With the Colorado festival on its last weekend I have been seeing a very alarming rate of people who seem to think that Renaissance Festival translates into Skankaissance Festival....
For example there was a woman in a chain mail bra without any coverup under it and to top the look off a loin cloth with again nothing under it :o This is the one that takes the cake in what I have seen.
SOOO who has some eye bleach needing, jaw dropping " Oh no you didnt" spottings at faire?
Wehll lass. Me left eye be sun bleached wit da scurvy!
Haven't seen, don't wish to. :-X
My thoughts are, if it's legal to wear it on the street, they can wear it at faire. Unfortunately, what you are describing sounds like it would not have been legal on the street, as the naughty bits really weren't covered. Management should have escorted the lady out, or insisted she at least put something on under it that would cover the naughty bits.
i have seen some ladies that wear their chain mail that way at trf. doesn't bother me though.
i look at it as the ultimate test for a man... 'what color are my eyes?' ;)
The worst one for me is the guy at MNRF that wears short-short pumpkin pants with no hose. I couldn't tell you anything else about his garb 'cause once I catch a glimpse of those skinny legs I just have to look and/or walk in the other direction!
Since Scarby is late Spring in TEXAS everyone tries to find ways to wear lightweight, breathable fabrics and otherwise comfy garb. For some, like myself, the belly dancer look has been the main way to deal with heat. But I think some people are unaware of their own bodies and have no idea how to do an appropriate belly dancer garb according to their body type. I have seen waaayyyy too many very large women, which very large chests try to wear the silk scarf top and nothing else on the top half of their body. Insufficient support. Insufficient coverage.
Quote from: ArielCallista on July 27, 2010, 12:28:53 PM
Since Scarby is late Spring in TEXAS everyone tries to find ways to wear lightweight, breathable fabrics and otherwise comfy garb. For some, like myself, the belly dancer look has been the main way to deal with heat. But I think some people are unaware of their own bodies and have no idea how to do an appropriate belly dancer garb according to their body type. I have seen waaayyyy too many very large women, which very large chests try to wear the silk scarf top and nothing else on the top half of their body. Insufficient support. Insufficient coverage.
Ah, yes the "The bigger you are, the more fabric you need!" problem. ;) Some people just don't grasp that concept.
For me, it's the underbust corsets with no support for the bust. It got to my mom so much such last year (BOP -Boobs On a Platter and women going around without any support) that she's refusing to come this year. It's very unattractive and rather scary really!
On the up side, I have seen a larger lady wear a simply chemise, skirt, and leather bodice that fit her and she looked absolutely lovely. The bodice covered her and held her up while also giving her a figure. She wasn't "jiggling" or exposed at all. No reason to cover the eyes of the kids while she walked by! If anything, I think several people posed with her because she really just looked great.
I personally believe that women should wear things appropriate for their bodies. But, it just doesn't happen sometimes.
On the topic of cleavage:
Meh, I've found that most people that have a problem with my bosoms tend to either be jealous or far too puritan for public.
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on July 27, 2010, 11:51:42 AM
i look at it as the ultimate test for a man... 'what color are my eyes?' ;)
hahahahaaaaaaaa :D
***** wait! he may say...you have eyes? :P
Quote from: blue66669 on July 27, 2010, 01:57:17 PM
On the topic of cleavage:
Meh, I've found that most people that have a problem with my bosoms tend to either be jealous or far too puritan for public.
dangnubbit woman, put those away! you'll poke somebody's eye out!! o.O
Quote from: blue66669 on July 27, 2010, 01:57:17 PM
On the topic of cleavage:
Meh, I've found that most people that have a problem with my bosoms tend to either be jealous or far too puritan for public.
at Sterling, I saw a woman, who actually COULD :o use her top half as a table! Now they were wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy up there, in yer face! LOL! :P
Oh, I'm covered, but my bosoms do actually serve as a flat surface. I wear a 38G for christ's sake. There's not much I can do about it LOL! Even in the most modest of bodices, my cup runneth over. Hell, I could have cleavage in a damn turtleneck.
and thus is teh arguement.
I know what I THINK i look good in. Does that mean I'm always right? oooh man no.
I try to keep the 'girls' good looking, bountiful, but not to the point of heavage (this is why, for me, Ive moved from Pendragons which didnt really look great on me, to the front lace Morescas which do WONDERS!)
So, people who are bare to the point of being illegal (chain mail loin cloth with no undies is illegal in a FAR greater way than a Regimental Celt) ought to be made to amend the issue.
Those who just dont know how to dress for thier shape/size, well, you can look the other way, or, silently priase them for having the GUMPTION and the confidence to wear what they want!
