Renaissance Costumes

Renaissance-inspired fancy dress uses clothing shape and decorative detail to establish a period look. Choose the character or role first, then compare the outfit with the event you are planning.A closer look at Renaissance costumesThe range centres on Renaissance Faire Lady. Design details include a long, green velour dress with drape sleeves and attached waist sash.Plan the character and finishing detailsCoordinate extra headwear or costume jewellery with the main outfit rather than mixing unrelated historical references. Use the product’s measurements and listed contents to plan the fit and finishing pieces.Choosing the fit for Renaissance costumesChoose Renaissance costumes using the individual product’s measurements and the clothing you plan to wear underneath. Before completing the outfit, compare the included-item list with the photograph: footwear, hair styling and handheld props may be separate choices.Continue planning with Historical Costumes to find related costume ideas and finishing pieces.