was expected of them? I think I would have traded wearing heavy long skirts, bustles, corsets and not having the right to vote instead of having to fight wars in the trenches or build roads or work in a coal mine, but I guess it’s just a matter of perspective who had it better or still does. Regarding the Chinese foot binding In late imperial China, bound feet were considered a status symbol and a mark of feminine beauty practiced among the wealthy elite. Its exact origin of the practice is unknown. However it was the Mothers, grandmothers, or older female relatives to first bound a girl’s feet and not the fathers or grandfathers or older brothers. It was a shared bond between daughters, mothers, and grandmothers. Footbinding was also a prestige symbol, and the popular belief was that it increased fertility because the blood would flow up to the legs, hips, and vaginal areas. The small foot was considered more erotic and symbolized a girl’s willingness to obey, just as it limited the mobility and kept women subordinate to men, and increased the differences between the sexes, seemingly to what we can say for pointy stiletto shoes so coveted by so-called “stylish women” of today that also pay the price with bunions and deformed feet after fifty from wearing high heels trying to be more stylish and seductive willingly, a feature celebrated in tv series such as Sex and the City and every major fashion brand in existence. It was actually a male emperor During the Qing Dynasty the emperor Kangxi (reigned 1661-1722) who banned footbinding in 1662 but withdrew the ban in 1668 because so many Chinese women were still practicing it. You are still very young so please be careful with the “woke feminist” rhetoric when trying to convey your message because you could be misguided and missing the context of how, why and who shares responsibility for how things happen.
Does the fact that mothers bound their daughter's feet make it any less horrible? Everyone seemingly was a willing participant in a society that restricted the movement of women. Yes, it was a status symbol. So what? It was still cruel. And you really can't compare wearing high heels to having bound feet. Anyone who wears high heels can take them off, walk around the house barefoot, etc. But binding the feet (as I am sure you know) deforms your feet for life. Incidentally, my husband is from China and his grandmother had bound feet--the last of a dying breed.
@@susanma4899 the point is that the video is filled with misinformation lol
@@susanma4899 I did not say that because it was mothers and grandmothers binding girls feet made it any less horrible, actually I think it makes it even more horrible in my view. My point was that the way it is suggested in this video it makes it as though it was something dictated by men to subjugate women. My comparison to wearing modern high heel stilettos is to show how culturally depending on the time and social constructs women will pursue very unnatural and uncomfortable ways with the intent of being more seductive and beautiful, which was the point of having those bound tiny feet in ancient China. Of course it’s not the same by any means, I’m just saying that we should be careful portraying certain things as instruments to say that women have always been oppressed and are always victims. From what I read it was surprising for me to discover that it was mothers and grandmothers the ones to first do this to their daughters and not something imposed to women in general by some kind of misogynist ruling. I hope I made my point clearer now.
I don't think she attributed responsibility for the oppression or blamed men, she just stated the facts. At least, that's what I've heard. Movement restriction is a symbol of status. It may be elevated status (you don't have to work so you can restrict your movements) or subjugated status (you aren't free to move, you're dependent). That's a simple fact.
@@ekaterinasergeyeva453she doesn’t say it specifically but it is clearly implied , at least that’s the message I get from the whole narrative that goes on to talk about the feminist movement and liberation of women. Liberate them from who? Themselves or impositions from men? Maybe it should be clarified and how the dynamic works. Although it’s fair to say she only says “in every culture there is a way to restrict females”, but believe me it works for men to. Men don’t have it any easier in society (suit and tie in the summer anyone ? Fighting wars maybe?) and it’s getting worse, for both men and women by the way. We humans have a knack for making our lives more difficult. I likened the binding of young girls feet to today’s stilettos because they also represent a way of immobility, the woman that has to stay still and just be pretty and seductive. Walking around a city or a working environment in stilettos is torture, at least not practical and you won’t be running away easily. And by no means am I comparing the pain and consequent problems of binding feet to wearing high heels. Read my previous comment on the subject.
The same thing is happening with art and cinematography
Planned annihilation of beauty, perfection, creativeness and virtue.
@@michellemobakeng5938 Exactly.
it needed to be said... and she said it. 1000% agree. I was looking at pieces from just a few years ago... great basics, done with quality materials and a good design concept.... fast forward a few years later... and it looks like stuff designed by your old high school art teacher,...who gave it to her dog to use it as dog-toy before hanging it in the stores... so so sad... what happened?????
