The Spirit of Renaissance Lives On

Although that period is over still people want to experience it by becoming part of that period and the best way to do that is to wear the clothes that people wore during that period. The renaissance festival which is themed on that period gives an opportunity to you to go back to that time temporarily so that you can enjoy the spirit of the fabulous renaissance period. Although the festival is marked with lot of fun activities yet it is the thrill of wearing medieval clothing which attracts people from all walks of life.
If you are planning to attend the renaissance festival then you can choose from different types of medieval dress. You can choose garments that were worn by the royal family of that time. In case you want to act like a joker to make people enjoy a great laugh then you can choose a jester's attire. For people who like to act timid the peasants' attire can be a good choice and for those who want to act like bad characters the garments worn by barbarians would look fantastic. It is really pleasurable to wear those garments because it transports you back into the exciting past. You can also choose garments that were believed to be worn by some of the legends of the middle ages. During the middle ages there was a belief amongst people that enchanting beings like ghouls, goblins and gnomes etc existed on earth.
In case you are opting for royal attire then keep in mind that although these costumes were known for their richness, you will not feel at ease while wearing one. This is because the costumes worn by royal families have elaborate designs and excessive trappings. The royal dresses meant for women have lengthy trains and are combined with intricate jewelry as well as shape fitting corsets. Even dresses for men are complicated because these have complex designs and are made of different fabrics as well as colors.
There is a fantastic piece of clothing from the renaissance period. Inspired from the lifestyle led by pirates a clothing range known as pirate shirts is very popular amongst both men and women. These used to be worn with over-the-knee boots and other accessories during the medieval era. Pirate clothing reflects the ruthlessness of pirates as well as their riches which they amassed after looting ships. Today pirate shirt are available in various styles and combinations to match the preferences of people.