Edwardian Jumper Dress: The Ultimate Fashion Accessory? A Deep Dive to Find Out!

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A staple element of the Edwardian Capsule Wardrobe, let's take a close look at the Jumper Dress, it's key elements, and it's evolution through the years!
Usually I prefer fashions of the late 1890's, but this year, I'm dipping my toes into Edwardian Fashion History with the topic for today’s video: the Edwardian jumper dress, a staple item in the Edwardian wardrobe, and yet tricky to pin down. In this video, I take a close look at this outfit and trying to identify what exactly WAS a jumper dress, when were they in fashion, why were they so popular, and how did the style change over time! While I AM using the term Edwardian here, the trend was not only popular in Britain, but also in France and the United States (and probably other parts of the world too, if I would spend more time digging around in other languages).
Although the term “jumper” is mainly used from 1907 through the first half of 1909 or so, we can trace both it’s origins and evolution far beyond this small window of time, and the results may be surprising. Not only did I learn more about what constitutes this garment, but I also learned that they were incredibly practical garments, available to woman of many classes and economic levels because they could be made from leftover bits of fabric and miscellaneous trimmings, and they could be mix and matched with a number of blouses and skirts in what might have been the main garment of the Edwardian Capsule Wardrobe! I was also surprised to learn how many other terms were used the describe this garment - not only were they called "jumpers" as well as the usual variations - jumper dress and jumper waists, but also unusual terms like bretelle skirt, pinafore dress, suspender gown, and more!
The next step, of course, is going to be sewing a jumper dress of my own, for some Edwardian historybounding, or perhaps a historical cosplay... I've got some linen all picked out, now I just need to decide which version of the jumper I'd like to sew!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:20 What WAS a Jumper Dress?
02:25 WHEN was the Jumper?
07:00 1907 Trends & Characteristics
09:09 Skeleton Jumpers
10:13 Incredible Practicality
14:07 1908: Geometric Lines & Bordered Goods
16:43 Semi-Princess Dresses
20:38 1909: Changing Silhouettes
23:37 The Jumper beyond 1909
25:12 Visual Summary of Changing Trends
26:55 What's Your Favorite?
#edwardianfashion #historicalfashion #costube

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@Pour_La_Victoire Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this detailed breakdown of different Edwardian garments. It's maddening how many garments go by different terms in period magazines and books O_O

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@Ora_Lin Жыл бұрын

oooh this was lot of fun! I love the vertical lines of the princess dresses in 1908...I wonder how it would look as a knee length modernized garment🤔

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Probably fantastic! I wanted to do that actually, make a princess type one at a more history bounding length, but I think the practicality of a 2-piece might win out because I could really use a separate skirt to mix and match!!

@petapendlebury9024 Жыл бұрын

Me too. I can really see the earlier aesthetic/reform dress style here too. Might we see two new videos doing jumper dresses? One 1908ish, one 2000ish? Would be a nice collaboration. Love the keyhole style necklines too which came back in the 1930s. If I hadn't got soooooo much on my sewing list....😁

@sarabarnes7189 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned the skeleton jumper several times and I want to see one in Halloween fabric! A skeleton skeleton jumper.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

ahhhahaha, that's a great idea! 💀

@angelanice Жыл бұрын

This video was fascinating to me because I prefer JSKs (an abbreviation of jumperskirt) in lolita fashion! The ability to mix and match blouses and accessories makes them much more versatile than a one piece (OP) and easier to style than a skirt and blouse. Thank you for sharing this information 😊

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! And agreed that I love the versatility of the two-piece jumper :-D

@julietokumaru3855 Жыл бұрын

I have always loved jumpers. I make sun dresses and in the winter I wear them like a jumper with a blouse underneath. When its really cold I put a petticoat under that.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Love that! Jumpers are the best... making one right now, actually!!

