500 years of Medieval Fashion

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6 жыл бұрын

A rough guide to female fashions from about 9th to the end of the 15th century.
This is a very brief and generic outline, it does not represent all the styles, social status or local varieties - would take ages ( !), and although I do have quite a wardrobe, it is not as extensive - so I had to make do with whatever I happened to have in my closet!
I hope it will provide at least a vague basis for future research for those who are new to the era!
All the clothing made by us - some of this styles ( and indeed, some of the items shown, are available in our online shop!
www.priorattire.co.uk
Thank you for watching!

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@NobodyInParticular45 6 жыл бұрын

You and your husband are adorable together.

@value2887 3 жыл бұрын

Booty sweat 💯💯

@joywalsh6150 6 жыл бұрын

They looked like so much more comfortable clothing than a lot of the latter styles following the Medieval era!! I wonder why it all got so crazy?

@marieofthemay6022 3 жыл бұрын

an immortal couple throughout the centuries

@weaverofworlds22 6 жыл бұрын

You should see if you can get your husband or someone to model more period men's fashions. This video got me a little curious about what men wore through the ages too

@RileyLulich 6 жыл бұрын

I would love a more in-depth rundown of Viking fashion! Your video is are brilliant and informative and your clothes look so well made. If I were in the UK I would order from you as much as possible ;;

@lucianadanielli 6 жыл бұрын

The hubby is changing off screen! Im dying

@jacqueymuse3404 6 жыл бұрын

Italian renaissance? Someday...please

@marycanary86 9 ай бұрын

hubbys wig game is 10/10 x'D

@samwich1981 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! You and Karolina Zebrowska are my top two historical KZfaq channels! I love your videos and i cling to the lovely fashion and information you put out! It's so amazing and I can't wait for more! 💗💗 this is one of my favorites!

@priorattire 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Interestingly enough, my maiden name was Zebrowska too- no relation though

@highonimmi 6 жыл бұрын

the very early periods looked so comfortable....

@walruslatte6080 4 жыл бұрын

i wonder why they started getting so complicated.

@unknownposterr 6 жыл бұрын

That fur lined dress was fantastic

@meghanmcgowan7748 6 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed that you have that many different pieces, even though you said it wasn't a lot. Going through your closet must be like a time warp! Love how much you really seem to be enjoying yourself in these videos!

@rosaliecrawford1841 5 жыл бұрын

The Viking style and the 1360-90s were my two favorite styles, but they were all beautiful. Thanks for your videos, they’re always amazing! 🧡

@wodnyrak 6 жыл бұрын

you write it off as a rough guide, but I think it was amazing nonetheless. What a collection!

@sallawaronen3277 14 күн бұрын

Thank you Izabela and husband for this incredible by far my most favorite era fashion show! It really made my day❤

@juliankeith3525 5 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see the rich lady dresses for once. As a medieval renactor myself, I'm normally in peasant clothes. So hose, linen underdress, woolen overdress (both with almost no shaping and no lacing at all), a belt and a wimple. No fancy kirtles or fun sleeves with crazy linings etc. It does however let me run around like a mad woman with little worry of ruining any expensive silks. So there are advantages too. Are all you outfits handmade btw? If so, you are very talented and those must have taken forever to sew.

@robinsalario4372 5 жыл бұрын

in 1360 they thougt "ha we have buttons and we are going to use them! "i had a master button maker in the family in 1790. i loved the viking one that is my favorite. and the 1490 one. in the netherlands the wooden shoes were called "trips. " they were also found here.

@renaultellis6188 2 жыл бұрын

Love the 11-12th century Norman styles

@ivanasukjadic1423 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like it took an hour just to get dressed!

@jennym007 6 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic thank you! So interesting. Cheers from Australia. Good to see what my ancestors wore.

@krn2683 4 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting. It seems like they went back and forth between more simple styles to more complicated ones.

@dbseamz 6 жыл бұрын

1:31 kind of reminds me of Elinor's outfit in the movie Brave. The hairstyle especially.

@sassbrat 6 жыл бұрын

I've always love the sleeve from the 11th and 12 century and i used to call them butterfly sleeves do to looking like butterfly wings

@frank7411 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! You have so many beautiful clothes!

@Dotty2wice 6 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. I'm a medieval historian and often wondered what a "houppelande" was, for example. I could watch your videos over and over. Could you do a specific one on head wear? I am interested in the crispette, filet, barbette, etc., and would like to see these things up close. Thanks!

@anyu 6 жыл бұрын

Sarah Hearn I would love this too!

@l.m.2404 3 жыл бұрын

Oooo, more medieval headwear tutorials, please.

