Women On Tumblr Unite To Prove That Not All Old Fashion Statements Were A Tool Of Patriarchy
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Most of us have seen and probably laughed at the ridiculous fashion of the days of the past, especially the over-the-top skirts that took up half of the room. Luckily for us, ladies, we live in the world where (for the most part) we’re free to wear what we want and no longer need to show off our social status by donning constricting garments. Yet while we might look back at the mind-boggling contraptions that women wore a couple of centuries ago, people of Tumblr had their own ideas about it. When someone wearing a hoop skirt as an experiment said that they feel “oppressed by the patriarchy”, one user started a thread explaining how some of the fashion choices of the past eras were actually liberating. You thought those skirts were clumsy and uncomfortable? Well, maybe they’re a good way to escape unwanted attention? Scroll down below to see what people had to say and don’t forget to let us know what you think!
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I wonder what would a victorian lady think of us women today?Would she be wondering, if the men force us to show so much skin, to wear so thin shirts where you sometimes basically can see everything. Trousers so tight you can see a "camel toe" and so on. Of course, women had less rights back then ect ect. But the style was just "WOW". The times were more slowly and you had to take your time to dress properly. In times of fast fashion, where t-shirts barely survive two rides in the washing machine I sometimes envy those women. Again: Only in the way they dressed!
I don't know but, could it be possible, that there was so little to do for a wealthy lady that taking ages to dress was a good thing?
It's si funny you think wealthy lady had nothing to do :D who do you think managed the household? Just because they didn't do any of the hard work, doesn't mean they sit on their asses the whole day. They had to had control over everything in house, gardens, kitchens, maids...Who do you think organised social events (the more upper sociaty, the more important these were)? Who made sure kids had education, who supported the man so they could tend to their businesses? It's all labor done by lady of the house. Just because it's "management" it doesn't make it any less important or time consuming...
Thank you, Nela :)
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"I sometimes envy those women." Girl, come on. Listen to yourself. "Of course, women had less rights back then ect ect." You are on a one way ticket to crazy town with this nonsense. This article is trying to sell you something, even if it's just a point of view. You know better. You want better quality clothes? Spend the money, they still exist. You want to spend three hours getting ready right now? Go for it, if you have the money and time to do so: JUST LIKE BACK THEN. That wasn't the reality for most women even then. The reality for all women though was dying young, being treated like property, having no rights, dying in childbirth, and state sanctioned domestic violence and rape. Reality check, please.
Why are you so angry? She said she envyed the way they dressed. That's it. Many women like the styles of the past and would like to wear it sometimes. No need to go beserk.
I just want to know more about this "Vampire Ball".
http://peersdance.org/vamp18.html I have been a few times!
Thx, unfortunately I'd have to spend about 1,500$ to attend.....so not going to happen :-(
Me, too. Sounds wonderful.
http://peersdance.org/vamp18.html I have been a few times!
It is my understanding that these fashions also showcased a person's wealth, because more cloth was needed to create the dresses to fit over the hoops, bustles, etc. Only a wealthy person could afford such large quantities of expensive cloth.
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And a maide to out these layers on them.
I wonder what would a victorian lady think of us women today?Would she be wondering, if the men force us to show so much skin, to wear so thin shirts where you sometimes basically can see everything. Trousers so tight you can see a "camel toe" and so on. Of course, women had less rights back then ect ect. But the style was just "WOW". The times were more slowly and you had to take your time to dress properly. In times of fast fashion, where t-shirts barely survive two rides in the washing machine I sometimes envy those women. Again: Only in the way they dressed!
I don't know but, could it be possible, that there was so little to do for a wealthy lady that taking ages to dress was a good thing?
It's si funny you think wealthy lady had nothing to do :D who do you think managed the household? Just because they didn't do any of the hard work, doesn't mean they sit on their asses the whole day. They had to had control over everything in house, gardens, kitchens, maids...Who do you think organised social events (the more upper sociaty, the more important these were)? Who made sure kids had education, who supported the man so they could tend to their businesses? It's all labor done by lady of the house. Just because it's "management" it doesn't make it any less important or time consuming...
Thank you, Nela :)
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
"I sometimes envy those women." Girl, come on. Listen to yourself. "Of course, women had less rights back then ect ect." You are on a one way ticket to crazy town with this nonsense. This article is trying to sell you something, even if it's just a point of view. You know better. You want better quality clothes? Spend the money, they still exist. You want to spend three hours getting ready right now? Go for it, if you have the money and time to do so: JUST LIKE BACK THEN. That wasn't the reality for most women even then. The reality for all women though was dying young, being treated like property, having no rights, dying in childbirth, and state sanctioned domestic violence and rape. Reality check, please.
Why are you so angry? She said she envyed the way they dressed. That's it. Many women like the styles of the past and would like to wear it sometimes. No need to go beserk.
I just want to know more about this "Vampire Ball".
http://peersdance.org/vamp18.html I have been a few times!
Thx, unfortunately I'd have to spend about 1,500$ to attend.....so not going to happen :-(
Me, too. Sounds wonderful.
http://peersdance.org/vamp18.html I have been a few times!
It is my understanding that these fashions also showcased a person's wealth, because more cloth was needed to create the dresses to fit over the hoops, bustles, etc. Only a wealthy person could afford such large quantities of expensive cloth.
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And a maide to out these layers on them.