I know that most, if not all, Renaissance Faires have no dress code for the public, but I was wondering if there was some sort of costume etiquette. I’ve been to a handful of faires and at all of them, you could always tell the actors from everyone else because the actors’ costumes were always more extravagant than anyone else’s.
There are so many gorgeous period gowns available for purchase, but many of the ones I’d consider buying are extremely intricate and elaborate. And while I enjoy getting attention for what I wear to the event, I don’t want to upstage the actors who have put so much into their appearance.
Is that I valid consideration to make, or should I not worry about it and wear whatever the hell I want to?
Is the public wearing costumes as well as actors?I’d love to,but I don’t want to be the only one.I have never been to anything similar before and I don;’t know what to expect.
This Sunday I will be attending a local renaissance festival with a few of my friends, and I am certainly excited about it. There are actors who refuse to leave character and myriads of activities to suit all tastes (all of course dealing with anything medieval). The only problem is that I do not have a costume. Medieval attire is not necessary, however, this year, I would like to dress the part. Can anyone think of a costume I can create on a very small budget (I am a college student and would prefer to spend my change at the fair itself and not on my attire for the day)? Or a costume I might be able to make out of existing commonplace pieces in my wardrobe? I’m not looking for anything extravagant, but any ideas?
I’m going to a "Hollywood" themed party and people are supposed to come as actors, athletes, musicians, artists.. I’m a lighter brunette and wanted some unique and creative costume ideas. I’m open for individual ideas or group ideas (3-5 people). Either or doesn’t matter. Also what accessories to go with the costume.
ie: jewelry, top, bottoms, shoes, etc.