TikTok and their obsession with looking like Y2K teens (except not really making the mark, and with far cheaper quality, and less aesthetically-pleasing pieces for women). I haven’t shopped in a couple years because I can’t find any shirt that isn’t cropped or anything else for that matter that isn’t super revealing, and doesn’t look like something a 12 year old would want to wear. Very frustrating!!
In the bulk of countries and times women have not historically had to wear uncomfortable clothes at all. Extreme fashions during a short period of recent Western history is an incident, not something that measures a timeline of emanicipation
Zara especially horrifically toxic - the Fall Campaign was downright evil, disrespectful and extremely sadistic.
Proud to say I never purchased anything at Zara.
What happened?
I disagree, I am an older woman and now there are so many options available . Thise who fall into trends and have the desire to be In the trend have no idea about fashion , they just need to learn.
I have a lot of clothing from my aunt from 70-80s and I love it. its mostly skirts or autumn coats. the quality is unmatched to today clothes
I learned to sew during the covid lock downs initially as a way to tailor and repair some of my work clothes. For awhile now I've noticed that the quality of clothing in stores has gone downhill. Weird unwearable colors, strange shapes, scratchy fabrics, etc. Remember the cool tailored blouses and blazers of just 10 yrs ago? We have lost so many great retailers to bankruptcy - Lord & Taylor, Mexx, Jacob, Loft. I think what we are seeing in stores today could be a reflection of the overall global economy. Not great. So Im now making my own clothes - linen pants and fitted dresses. Satin bias cut skirts and even collared blouses. Making your own clothes is easier than you think and once you start you won't go back.
i don't remember when was the last time i bought something from high street fashion. I go vintage, charity shop and then I recreate or accessorize it. If what I create does not look good at least I did not spend 50 quid on skirt that might go out of trend in few months.
Just an observation. Corsets weren’t worn very tightly. They were worn as modern bras. The idea of tight lacing is a myth, and very few women did so. Foot lacing was also not in all of China. It was done by the Han ethnicity. The ruling ethnicity of the late Chinese Empire was Manchu, and the Manchus didn't approve women having very small feet. It was a crime if a family was found to do so to their daughters
Thank you for posting, I really enjoyed this video that I watched twice. Same experience, I couldn't find the clothes I like (I like nice and well made clothes) in shops selling new clothes. Fortunately I've discovered vintage clothes especially the german brand Escada by Margaretha ley. As a stay at home mom in a small town, I rarely have occasion to wear unique "dress up" clothes, so I wear them in my daily life instead of saving them. Like you said, now we have more freedom of wearing what we like. It's nice to see in our local supermarket people are wearing all sorts of clothes and styles, bathrobe, onesie, well cut dress, joggers, suits etc.
Wooow finally... I was saying this many times why have zara and others turned so insanely ugly. Now Im buying only basics if they are not sold out.
fuck high heels! i'm so relieved we're done with that. high heels are like the tiny shoes in china, unhealthy, uncomfortable and made for the eyes of another.
Fashions come and go; but style remains.
Fashion is mass produced; but style is individual.
My two requirements: It must be both modest & feminine.
I wear both bohom amd western wear with classics like blazers ala Ralph Lauren to look unique where I live NO ONE here dresses like me....fine with me I love beinng distinct.
I don’t buy clothes from mass produced shops anymore and now I make my own because yeah capitalist fashion is ugly. One thing that affects mass produced items is sizing. Making more universal fits will reduce the cost a lot. Instead of making 10 sizes of fitted clothes, making just 3 sizes that can accommodate wider range or worse the “one-size” in Asia. Also because we can produce patterns in the computer it’s easier and faster to just tweak old patterns to make new designs. Materials like knits are popular because of its easiness. More sizes can fit in if the material stretches. Since it’s stretchy, people find it comfy. However I find stretchy fabrics tend to wear out very fast. Once it loses elasticity it is time to buy new one. The way clothing mass produced is also is just bizarre. Mostly produced in cheap labored countries like southeast Asia, the workers are forced to keep up with time. Quality is second priority to quantity. We all know how fast-fashion brands work but many still purchase from them because how cheap their items are. Media brainwashes people to buy more and more despite these items are so bad but because it’s cheap let’s just buy a different one.
