Garbing for newbs

[Dannicus]

So this weekend I plan on putting together my first set of clothing for Fest. A little late in the season as this weekend is the last of MNRF. My question is, (and if there is another thread, please feel free to point me to it. I couldn't find one) what would you suggest as far as garb. I've heard many say peasant garb is the way to go. But it just doesn't rub me the right way. i was thinking of going kilted, poet shirt, belt, frog and mug. possibly a sporran to start.

I'm very interested in your thoughts on the subject and if I am headed down a bad street so to speak. Thanks in advance

[Master James]

What garb to get is really up to the individual.  It sounds to me like you already have an idea so I say go for it!  What you said is a perfectly acceptable garb for faire so go for it!  If later you decide you want to change to a different type then you can but you already have something to work with.  If you are on a budget then I might suggest you check out www.stillwaterkilts.com and look at their heavy weight wool kilts.  They run around $140 and are very good construction and VERY comfortable.  I have one and LOVE it.  They also have a variety of sporans there for reasonable prices as well.  And for a little more you can get it within the week.  A friend of mine ordered his on Wednesday and got it Friday morning!  Good luck and enjoy your first garb!

[Hoowil]

Alot of people suggest starting with peasant garb because of cost, and it tends to be a little cooler to wear. But I agree, if you have a picture in your head of what you want, go for it. After a faire or two you'll probably refine it a little bit, and pick up a few odds and ends you didn't think of. Most important, be comfortable, and have fun.

[Dannicus]

I have returned from Fest today  dressed to the best of my ability. I still need some decent boots and a nice hat...But that is what I plan to pick up in the coming year....

pictures? Sure..why not.

[gem]

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That ought to do it!

[LadyDracolich]

Alot of people suggest starting with peasant garb because of cost, and it tends to be a little cooler to wear. But I agree, if you have a picture in your head of what you want, go for it. After a faire or two you'll probably refine it a little bit, and pick up a few odds and ends you didn't think of. Most important, be comfortable, and have fun.

LOL, refine it??  I just keep adding to!!  My garb collection gets bigger and better every year!  By the end of next season, I won't need a garb closet but a garb ROOM!  I'm a garb-aholic.  What can I say..

Hope you enjoyed being in garb!!  And at the very least, if you decide to no longer go to fest in garb, you have a great Halloween costume...

[Dannicus]

In the reply box, take a look at the menu above where you type. Above the second smiley, and under the italics I is a box that sort of looks like a painting (left of the globe).  Click that. 

You'll get an image code that looks like: [ img ]  [ / img ] (only w/o the spaces).  In between the brackets, paste the url of the image.

That ought to do it!

Woot! Got it. Thanks.

[gem]

You sure did--and you look GREAT!  I love a colored shirt....

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

Love your garb!  You look fantastic!

Men in kilts . . . . . *sigh*   

[Joyce "Delfinia DuSwallow" Howard]

You did a great job! Do what you feel is you.Most important is that you like it and you are comfortable.

[Dannicus]

The bonus of the whole thing, my roommate turning around when I got home, dropped her phone. Picked it up, and said to her mother, who was on the other line. "Sweet Jesus, my roommate is wearing a blouse and a dress."

Priceless.....

[Kate XXXXXX]

Reminds me of one of my son's godfathers...  Big chap from Glasgow, is Alex.  Looks good in his 'posh frock' (Graham tartan) and purple sandwashed silk poet's shirt.

I like your green combo, too.

[Lady Neysa]

The bonus of the whole thing, my roommate turning around when I got home, dropped her phone. Picked it up, and said to her mother, who was on the other line. "Sweet Jesus, my roommate is wearing a blouse and a dress."

Priceless.....

Now that's funny! 

[Silverbee]

It looks wonderful and quite similar to what I want to do to ..er.. for the mister.