r/Renfaire_Costumes

My handmade wedding dress (sleeves and filigree corset included) were a huge hit at the faire!

First time in full kit like this, took a lot of time!
(I know that my collar is on backwards, I’ll look better soon)

Hello I really want to improve my costume but I just not sure what to do. I was thinking adding chainmail or purity seals maybe a large tome? What do you think?

It’s the grand opening of the Pennsylvania Ren Faire! I put together this purple fairy costume for Fairies and Fantasy weekend. 🧚

Hi all. I took some time this week to add some weathering to my kit. Mainly the bracers and chest, with some light work on the baldric and quiver. Just needing some opinions- is it too subtle? Should I go harder? I tried to focus on practical and believable wear. Are there any techniques I could be trying?

I did test some slashing wear on the chest the same way I did on the bracers, but I think the antiquing gel I used isn't enough of a contrast on the darker leather. And didn't like the results Any pro tips seasoned cosplayers can give?

The last 2 photos were pre-weathering.

So I got all the accessories and whatnot delivered today and did another try on. In my mind this pretty much completes it.

I know some really haven’t been a fan of the all-black look, but I still wanted to share!
Added the green scarf and the gold deer brooch for some color, and the money pouch is two-toned—I know it’s small touches, but I’m trying to listen and learn from y’all’s feedback. However I think it makes the bracers a little less jarring, even if they still aren’t the perfect bracers for this look.

I do agree from past posts that I need to look into weathering this outfit a little, but I’m hesitant to do it in fear of totally ruining things. So I’ll keep chewing on that.
Only thing missing is the cross-body sword holder/frog, which I’ll add back in next time, but I didn’t realize it until the plate armor was already on…. And I didn’t wanna take it off, lol.

Always open to comments, feedback, or tips. Though I’m not sure that I’ll change anything much on this outfit, I’ll carry the lessons forward for the next (already planning it too).

(This was originally posted in RenFaire, but I thought to share here. Copy and past with just small changes to make it make more sense here)

This is the second year we have been dressing up for ren faires. I would like to add more to my outfit I currently have what is pictured. I have also bought brown leather boots from just in tyme to add to this. And I got a green sleeveless hooded surcoat to possibly add as well (pictured)..

Just looking for ways to enhance and make it better. I’ve also not crazy about the hat at all.

This is made from PVC board and eva foam.

Putting on the garb for paddle costume party!

See you guys out there!

Went to Bristol during Summerween weekend with my friends! Not my first year going, but my first year really going all out.

The idea is that I'm a fae that is responsible for why you can't find that little thing you set after you swear you just saw it there. Or why when you drop something, it's lots to the ether no matter how hard you search where it went or rolled to. Their wardrobe often consists of things they've found.

They are the embodiment of "finder keepers, losers weepers!"

Edit: Some of y'all have no whimsy