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 To be quite honest, even grown-ups love dressing up in
medieval clothing. Being incognito for a few hours or days can be an
exciting escape from the mundane everyday grind. For instance, have you ever
attended a Medieval Faire and observed the populace dressed up in
medieval clothing and renaissance garb? If you have, you have more than
likely taken a look through the medieval clothing shops there. Yes, they
can be spendy! However, medieval clothing for all its beauty calls for a
particular attitude while wearing it.
If you're curious about the terminology that I am using, it comes from going
to Medieval Faires. I say mundane, because that is what a person that is not
in medieval clothing is called. They do not use the term costume
either when referring to the medieval clothing and renaissance dresses, it is called
garb. It is also an interesting little factoid that half of the people that
you see at medieval faires do not work for the faire, they are average,
everyday people dressed up in medieval clothing and renaissance garb to
celebrate and take part in the ambiance of the era.
One of the biggest reasons that so many people are attracted to medieval
clothing and renaissance garb is because of their era in time. It is a
time in history when radical changes were taking place. Many things wonderous, many things dark.
If you ever get a chance to attend a medieval faire, go for it! When else
will you have the opportunity to truly be Queen for the day and gorgeous in
your medieval clothing? In fact, why relegate yourself to a general costume?
Why not go as the saucy wench or the elegant medieval maid? That's the
beauty of these medieval faires and medieval clothing; you can be
whomever you desire.
Word of warning ladies! Before you strap on that corset remember to take a
big, deep breath. It will be your last until the corset comes off. Those
Renaissance ladies were not naturally small waisted, oh no. This is how even
the more plump ladies were able to achieve the coveted small waist. So make
your medieval clothing comfortable. After all, the point is to have fun,
right?
So have fun out there!
For examples of fine medieval clothing and custom renaissance dresses, visit
Maeve's
Unmentionables
Looking to make your own medieval clothing? Shop fine fabric at
Gypsy
Caravan
Original article credited to Susan West
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