| Life in Renaissance times was more then drinking ale | | | | renaissance wench. Remember, the more affluent the |
| and chasing after maidens. Certainly you had the look | | | | renaissance people were, the brighter their clothes. |
| the part if you were a knight or of you were a royal | | | | The poor mostly wore brown, while the royalty wore |
| you had to wear that fluffy white Seinfeld shirt. Here's | | | | reds and purples. |
| some tips for putting together a well thought out | | | | For men, lots of options exist. They can go as a Robin |
| medieval costume. | | | | Hood character in a woodsy colored tunic and carry a |
| For some reason, the medieval and renaissance times | | | | bow and arrow. Slim brown pants and knee high boots |
| are ones people flock to for costumes. Maybe they | | | | would complete this costume. For a romantic |
| stir up, the valor of the knights, the innocence of the | | | | renaissance man, think a long, white, puffy shirt belted |
| maidens the romance, and the dreams of being swept | | | | with a leather belt over slim pants. Leather (or faux |
| away on a white horse and of course, the huge meals | | | | leather) shirts, called jerkins, and vests would work as |
| eaten with no utensils! | | | | well. The royal court will have the heavier, embellished |
| These costumes are fun to create and not only the | | | | fabrics and brighter colors like the women. A good |
| clothes, but also the accessories make successful | | | | renaissance or medieval man always carries his |
| renaissance and medieval costumes. This guide to | | | | sword or maybe even an ax if he is more of a battling |
| renaissance costumes and medieval costumes is sure | | | | man, unless, of course, he has a bow and arrow. Any |
| to help create a fabulous costume to wear for | | | | men's costumes will be bumped up a notch with tall |
| Halloween, to a costume party, a renaissance fair, or | | | | leather boots. |
| even just for fun. | | | | A great component for men or women is the |
| A good place to start is to look around online. Not only | | | | accessory, which can personalize a store bought |
| will good prices be found, and it is an easy way to | | | | costume or add to any homemade creation. Wigs are |
| price shop, but also good ideas to inspire homemade | | | | great for anyone, whether it is long, straight one for a |
| costumes are available. If looking to buy online, better | | | | man tied back with a leather strap, or a big curly wig |
| selection and more sizes are available, including plus | | | | of long hair for the sultry wench. Women can also |
| sizes. In addition, these can be bought year round as | | | | decorate their hair with flowers or a crown, even |
| opposed to in the store when costumes are only | | | | some braids with gold ribbons woven through or |
| available in the month or two before Halloween. | | | | jewels stuck in would be fitting of the times. |
| Some key elements to medieval and renaissance | | | | Medieval and renaissance costumes to ones have fun |
| costumes are the lavish, layered clothing for women | | | | with. They do not have to be worn just at Halloween, |
| who want to be a proper maid, or maybe something a | | | | but are great for any costume party or a day at the |
| little more showy and low cut with a tight bodice for a | | | | renaissance fair. |