Disney Princess Outfits: Ranked from Most to Least Historically Accurate
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Date: 2023-11-21
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AtarahDerek
If Moana HAD gone accurately topless, Disney definitely would've been slapped with a copyright claim. Only one topless Moana is allowed in media at a time.
The live action BatB places the story in 1775.
We have been over this REPEATEDLY: Tangled is canon to the continuity of Frozen, which takes place in 1839. That means Tangled takes place in 1836.
The climax of Aladdin takes place ON Jasmine's birthday, so she IS 16, which back then made her a legal adult (I assume that's why her father wanted her to be married by then, though she may have been legal already. And yeah, she's in a slave Leia outfit, but that's because this is JAFAR we're talking about. Also, her outfit is inspired by its source material: INDIAN tales. Indian harem girls in some eras and regions wore outfits like Jasmine's.
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If Moana HAD gone accurately topless, Disney definitely would've been slapped with a copyright claim. Only one topless Moana is allowed in media at a time.
The live action BatB places the story in 1775.
We have been over this REPEATEDLY: Tangled is canon to the continuity of Frozen, which takes place in 1839. That means Tangled takes place in 1836.
The climax of Aladdin takes place ON Jasmine's birthday, so she IS 16, which back then made her a legal adult (I assume that's why her father wanted her to be married by then, though she may have been legal already. And yeah, she's in a slave Leia outfit, but that's because this is JAFAR we're talking about. Also, her outfit is inspired by its source material: INDIAN tales. Indian harem girls in some eras and regions wore outfits like Jasmine's.
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Jayheartsjonas
The clothes in Mulan really got me interested in hanfu, which is super trendy now and has even non-Chinese wearing it (respectfully. I used to get annoyed by culturally ignorant people/costumes for sale online that say she's wearing a Japanese kimono or geisha attire when the clothes of that period in China actually inspired and predated other cultural garments like kimonos and hanbok, not the other way around. Even with the internet, it's sad people blur the lines of East Asian cultures, especially the weeb-ish/koreaboo types. Got into a comment argument with one guy who proudly claimed Mulan had aspects from Japanese culture but didn't even know Japan adapted some cultural elements from China, didn't even know there were freaking traditional Chinese characters in part of the Japanese alphabet.
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The clothes in Mulan really got me interested in hanfu, which is super trendy now and has even non-Chinese wearing it (respectfully. I used to get annoyed by culturally ignorant people/costumes for sale online that say she's wearing a Japanese kimono or geisha attire when the clothes of that period in China actually inspired and predated other cultural garments like kimonos and hanbok, not the other way around. Even with the internet, it's sad people blur the lines of East Asian cultures, especially the weeb-ish/koreaboo types. Got into a comment argument with one guy who proudly claimed Mulan had aspects from Japanese culture but didn't even know Japan adapted some cultural elements from China, didn't even know there were freaking traditional Chinese characters in part of the Japanese alphabet.
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fanjoy
for anyone here who used to follow Claire Hummel's DA, show of hands
also please, conical hats weren't exclusive to the Philippines, or SEA for that matter, as even East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) and as far west as South Asia (India, Nepal, Tibet) had conical hats
also, disagree with your comments regarding Tiana's hair pre-Naveen: as a working woman, she DEFINITELY didn't have the leisure to dress like a flapper (permed bob & dropped waistline) when there were more pressing issues at stake like, y'know. SAVING UP FOR A RESTAURANT
also, besides Aladdin's Lamp, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves were the additions to the original 1001 Nights
and FYI, Aladdin is set in China (emphasis on the quote marks since that's what it says on the tin)
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for anyone here who used to follow Claire Hummel's DA, show of hands
also please, conical hats weren't exclusive to the Philippines, or SEA for that matter, as even East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) and as far west as South Asia (India, Nepal, Tibet) had conical hats
also, disagree with your comments regarding Tiana's hair pre-Naveen: as a working woman, she DEFINITELY didn't have the leisure to dress like a flapper (permed bob & dropped waistline) when there were more pressing issues at stake like, y'know. SAVING UP FOR A RESTAURANT
also, besides Aladdin's Lamp, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves were the additions to the original 1001 Nights
and FYI, Aladdin is set in China (emphasis on the quote marks since that's what it says on the tin)
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DisneyFanatic2364
Cinderella you could argue for her main dress that it was conjured by magic (as was Elsa's. The early princesses definitely were made to match the fashions of the time the movies came out as a way to appeal to the then modern audiences, which I find cool in that way. And Sleeping Beauty while medieval also had a ballet feel to it in the costumes, especially with Aurora's peasant dress (I mean they did use music from the ballet.