@ChrisSunHwa 6 жыл бұрын

The green dress at 5:00 is so pretty that it seems a pity to cover it, even with the lovely overdress.

@victoriarosewait6300 6 жыл бұрын

I'm always so excited whenever I get notified that you've posted more! This video was brilliant.

@annanestor9936 6 жыл бұрын

your husband helping was adorable!

@ccddle 6 жыл бұрын

1280 to 1320 looks so comfy.

@janedoe805 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this video and I adore both of you. It’s was in the wee morning hours when I watched this video and I was roaring when your Husband came out with those wigs on! I literally had to toned my laughter in fear of waking my neighbors! Thank you both so very much! ♥️👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Smallpotato1965 5 жыл бұрын

hee hee... I love the 'husband': he looks so proud of his 'wife' while posing with her (and she looks so admiringly at him.. bless!) Lol!

@vliegendegieter106 5 жыл бұрын

They look lovely, don't they?

@latioselatias 5 жыл бұрын

"Honeeeeeeey, can you help me with this lacing???" 🤣

@jonesnori 5 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure from watching other videos that they really are husband and wife.

@Linhdoesstuff 5 жыл бұрын

@@jonesnori They are! What an adorable couple...

@klematiszromanne2728 4 жыл бұрын

4:00 so beautiful dress 😍 this kind of videos are interesting

@Geeky.rainbow.vampire 4 жыл бұрын

Coming back to this video as reference for a novel I'm attempting to write. It's about a young merlin(not the BBC version tho), so Ig it could even be counted as fanfiction lol.

@robynm6869 6 жыл бұрын

I love fashion through the ages! I look forward to your videos too. My favourite period is the Regency!

@E_FoxSnowspirit 3 жыл бұрын

The amount of hair doing in this video.... Bravo!

@tweettweetie Жыл бұрын

This is really helpful cuz i have a few early medieval ocs and it’s really hard to find info on early medieval clothes so this video is really helpful 😭

@Ferret8185 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love all of these. This has been a horrible week at work , these have taken me a universe away. I'm so inspired by priorattire. You are so cool and awe inspiring!

@erikas3264 4 жыл бұрын

I hope the coming week will be better for you! ^_^

@Ferret8185 4 жыл бұрын

Erika S ❤️

@catzkeet4860 4 жыл бұрын

wow im just utterly gobsmacked by the miles and MILES of fabric on display LOL. And yes i know that at any time shown no woman would have had more than a couple or three dresses unless she was very high status or royalty but its still pretty stunning

@Malakalima 6 жыл бұрын

I love your videos so much and was so excited when I saw you posted a new one, and even more excited when I saw what it was about. This video in particular must have been so much work, so thank you for making such a fantastic resource!

@rhinaguzman109 2 жыл бұрын

This completely helped with my fashion history class. Thank you!!

@PiaLorena 6 жыл бұрын

Aww, I didn't want it to end! I loved it so much

@lilybrown122 6 жыл бұрын

Oh... Beautiful! I love it. Very nice to see the evolution and you look beautiful! :)

@rayssasabinodasilva1568 5 жыл бұрын

Can't believe I just found you out! I love historical fashion and this channel is a blessing. Keep posting

@maryannecross2379 6 жыл бұрын

Love these, keep them coming👏👏👏

@achanwahn 6 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the late 1300s. Really started to shake it up in high society fashion. ^^

@rebeccasjodal9769 5 жыл бұрын

I would like to see the men's fashion during the same ages☺️

@HenrikBergpianorganist 6 жыл бұрын

Waiting for an equally detailed male version! :)

@jennhill8708 3 жыл бұрын

Fun! I’m going to finally have it out w medieval sleeves. Wish me luck!

@elainewalter8685 4 жыл бұрын

Man i wish i could dress like this all the time. Im a huge sucker for medieval clothing

@beq4797 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Same haha

@liviapearls6436 4 жыл бұрын

Who says you can't?

@elainewalter8685 4 жыл бұрын

@@liviapearls6436 my wallet

@mycrazyfamilyid 2 жыл бұрын

Do it!

@sundaychild5099 4 жыл бұрын

Anglo-Saxon and Rus-Viking style(9-10th century) are best... simple, nice, practical, no boring ornaments or so many skirts...

@GustavoDiSalvo 4 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that the viking woman is very in style today :)

@xxiloveitallxx 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I'd totally wear the viking dress today

@thebardisashieldmaiden1754 4 жыл бұрын

Vikings wore ornamentals on their chest with broaches.

