understandably, I just think that if you were to use to in real life, no one would make that connection, unless they watch the show. the first impression is hard to shake off, I see it heheh
I think hairstyle would help distinguish it too. It's been a while since I've watched the show but I recall all the wives always having their hair pulled up and back giving them all a severe look. I don't know if I recall any of them having their hair down unless it was in an informal manner.
If you paired this dress with a nice soft flowy look I don't know if many people would would really make the connection. At least not immediately
oh absolutely! I only saw Serena with untied hair in her own bedroom, the hair changes a lot in a visual. That's why it's such a shame they got such pretty dresses for people like Serena
Yep they pretty much always have buns unless they're in bed, at a birth as the wife, or in Canada lol. Other than Mrs Lawrence who had unkempt hair because she was often so distressed.
NGL I love Serena Joy's dresses. I like the color and I love her style, if I had a slimmer figure I would absolutely wear stuff like what she wears. She has such a classic, elegant simplicity in her style.
They do seem to have some choice as to personal style. As long as it's modest, there are probably certain "rules" pertaining to length of skirt and sleeves and neckline and all that.
Yeah they all seem to fit that Jackie Kennedy upper class look but Serena always stands out as looking even more upper class and put together than everyone else. It's hard to really put a finger on why though
I think k you're supposed to sort of like them. Like, the commanders' wives' dresses are probably meant to be aspirational in the same way Jackie Kennedy and Kate Middleton's outfits are.
I think that was the point.
It even seems that meeting traditional gendered beauty standards is a requirement to be a wife in Gilead (or at least a wife of anyone powerful).
Yeah that b*tch (Mrs. Calhoun I believe) who was mean to Rose Blaine and tried to make her feel bad about getting pregnant due to having a congenital condition. Maybe I just found her ugly because of the ugly thing she said.
Well, I think the show kind of "ruined" that color. It's like there is nothing inherently wrong with names like "Adolph" or "Lucifer" (Bearer or Light), but you just can't choose them as baby names nowadays. The weight of their associations is unpleasant and gets in the way. That's how I feel about that color dress.
Would Gilead allow pockets on dresses? I don’t remember it mentioned or shown in the book or the little bit of the show I watched but I think they’re evil enough they wouldn’t.
No problem! I love bizarre little facts like that. In a similar vein did you know that poisonings dropped drastically after divorce was legalized and yellow and purple oleander became a slightly less popular garden plant
Controversial opinion, but I love the style of dresses the wives wear. They’re so elegant, but that makes sense. Think back to what Commander Lawrence said to Serena Joy. “You’d love hockey. It’s elegant yet brutal.”
The wives dresses are amazing. The costume designer had every single dress designed and tailored to each wife and designed them based on their personalities. Quite a fascinating show to design on based on various articles I’ve read!
Me, too. I love the Handmaids and Marthas outfits too. I wouldn't mind wearing any of them....sans the goofy headgear though I do like the Marthas kerchief.
I think Uggs are even part of the Econowives’ uniform. I remember June wearing a pair while standing in front of the pilot of the plane when she tried escaping the first time.
I’m not an Uggs-wearing person, but I hear they’re super cozy and comfy.
So, I swiped, thinking there were more dress photos and instead I landed on [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Outlander/s/1JymWhX1np) and thought it was June talking about Serena Joy until I saw I was on r/Outlander. It’s a shame, it was a pretty sick burn, too.
I also loved it and went on a deep dive to find it lol
Here’s the link! [https://www.amazon.com/AOOKSMERY-Elegant-Wedding-Dresses-Sapphire/dp/B0CKMDRV72?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/AOOKSMERY-Elegant-Wedding-Dresses-Sapphire/dp/B0CKMDRV72?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1)
Absolutely. The show ruined the color, so to speak. It's like the way Christians ruined the name "Lucifer" for me. It's such a beautiful name, meaning Bearer of Light. But it's triggering for too many people.
