The Fashion Styles of Downton Abbey | Showcase with Barbara Kellar

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Published 2013-08-24
From traditional and elegant to avant-garde, the costumes of the Crawley woman help define not only their evolving roles in the drama but reflect upon the roles of women in the early 20th century. Cynthia Amnéus, Curator of Fashion Arts & Textiles at the Cincinnati Art Museum, joins Barbara Kellar to discuss the historical accuracy of the period fashions in Downton Abbey.


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All Comments (13)
  • @lisaneufeld4567
    When the host asks about how people survived without air conditioning, I have the answer. An English summer is much cooler than summer in many of the United States. Also, in 1912, people only wore natural fibres (often linen) which breathe much better than man-made polyester, which is essentially plastic. Nowadays, we regulate our environment with heating or A/C. They used clothing.
  • @SeleneSalvatore
    Corset in 1912 was totally different them 1890 one. Most corset in 1912 was under bust or low bust one and most the time you need brasier to support bust. Supporting garment similar to gorset was use to 1930/40s. Now we have elastic slips to control body too.
  • @amydelorimier1646
    I'm glad she clarified the corset question. It was foundation, not torture.
  • @brandyloutherback9288
    Except in 1912 women wore under bust corsets that ran over the hips! The corset Lady Mary wears doesn't go over the hips, Lady Mary would've also worn a garment combining a chemise and split drawers under her corset. Lady Mary could've also worn a princess slip under her evening gowns and a corset cover to smooth out that rigid line.
  • @monniej58
    awesome video! I really enjoyed this discussion!
  • @RUT812
    I can’t watch this woman with hair covering he eye.
  • @sarahjct
    What she says about the corsets contradicts absolutely everything I’ve ever read or heard said about them. The actors themselves said that the difference in their breathing and mobility was immense when in the corset. To say they were comfortable is nonsense.