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Renaissance Sca
The New Popularity Of Renaissance Costumes
While many people associate costumes with children and the Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating, increasing numbers of adults are rediscovering the joy that comes from dressing in period costumes. Thanks to the influence of Renaissance Faires and the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), adults are embracing costumes and accessories that hearken back to the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance of the 14th through the 17th centuries.
Historic Celebrations
During the Renaissance (which literally means "rebirth"), shifting perspectives in philosophy, art, literature, science, and religion had a tremendous impact in Europe, the effects of which are felt to this day. Today's Renaissance Faires capture the essence of that time, with an abundance of music, entertainment, art, and food that celebrate the eras in which they're set. While many Renaissance Faires are set in the England's Elizabethan Era, others find their inspiration in the French Renaissance or in pirate themes of the18th century.
Similarly, the Society for Creative Anachronism honors the Middle Ages and Renaissance by researching and creating personas who would have lived during those times. Artisans, combatants, cooks, and others diligently perfect their characters, and gather together - in SCA garb and sometimes with SCA armor - to celebrate with historical accuracy.
Finding the Right Costumes
Whether you're attending a weekend Renaissance Faire or are steeped in the SCA culture, the right costumes enrich and enhance your experience. Watching men battle with medieval swords or attending a medieval wedding is simply more meaningful when your appearance blends in with the era. Because it's not always easy to achieve historical accuracy, it's helpful to find a merchant who can reliably guide you to the proper apparel and accessories. Thanks to the Internet, it's never been easier to find sources to help you in your quest.
For example, the best online stores will help women find the right undergarments (like chemises, hoopskirts, bloomers, and corsets) to wear under their dresses, skirts, or ball gowns. Men can find everything from vests and doublets to puffy-sleeved shirts and breeches. Pirate costumes, Scottish clothing and kilts, and children's costumes are also available from the right online Renaissance stores.
Accessories are a Must
When you're dressing for a particular era, accessories complete your look. For example, Renaissance clothing tends not to have pockets, so a pouch is the perfect accessory to carry your necessities. During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, hats were de rigueur, so you'll need to find the proper cap, beret, snood, veil, or hood.
While well-choreographed battles are part of the Renaissance Faire experience, and SCA events are fraught with well-trained warriors, weaponry can also be a costume accessory. Accessory weapons don't need to be functional; indeed, they must only fit in with the era you're recreating. Look online to find sources of mini collector weapons, weapon carriers and belts, and accessory swords.
Making Your Own
Once you begin attending Medieval or Renaissance events, the chances are good that you'll want to expand your wardrobe using techniques from the era. The best online sources offer an array of costume patterns for everything from Tudor and Elizabethan gowns to corsets and tunics.
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Renaissance dress ideas??
I'm joining the SCA and I'm planning to make a dress. The time period I'm from is the early sixteenth century. The dress has to be french.I'm open to any suggestions. Thanks for the help!!
I would suggest checking out some of the yahoo groups. There is a Yahoo group for Elizabethan garb, also one for Margo's Patterns (very good patterns btw!) Reconstructing History has good 16th c patterns too, and I think a yahoo group as well. Margo (MP) and Kass (RH) both really know their stuff, are super nice, and their 16th c patterns both come highly recommended. The groups often have lots of good links, pictures, and btdt advice to help walk you through the stages of your gown.
As for internet links, The Costumer's Manifesto may help you http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/16thlinks.htm There also a website for the Tudor Tailor http://www.tudortailor.com/ and the Renaissance Tailor has some good info as well http://www.vertetsable.com/demos_corset.htm
I will say as a fellow SCAdian that you don't HAVE to dress the time period of your persona. My persona is 1250 English but my personal goal is to dress the entire gamut of the SCA period, and right now my "good" court garb is my Norse kit. Even my Baroness, an early period Pict, a Laurel on the subject even, has been known to show up in a corset at events. If you are just joining the SCA I'd suggest starting with a nice linen tunic to have something nice (ie not a Halloween costume) to wear while you get your good dress done. You'll want proper underpinnings (namely a corset) and you have several layers to construct for a 16th century gown, and that does take time. Plus, you'll have a nice practical tunic for camping events or if you are waterbearing or otherwise being active, and you can always change into your pretties for court! I know a lot of people who do that.
Also, if your SCA group has a clothiers guild you might want to find out when they meet, etc. Experienced helpers can help you with the fitting/measuring, which goes much easier with a second set of hands!
Medieval Cloaks & Robes