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be quite honest, even grown-ups love dressing up in medieval costumes. 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 costumes and renaissance garb?
If you have, you have more than likely taken a look through the medieval
costume shops there. Yes, they
can be spendy! However, medieval costumes for all their beauty call for a
particular attitude while wearing them.
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 people not in
medieval costumes are called. They do not use the term costume either when
referring to the medieval costumes 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 costumes 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
costumes 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 costume? 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 costumes; 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 costumes comfortable. After all, the point is to have fun,
right?
So have fun out there!
For examples of fine medieval costumes and custom renaissance dresses, visit
Maeve's
Unmentionables
Looking to make your own medieval costumes? Shop fine fabric at
Gypsy
Caravan
Original article credited to Susan West
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