RenFaire Survival Guide: Clothing | What to Wear to Renaissance Festivals

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  • čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
  • RenFaire Survival Guide part 2 - today we’re covering clothing! Dressing up is my favorite part of Renaissance Festivals and I’ve collected a lot of clothes and a lot of information that I hope will help you guys out! Check out the links for brands I mention in this video, some of them are affiliate links and help me out if you purchase through them! I will also be making another video that goes into more specific brands I like for RenFaire clothing and accessories, and another video entirely about accessories, but for now I thought we’d cover basics of how to put together an outfit, what kind of materials to look for, and things like that. Plus styling some outfits at the end, and a brief appearance by Micah for some men’s clothing! If you have any other suggestions for topics you’d like to see in the future or brands you especially love please leave me a comment!
    0:00 Intro
    0:23 LLTT
    5:41 Fiber Content
    7:22 Color
    8:46 Where to get RenFaire Clothes
    14:50 RenFaire Accessories
    15:03 Shoes
    17:45 How to Hold Your Stuff
    18:55 Jewelry
    19:32 Crowns and Tiaras
    20:01 Putting Together Outfits
    24:31 Men’s RenFaire Clothing
    26:46 Some Extra Advice
    28:03 Baby Bat
    Brands Mentioned:
    ○ Son de Flor - sondeflor.com/?a=mothfaerie
    ○ LinenNaive - www.linennaive.com/collection...
    ○ SweetV - www.sweetv.com
    ○ LyndenTree Designs - lyndentreedesigns.com/
    ○ GodlyNatures - godlynaturesjewelry.com/
    ○ Costurero Real - www.etsy.com/shop/CostureroReal
    ○ Tandy Leather - tandyleather.com/
    ○ Vintage Foundry Co - vintagefoundryco.com/
    ○ Pavietra - pavietra.com/
    🧵Other Videos Mentioned:
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    ○ Inky Cap Mushroom Hat - • Real Millinery Mushroo...
    ○ Black Silk Chemise - • Sewing a Chemise and S...
    ○ Pirate Pants - • Making Pirate Pants an...
    ○ Son de Flor on Different sizes - • size 4 vs size 12 Try ...
    ○ Buying My Whole Outfit at the Renaissance Festival - • I bought my whole cost...
    ○ Son de Flor Casual RenFaire Outfits - • Casual RenFaire Outfit...
    ○ Regency Shift - • Making a Regency Shift...
    ○ Italian Renaissance Chemise - • Sewing a Renaissance S...
    ○ Gold RenFaire Chemise - • Making a Renaissance C...
    ○ Hobbit/Pirate Vest - • Sewing Hobbit-y Cottag...
    ○ Peasant Top Dress - • Sewing a Spring Cottag...
    ○ Spanish Farthingale - • Making a Renaissance H...
    ○ Belts - • First Time Leather Wor...
    ○ Pastel Hobbit - • Sewing a Pastel Hobbit...
    ○ Another Hobbit - • Another Hobbit Outfit ...
    ○ LyndenTree Interview - • What is Zero Waste Des...
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    #costube #renfaire #renaissancefestival
    Insta: / moth.faerie
    Links included in this description might be affiliate links.
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Komentáře • 56

  • @NoDecaf7
    @NoDecaf7 Před 9 měsíci +139

    Pockets that tie around the waist and can be hidden under clothes are a great option too for carrying things like money and cell phones. Keep the precious items close to your body, external bags can get jostled and items can fall out. There can also be sticky fingers in big crowds.

    • @moth.faerie
      @moth.faerie  Před 9 měsíci +17

      Yes! Tie pockets are a great idea 🥰

    • @alex9190
      @alex9190 Před 9 měsíci +8

      i was going to comment this!! 18th century embroidered pockets are perfect

    • @hauntedbarbiedoll
      @hauntedbarbiedoll Před 9 měsíci +1

      I've really grown to love runners belts for this. They go under my shirt and its just big enough to hold any essentials without adding awk bulk

    • @SkipperJane
      @SkipperJane Před 9 měsíci +2

      I was going to say the same thing! They can be really big, and then you can swap them amongst various skirt colors. It makes the skirts easier to sew. I make mine from ikea curtains or bedsheets. I will say, if you’re planning to really fill them up it helps to have tabbed stays on, as they help to keep the pockets from slipping and distribute the weight evenly. Same with heavy belt bags.

  • @CareyHAuthor
    @CareyHAuthor Před 2 měsíci +46

    Adding to the costume year after year is what I've been doing. I compare it to levelling up a D&D or game character with new props and clothing pieces

  • @thorunns.craftstudio
    @thorunns.craftstudio Před 9 měsíci +31

    on footwear, if you opt for sneakers or whatever because they're more comfy than matchy-matchy shoes, you can always make shoe covers so they match better to your costume

  • @cypriennezed5640
    @cypriennezed5640 Před 9 měsíci +28

    Currently building outfits for myself and my kid for MDRF, thank you for these perfectly timed suggestions! (High cut flat boots for the win, seriously... so many roots to battle!)

