Renaissance Costumes
Hear ye, hear ye, all are invited to a costume ball, old school style. Very old school style. There are several advantages to renaissance costumes- namely they are gorgeous, they are figure friendly ( and forgiving) and they can let you pull out the manners that your mother worked so hard to pound into you while you were growing up. So, man, woman or child, gather your merkin, your pantaloons and your sense of medieval melodrama and get ready.
For Women: whether you like pale rose, deep blue or the metallic colors, the renaissance costumes for you are big, beautiful and luxurious. Your first decision of course is whether you want to be a lady or a wench. Lady costumes, whether you want to be a courtesan, courtier, a baroness, marquessa or a wench, the right costume can be found for you. The reason that renaissance costumes are so perfect is the fact that they are so figure friendly. Highlight your pretty face by starting with a gown that is cut low in front. A nipped in waist line will create an hour glass figure and the full skirt will hide belly bulges, fuller hips or chunky thighs. Make sure that the fabric that you choose is substantial so that it does not cling and highlight any bulges at all.
For Men: the look of the renaissance does not have to mean tights, (necessarily) and you can still find a manly look if you are worried about it. For instance, if you would prefer to wear something with a little bit of a cruel for your gruel, you can wear the medieval executioner look, complete with hood and axe. If you would like to be more daring and dashing though, a knight in shining armor look will have all of the damsels buying a dragon in hopes that you will “rescue” them soon. Other options include a Henry the VIII look- whether you want to lug around a huge turkey leg or not.
Accessories should be fitting with the costume- if you are dressed as a wench, the shoes and hose can be a little more risqué while a lady’s foot wear should be a little more demure. Don’t forget your jewelry; if you are dressed as a baroness, you should be dripping with jewels (opt for the fakes for safety!). If the fellows would like to look authentic they can borrow some face powder from you so that they can recreate the look of the royal fop.
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