So, my boyfriend and I, for the past 6 years have been attending our local renaissance fair, as well as costume parties dressed as pirates. The costumes are nice, leather and other material. All in all, I think we spent about 00 on them (we pieced them together over the years). However, it’s time for some change. The boyfriend got a black leather kilt and is switching into a "dark" celt type costume.
I’m not really sure that I want to coordinate with it, so I am asking for some opinions. I’m a pale blonde, so I like darker colors vs. light. My current costume consists of a black leather corset with a red celtic knot on the front and shoulders. A red under dress with a black skirt under the dress. I have a red and black leather hat with tons of feathers. So here are a few of my ideas for the next costume, just tell me which you like, or make a suggestion. Thanks in advance!
1.) Gypsy garb: Halter with cross lacings that criss cross over the back and stomach to tie around waiste. With long skirt, coin belt and ankle bells. Colors in black and red. (tribal style)
2:) Gypsy Garb – Black half corset (wears like a bra), with sheer dark purple under shirt that has split bell sleeves, a chiffon emerald green and dark purple over skirt with a black harem pants underneath. Hip scarf and ankle bells.
3.) Irish garb – a black bodice with a black split front skirt, with a white under dress
Just a tid bit. We are not going for acurracy when it comes to the period clothing. We save that for when we participate in the SCA and nailing your time period is key. The ren-faire in essence is fantasy. Make believe.