    • @moth.faerie
      @moth.faerie  Před 9 měsíci +8

      Mdrf has some rough terrain 😅 I guess that’s the trade off for all nice shade

  • @EFergDindrane
    @EFergDindrane Před 9 měsíci +17

    Bonus cat! Very helpful. My hiker/camper boyfriend was thrilled with you mentioned the high-tech polyesters, but I can't actually SEW with that, so I just avoid poly... I was raised in the humid south. I don't wear plastic. :p Thank you!!

  • @DubiousandLugubrious
    @DubiousandLugubrious Před 9 měsíci +7

    WAIT I'VE SEEN THAT MUSHROOM VIDEO AND I HAD NO IDEA IT WAS YOU !! I love mushrooms and renaissance fashion and I thought those costumes were the coolest thing i had ever seen

  • @nataliestanchevski4628
    @nataliestanchevski4628 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Lots of great info, thank you. The "thrown together" outfits are a fabulous inspiration. I'm currently fostering a black kitten that makes high pitched protest sounds like Baby Bat lol. Little Yoongi will probably be a foster-fail because omg so cute!

  • @mistymoon883
    @mistymoon883 Před 9 měsíci +14

    I knew Renaissance Fairs existed but definitely not anywhere close to me so I didn’t bother (despite absolutely loving historical fashion)
    So when a brand new one started within a reasonable driving distance I got really excited. Then I actually started looking into it and realized that Ren fairs are “Renaissance-ish but historically inaccurate to the point of tears so it’s actually just fantasy”
    My heart loves all the whimsy but my head hurts knowing they didn’t have corsets until the very end of the 16th century 😢
    I’m still probably gonna go, but I’m lowering my expectations and I’m also might look weird wearing a 1490s gamurra😅

    • @erinshear8026
      @erinshear8026 Před 9 měsíci +4

      It depends on the fair! My local faire has plenty of fantasy vendors and attendees but it's organized by historical enthusiasts and it's centered on Queen Elizabeth's reign (I think they're in the 1580s now). There's another one in my state that does one weekend as-fantasy-as-you-want and the other weekend hardcore historical. So there's a solid chance you won't be alone!

    • @mistymoon883
      @mistymoon883 Před 9 měsíci +4

      @@erinshear8026 I actually ended up turning around in the parking lot and not going in. I had a terrible headache and didn’t want to spend $50* to do a lap then leave. I saw a lot of people dressed up (nothing accurate lol) but my dress turned out to be too small and I didn’t have time to fix it (and I did a mock up even! The extra layers messed it up somehow)
      *Tickets for me & husband
      Husband consoled me by saying that we should plan a trip to Minneapolis for the Minnesota Renaissance Fair instead because it probably would be a better experience, and we were already looking at taking our son to Mall of America.
      Next summer we will have fair in our city again and I’m told it’s really small but really good.

    • @CaliSaint
      @CaliSaint Před 3 měsíci

      Why do you care what other people are wearing? You’re the type of person who ruins things for others. Thanks for not going.

  • @meow-sr2bl
    @meow-sr2bl Před měsícem +1

    Natural fabrics are always the way to go

  • @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar
    @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar Před 9 měsíci +4

    Old Navy also has a lot of cottage core dresses and in natural fibers (cotton & linen).

  • @Sleipnirseight
    @Sleipnirseight Před 9 měsíci +7

    Going to the MD faire this weekend!! I was going to wear my sequin covered fairy costume but am thinking of pivoting due to rain/mud 😅 So this was super helpful, thank you!

  • @MimsieSky
    @MimsieSky Před 9 měsíci +5

    I’ve been stalking a pair of tall vintage foundry boots for a few years now and after I saw that you have some, I finally pulled the trigger on them! Will you show us how you style your tall lace up boots for everyday wear? 😊

  • @meredithbutikofer5658
    @meredithbutikofer5658 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’m going to Renfaire for the first time this year and I have already done cosplay in the past for different events and I’m making my garb and I’m very excited about it

  • @phantasystar88
    @phantasystar88 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I checked out Linen Naive and fell in love with their designs. However, it seems they might be a scam. They are based out of China and their quality does not match the prices. I read some reviews online, and people are saying to not buy from them. What a shame.

  • @whypotatoes
    @whypotatoes Před 9 měsíci +3

    Found out there's a ren fair near me bc of your last video, now I'm planning on going to my first ren fair bc of you!

  • @elizathemermaid
    @elizathemermaid Před 9 měsíci

    I'm planning my outfit now and this was really helpful!

  • @emily94762
    @emily94762 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I regularly go to Bicolline in Quebec, which is a week long larp. This advice is really good for clothing there too!

    • @moth.faerie
      @moth.faerie  Před 9 měsíci +1

      i really want to to go to bicolline next year!

