Tips for buying garb you will be happy with

[Friar Rohn the Chronicler]

Keep away from online auctions that list the garb with the term "costume". Basically it will be cheap material that won't make it through one season. We went through that route and the suit was so improperly made, we gave it away to the costume shop ran by our local RenFaire. (Funny thing was, it never was rented at all during the season until the last day when it was rented by a "very short man" who offered to buy it outright at the end of the day and was declined).

Find a reputable seamstress to create your garb. I highly advise everyone to contact Lady Kathleen of Olmsted for those whom are serious about their garb. She created a outstanding Noble Class suit for my nephew and we cannot possibly think a anyone that makes finer works of art than her.

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Friar Rohn

[Ditzy Gypsy]

If you are a dancer (belly dance, gypsy, or other) don't be afraid to bust a move in front of the mirror or in the changing room! I have found that many items with sleeves did not allow for full range of movement. Gussets are your friend