Comments by "Iain Mc" (@iainmc9859) on "How to Plan a Historical Capsule Wardrobe" video.

  1. Totally with you on the generics, petticoats, chemises, underclothes in general if the outer garment covers them up can all be re-used (It depends here if you're wearing things for your own satisfaction or for the public eye). A wide brimmed straw or felt hat can often be manipulated into several shapes and accessorized to period. Stomachers can also be re-used on different gowns as well. Older people tend to wear the fashion from the generation before, certain professions, eg. doctors, clerics, have an almost institutional conservatism in dress. I have an 18th century greatcoat with a wide 19th century collar, as the wide collar balances out stylistically the turnback cuffs I don't really care that its an anachronism, it keeps the wind off the back of my neck and can be topped off by either a tricorn or a bicorn. The point you make about practical working people's clothing is spot on, fashion changes for those that can afford it. I guess the general point, as you stated, is not everything has to be up to date, whatever that date happens to be.
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