Acceptable costumes?

[Merlin the Elder]

Yeah...we get upset with the human body, and think nothing of war and killing... this race is weird.

[Rowan MacD]

Well, I guess I'll chime in here since I was the one Merlin was referring to earlier...

I wear some fairly daring things to TRF, and have never had a problem other than rude (or overly randy) men and snippy women.
I've never been asked to leave, or cover up, but then my personality is somewhat the opposite of my appearance - I try to be as polite and nice as possible, and don't try to act "sexy or naughty".  I personally feel that actions and attitude can be more shocking than appearance or garb.

Heck, we all see naked bodies every day (at least our own), so a skimpy outfit shouldn't cause scandal or ill will.
However, an offensive attitude or actions tend to speak much louder, IMHO.

   It think you've hit the nail on the head.  I would say, if someone were to wear their outfit as they would wear their bikini for a day on the beach, no problem.  You go to the beach to see and be seen; it's a given.  You don't go there to get in everybody's face, or to act obnoxious. 
   Some faires don't want to get a rep for non-family friendly 'sights and sounds', and others like TRF don't seem to care.
   If they let you in the gates-go for it.  If they don't, then you know where you stand.  Tone down the outfit a try again.

  Just remember-A renaissance faire is not Spring Break or Sturgis. Behave accordingly.

Note:  I have yet to see a 'barbarian' actually act like one.  All I have met have been polite, if not reserved.

[Sir Martin]

I don't believe we've met, Barbarian Queen, but I have seen you at TRF and I think your garb is very nice.  I agree a person's attitude and behavior are what is most important.  I know people who do not approve of the some of the chainmaille ladies appearances, but we all have our own comfort levels. 

[Rowan MacD]

I don't believe we've met, Barbarian Queen, but I have seen you at TRF and I think your garb is very nice.  I agree a person's attitude and behavior are what is most important.  I know people who do not approve of the some of the chainmaille ladies appearances, but we all have our own comfort levels.

Heck-I'm not comfortable with the Roman Centenarians trotting around wearing little more than a leather cup and a few strips of whatever they are using to cover their bums.  Thank goodness all of those have always behaved like the well disciplined military they portray.  No...the barbarians/ chain ladies (and a couple of gents)  don't have a corner on the skimpy market.

[SirRichardBear]

Yes Merlin we agree on this Americans commonly have the weirdest idea about the human body OK to see it blown to pieces but not ok to see a female breast.   To me the important thing is that most people look a lot better with their clothing on than off. 

Barbarian Queen we haven't meet but I have seen you at the Sea Devil and around and you always appeared to be a very nice person and your Grab is nice I've seen a lot worst at the local slip and slide or Wal-mart for that matter. 

[Merlin the Elder]

...   To me the important thing is that most people look a lot better with their clothing on than off.  ...

LOL! That is for certain, Sir Richard! I fit that group!  I did meet Barbarian Queen at Scarby. A lovely lass, indeed.

[prothos]

As others has posted. post a pic or 2 of the wife in the costume and it can be judged safe or not.