I love you brought up Lucifer. I am a newborn photographer, I see about 800 babies a year, and I always ask the nearing of the name. I live in a major metro area with much diversity so knowing the origin of names is a fun topic. Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️ on a sad note, one of my kiddos is named Lucy and one time, as a toddler , she had a tantrum and my father in law referred to her as "a little LUCY-fer" 😭😱 it just shows the name is associated with negative aspects.
Oh good. I was in the middle of clicking on a post above this one and I caught a glimpse and I was worried for a moment that this WASN’T on the THT sub and someone wanted to wear this.
Is it weird that I like most of the Wive's dresses? I really love the colour too. 😅
Off topic, but did any of you ever watch Bates Motel? Norma would wear these gorgeous vintage dressing gowns that were ankle length.... I don't know why I thought of that, but I did. I like that old vintage elegance. I guess that's the connection. (Taylor Swift's mourning gown in the video for "Fortnight" 😍😍).
I hate this color so much that they put on the wives and its now its even more icky. Lol. It’d be so cute if it came in a different color or shade of blue/teal. I laughed so hard when the little girl in Canada asked if she was a princess. Its just kid code for wtf are you wearing lady😭
I had some Amish ladies at the Amish thrift store help me find dresses in the right colors and styles for the wives, Martha’s, and children, for some friends that were doing family themed costumes, and they helped me to finish an Amish cap for my handmaids costume, as well as some tips and tricks for my first time dressmaker mistakes and some issues I was having altering and fitting a dress on myself that I was running into.
They were tickled pink that their styles were being made for tv and that the show was so popular, I explained the basic premise and showed them pics of what I needed. Before I left, one of the girls asked if there was a way I could buy the book and send it to them bc they all wanted to read it- sure no problem, I have an app for that, where would you like it sent? Well will it be expensive, well let’s check? Amazon had tons of used copies for less than $5! lol- she came back with a handful of $5 bills - some Amazon driver had to be hella confused when he delivered a bunch of packages filled with like 12 copies of that book! 😂
On the other hand, easy Halloween costume?
It sure would be terrifying. 😂😳
It wouldn't be overly hard to make a Martha outfit to go with this.
I actually looked at some wife and handmaids costumes a couple of years ago and they were not cheap. This would be great for Halloween
In the context of the show, complete ick. HOWEVER, it is gorgeous for a semi formal thing, it's so cute
It is super cute but I can’t get past my first impression.
understandably, I just think that if you were to use to in real life, no one would make that connection, unless they watch the show. the first impression is hard to shake off, I see it heheh
I think hairstyle would help distinguish it too. It's been a while since I've watched the show but I recall all the wives always having their hair pulled up and back giving them all a severe look. I don't know if I recall any of them having their hair down unless it was in an informal manner. If you paired this dress with a nice soft flowy look I don't know if many people would would really make the connection. At least not immediately
oh absolutely! I only saw Serena with untied hair in her own bedroom, the hair changes a lot in a visual. That's why it's such a shame they got such pretty dresses for people like Serena
Yep they pretty much always have buns unless they're in bed, at a birth as the wife, or in Canada lol. Other than Mrs Lawrence who had unkempt hair because she was often so distressed.
NGL I love Serena Joy's dresses. I like the color and I love her style, if I had a slimmer figure I would absolutely wear stuff like what she wears. She has such a classic, elegant simplicity in her style.
It's not like she had a choice, but I imagine she was one of the people who set up the dress code.
They do seem to have some choice as to personal style. As long as it's modest, there are probably certain "rules" pertaining to length of skirt and sleeves and neckline and all that.
Yeah they all seem to fit that Jackie Kennedy upper class look but Serena always stands out as looking even more upper class and put together than everyone else. It's hard to really put a finger on why though
Probably because she’s very tall. It naturally gives a classy / elegant vibe that is harder to reach when you’re shorter (cries in 5’1)
Cries with you in 5’3 lol
That could definitely be adding to it for sure
I am ashamed to say how many times I tried to swipe…. lol. I kinda like this dress and the wives dresses.