@bekytg9393 Жыл бұрын

Your research is amazing. Excellent video.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it! 👗💃😊

@AliciaB. Жыл бұрын

I'm soooooooooo glad you made a deep dive about this !!!! Jumper dresses are my FAVOURITE garment from my FAVOURITE era of fashion and probably my FAVOURITE garment of all times. I have several pinterest boards dedicated to the jumper dress in all its forms and innummerable collages of period illustrations and modern takes on the style saved on my computer. Currently own the fabric for 2 jumper dress projects. I was drooling at almost every illustration in the video... damn, screenshotting them all is going to take ages. I was happy you mentioned the 40s version of the jumper dress (how could you not ?) as I've also noticed this link between the 2 eras. Late edwardian and WW2 are my favourite eras of fashion, and I'm always looking for ways to combine them. So the jumper dress is a godsend ! One of my projects is actually to take advantage of this overlap of styles : it will be a 'bretelle skirt' (princess skirt with joined straps) in the 1908-09 fashion, with minimal trimming so as not to look strange in a WW2 context, full length, except that the bottom 30cm or so will be detachable, to convert the skirt to a midi length via a combination of small hidden buttons and hidden basting stitches (and maybe a zip) ! That way I can switch between the 2 eras pretty much at will ! One note : I'm pretty sure that waistlines didn't actually rise in the late 1900s, it's just that the visual 'separation' between torso and skirt was placed higher, creating the _look_ of a longer, slimmer, elongated mid-body without changing the silhouette all that much. If you look closely, the smallest point stays pretty much at the natural waist, at least in my observations. The grecian inspired trend was probably already happening by 1908, but I dont think fashion actually commited to the empire waist until well into the 1910s. Edit : Ok, I rewatched the video and they DID rise a bit on some dresses

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Hey nice, I have similar preferences when it comes to favorite eras of fashions! Although I usually lean a bit earlier than Edwardian (late 1890s, mostly). But of course do love the 1940s as well, and it's so funny because I also was thinking I'd do a jumper where the skirt has a detachable option in order to make it more wearable in a modern/day-to-day context, as well as have the full length for historical event functions (if I ever manage to actually MAKE it to one of those). Although the method that I had cooked up to attach/detach the removable section is much more convoluted than yours, and if it works, it'll be genius, but it just might not work out, so.... stay tuned?! Glad you enjoyed the video, and hope you stick around for more :-D

@AliciaB. Жыл бұрын

@@ShannonMakes Can't wait to see your take on the convertible jumper dress ! Now that I think of it, my first idea was to make the bottom part zippable/unzippable and I figured it might be too bulky & hard to conceal, but since watching Morgan Donner's crazy two-tone pants video I'm thinking it might be a viable option after all.

@MijnWolden Жыл бұрын

*Drops everything* Shit now I have to make at least five Jumper dresses 😅

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Ahh, so I see I'm not the only one then. That, at least, is reassuring!! XD

@tiffanytomasino335 Жыл бұрын

I have just learned there is a style of dress out there I must have 😂. I’m with your decision paralysis at the moment though, because my brain also went (all of them, yes) so… indecisiveness strikes again 😅. This was a really fun dive though! It always amazes me how much and how fast fashion can change. Thank you for sharing.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Yea, I think I’ve finally narrowed it down enough to make a first version of the dress, but I’m sure there will be more in my future, because…so many fun options!!

@fannydriscoll Жыл бұрын

I love 1905 and 1909. Making one of those has been on my list for a long time. It will be fun to see which one you will be making.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

The decision is, to say the least, very hard!

@LualaDy Жыл бұрын

omg, I'm only 4min in and already so happy: the whole list of name variations for the suspender skirt is amazing! I made one like this last winter, specifically inspired by this trend and now I have tons of ways to call it! I'm in love haha!

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Perfect! I'm glad you're enjoying it, and hopefully the rest of the video will only get better?! :-D

@LualaDy Жыл бұрын

@@ShannonMakes yup! finished it, great vid! ^^ it was interesting to think about what "practicality" means to different people

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

oooh, I'd love to hear you expand on that, I'm curious what you mean!

@LualaDy Жыл бұрын

@@ShannonMakes it's actually a continuation of a conversation I had with myself this morning, about how my wardrobe needs have evolved. At the end of your video I think I understood that a practical jumper for you was one seperated from the skirt so that you could mix and match. For me it would be a one piece with an adjustable belt, as putting too much pressure and weight on my stomach is no longer an option for me (chronic illness). Some people think a one piece isn't practical because there are less ways to style it, other people might think a one piece is more practical because you don't have to put effort into styling it, thus saving time and energy when getting dressed up. And so on, and so on ^^

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

ahh, that makes complete sense!! Thank you for sharing your POV and wardrobe desires/requirements, and reminding my ableist-trained brain that there are so many other aspects out there to clothing and getting dressed and what is desirable in a garment in order for it to be useful

@suzannepurcell3781 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful overview of the trend and for your intensive research! I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the evolution of the jumper!