@MinorKeyDancing 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see 500 years of men's fashion too. Loved the Rogier van der Weyden and the Burgundian clogs! Thank you for making this and thanks to your husband!

@borbalaequestrian1315 6 жыл бұрын

As always I learn more every time you post a new video! The heavy medieval wool clothing were considered hidden killers because of wearing a wool "anchor" that took up considerable amounts of liquid if they should slip into surrounding water! PS-you guys are so adorable together!

@priorattire 6 жыл бұрын

+Borbala Equestrian the thing is, wool doesn’t have to be heavy- lots of wool used is either medium or very fine weave, light and soft- the heaviest were used in winter. Wool was not so much to blame, though dangerous in water- but then maille, padded gambesons plus inability to swim were a mire likely culprits!

@borbalaequestrian1315 6 жыл бұрын

For Sure!

@timothysdog6130 2 жыл бұрын

It's interesting that styles seemed to have taken much longer to change back then. They are variations of the same theme that evolved slowly

@IntrospectiveHousewife Жыл бұрын

A lot of it had to do with religious modesty being far more enforced. It wasn't just about not showing skin but also about flashy fabrics, jewelry, and dramatic hair styles. Make up was another no-no. That clearly went out the window with the Renaissance and the Enlightenment. Fashion started becoming more avant garde rather than simple and practical. We finally had trends coming and going every decade or so.

@bellehimechan 5 жыл бұрын

Being a busty woman, I shudder at the lack of bust support in the era. I have a hard time imagining not having something bra-like - I'm never comfortable without one! But the other garments seem mostly practical and not as torturous as lead to believe in Hollywood. Your videos are amazing!

@GallifreyanGinger 5 жыл бұрын

You'd be surprised how much support one can get from a well-fitted kirtle. Speaking as a spectacularly busty woman myself - and Iz herself knows it quite well, as she too shares our condition.

@AlexandraLynch1 5 жыл бұрын

Where you start seeing things that lace on, it's possible to cut the gown in such a way that it supports the bust. I've worn a gamurra (Italian underdress c. 1415) made of two layers of linen, laced up the front, over a linen underdress, and worked hard in a kitchen in the dress, and been very comfortable. I will admit that about eight hours in I needed to bend over and reposition, but I do that every couple hours with a bra anyway. If you're interested, google "Gothic FItted Dress" and see how it's done.

@bellehimechan 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback :) I have some Google-ing to do!

@AugustSideling 5 жыл бұрын

@@bellehimechan she also said in the 12th century lady video that linen wraps might have been worn to bind the bust

@ABC1701A 5 жыл бұрын

Also look up breast bags. There is an excellent article showing thus mediaeval garment and how it was made and tested. Pinterest is probably a good place to start as I know the blog showing the making of the garment, including approx measurements for the wearer who is busty herself, is up there. Basically it is a non wired bra made from linen which laces up the sides. Very modern looking for a copy of a 500/700 years old design.

@Mommamacnz 4 жыл бұрын

This was very interesting and some of those styles I would love to wear today (though maybe without some of the headgear!)

@attilathehen1555 6 жыл бұрын

Love the dark red kirtle of 11-12th Century Normans; so flattering and wearable today.

@birdandcatlover5597 Жыл бұрын

I'm so tempted to sew these....first, I need to make my day to day wardrobe. Struggles of a tall girl with long limbs and broad shoulders, that can't stand synthetic fibers...I can see a corset no problem, but I'm new to pants, and cant stand wearing skirts everyday

@WaterNai 4 жыл бұрын

I quite enjoy these videos. I wouldn’t mind if you slowed it down a bit so we had more time to appreciate the details. And since your husband also has an array of ensembles, it would be fun to see more of these videos on men’s attire. Thanks for sharing your wonderful outfits!

@rhyfelwrDuw 6 жыл бұрын

Fab video! I love looking at costumes from different periods of history!

@jenwilson8193 Жыл бұрын

All are beautiful but I love the longer and flowy sleeves ...so beautiful and feminine awesome to see them back to back.

@exxiyya4855 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I wish I could walk like this all day,without people looking.

@deem7478 10 ай бұрын

You both look great! ❤

@piscesrain8882 6 жыл бұрын

Bless you , that was a lot of ties and snaps/buttons !

@DodiTov 6 жыл бұрын

No snaps. Snaps weren't invented until the late 19th century by an Australian lady, Myra_Juliet_Farrell.

@lindakile1229 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. I have always wondered how people used to dress. This one is amazing, changing with the ages. I try to watch them all.