  • @ShisaAi
    @ShisaAi Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’m preparing for my local faire next week and there’s no shade lots of dirt and it can get cold and windy this time of year so I’m doing a more casual simple look this year because like you said I just don’t have the energy to keep track of all my usual accessories. I figure go simple and I most likely will get a bodice or corset to add on while there lol. Targets wild fable is my FAVORITE brand to get for base pieces too! I wear that style as my usual outfits too!I made the mistake of wearing flats once, NEVER AGAIN, my feet were so blistered

  • @mialinguia
    @mialinguia Před 9 měsíci

    These videos are amazing thank you!!

  • @Moopurr
    @Moopurr Před měsícem +1

    Here in New Mexico, we have a Ren faire in Santa Fe that happens in early autumn, so of course desert place and summer weather sticking it will be hot but it is nice and the fairy grove has a lot of trees so best area to go and cool off from the heat while still outside, then there is a Celtic Fest in Edgewood the season is early spring, and since this is New Mexico the weather will be unpredictable and possibly very windy since it is behind the mountains and it will snow. I have been to both and they very are nice, if it is pretty windy expect some of the dealers might pack up and leave.

  • @brandedfishball
    @brandedfishball Před 9 měsíci +3

    I'm always so excited to see uploads from you!! Thanks for another awesome video!!

  • @prosperousmarc5518
    @prosperousmarc5518 Před 8 měsíci

    I love your style 😍

  • @Carrotless_
    @Carrotless_ Před 9 měsíci +2

    great video! a lot of useful info 🧡

    • @moth.faerie
      @moth.faerie  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you! I’m glad it’s helpful!!

    • @judithlashbrook4684
      @judithlashbrook4684 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@moth.faeriedo you have any suggestions for people with reduced mobility, I mainly use a wheelchair or walker and other people may use walking sticks etc..

  • @Walkthewalkkk
    @Walkthewalkkk Před 9 měsíci +3

    Did you mention where that blue dress is from? It's killer!!

  • @N3gr0bitch
    @N3gr0bitch Před 9 měsíci +2

    Im gonna wear a pretty dress so the guys notice me finally :)

  • @tonyu8065
    @tonyu8065 Před 9 měsíci

    💕

  • @tstymctst
    @tstymctst Před 9 měsíci

    ngl, I was kind of hoping for a dramatic romance novel pose at the end with those outfits, lol

  • @hollysoap8473
    @hollysoap8473 Před 9 měsíci +1

    More sewing please

  • @AvenatorDaniel-us4ei
    @AvenatorDaniel-us4ei Před 2 měsíci

    This year me and my friends are going to a ren faire dressed up as camp half blood campers (I'm a redhead so obviously I'm going to be ✨️rachel✨️

  • @MichelleNyxRaymond
    @MichelleNyxRaymond Před 9 měsíci

    Wanted to make a comment and ask a question.
    I want to maybe use leather in my outfit, but.. I have no idea how to wash and take care of leather.
    Maybe you or other individuals can help me out with this?
    I really want to make a pirate and eventually a Viking/Norse outfit, I hope I can pull it off. 😅
    (Don’t know how to sew btw, oof.)

    • @misstweetypie1
      @misstweetypie1 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I don’t know much, but I do know that leather is hard to “wash”, like don’t throw it in the wash/soak it in water, it will shrink and become stiff. Always make sure you are wearing a base layer to keep the leather from getting too sweaty. Also, it will be more difficult to try to learn sewing leather. You could just sew it by hand or piece it together , tying it with leather strings (then it is adjustable if you gain/lose weight!) good luck :)

    • @MichelleNyxRaymond
      @MichelleNyxRaymond Před 9 měsíci

      @@misstweetypie1 Thank you for the advice!! I Really appreciate it!! ☺️

  • @maverickmcginness6832
    @maverickmcginness6832 Před 8 měsíci

    you mentioned preferring real leather over pleather. Do you happen to know where someone could find some pleather outfit pieces if they had that preference? My partner and I try to live as vegan as possible and ren fairs are always filled with leather, hides, bones, and other animal biproducts :/

    • @moth.faerie
      @moth.faerie  Před 8 měsíci +1

      so I try not to use pleather bc most pleather is plastic and doesn't biodegrade, but leafling bags makes really cute backpacks and belt bags made of vegan cork leather so definitely recommend them!

  • @seiolus_world
    @seiolus_world Před 9 měsíci +1

    careful, viscose is really pollutant, tencell is the better alternative although slightly more expansive

  • @markv3065
    @markv3065 Před 9 měsíci

    Did you lose weight? You look good 👍

    • @moth.faerie
      @moth.faerie  Před 9 měsíci +12

      I had jaw Botox for teeth grinding and it’s narrowed my face a bit! Ty for the compliment, but I’d like to just personally request no more comments about weight as it’s something I tend to fixate on if brought to my attention!
      Edit- I mean comments specifically praising for weight loss, and this is more a general request for everyone not just for you! Sorry if that was confusing!

    • @markv3065
      @markv3065 Před 9 měsíci +2

      There's no need to fixate on anything. You looked good before and you look good now. Wanting to change or fix something is normal but you have nothing to worry about.

    • @moth.faerie
      @moth.faerie  Před 9 měsíci +8

      It’s just a product of decades of diet culture, so still working on it!