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@janusquiamco7128 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the deep-dive! It was very interesting. Finally, a 19th century garment that wasn‘t all about frivolity and excess 😂 when i saw the 1907 styles, i immediately thought of a fancy dress jumper with a high-low skirt and a butterfly-wing design. I do wish you‘d go on to create jumpers, and then maybe do styling videos with them.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It's definitely on the list to recreate at least one, when I have time and the weather is more appropriate!!

@dorota1504 Жыл бұрын

How about making all of them? - fabric permits. The skirt can be the same, and then you can try 3 different tops? The suspenders would be for remnants :D. Love the video. It's fascinating how fashion has changed in short 5 years. And seeing how much fabric was required - it seems, that the changes came so fast.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

That would be very fun! The princess-style jumpers wouldn't work quite as well, just since it's more imperative that the vertical lines continue all the way up, but there would for sure be an interesting way to do several different versions of tops that could be mixed and matched!!

@LizzieJaneBennet 2 ай бұрын

... 2 years later, still waiting for your edwardian jumper dress !😢😭 I must say this video was great, I learnt a lot, thanks.👍

@ShannonMakes 2 ай бұрын

I mean, I made two of them, so…. 🤷‍♀️😂

@starlling Жыл бұрын

This video is both a blessing and a curse because omg I love so many of these and wanna recreate them 😆

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Yea, ain't that the truth!! XD

@nataliestanchevski4628 Жыл бұрын

How fascinating that princess seams came from jumper dresses! I literally had never heard of jumper dresses (although I have been looking for the perfect pinafore dress 😉) and now I need one. Thank you for your list of resources, I can't wait to dive in!

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

I don't think, just to clarify, that they came about solely due to the jumper dress; I think it was a general, overarching trend in many different styles of garment at the time, and that I just hyper focused on the jumper dress because that was the subject of this video! But I'm glad that now you HAVE heard of jumper dresses and learned a bit, I hope yours turns out FABulous!!

@nataliestanchevski4628 Жыл бұрын

@@ShannonMakes sure, I understand. There are always many variables and motives in any evolution. I might as well have said that it's fascinating that princess seams came from our ancestors wearing animal furs lol. Technically true, but not the whole story. 😁

@zuriagaski8912 Жыл бұрын

This was so interesting! Thanks for sharing

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome…Glad you enjoyed it!

@barbt259 Жыл бұрын

Loved this. Bought a high-waisted denim pinafore last season and cloned it out with some linen look fabric. Love the idea of this jumper dress as a next step.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Long live the jumper dress!!

@sarareimold3151 Жыл бұрын

This video taught me that I kind of already made one of these! Albeit one of the later versions. It's honestly one of the most versatile items of clothing I've ever made.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

nice!! Yea, they're pretty versatile, that's half the reason I love them (and the other half is all the crazy designs)!

@Ella-iv1fk Жыл бұрын

Now I want to know when jumper became the term for a woolly, long sleeved, knitted top (in the UK). Also, why 'princess' seam? And why 'empire' waist? (I'm guessing that comes from France as its often pronounced in a slightly French sounding way) And when did blouse start being used? So many terminology questions!

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

It's times like this that I miss my access to the OED! If I had to venture a guess, "jumper" might be because you could "jump" into your dress. While hyperbolic (they weren't SO loose that you could actually jump into them) they would have been much quicker to put on than other clothing options, so that's maybe where it came from? As for the others... I'm sure there is probably info out there about these questions. A very quick Google search *claims* that the shape is now often known as the Empire silhouette (although it predates the First French Empire of Napoleon) because his first Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais was influential in spreading it around Europe. Desclaimer: I have done exactly zero fact checking of that XD

@Ella-iv1fk Жыл бұрын

@@ShannonMakes thanks, I didn't even google, just pondered. One day I'm going to send a long list of queries to the Something Rhymes with Purple podcast where they discuss etymology and meaning of words. To me a jumper will always be a sweater though, so a jumper dress just sounds like a very long knitted garment. Pinafore is the term I know, but it makes me think of Victorian children (or my first school uniform)

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

What's YOUR favorite style of jumper dress? Pure suspenders, roomy with full coverage, or long and sleek?

@liav4102 Жыл бұрын

Funny enough I got a reissue vintage 1950s pattern that’s basically a shorter version of that 1905 dress.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

oh goodness, I'd LOVE to see that!! What a gem!