In short, I appreciate the movies where cultural/historical accuracy was strived for, as well as the ones meant to be a stylistic, modern-inspired (at least modern then) fairy tale.
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Cinderella you could argue for her main dress that it was conjured by magic (as was Elsa's. The early princesses definitely were made to match the fashions of the time the movies came out as a way to appeal to the then modern audiences, which I find cool in that way. And Sleeping Beauty while medieval also had a ballet feel to it in the costumes, especially with Aurora's peasant dress (I mean they did use music from the ballet.
In short, I appreciate the movies where cultural/historical accuracy was strived for, as well as the ones meant to be a stylistic, modern-inspired (at least modern then) fairy tale.
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dragonweyr44
Why is Mulan, Moana, Merida and Pocahontas considered princesses?
Mulan is a peasant who, presumably marries a captain of the army, not a royal
Merida is the daughter of a clan chief the possible equivalent of a governor
Moana is the daughter of a tribal chief, the equivalent of a mayor
Pocahontas is the daughter of a chief of a few tribes, like a governor
I don't think that even Belle could be a royal, more of a noble as it appears that Beast, in human form, is more like a baron than a king
Even Raya, who is not officially a Disney princess yet, is the daughter of yet another tribal chief
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Why is Mulan, Moana, Merida and Pocahontas considered princesses?
Mulan is a peasant who, presumably marries a captain of the army, not a royal
Merida is the daughter of a clan chief the possible equivalent of a governor
Moana is the daughter of a tribal chief, the equivalent of a mayor
Pocahontas is the daughter of a chief of a few tribes, like a governor
I don't think that even Belle could be a royal, more of a noble as it appears that Beast, in human form, is more like a baron than a king
Even Raya, who is not officially a Disney princess yet, is the daughter of yet another tribal chief
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Brandy
I love 18th Century fashion. I'm excited for an Indian Disney Princess! I love looking at traditional saris! TLM Is a mess Time period wise! Rapunzel's Dress looks Vaguely Italian Renaissance? Mother Gothel's look is vaguely Medieval inspired? I'm taking those hints and saying Corona was Pre Raphaelite/ Italian Renaissance inspired? Lottie's pink Ball gown is similar to a Robe De Style in silhouette: It has a hoop skirt and a drop waistline! All hallmarks of the Robe De Style, tho the hoops would be smaller, and probs sleeveless!
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I love 18th Century fashion. I'm excited for an Indian Disney Princess! I love looking at traditional saris! TLM Is a mess Time period wise! Rapunzel's Dress looks Vaguely Italian Renaissance? Mother Gothel's look is vaguely Medieval inspired? I'm taking those hints and saying Corona was Pre Raphaelite/ Italian Renaissance inspired? Lottie's pink Ball gown is similar to a Robe De Style in silhouette: It has a hoop skirt and a drop waistline! All hallmarks of the Robe De Style, tho the hoops would be smaller, and probs sleeveless!
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Orcinus
I'm taking issues with Raya's outfit specifically as a SEA person because although they tried to be all-encompassing by mix and matching elements from different countries' outfits, it became problematic as SEA cultures are really diverse. Lumping different identities together results in the loss of identities altogether if you get what I mean, and I'm sorry to say on behalf of SEA people that we don't feel represented at all by that movie
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I'm taking issues with Raya's outfit specifically as a SEA person because although they tried to be all-encompassing by mix and matching elements from different countries' outfits, it became problematic as SEA cultures are really diverse. Lumping different identities together results in the loss of identities altogether if you get what I mean, and I'm sorry to say on behalf of SEA people that we don't feel represented at all by that movie
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matariki
I wish you did Esmeralda's outfits as well, from Hunchback of Notre-Dame. I'm guessing the bare shoulders are anachronical, but the rest of the movie seemed quite rooted in reality, especially Frollo's outfit as well as some of the other gypsies, Clopin coming to mind. Phoebus' golden and blue look seemed fair as well, for something at the turn of the tide between the Middle Ages and the French Renaissance.