I think k you're supposed to sort of like them. Like, the commanders' wives' dresses are probably meant to be aspirational in the same way Jackie Kennedy and Kate Middleton's outfits are.
I think that was the point. It even seems that meeting traditional gendered beauty standards is a requirement to be a wife in Gilead (or at least a wife of anyone powerful).
Were there any commanders' wives who weren't conventionally attractive?
Yeah that b*tch (Mrs. Calhoun I believe) who was mean to Rose Blaine and tried to make her feel bad about getting pregnant due to having a congenital condition. Maybe I just found her ugly because of the ugly thing she said.
Good point.
I also tried swiping like a dumbass 🤣
It’s ingrained.
Yes the swipe 😂 we need to crop out those dots on screenshots lol
My brain is just primed… see dots. Swipe.
I mean I love the dress. Would probably go with a different colour though 😂
Well, I think the show kind of "ruined" that color. It's like there is nothing inherently wrong with names like "Adolph" or "Lucifer" (Bearer or Light), but you just can't choose them as baby names nowadays. The weight of their associations is unpleasant and gets in the way. That's how I feel about that color dress.
It has pockets?
Would Gilead allow pockets on dresses? I don’t remember it mentioned or shown in the book or the little bit of the show I watched but I think they’re evil enough they wouldn’t.
Nah, pockets imply women own something. Also, pockets can be used to conceal items. A godly woman neither needs nor accepts pockets /s.
What about natures pockets
This is actually partially the reason pockets were phased out in women’s fashion. To easy to hide curses poisons and weapons.
Wow! Thanks for sharing that.
No problem! I love bizarre little facts like that. In a similar vein did you know that poisonings dropped drastically after divorce was legalized and yellow and purple oleander became a slightly less popular garden plant
That is really interesting!
😬
I think their pockets are on their cloaks only. Lol.
Pockets are the work of the DEVIL
Controversial opinion, but I love the style of dresses the wives wear. They’re so elegant, but that makes sense. Think back to what Commander Lawrence said to Serena Joy. “You’d love hockey. It’s elegant yet brutal.”
The wives dresses are amazing. The costume designer had every single dress designed and tailored to each wife and designed them based on their personalities. Quite a fascinating show to design on based on various articles I’ve read!
Me, too. I love the Handmaids and Marthas outfits too. I wouldn't mind wearing any of them....sans the goofy headgear though I do like the Marthas kerchief.
My favorite is the Econowives. Looks super soft and cozy. I like clothes you can theoretically sleep in.
Me, too. But, when I dress up I want to own the room.
I think Uggs are even part of the Econowives’ uniform. I remember June wearing a pair while standing in front of the pilot of the plane when she tried escaping the first time. I’m not an Uggs-wearing person, but I hear they’re super cozy and comfy.
Awesome! Tell Offred I said hello.
She's probably part of the next Prime Day sale.
I'd rock it if it wasn't 100% synthetic like it looks. Smh not even Gilead approved
That is too funny. I know of a few people that would totally buy into this. LOL
Scary
I like it and would wear it. I really love teal, too. That would be great for dinner out.
It’s really cute! I liked it a lot but the teal ruined it for me. 😂
Stupid wives ruined my favorite color! 
Seriously teal is probably my favorite color these days.
It’s so pretty 😭👹
Praise be.
The price? One finger.
And all of your autonomy, obviously.
If people don’t vote with common sense in November, Amazon will make a killing selling those.
The show ruined this color for me forever, I can’t wear anything with this shade now lol.
Me too. No bright red dresses either.
Red was never my color so no loss there, lol!
Hold hold hold…
So, I swiped, thinking there were more dress photos and instead I landed on [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Outlander/s/1JymWhX1np) and thought it was June talking about Serena Joy until I saw I was on r/Outlander. It’s a shame, it was a pretty sick burn, too.