@liav4102 Жыл бұрын

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@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

I just Googled it, and indeed, it's very similar to the 1905 style... very cute, I hope you make it up!! And if you do, tag or DM me on IG so I can see!!

@johannabobrow9744 Жыл бұрын

I'm a sucker for princess seams, so I'm very intrigued by the single-panel-front versions... now I'm going to have to start searching for modifiable patterns...

@cherripicard Жыл бұрын

Wonderful, informative Video! I really want to make one from the 1905-7 period (my house was built in 1908 (but much like me fellow Red head, Anne, I like puffy sleeves. I own an original dress with a matching "jumper" top! I will be using this video to help date it exactly!

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Well it's probably a safe assumption that the original inhabitants of your house were probably not wearing the absolute cutting edge fashions, so even in 1908 there's a decent chance they'd still have a couple poofy sleeves left over from last season!! (and also remember when dating your extant garment that there were, of course, exceptions to every trend, and that while I tried to nail down the overarching elements of each year, it's certainly possible, even probable, that I missed some!!)

@janfranklin2114 Жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive and extremely interesting.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

@jeannegreeneyes1319 Жыл бұрын

Very tough choice! I love the mix n match versatility, but those long, columnar semi-princess dresses keep grabbing my attention. 💕

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

so it seems that there are a few of us in this same boat (which also seems to imply that both versions need to be made, at some point!!)

@robintheparttimesewer6798 Жыл бұрын

Darn that’s a hard pick. I like the 1909 look but the 1906 look is so reminiscent of a skirt I had in the early 1980’s. With unlimited time and fabric I would make them all! Thanks for taking us down this rabbit hole with you.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Yes, very good choice! "I would make them all" is probably the sentiment shared by, well, many of us XD XD

@ColorJoyLynnH Жыл бұрын

I am obsessed with 1940’s, 60’s & 70’s jumpers. Mom made me some in the early 70’s. At age 64, I get cold and am making maxi length jumpers, mostly early 1970’s. I figured out that my body fits the “new” sizing in circa 1971-72 includes “stout” sizes (not as hourglass at the waist) and size 16-1/2 fits my current post-menopause body well. I have piles of etsy-sourced patterns of this era. And piles of fabrics. And I watch videos instead of sewing. So there’s that. I love the princess ones, the button ones, and the suspenders with cutouts from the bottom where four attached straps turn into two at the bust/shoulders.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

“And I watch videos instead of sewing” might just be the most relatable thing I’ve read today, thank you! 🤣🤣 Best of luck with your maxi jumpers tho, they sound amazing!!!

@ColorJoyLynnH Жыл бұрын

@@ShannonMakes i typed wrong. Mom made my jumpers in the early 1960’s, as a preschooler and for my Kindergarten photos. The last one was purple corduroy. It was extremely unusual to find purple then. I don’t know how she found it. I used to work at JoAnn Fabric and bought some purple velour to make another jumper. I think I will make the Ivy Pinafore by Jennifer Lauren. Swing silhouette! I am half tempted to make little hot pants to wear under it like the yellow and orange dotted outfit mom made me… pinafore/panties covers! I was a tiny one and energetic… not genteel at all. At 4 I ran into a wall full speed and knocked out my front tooth… no doubt mom thought I needed extra coverage, LOL.

@ColorJoyLynnH Жыл бұрын

@@ShannonMakes I did start stitching tonight, thanks for the nudge. I am making the Peppermint Magazine Wide Strap Maxi but a little of the width shaved off at the sides, and no slits. I wanna wear longjohns underneath it to stay warm. The sample garment is bubblegum pink brushed twill/denim. I will NOT be doing the prescribed french seams for the pockets, LOL. Too dense… and I have a serger!

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

oh my, good thing those front teeth were the baby ones!! What a rambunctious kiddo, and running around in a purple corduroy jumper... love it!

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

oh, excellent, glad to hear progress was made. Sometimes it's the first steps that are the hardest. Definitely agree that french seams would be too bulky!

@lovelasnow Жыл бұрын

I would love if you could look up Lolita fashion, they have a version of this and can be considered the current version of this. They have this term as jumperskirt or JSK

@kaytiej8311 Жыл бұрын

This is wonderful. I love them all but the later 1909 red option would be my style choice. Here in Australia, we generally know the jumper dress as a Pinafore. In any case, it's practicality and simple elegance exceeds labels, I think!