@rachelstone632 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! You and your husband look so sweet together :)

@Pilum1000 4 жыл бұрын

really interesting video... and incredible music... thanks you very much :)

@jeanettecook1088 3 жыл бұрын

You are having entirely too much fun! Great video. 👏

@davesaia5335 7 күн бұрын

This is amazing! Thank you for all the time and energy you put into this!

@gildedpeahen876 4 жыл бұрын

the bliaut with the flared sleeves is my favorite style of any of your dresses, even though its simple, its lovely and fitted and I just adore it

@l.m.2404 3 жыл бұрын

Heck, yea! I researched my paternal grandmother back to 1151 and plan to use this bliaut as my reference when I make my pattern. Thank you, Priorattire. :D

@polkadot8788 5 жыл бұрын

I found this useful as I'm trying to decide what style of medival dress to make.

@charitysheppard4549 6 жыл бұрын

I just love your videos. I always hope they have on lots of air conditioning for you as I bet all that changing is hot work.

@patriciachandler340 6 жыл бұрын

I do so enjoy watching this channel. I watch over and over.

@theowatson791 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for making this!! i’m using it to study for my costume design class!!

@rusymptote 4 жыл бұрын

Such level of historical detail and knowledge! My favorite was Viking Rus hehe

@mastersadvocate 5 жыл бұрын

Great video of the history of Medieval fashion! It brought back memories of my youth spent attending SCA gatherings! You must have been exhausted after changing your clothes so many times! 😂 Cheers! ~Janet in Canada

@Tina06019 5 жыл бұрын

I turned the video down to half speed to better see & enjoy the attire. 10th century Northern European is my favorite; but I always make my shifts & gowns 1-2” above my ankles b/c I am not a lady of leisure.

@blueberry4345 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely lovely as usual! I'd love to see the 11th century Norman as well as 1200s fashion in more length- what an elegant style ♥️ Thank you for your videos!

@jacobgarofalo635 5 жыл бұрын

I KNEW ID SEEN THAT ONE HEADPIECE BEFORE!!! The taller one with a draping veil was in either Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty in this one set of fairy tales my mom had in the 70s. I always it looked too odd to be made up, so at least now I know where that came from (PS, love your content)

@aengusog3415 3 жыл бұрын

Norman fashion with the bliaut 💅

@MsHorses2000 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, I can't stop watching them!

@ah5721 2 жыл бұрын

your channel is wonderful! I find this helpful for narrowing down what era I want to make for clothes!

@chwastozercyancientslowfoo205 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, amazing and educational - thank you 💚💥🇵🇱

@coco-yf9ck 6 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos! Thank you!

@inescosta2642 5 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos! I find them incredibly interesting

@folded_pizza 6 жыл бұрын

your videos are so informational, thank you!

@haleyinyuma 5 жыл бұрын

Couple goals

@carolspeaks733 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your fashion demonstration was amazing!

@tishakennell3246 6 жыл бұрын

So cool! With the styles back to back it was cool to see how they evolved and changed! What is so unexpected for me was how much it was like styles of today! Some styles grew and morphed and others just POW were suddenly there! I love the styles except for the 1390s headdress. It was huge! Which Breakfast at Tiffany's Hat Bring It On! But it had these veils and stuff I don't see how anyone wearing it could see anything on the sides of her! And I hate having my peripheral vision cut off. Thanks so much for this Great Video!

@priorattire 6 жыл бұрын

it is not too bad - and the templers make brilliant sandwich cases, - or acually anything you want to carry around! i once had mobile pbone and car keys concealed i one and snacs in the other.....

@tishakennell3246 6 жыл бұрын

😃 Now that's handy!

@Tina06019 6 жыл бұрын

priorattire Haha! I also put secret pockets for keys, wallet and cell phone into the garb I sew. Sometimes it is easier to do that with the folds and volume of historical garb than with a modern pattern, if the pattern is not already designed with pockets.

@ChrisSunHwa 6 жыл бұрын

Does the big headdress make your neck sore if you wear it for very long or is it lighter weight than it looks? I LOVE your videos!

@macstabby_j 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect for an Empress Matilda costume!!

@Karina-ey2me 2 жыл бұрын

I've found your channel yesterday, and I saw so much videos XD So much good job, congrats

@luluvi8998 6 жыл бұрын

I loved this video! Those pieces were beautiful. I would have liked to see your husband's clothes more in detail though ;) Love your channel.

@phoenixdavida8987 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So much detail.

@weedermann 5 жыл бұрын

Always FANTASTIC to view these. You people are ARTISTS!!!

@borleyboo5613 4 жыл бұрын

I love the Rogier van der Weyden style. It’s just like one of his paintings. I love van der Weyden’s paintings. They are beautiful. Thank you for this most entertaining video.