historically, corsets were NOT supposed to be uncomfortable
I live in NZ and let's say it's not exactly at the fashion frontiers. It's a different lifestyle from what I got used to in Europe. All my fansy designer clothes that I brought with me looked ridiculous and out of place here. People walk barefoot here all year around (it was a cultural shock to start with:) cause the beach is always close by. Plus the remoteness, the size of the country and the life style all play a big park. It's been a process for me to rethink my wardrobe, but I like it now. There are a lot of comfortable things in it, but it still reflects me as a person and my values. still the quality of clothes here is appalling 😢😢😢
I discovered my success formula along the last years.
I was brought up by elegant by nature Ladies
And growing in Madrid made me be conservative and very conscious of my looks.
I travel a lot , and that is the best place to see what is going on in this society., planes, airports, supermarkets…
My style is a mix of high -low
Jeans , ballerinas an d a blazer is my favorite,
Aldo solid colors dresses.
I do not own hoodies or sweatpants.
I even dress nice at home to myself, when nobody is watching… that gives me integrity
Excellent video
Thanks
Ukh thank you for finally saying something about this horror show!
I do 80 % thrift and second hand.. so many ugly ( fast)fashion
I also shop vintage some and have have found armani, Chanel and other. Gucci handbag from 80s for $100
"People are equal, some more then others"
Now, tightening of the waist, depending on morphology, doesn't always hinder physical activity. When I was kayaking, I had to sinch in my waist with my lifejacket, because otherwise it kept riding up my shoulders, hindering my movements.
The multiple skirts played the role of catching and absorbing genital discharge of various kinds.
clothing has always reflected society norms. my have we fallen.
I think skirts aré more confortable thankius jeans.
It happens to me too (I am currently living in Sassari, Sadegna, Italy)
Bellissimo posto! Saluti dal Ticino
As a person who wears 18th century mens clothes į dear to disagree. Womens clothing in this era is uncomrfortable, but mens are lively to wear and work. This era now is very depresing and ugly making me womit. Not gonna lie women should have confortable clothes but this eniquality of uncomrfortable female clothes is still common in this era as well. Fake pockets, small sizes, more expensive clothes compared to mens counterparts. Basicaly women dress more ugly but still uncomrfortable. Todays society is a piece of shit to be honest. Has no grave or style. Everybody looks likę they live in a trash can. People are not so confident, all The same with no self worth or sence of style. Colours are disapuering and The world is just going to be more depresive by The day. It breaks my heart to be honest. People should be beautifull and confortable. Yiu can achieve bouth if you use a little bit of imagination.
What is your source of information for the claim "corsets tightened the body so hard it was difficult to breathe"? Modern actresses complaining about their costumes? I recommend watching Karolina Zebrowska and Bernadette Banner on this topic. The way you present that aspect here is much more dramatic than the reality. Corsets were not instruments of torture forcing people (yes men did also wear corsets) into a beauty standard but the precursors of our modern bras which (if you buy the right size) can be very comfortable and are primarily there for support. Besides not only noble people wore them but working women as well. They did even sports in their corsets. Seems hard to me if you nearly can't breathe in them.
Be careful about perpetrating clothing myths. Only very extreme corsets were laced so tight you couldn't breathe, and many women rode horses, lounged about, did housework, went shopping and even played sports in corsets. They fell out of fashion not because they were uncomfortable, but because of calls for those materials to be used in war efforts instead of as fashion.
Most Chinese women also did not have bound feet. That was usually reserved for nobles or women of very wealthy families who could afford to have servants and not have to work themselves. It was the exception, not the norm.
i hate clothing nowadays. It looks so androgynous, industrialised and unflattering for the female body. Every brand is producing clothing that are the least feminine. It’s why unfortunately I don’t shop these brands and wear Asian brands instead. I like wearing feminine flowy outfits to accentuate my body. Not corporate cookie cutter pieces
a lot of things you say are not true, no offence. also you don't really answer the question you bait? why the clothes at h&m and co. suck? the answer is fast fashion. not only do companies do everything to maximise their profits. they also figured out that people will run to the store and buy new clothes whenever there is something new, a new tik tok trend maybe, or similar. new clothes are pumped out daily. of course you can't make quality clothes in these masses. and why should they. customers got used to wearing their clothes maybe 3 times.
it's a massive gigantic problem because all these clothes, plus the ones that weren't sold (which is MANY) are dumped in landfills! how on earth can you do a video on the topic and not mention these issues lmao.
