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“New to discovering the podcast and I’m so happy I’ve found something so wonderful with a big archive for me to enjoy. This is such a delightful mix of history and culture and so much more than ‘just clothes’.”
Melanie0791 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/18/23
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“I enjoy going down the ‘dress fancy’ rabbit hole regularly and have even re-listened to episodes to relive the joy of the topics covered.
The dynamic relationship between two hosts is fun and balanced and brings a personal side to the dialogue.
The podcast is not to be missed! It’s my...”Read full review »
YAlRashdi via Apple Podcasts ·
United Arab Emirates ·
11/18/23
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“I’m a fairly new listener to Dress: Fancy, but I quickly fell in love with it. The show covers a range of topics, many of which I knew nothing about but which ended up being fascinating. Always insightful and informative, but also just purely fun—without fail, I end up laughing out loud at some...”Read full review »
SpaceyChic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
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“Hello, I just wanted to say thank you for your super interesting Laura Ashley appreciation podcast and I've just watched the 1976 documentary you referenced. It goes without saying that I am a bit of an LA fan and did for a short time work for them in the early 90's. I had the wonderful...”Read full review »
seamedsewsimple via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/03/22
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“Dress: Fancy is definitely the most fabulous fashion podcast I have come across. I have found the content incredibly useful as a student studying Fashion History at uni - the subjects spoken about are so varied and engaging, from discussions of recently opened fashion exhibits, to the history of...”Read full review »
lilymp via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/22
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“Entertaining and erudite and I’m off to buy the book!”
AllTheGoodNicnamesWereTaken via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/18/22
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“I just adore the relaxed, luxury feel of these half hour servings of fashion based bliss!
There is for me, great contentment listening to these richly structured, intelligent discussions. Such surprise and delight to be exploring fashion, history and fabulously brilliant people in this way.
Lucy...”Read full review »
Learnerfashion via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/02/21
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“Very entertaining podcast with great hosts. I’d highly recommend to anyone who loves style!”
Mandini76 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/21
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“There are times when you come across something wonderful and you think, why have I not heard of this before? Such was it with Lucy and her Dress-Fancy interview with Adrian Tinniswood. I loved every minute of it. She is an amazing interviewer who clearly wants to get the best out of whoever she...”Read full review »
WestmeathNel via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/13/21
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“Being interviewed by Lucy Clayton was an absolute joy. Not only does she know her subject, but she took the time to know mine as well - something of a rarity in this day and age. That made our conversation so easy and, I hope, entertaining and informative. It was a delight to work with such a...”Read full review »
Tinniswood via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/07/21
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“This is such an interesting podcast- the conversations between ben and Lucy are fascinating and really illuminating around all things clothing related. Well worth a listen!”
Horsebones via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/24/21
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“I was blown away by the depth of knowledge of this pair’s hilarious take on fashion.”
garden square via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/16/21
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“You must must listen! I’m SO thrilled to have found this. It came to me after seeking out all things Mitfordesque looking to fill my Pursuit of Love hole after watching the BBC drama. The first episode I listened to was about Cecil Beaton & the Bright Young Things. I’m now trawling through...”Read full review »
Anonymous 3456789 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/24/21
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“Dress Fancy is an excellent listen. Informative and interesting topics with the most witty co hosts.”