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I wish you did Esmeralda's outfits as well, from Hunchback of Notre-Dame. I'm guessing the bare shoulders are anachronical, but the rest of the movie seemed quite rooted in reality, especially Frollo's outfit as well as some of the other gypsies, Clopin coming to mind. Phoebus' golden and blue look seemed fair as well, for something at the turn of the tide between the Middle Ages and the French Renaissance.
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Vetarlit
I've never really cared about historical accuracy. Heck, if any Disney Princess had accurate outfits, they would barely be showing any skin. But my top 5 outfit ranking is:
1. Jasmine's red outfit.
2. Ariel's yellow/white outfit from The Little Mermaid 2.
3. Belle's white and blue outfit.
4. Ariel's Kiss the Girl outfit.
5. Mulan's blue hanfu.
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I've never really cared about historical accuracy. Heck, if any Disney Princess had accurate outfits, they would barely be showing any skin. But my top 5 outfit ranking is:
1. Jasmine's red outfit.
2. Ariel's yellow/white outfit from The Little Mermaid 2.
3. Belle's white and blue outfit.
4. Ariel's Kiss the Girl outfit.
5. Mulan's blue hanfu.
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Vetarlit
Disney Princesses ranked:
1. Moana.
2. Mulan.
3. Jasmine.
4. Ariel.
5. Belle.
6. Tiana.
7. Rapunzel.
8. Merida.
9. Snow White.
10. Pocahontas.
11. Cinderella.
12. Aurora.
Honorary members:
1. Melody.
2. Anna.
3. Kida.
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Disney Princesses ranked:
1. Moana.
2. Mulan.
3. Jasmine.
4. Ariel.
5. Belle.
6. Tiana.
7. Rapunzel.
8. Merida.
9. Snow White.
10. Pocahontas.
11. Cinderella.
12. Aurora.
Honorary members:
1. Melody.
2. Anna.
3. Kida.
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Finland
Loved it, but a correction: Sleeping Beauty is baeed on the Perrault version, so she's French. Also worth pointing out the 1800s French anthem plays when Aurora wakes up, and the fleur de lis is seen subtly in the castle, like on furniture and curtains.
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Loved it, but a correction: Sleeping Beauty is baeed on the Perrault version, so she's French. Also worth pointing out the 1800s French anthem plays when Aurora wakes up, and the fleur de lis is seen subtly in the castle, like on furniture and curtains.
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Jace
if Snow White takes place in the 16th century then Disney made a little mistake, Snow White says when she sees the Dwarf House ''Just Like A Dolls House'' but those were first invented in the 17th century, minor mistake but still worth mentioning
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if Snow White takes place in the 16th century then Disney made a little mistake, Snow White says when she sees the Dwarf House ''Just Like A Dolls House'' but those were first invented in the 17th century, minor mistake but still worth mentioning
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elsa1942
Ive never really thought of this one but I think Sleeping Beauty is more likely set in France since the vast majority of the characters (for example Aurora, Phillip, King Stephan, Flora and Maleficent) have Romance/French or Latinate names.
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Ive never really thought of this one but I think Sleeping Beauty is more likely set in France since the vast majority of the characters (for example Aurora, Phillip, King Stephan, Flora and Maleficent) have Romance/French or Latinate names.
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Shania
As a member of the Atwamsini band of the Pit River tribe, I do strongly agree that Pocahonatas is very historically inaccurate and Disney should make another movie about Native Americans, while working with actual Indigenous people this time.
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As a member of the Atwamsini band of the Pit River tribe, I do strongly agree that Pocahonatas is very historically inaccurate and Disney should make another movie about Native Americans, while working with actual Indigenous people this time.