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Ahh, I see now you're in Australia... that certainly explains the 30+ Christmas. It's a drinking white wine in the sun sort of Christmas. And yes, it does seem like the other popular word for this garment is a Pinafore!

@marthabenner6528 Жыл бұрын

I like the dressy one best, but I also like the semi-princess dress.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

The semi-princess dress is very popular, at least in the comments section!!

@asilverfoxintasmania9940 Жыл бұрын

Wow there was a lot more to jumper dresses than I thought, I can totally see why you are having decision paralysis! You kind need to work out which year and then work out which detail! I am sure however whatever you make will be awesome! Another great history video!

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Yes, agreed that's a good plan! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching (and for catching that little error ;-) )

@asilverfoxintasmania9940 Жыл бұрын

@@ShannonMakes will always watch your videos! They are wonderful

@historical.isolde7918 Жыл бұрын

WWII style jumpers for me. I have made three now, along with multiple blouses to mix and match them with (plus a good brooch!).

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Yes, I do enjoy my 1940s jumper as well! I don't have a good brooch though, and only a limited selection of blouses, so that will need to be worked on!!

@historical.isolde7918 Жыл бұрын

@@ShannonMakes thift stores are fantastic for brooches. They are not in fashion, so as a jewellery piece they cost very little. They can also transform the feel of a whole outfit.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

That’s a good point, I’ll make sure to go check out the jewelry section of my thrift store next time I go (was just there yesterday and didn’t even think to check that part)!

@luiginayerino592 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyable video. Personally, I prefer wearing jumpers. My preferred style is the A-line. In the period you covered, I prefer the princess style jumpers.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@marykubasak Жыл бұрын

Also jumpers came back in the end of the 60s? It was the first garment I ever made for myself, in a lovely pale green brushed denim…

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Yes, they come back in and out of fashion through the years... there's no way I was going to track their entire history, so I stayed within the historical rather than the vintage.

@kieraoona Жыл бұрын

Maybe start at the beginning with the suspender style, then move along the timeline?

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Ooh clever! Definitely if I had the time and the fabric, that'd be a fun project!!

@rivergalen4020 Жыл бұрын

I prefer the practicality of the earlier style

@eliflames5157 Жыл бұрын

this makes me realize why I like Pinafores and dresses like that. Is this where the Pinafore came from then? Because if you think of it. Its a jumper worn over a blouse.

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

I mean, pinafores and jumpers are literally different countries' terms for the same item, generally speaking ("Pinafore" being more common in Britain and many of their former, English-speaking, colonies, "jumper" being more US centric)

@eliflames5157 Жыл бұрын

@@ShannonMakes I find it fascinating how the styles just come back in fashion. Now just if we could convince People to wear the longer dresses again like these .

@birichinaxox9937 Жыл бұрын

1906 twisty straps😍

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

mmm, I know exactly which one you're talking about!

@SavvyGirl751 Жыл бұрын

You also see a version of it in the 1990’s and currently at target

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Oh yea, I mean it comes back in and out of fashion repeatedly over the following decades (fashion does follow a cyclical nature, after all), but I wasn't about to drive myself mad trying to trace all the trends past the initial craze 🤣🤣

@LadyofNonSequitr Жыл бұрын

I've always wondered about the history of 'jumper' to mean a dress -- when I was little, that's what we called MOST of my dresses, but that seemed so much not used, I'd thought maybe it was a Mysterious Family Word Choice, until I found a few other people who agreed that that's what 'jumper' meant, in college. But your first description of one as a loose dress that pulls on over the head, maybe cinched by a belt, over another shirt? Yep, that's most of what I wore when I was tiny, ESPECIALLY during the years I Refused To Wear Jeans! ...now I want to make myself some dresses... XD Also, it looks like there's something weird with the captions for this video? The captions for the ENTIRE VIDEO attempt to display in the first second, and therefore they are not present for their actual timestamps!

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

Oh geez, thanks for the heads up on the captions… I uploaded my script, but clearly YT is having trouble with the timings 😥 I’ll fix it as soon as I can get to an actual computer 💙💙

@LadyofNonSequitr Жыл бұрын

@@ShannonMakes KZfaq seems to be having issues with captions and the timing thereof lately; hopefully it won't be too much of a hassle to fix!

@ShannonMakes Жыл бұрын

well, thirty minutes of battling with their User Interface later, and it should be much improved. The timings may still need a tad of tweaking, but that's all the time I have for the instant, so I'll come back to them later :)