You are ready to go renaissance festival and you have bought the medieval outfits already, now what else remains. Accessories, yes the medieval accessories, the least considered thing when one suppose to buy the renaissance clothing.
People gather renaissance shirt,
pant, coat, doublet etc. but when it comes to accessories they show their least interest. Bear in mind without accessories you will not get the complete look of the character you want to portray, even your look may be far away or completely altered from the character you want to achieve.
Accessories have their own significance. It could improve your outfit’s look and adorn you with character’s personal touch. Here is the list of accessories that can be used to get look much closer to character, you want to enact.
Caps, hats and crowns
You will find numerous numbers of designs in this category. Different shapes, size and designs make them more fascinating, Depending upon the quality of fabric the more expensive and elaborated were suppose to be for elite member of medieval society but now all of them are for you.
Scarf, belt and sash
Scarf, belt and sash were used to support the arms and upper part of the body. Although people show least interest in them while dressing like a medieval person yet it can bring significant change in your character. Without them your costume will look dull.
Sporrans and pouches
To carry the small but vital items sporrans and pouches were developed. Worn in front of kilt they are the traditional dress of Scottish Highlander. They were designed from pure leather or harness leather but with velvet finishing.
Boots and shoes
To create the complete effect of look boots or shoes are must. You cannot imagine the appearance of pirate, royals and nobles without these items. Bell leather cuff boots, Knee high boots, high sea boots are a few of them.
Fantasy Mask
Could you imagine any fictional character without mask? This season if you want to attend Halloween or other costume themed event as a fictional character then fantasy mask is must for you.
Jewelries
It was hard to imagine the royals and nobles even the people of lower strata without jewelries during middle ages. The jewelries were designed with beautiful patterns, precious stones and gems. Acquire some very authentic and unique pendant, ring, necklace for the upcoming renaissance fair.
Swords and shields
Whether you are enacting like a knight, gladiator, pirate or warrior swords and shields are the most vital accessories that you will have to carry. If you want to enact like a Spartan so carry brooches or buckles as shields. Whenever they were in Warfield these brooches and buckles were inseparable part of their life.
Medieval helmets and armor
Like Shields medieval helmets and chain mails are also used to protect the owner from attacker. While helmet protect the head, face and neck of owner. Chain mails used to protect the rest of the body. Enacting like a knight will be incomplete without shining armor.
Accessories are the good option to improve your wardrobe if you think you have plain costume. They add effect and makes you much closer to character you want to portray. They are easy to find and available at low cost. The charisma of your pose depends upon the right selection of accessories along with medieval costumes. Accessories can improve or destroy your appearance.