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Olvia
44: Cinderellas silver then blue dress, Belles yellow ballgown dress, Mulans dress, Tianas blue dress and her green dress, Rapunzels pink/purple dress, Meridas turquoise dress, Elsas dress in Frozen II, and Moanas dress are my favorites
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44: Cinderellas silver then blue dress, Belles yellow ballgown dress, Mulans dress, Tianas blue dress and her green dress, Rapunzels pink/purple dress, Meridas turquoise dress, Elsas dress in Frozen II, and Moanas dress are my favorites
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Stardustpunk24
So Mulan's father was a huge war hero, and they are DEFINITELY not poor. Look at their estate!
And also, Pocahontas is supposed to be a kids' movie, so they would not have even thought about promoting tattoos.
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So Mulan's father was a huge war hero, and they are DEFINITELY not poor. Look at their estate!
And also, Pocahontas is supposed to be a kids' movie, so they would not have even thought about promoting tattoos.
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Erin
I mean while the dresses arent very accurate, Disney only does that so the viewers dont get bored. Little kids arent going to really focus on the accuracy, but on how funny, beautiful, and entertaining for it is.
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I mean while the dresses arent very accurate, Disney only does that so the viewers dont get bored. Little kids arent going to really focus on the accuracy, but on how funny, beautiful, and entertaining for it is.
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Danique
A little off topic and I get that the inaccuracy is problematic for some people (altough imo it is also just a movie for children. but I really do love the story and the message of Disneys Pocahontas!
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A little off topic and I get that the inaccuracy is problematic for some people (altough imo it is also just a movie for children. but I really do love the story and the message of Disneys Pocahontas!
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Disney-Villains
Jasmine may be the first Disney Princess to wear pants instead of a skirt, but that outfit is totally not suited for a Princess. Especially since she's like 15 years old!
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Jasmine may be the first Disney Princess to wear pants instead of a skirt, but that outfit is totally not suited for a Princess. Especially since she's like 15 years old!
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Miss
The dress making scene of Sleeping Beauty is the best scene.
As far as I'm concerned, there are soooo many historical inaccuracies in Princess and the Frog.
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The dress making scene of Sleeping Beauty is the best scene.
As far as I'm concerned, there are soooo many historical inaccuracies in Princess and the Frog.
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Stalker
You didn't tell about sleeping beauty's original dress when she didn't know about herself to be a princess. She knew herself as a simple girl in the woods.
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You didn't tell about sleeping beauty's original dress when she didn't know about herself to be a princess. She knew herself as a simple girl in the woods.
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Sarah
any dress anyone wears is pretty and gorgeous in a way but does history have to be involved they're gorgeous in any era history doesn't need to be involved
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any dress anyone wears is pretty and gorgeous in a way but does history have to be involved they're gorgeous in any era history doesn't need to be involved
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sailorearth2007
Not sure why you say Corona is an unfortunate nameit is the outermost layer of the Suns atmosphere and the kingdom symbol is the Sun
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Not sure why you say Corona is an unfortunate nameit is the outermost layer of the Suns atmosphere and the kingdom symbol is the Sun
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Jesse
I remember Buzzfeed did a video similar to this years ago showing what historically accurate Disney Princesses would have looked like.
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I remember Buzzfeed did a video similar to this years ago showing what historically accurate Disney Princesses would have looked like.
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Nancy
Ariel's wedding dress was MY WEDDING DRESS! I got married in 1993, but only realized years later that it was the exact same style!
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Ariel's wedding dress was MY WEDDING DRESS! I got married in 1993, but only realized years later that it was the exact same style!
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Girl
Pink would have been around in auroras time but it would have come off as more red then the bubblegum pink in the movie
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Pink would have been around in auroras time but it would have come off as more red then the bubblegum pink in the movie
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Jacob
Amazing video ms mojo of ranking all the Disney princess clothes/dresses in Disney animated movies, fantastic job.
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Amazing video ms mojo of ranking all the Disney princess clothes/dresses in Disney animated movies, fantastic job.
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