Yeah, that popular idea that corsets were uncomfortable and restrictive to breathing has been debunked over and over and over again. What this says to me is that you've only done a little bit of surface-level research for this video because there's so much out there now that disproves what you've regurgitated here. Just a little scratching below the surface would have easily yielded all the factual results you'd need, but instead you relied on untrue pop culture bs.
However, I do agree that what has become popular in fashion nowadays is nothing but ugly, low-quality garbage not worth the plastic sheets they're cut from.
the normalization of polyester and microfibre -urghh- bad taste is a social contagion-we need a revolution , natural fibre for the environment as well. I enjoyed your video-well done.I wonder about my grandmas generation and before-they made their own clothes and knitted sweaters, so that has changed a great deal.
I think the style what is popular in West currently is not liked by Russians like yourself. Russians tend to like clothes are gothy and shiny. But the current trend is minimalism, which is more popular in West and Northern Europe.
I was just thinking the same while looking through the pages of Amazon, I would fire the designers inmidiately. I have my own style of dressing anyway. At last I found someone that shares my opinion
maybe we dont want to make some impact every time we go outside, we just want to wear comfortable clothes. My favorite colour is gray. My favorite clothing are jeans and a tee. wide jeans, oversized shirt. I'm happy it's in now. No patterns, no bold colors, no heels. No fitting patterns. Let us breath.
I've been into fashion for about a year. I saw and read some interviews with Maria Grazia Chiuri / Dior. And I also looked at their collections and bought something from them. She says a lot of what you say here too. I can see the connection to haute coature in a pair of trousers that I recently bought (from the current collection inspired by Marlene Dietrich), as well as a more complex model at a haute coature fashion show. And yes, it is a mix of the past, streetwear and haute coature combined with what customers currently need and will wear. They also want to sell it and do it for customers. For example Dior, Maria Grazia's team has to make 7 collections a year including 2 Haute Coature. That's an enormous pressure.
Wasn't the French revolution after the American Revolution? That's why the sent us the Statue of Liberty, to thank us for our support of their revolution.
We currently dont have access to elaborate and unique clothing. We dont have the leisure of past generations yet we call this progress. Access to leisure is one measure of wealth. People just dont have time so busy trying to survive. Sad to see this go
Everithing is squared, no shape.
Yes everything is sooooo ugly for years now! What gives
Please make up your mind if you call it pants ( meaning underwear in British English) or trousers ( the correct way ) as it keeps interchanging in the presentation
spot on!i wear clothes for cover me and helps me to move comfortably and organic mostly..because i do not have to be pretty all the time thank god 😊
I dress up for holy Mass because I want to look as if I care about being modest and feminine when I love our Blessed Lord.
Everything is boring and communist looking. No imagination anymore.
Everyone looking like they're fresh out of District 12.
I have been thinking about this a lot. Especially needing to be financially healthy through no excess clutter and owning. And I had to think really hard and deep about what my clothes accessories etc reflect of me their use and practicality as well as relevancy in my industry: arts culture performance music. To not make this longer than it needs to be, coupling all my experience living abroad especially Japan, I do have to make a case for its fashion. It is a constant juxtaposition as well as an echo and and evolution of its past present and future.
due to harsh social norms and gender stereotypes many women usually a very feminine style and yet it is also contrasted by a very asexual style many times. Having gone from Kimonos (picture a corset but for the entire body and of at least 15 layers) and the weight, to very loose free moving flowy fashion. To veyr gothic and even again neutral. Also in a sense liberating men to be either cute, sharp, bad boy, preppy, feminine, or again neutral. And the influence anime and manga and cosplay has on fashion there. Depending on the life style you have will determine your dressing style but I know of ppl who work corporate jobs and then dress up in cosplay or gothic, or even in sweats all weekend. I find in Japan fashion to be a true expression of the self rather than trend or status. Because there really just are too many to even become a trend.
I notice a lot of adults who dress like they are forever 15. And i think that says something.