Pants Question

[Son of Ugly]

You can get those straps at an army navy surplus store.
I've got the boyfriend picking some up today.
He is former army and told me about them.
I'm hoping they will help hold up my boots.

You should post a pic when you get it all ready

Yeah, I found them available at a military surplus store that's only 10 to 15 miles from my home.  (how convenient!)

My moccasins arrived about 20 minutes ago and I've tried them on.  They're very comfortable, but I think I'm going to have to get some cushion insoles as one of my garb wearing friends suggested.  (I can't imagine walking around all day without them)  Now if the rest of it will just get here, I'll be able to attend the last weekend of TRF in garb.

I'll post a photo as soon as I get it all together. 

[jcbanner]

be sure to break in the moccasins before going to faire. your feet will hate you if you don't

[Son of Ugly]

be sure to break in the moccasins before going to faire. your feet will hate you if you don't

Thanks for the tip.  I wore them around the house a bit last night.  There's still a couple of weeks before my next visit to TRF, so I've got time to break them in a little.

I've got a question about the fringe around the top of the moccasins.  Should I leave it as is or trim it off? I think they look fine with the fringe, but my garb wearing buddy suggested that I cut it off to make it look less native American.  Here's a link to a photo: http://www.minnetonkamoccasinshop.com/minnetonka_ankle_hi_tramper_boot.htm

Any opinions?

[Sitara]

I would cut the fringe off leaving the cuff.  I had a tall pair of these at one point that I left the fringe on but attached coins to the ends of each strand, but I was a gypsy.

[Son of Ugly]

I would cut the fringe off leaving the cuff.  I had a tall pair of these at one point that I left the fringe on but attached coins to the ends of each strand, but I was a gypsy.

So you're saying to cut off the fringe itself and leave the inch or so of the remaining leather as a cuff?  In other words, don't trim it all the way to the top of the boot?

[Sitara]

Yes, trim just the part that is fringed and leave the rest.

[jcbanner]

I agree with Sitara, cut the fringe and leave the cuff.  the fringe makes it look distinctively Native American.

[Son of Ugly]

Cool, I'll trim it off then.  Thanks to you both!!

[Son of Ugly]

Well, luckily for me, the rest of my garb arrived in time (just barely) for my final visit to TRF this year.   The double ring belt took a little getting used to, but I figured it out.  I also wore a pouch and tankard strap that I made myself.  For pants, I wound up purchasing a pair of black Fruit of the Loom "Jersey Pants". (about $8.00 at Walmart)  They're similar to sweats but made of a thinner material that was 100% cotton.  It was also really nice having the extra pockets.  I felt totally comfortable all day long and had a great time.  From now on, if I'm at fest, I'll be wearing garb. Maybe I can even add to it a little for next year.

Thank you everyone for the advice!

[Taffy Saltwater]

Good to see you in garb.  It's a lot more fun to join in & garb for faire than to go in danes.  You'll find yourself looking at regular stuff & thinking ... hmm, this would make a great *fill in the blank*.

[UrsulaChandler]

My husband says that all pants should be red.

[duffy]

the nice part of the blousing straps is on a hot day you can blouse the pants up around your knee.