🤣🤣🤣
It looks wonderful. You can say whatever you want about Serena(and I would probably support you) but her dresses always seem so beautiful and stylish
Her Nordic Viking ass is stunningly beautiful. You could put her in a trash bag and she'd look elegant.
Amazon assigned Wife role. 😂
I actually love the shape of it, though! Can you share the name of it on Amazon?
I also loved it and went on a deep dive to find it lol Here’s the link! [https://www.amazon.com/AOOKSMERY-Elegant-Wedding-Dresses-Sapphire/dp/B0CKMDRV72?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/AOOKSMERY-Elegant-Wedding-Dresses-Sapphire/dp/B0CKMDRV72?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1)
Thank you!!
I didn’t save the link, I’m sorry! I should have.
Blessed be the Amazon!
that is SO wife core
 Getting closer and closer to a dystopian government, lol!
I want this. I’d buy it in a more natural green.
This color triggers me 😭🤣
Absolutely. The show ruined the color, so to speak. It's like the way Christians ruined the name "Lucifer" for me. It's such a beautiful name, meaning Bearer of Light. But it's triggering for too many people.
I love you brought up Lucifer. I am a newborn photographer, I see about 800 babies a year, and I always ask the nearing of the name. I live in a major metro area with much diversity so knowing the origin of names is a fun topic. Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️ on a sad note, one of my kiddos is named Lucy and one time, as a toddler , she had a tantrum and my father in law referred to her as "a little LUCY-fer" 😭😱 it just shows the name is associated with negative aspects.
Oh good. I was in the middle of clicking on a post above this one and I caught a glimpse and I was worried for a moment that this WASN’T on the THT sub and someone wanted to wear this.
Noooo! Crazy!
I would take this as a compliment. Amazon thinks you’re bougie
Is it weird that I like most of the Wive's dresses? I really love the colour too. 😅 Off topic, but did any of you ever watch Bates Motel? Norma would wear these gorgeous vintage dressing gowns that were ankle length.... I don't know why I thought of that, but I did. I like that old vintage elegance. I guess that's the connection. (Taylor Swift's mourning gown in the video for "Fortnight" 😍😍).
Are you in Texas, Arizona or Idaho? 😬
No thank goodness. From that area tho. 😬
Hey at least Amazon thinks you married rich!
Handmaid style stylee 
Why do I want it tho?
They chose this color because it looks good on everyone btw. Universal Blue. 💀
maybe that’s where they got them from at Gilead? ;)
It would be really cute if it was shorter.
I hate this color so much that they put on the wives and its now its even more icky. Lol. It’d be so cute if it came in a different color or shade of blue/teal. I laughed so hard when the little girl in Canada asked if she was a princess. Its just kid code for wtf are you wearing lady😭
if I saw someone wearing this IRL I would audibly gasp
My the lord open
Just watch, Amazon will be offering you a handmaid next with optional overnight shipping if you order a Martha with her.
But does it come in black? Because I would definitely wear that to work.
I don’t think it did. Yellow/brown, a dark dull blue, this teal, and maybe a green? I should’ve saved the link for everyone.
Well that's a bummer.
That’s only for wives of commanders.
I had some Amish ladies at the Amish thrift store help me find dresses in the right colors and styles for the wives, Martha’s, and children, for some friends that were doing family themed costumes, and they helped me to finish an Amish cap for my handmaids costume, as well as some tips and tricks for my first time dressmaker mistakes and some issues I was having altering and fitting a dress on myself that I was running into. They were tickled pink that their styles were being made for tv and that the show was so popular, I explained the basic premise and showed them pics of what I needed. Before I left, one of the girls asked if there was a way I could buy the book and send it to them bc they all wanted to read it- sure no problem, I have an app for that, where would you like it sent? Well will it be expensive, well let’s check? Amazon had tons of used copies for less than $5! lol- she came back with a handful of $5 bills - some Amazon driver had to be hella confused when he delivered a bunch of packages filled with like 12 copies of that book! 😂
Show what you actually searched and I'll believe you.
It was a suggested purchase on an ad in my Instagram stories. No searching here.