DonnaJeff via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
06/23/21
“As an avid fan of cultural and fashion history, I couldn’t believe my luck when I came across Dress: Fancy. I binged the first series and now get a thrill when I receive a notification for a new episode. The informal conversation between Lucy & Ben is such a pleasure to listen to - I learn...”Read full review »
CarlyHB via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/22/21
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“This was the first podcast I listened to and so ruined my future podcast experiences. After Dress:Fancy I expected all podcasts to be full of fascinating information and lively discourse. Apparently they are not. Good job there is a big back catalogue for me to catch up on as most other shows...”Read full review »
HF__ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/19/21
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“A couple of months ago, I had a dream that I was at a fancy dress ball. I used to frequent Victorian and fancy dress balls in my twenties in the SF Bay Area but hadn't been to one in years. Something about the pandemic made my unconscious drift back to that space, the ball, where appearances...”Read full review »
MordechaiTzvi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/21
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“Brilliantly engaging and extremely interesting podcast with the sort of informal, yet passionate discussion which makes me feel like i am eavesdropping on two friends in conversation about their most favourite subject.. Peppered with enough hilarious, realistically sweary, spontaneous exchanges...”Read full review »
inkylinda via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/06/21
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“The hosts are charming, funny and EXTREMELY knowledgeable. Their banter always keeps the subject matter from being dry. And sometimes I play the episodes quietly in the background and their lovely voices help me fall asleep...but only if I have listened to the episode before and listened to all...”Read full review »
ejdep5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/20
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“All the sartorial elegance and wit of Cecil Beaton, more art and history references than the Devonshire Ball. A podcast made from respectfully within the costuming community, in al it’s guises.”
Screechowl 2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/05/20
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“Lucy and Ben are delightfully posh, hilarious and full of information and curious anecdotes and personal experiences. To describe an entirely visual topic through only audio is no easy task but they are truly excellent at it. I look forward to Dress:Fancy every week.”
thefootloosedoll via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/26/20
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“As a fellow lover of all things fancy dress I’m obsessed with this podcast. Just when I think I know everything possible about dressing up Lucy and Ben remind me that I am delightfully wrong. So well researched and interesting I recommend it to any one who has ever worn a costume or has an...”Read full review »
danajens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/20
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“Totally love this podcast, thoroughly addicted and check in every week. Thoughtful, intelligent, knowledgeable and always hilarious.... what’s not to love?!”
Poddy McCakeface via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/16/20
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“What an incredible podcast - informing and entertaining, Lucy and Ben take us into the magical world of fancy dress with tales from both the present and past. This podcast is the doorway into the world of private costuming, narrated by an illustrious pair of hosts. By far one of my favourite...”Read full review »
MsEllieBee via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/06/20
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“Listen to the fabulous Miss Lucy Clayton and the eminent Dr Benjamin Wild discuss the history and cultural context of dressing - it’s fascinating to understand how our clothing is the performance of our life and what influences the shaping of style. Thanks!
Agate58”
Agate58 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/01/20
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“Dress: Fancy is equal parts thoughtful and charming; a lovely blend of witty, well-researched, and fun. Ms. Lucy Clayton and Dr. Benjamin Wild's rapport is sensational. Their banter is just as pleasurable to listen to as their fancy dress discussions. This show's critical approach to...”Read full review »
Ms. Carby R. via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
04/17/20
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“I learned about this podcast through Dressed, another clothing/fashion history podcast of high quality. Well-researched and knowledgeable, the episodes focus on specific topics with delightfully droll commentary laced into the body of the episodes.”
mollyscissorhand via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/20
“Fantastic listening! The in depth knowledge and critique of fashion history and costume really opens your mind to places you may not have know. Who knew there were other people like me! I love the banta between Lucy and Ben as you can really hear their passion for all things costume. Can't...”Read full review »
ElizWatson via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/19/20
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“I wasn’t even aware that “fancy dress” was a thing other than Halloween costumes but I have learnt so much from these two and it makes me want to get creative myself! Why not dress fancy!? Used to think it was only for children but it’s actually a rather fascinating social phenomenon.
I...”Read full review »
Dani Libo via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
01/15/20
“I only recently discovered this gem of a podcast through the Dressed podcast. The hosts are the perfect combination of smart, funny, & kindred spirits of this fascinating niche. The Victorian episode is incredible . I’ve recently been on a bender learning about the Victorian age , but I...”Read full review »
egrammaticas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/19
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“Thoroughly enjoyed this season! It was funny, witty and most importantly discussed fashion fabulously! My fave ep was Pharaohnic fashion - loved the way Lucy, Colleen and John spoke about costumes, dress up and that vintage is sustainability - still rock my pop’s leather jacket! Won’t forget to...”Read full review »
SS--RR via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/17/19
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“that I've caught up and now have to wait for the next outburst of joy. What will my mornings, in my dressing gown, be like now until the next instalment! It's so uplifting to hear the two of them relate their passion into weekly topics that are a delight, learned but ensure you feel part...”Read full review »
Landscape Jeremy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/08/19
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“First, you have two wonderful and funny hosts who share such a great chemistry on air that it’s a delight to listen to them. I just want to take them out for a drink in the pub and chat for hours!
