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“Why Are You Dressed Like That?” Embracing Bygone Styles with Rachel Maksy and Morgan Donner

Bernadette Banner

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Check out Morgan Donner’s channel: morgandonner

And Rachel Maksy’s: @rachelmaksy

Outfit Sources:

Bernadette:
Petticoat- self made
Bustle pad- self made
Blouse- undisclosed fast fashion source
Blazer- undisclosed fast fashion source
Skirt- self made
Hat- thrifted
Coat- self made (construction vlog forthcoming!)
Shoes- “Londoners” from American Duchess (https://www.american-duchess.com/)

Rachel:
Sweater- vintage
Trousers- vintage
Coat- thrifted
Beret- Undisclosed fast fashion source
Boots- Undisclosed fast fashion source

Morgan:
Blouse- thrifted
Shift- thrifted
Corset- self-made
Dress- thrifted
Necklace- self-made
Coat- gift
Shoes- “Stratfords” from American Duchess (https://www.american-duchess.com/)

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Music:
“Simple Pleasantries” by Arthur Benson, epidemicsound.com
“Incidental Encounter” by Arthur Benson, epidemicsound.com
“Yellow Light” by Arthur Benson, epidemicsound.com
“Charmed Encounter” by Arthur Benson, epidemicsound.com
“Minor Indiscretions” by Arthur Benson, epidemicsound.com
“Odd Behaviour” by Arthur Benson, epidemicsound.com
“Tea for Two” by Golden Age Radio, epidemicsound.com

20 Comments

@bernadettebanner Creator 6 years ago Pinned

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@dracawyn 6 years ago

When the immortals who walk among us get tired of assimilating and decide to just wear their favorite bits from all the centuries they've lived in.

@samanthasanford2742 6 years ago

Bernadette speaks with such graceful eloquence and wisdom in her voice that every time I hear her I catch myself sitting up straighter to listen.

@wallaceandvomit7807 6 years ago

When i used to do pincurls every day, a lady in her 80’s came up to me and said that she remembered the older girls wearing that style to go out dancing when she was young and it was such a lovely moment because she was so happy to share that memory with me and I was so happy to hear that <3.

@himssendol 5 years ago

“Embracing bygone styles” sounds so much more beautiful and poetic than “wearing old fashion clothes”.

@wisecoconut5 6 years ago

"Why are you dressed like that?"
"Because nudity is illegal."

@uhlexiko 6 years ago (edited)

"Teenage girls seem to like it, which is weird because they're SCARY."
as a teenage girl, I can confirm teenage girls are indeed scary.

@kimmifer512 6 years ago

There is a woman who works in my building and everyday she dresses like a 50’s Barbie with poodle skirts and Barbie pins. At first you give her “the look”, then you find yourself asking what website she found that skirt on. I am proud to know such a brave, unique individual.
☺️

@black_bambi2041 5 years ago

That long black coat is the most beautiful piece of clothing I've ever seen

@OMGitsaClaire 6 years ago

My best “vintage clothes” reaction I ever got was when I was working in a school. I typically find “business casual” very stifling so I would make up for that by dressing very vintage with a sort of vaguely late 50’s early 60’s flair and I used to wear and love clothes by a particularly kitschy Dutch brand of vintage inspired clothes. Apparently my clothes struck a chord with the little girls at the school because they started the rumor that I was a secret Disney Princess. Of course I took this as a high compliment coming from six year old girls. They especially loved my t-strap shoes and circle skirts.

@Vprilcbilly 6 years ago

I had a teacher who dressed like this when I was in middle school. No one really understood that that was her style & as cruel as middle schoolers are, she never let anything affect her, she presented herself very well, she spoke very well, one of the best teachers I’ve had because she displayed so much confidence and elegance that not everyone has and I just admired her so much, such a strong, intelligent and beautiful woman. You go ladies!! Keep it up!

@ZimVader-0017 6 years ago

Rachel's comment about older people talking about how they're reminded of their past is something I've experienced at least once. First time I tried to dress vintage outside, I didn't go too extreme and just did a simple 1980's style to go to class that day. A professor stopped me in the hallway and told me how she used to dress like that when she went to college and that seeing me brightened her day. Feels good to hear things like that :)

@user-neo71665 5 years ago (edited)

I'm a 41 year old male but for some reason fell in this rabbit hole. I find it interesting and respect y'all for doing this. I do upholstery work so I know my way around a machine and have made my own kilts. All y'all gals kick ass and keep being you.

@KatyKatetheLeeKaylee 6 years ago

Even just dressing nicely people think there has to be an occasion for it.

@LixiaWinter 6 years ago

Bernadette: Young McGonnagal
Rachel: Jock Molly Weasley
Morgan: Immortal who tries to blend in but is not ready to ditch her favourite hairstyle

@smOVERCOMINGITALL 6 years ago

I would die to see a "look book" video of Bernadette's average outfits.

@lforsey1899 5 years ago (edited)

I find it very interesting how each woman uses slightly different terminology!
Bernadette, who mostly creates her own clothes using period-accurate materials and techniques, calls it “historical dress”. Rachel, who mixes genuine 20th century clothes with reproductions and era-inspired modern clothes, calls it “dressing vintage”. And Morgan, who seems to mix reproductions with more modern clothes that evoke a similar feel (I haven’t watched as much of her content yet, please forgive me if I am wrong), calls it “Historybounding”!

@fawnprincess8640 6 years ago

“People are less likely to mess with you when you are a Victorian on a mission” 😂😂😂

@abbeycase143 6 years ago

"People are not quick to mess with you when you walk down the street as a Victorian on a mission" iconic

@janicewolk357 6 years ago

The girl "jock" looks like a young woman who would be on her way to a WWII factory to help the war effort. Very late 1930's to 1945. Great look. I am 73 yrs old.