Distinctive clothing and fashion styles can easily create the illusion of a different time and place.
I got into the movement of historical reconstruction about 12 years ago, Povoroznyuk tells My Modern Met.
At first, I went to Renaissance festivals.
There was a dress code, and I had to sew the appropriate outfits.
Then, I got into balls for the 18 and 19th-century, where there was also a dress code.
She visited local vintage stores and hand-made more clothing to fill out her closet.
It was sewn eight years ago.
And for about two years now, I have been dressing like this all the time.
Her outfits have become popular on both Instagram and TikTok for their amazing authenticity.
Povoroznyuk spares no detail in her elaborate ensembles, wearing traditional hats, gloves, corsets, and shoes.
She also fashions her hair into different 19th-century styles to complete the look before going on her dazzling photoshoots.
Ukraine-based fashionista Mila Povoroznyuk wears 19th-century clothing every single day.
She makes many of her pieces by hand, and collects the rest from vintage stores.
Watch these videos for more insight into Povoroznyuk’s style:
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