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Friday, June 8, 2012
What to Wear to a Renaissance Fair
It’s true that many renaissance fairs have become “anything
goes” style events. The varied costumes, talents, and personality types one can find at
his or her local “Ren Faire” all make up part of the fun. If you’re a cosplay enthusiast or a serious
history buff with an affinity for accuracy, however, you’ll want to do a little
research before suiting up for your next day out at the faire. Our team here at Moon Costumes is here to give you a place to start:
Although the royals passed a law that peasants and the lower classes could only wear clothing and dresses of one color, both men and women of lower socioeconomic status often wore multicolored clothing in layers with parts of the top layer slashed to reveal a contrasting color underneath.
Hoods, veils, headdresses, and floral wreaths became popular with women of all means during the renaissance as they were required by law and social standards to cover their head during much of the period.
As you can see, with styles so varied by class, as a woman attending the renaissance fair, you have a great degree of flexibility when it comes to historical accuracy. Our website has an absolutely stunning variety of historically accurate renaissance costumes to help you eliminate the guesswork!
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