Second, the breath and depth of subjects is fascinating. This is not a review of your old dressing...”Read full review »
GingerHanna via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
12/06/19
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“I thought “Dressed: A History of Fashion” was a niche podcast, but thanks to those ladies having Lucy and Ben on the show I’ve discovered an even more niche podcast in “Dress: Fancy” and it is absolutely delightful.
The beauty of Dress: Fancy being so specific in their niche is that Lucy and...”Read full review »
Riidi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/19
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“I stumbled across this podcast when listening to ‘Dressed’. Whilst I am not usually very into fancy dress, this podcast is a delightful listen, a lovely reminder of all the elegance and true quirkiness of British culture and all the fabulously mad things we get up to. I have devoured most of the...”Read full review »
Hanne016 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/12/19
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“Dress Fancy is all sorts of sparkly goodness - Lucy and Ben are such fun company as they unpick all sorts of wonderful details about dressing up and stepping out. So delightful to have history, politics, culture, fashion and whimsy all in one place. Better than having Narnia in your wardrobe!”
ZozzieZozz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/11/19
“I am not a typical podcast listener though this is not your typical history channel on fashion - Lucy is hilarious, Ben is informative on political/social landscape and there is just great storytelling.
This is the podcast that I need to get up to date on the history of fashion in the UK. The...”Read full review »
sydgirltoldn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/19
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“Entertaining, informative and fun. Congratulations you have done it again!
Never underestimate the power of a costume.”
Splendiddressingupbox via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/19
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“This is just such fun to listen to. Anyone who enjoys dressing up or the idea of dressing up will be enchanted by these thoughtful and provocative discussions between Ben (the academic) & Lucy (the fantasist).”
Fitzrovia Flaneur via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/19
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“I wasn’t to fond of the way you spoke of Disney in one of your episodes. Do you realize that Disney fans make up a large amount of people who would be interested in your podcast? From dapper day to Disney bounding, we embody everything you love and talk about here on the show. D23 is a huge event...”Read full review »
Intel20 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/19
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“This show is always surprising and very funny. Clever and charming, it never fails to entertain. If you love style, fashion and cultural connections you will love this podcast”
klaslett via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/27/19
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“Beautifully written, joyously funny and brilliantly insightful. Really enjoying my favourite new podcast!”
allie2470 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/26/19
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“I’m a big fan of this podcast. And it’s getting better ever episode. Love the sub-cultures and histories Ben and Lucy are exploring through the medium of fancy dress.”
Dashingston via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/23/19
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“A wonderful and thought provoking podcast! A must listen if you are interested in fashion history and the relationship between fashion and society. Thank you Lucy and Benjamin!”
Lsckf via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/21/19
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“I love this podcast. Each new podcast is better than the last. Lucy and Ben are witty, smart, candid and honest. I look so forward to each new episode!”
luciafields via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/19
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“Super fun and friendly, well researched and one of the few podcasts that merit an Instagram account!”
Fancy dress Fox via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/19
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“Week after week, Dress: Fancy delivers! Educational, entertaining, and timely. Lucy and Ben are engaging and clearly know and love all things Fancy Dress.”
jjlsyl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/19
“Novel and intelligent podcast. Articulate and a lovely rapport between Lucy and Ben. More than history, in that it takes the listener into the present moment of the characters and the psyche of the era and recently the 2019 Met Ball. It’s fun too. 5 stars.Posted by caroline_with_an_e.”
Caliila via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/20/19
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“Love this podcast it’s so interesting but also easy going.”
SazRose via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/19/19
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