Remember those Renaissance fairs that the Jr. High would hold each year? The airy music and elaborate medieval costumes made for an interesting and creative atmosphere. Why not take a break from the everyday and visit a Renaissance fair as an adult? If you don't have a Renaissance costume, don't worry. The fair will have clothing shops that cater to people of all sizes and age. If anything, go into one of these shops just to enjoy the craftsmanship and intricacy of the beautiful garbs.
Curious of the terminology that I am using, it comes from going to Renaissance Fairs. I say mundane, because that is what a person that is not in costume is called. They do not use the term costume either in reference to the medieval and renaissance clothing, it is called garb. It is also an interesting little factoid that half of the people that you see at such events do not work for the fair, they are average everyday people dressed up in renaissance and medieval costume to celebrate and take part in the ambiance of the era.
The reason that so many people are driven to medieval costumes and renaissance costumes is the time that they reference. We are talking about a moment in history when radical change was taking place. Starting in the Middle Ages, or what we would term medieval, we think of knights and wizards and servant girls, Kings and Queens that, though royal, were not elegant. It was a classical society.
At that, time there was great change in economic, political and cultural areas. Everyone knows that clothing was a reflection of his or her society stations. The Renaissance Era overlaps the late middle ages while there were great changes taking place, in science as well as art. Clothing at this time was fashioned with more elegance and style. Although still signifying their station in society they were granted a bit more flair in renaissance garb.
For example, if you were to wear a wench costume or servant girl, the general attitude that goes along with those costumes medieval or renaissance is still, shall we say scandalous. If you are going more the Maid Marian look, then demure and innocent, while Robin Hood would want a fearless and brave man. Deciding to take on the role of Merlin or other wizard then evokes mystery and power and possibly darkness.
It is no wonder then that costume balls, Halloween parties or Renaissance Fairs find people on a mission to acquire medieval costumes and Renaissance costumes. These clothes allow us to be apart of such an important time in history. Imagine playing Queen for the day, and if you are going to a Renaissance Fair, I strongly advise going in the medieval costume or renaissance costumes to get the full effect of the event.
I do want to caution the females though. There is nothing quite like having to wear a corset. Make sure you take a deep breath before being laced up, for it will be the last deep breath you take before you are unlaced. I do not believe that women in the Renaissance Era were ever able to breathe deeply until they went to bed. This explains the tiny waist even on larger women. Have some fun, and really play the part, dress it up in a medieval costume.
Curious of the terminology that I am using, it comes from going to Renaissance Fairs. I say mundane, because that is what a person that is not in costume is called. They do not use the term costume either in reference to the medieval and renaissance clothing, it is called garb. It is also an interesting little factoid that half of the people that you see at such events do not work for the fair, they are average everyday people dressed up in renaissance and medieval costume to celebrate and take part in the ambiance of the era.
The reason that so many people are driven to medieval costumes and renaissance costumes is the time that they reference. We are talking about a moment in history when radical change was taking place. Starting in the Middle Ages, or what we would term medieval, we think of knights and wizards and servant girls, Kings and Queens that, though royal, were not elegant. It was a classical society.
At that, time there was great change in economic, political and cultural areas. Everyone knows that clothing was a reflection of his or her society stations. The Renaissance Era overlaps the late middle ages while there were great changes taking place, in science as well as art. Clothing at this time was fashioned with more elegance and style. Although still signifying their station in society they were granted a bit more flair in renaissance garb.
For example, if you were to wear a wench costume or servant girl, the general attitude that goes along with those costumes medieval or renaissance is still, shall we say scandalous. If you are going more the Maid Marian look, then demure and innocent, while Robin Hood would want a fearless and brave man. Deciding to take on the role of Merlin or other wizard then evokes mystery and power and possibly darkness.
It is no wonder then that costume balls, Halloween parties or Renaissance Fairs find people on a mission to acquire medieval costumes and Renaissance costumes. These clothes allow us to be apart of such an important time in history. Imagine playing Queen for the day, and if you are going to a Renaissance Fair, I strongly advise going in the medieval costume or renaissance costumes to get the full effect of the event.
I do want to caution the females though. There is nothing quite like having to wear a corset. Make sure you take a deep breath before being laced up, for it will be the last deep breath you take before you are unlaced. I do not believe that women in the Renaissance Era were ever able to breathe deeply until they went to bed. This explains the tiny waist even on larger women. Have some fun, and really play the part, dress it up in a medieval costume.
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