A strong selling point of Renaissance Halloween costumes is that they are more versatile than other character personas. Renaissance Fairs are popular throughout the country and to be part of the fun, this historic celebration requires a costume. Lovely maidens in stylish gowns and veils and bawdy village wenches in peasant clothing abound. You can choose a character that is lower class, of royalty, good or evil - the wide variety of options for Renaissance Halloween costumes of part of the appeal.
If you plan to attend one or more of these festive events, then designing a quality costume will work to your benefit. Aside from wearing it for the Halloween holiday, you can use it as part of your attire during these fairs, often held during the summer and fall. A wealth of information exists on the clothing of the times. For more information, visit your local library and do a little research. Even easier still, use the internet! http://www.costumecauldron.com/Adult-Renaissance-Medieval-Costumes.html
You will assume a specific role in society in your Renaissance Halloween costume. Whether you play the part of kind or queen, prince or princess, common peasant or village idiot you can make a statement with these period costumes. You might prefer the dark mystery of one who practices dark magic or be a bad boy as a common thief.
More research will add greater historical detail to your costume. High society would wear rich colors with women flaunting sweeping dresses and tall hats adorned with floating veils of various lengths. Fabrics used might be light and airy for the ladies and heavy and dark in color for the men of the time. http://www.costumecauldron.com/shop/halloween-costume/Medieval--Renaissance-Costumes-title0-p-1-c-341.html
The peasant woman wore a long and plain work dress in browns or grays. Accessories to add might be a basket slung over the arm or a water jug. The dresses most often would be a bit dirty and show the effect of time spent tending livestock in the barn or working in a field.
Men's Renaissance Halloween costumes will also very. Common peasants wore mostly the same neutral colors, brown tones and grays. A straw hat could be worn to block excessive sunlight. The dirtier your clothing appears, the more realistic it will be. Hygiene back then was not anywhere near what it is today, many only bathed a few times a year. This look can be recreated through the use of paints and clothing wear. Please, for the courtesy of those who will come in close proximity of you, do not go for the real thing and forgo regular bathing. While we can appreciate historical accuracy, that's just downright nasty!
If you prefer to act as royalty, just like with the female costumes, the colors should be very deep. Purples and reds were more expensive to get back in those days, so only the wealthiest usually wore these hues. Male or female, royalty usually came adorned in jewels, including the obligatory crown. If you don't' have costume jewelry that fits the style, consider designing your own out of inexpensive materials.
Fans of Renaissance Fairs will get their money's worth of wear from a period correct costume. It's worth spending the money to create a costume that fits well and suits the character you've chosen to play. Your personality will be the most convincing element of your Renaissance Halloween costume so choose a character that suits you. Edited by Svetchey Sanorols
If you plan to attend one or more of these festive events, then designing a quality costume will work to your benefit. Aside from wearing it for the Halloween holiday, you can use it as part of your attire during these fairs, often held during the summer and fall. A wealth of information exists on the clothing of the times. For more information, visit your local library and do a little research. Even easier still, use the internet! http://www.costumecauldron.com/Adult-Renaissance-Medieval-Costumes.html
You will assume a specific role in society in your Renaissance Halloween costume. Whether you play the part of kind or queen, prince or princess, common peasant or village idiot you can make a statement with these period costumes. You might prefer the dark mystery of one who practices dark magic or be a bad boy as a common thief.
More research will add greater historical detail to your costume. High society would wear rich colors with women flaunting sweeping dresses and tall hats adorned with floating veils of various lengths. Fabrics used might be light and airy for the ladies and heavy and dark in color for the men of the time. http://www.costumecauldron.com/shop/halloween-costume/Medieval--Renaissance-Costumes-title0-p-1-c-341.html
The peasant woman wore a long and plain work dress in browns or grays. Accessories to add might be a basket slung over the arm or a water jug. The dresses most often would be a bit dirty and show the effect of time spent tending livestock in the barn or working in a field.
Men's Renaissance Halloween costumes will also very. Common peasants wore mostly the same neutral colors, brown tones and grays. A straw hat could be worn to block excessive sunlight. The dirtier your clothing appears, the more realistic it will be. Hygiene back then was not anywhere near what it is today, many only bathed a few times a year. This look can be recreated through the use of paints and clothing wear. Please, for the courtesy of those who will come in close proximity of you, do not go for the real thing and forgo regular bathing. While we can appreciate historical accuracy, that's just downright nasty!
If you prefer to act as royalty, just like with the female costumes, the colors should be very deep. Purples and reds were more expensive to get back in those days, so only the wealthiest usually wore these hues. Male or female, royalty usually came adorned in jewels, including the obligatory crown. If you don't' have costume jewelry that fits the style, consider designing your own out of inexpensive materials.
Fans of Renaissance Fairs will get their money's worth of wear from a period correct costume. It's worth spending the money to create a costume that fits well and suits the character you've chosen to play. Your personality will be the most convincing element of your Renaissance Halloween costume so choose a character that suits you. Edited by Svetchey Sanorols
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