I’m planning on attending the Texas Renaissance Festival this year, and I’m in the market for a bodice and/or a corset. I need something durable and supportive because of my build. Cheaply made and flimsy things from the mall will probably tear within hours, so Frederick’s of Hollywood is out of the question.
Also, I am not a petite flower, so don’t recommend something ready-made that’s only available in Small, Medium, and Large.
However, if you know a seamstress/tailor/costume maker that can: a) make one for me, b) knows how to use boning, and c) can keep it under 0, that’d be awesome.
Where can I find cheap, but good Renaissance costumes? I know they are expensive, but anything that is cheaper. Or at least a semi cheap bodice. The clothes don’t have to be all renaissance, but something medieval themed. They can be a peasant, gypsie or whatever outfit but I would prefer one that includes a nice dress (something like a princess outfit). This is for a renaissance fair… so something in that genre I would appreciate.
Or, do you have any ideas on how to build a cheap renaissance faire costume that is for a princess (nothing that shows the stomach because I heard you get made fun of if you dress like a witch or belly dancer or gypsy).
Thank you!