The woman was told to cover up, leave or be arrested by the sheriff.
It never ceases to amaze me what people wear thinking they look good, granted there may be a story behind the larger woman in the bellydance outfit. She may have dropped alot of weight and felt hawt in that outfit.
Blue you always look classy, that is a far leap from the yuck factor lol
Quote from: Adriana Rose on July 27, 2010, 05:18:13 PM
Blue you always look classy, that is a far leap from the yuck factor lol
seconded! when I grow up, I wanna be as hawt as Blue! (for that matter, my husband wouldnt mind it either! lol)
As my bf would say: Just because you can wear something doesn't mean you should wear it. On the other hand, as long as it's legal it's not my place to put the Taffy Seal of Approval on jacksquat. Someone else's choice/taste in garb is not going to ruin my perfectly good day - at fair or anywhere else.
Quote from: bellevivre on July 27, 2010, 05:33:43 PM
Quote from: Adriana Rose on July 27, 2010, 05:18:13 PM
Blue you always look classy, that is a far leap from the yuck factor lol
seconded! when I grow up, I wanna be as hawt as Blue! (for that matter, my husband wouldnt mind it either! lol)
HAHA, honey, it's gonna be easy this season. I'll be the most hideous thing out there LOL!
I agree with the "just because you can, doesn't mean you should." As a plus size gal, it insults me to see girls my size wearing things that are FAR too skimpy. Having self-esteem is one thing. Having a distorted image of yourself is another. Momma always told me to keep it classy... but I let the décolletage get some sun while we're out. :)
And people wonder why I like designing for "Goddesses". Just because you have curves does NOT mean you can't look good. I have seen some AMAZING goddesses in belly dance outfits, they are just not the same one's as the tiny twigs wear.
So a big girl needs a little more support, so they need more room in the cups, big deal! They can still look drop dead gorgeous!
I typically run most peoples outfits, including mundane, though my theater filter.
1) Are the girls supported?
2) Are the puppy's noses covered?.
3) In the mundane world, would I have to pay $20 to see it?
4) If you bend over or too strong of breeze am I going to see a "moon over scotland"?
If the answers to questions 1 & 2 are YES, and questions 3&4 are no. I won't raise an eyebrow. If more that 2 of the questions are Yes or No you WILL get an eyebrow raised. If, the answers are the complete opposite to what they should be, I will probobly say something to someone about it. THen again it is still my personal opinion. As long as you aren't killing my buzz, more power to you.
QuoteAs my bf would say: Just because you can wear something doesn't mean you should wear it. On the other hand, as long as it's legal it's not my place to put the Taffy Seal of Approval on jacksquat. Someone else's choice/taste in garb is not going to ruin my perfectly good day - at fair or anywhere else.
hear hear
and also, if someone wasnt wearing something totally ridiculous or revealing, we wouldn't have as many funny stories to tell.
Quote from: LadyStitch on July 28, 2010, 10:24:10 AM
And people wonder why I like designing for "Goddesses". Just because you have curves does NOT mean you can't look good. I have seen some AMAZING goddesses in belly dance outfits, they are just not the same one's as the tiny twigs wear.
So a big girl needs a little more support, so they need more room in the cups, big deal! They can still look drop dead gorgeous!
I typically run most peoples outfits, including mundane, though my theater filter.
1) Are the girls supported?
2) Are the puppy's noses covered?.
3) In the mundane world, would I have to pay $20 to see it?
4) If you bend over or too strong of breeze am I going to see a "moon over scotland"?
If the answers to questions 1 & 2 are YES, and questions 3&4 are no. I won't raise an eyebrow. If more that 2 of the questions are Yes or No you WILL get an eyebrow raised. If, the answers are the complete opposite to what they should be, I will probobly say something to someone about it. THen again it is still my personal opinion. As long as you aren't killing my buzz, more power to you.
I want to steal your list! I am tearing up over here because of the "puppy's noses"!
And keep it classy is a good guideline. ;D
I got the "Puppy noses" comment from blue a while ago, so blame her. ;)
I've made more girls day (and guys's ;D) by following those rules in my costume/garb making work. To this day I can put one of my actresses in anything I want, as long as those rules are followed. I'd love to get her in a nice belly dancer outfit some time. ::starts hoping they do Sinbad the Sailor at her theater soon::
Seriously as long as long as those are followed more power to you!
I saw a girl who was 32 weeks pregant , no strech marks, henna tattos all over her hands, belly and arms. She was in a NICE belly dancer outfit. It was a big of a shock at first, but she made it work, so blessings to her for having the Gumpshion to do it. ;D
As long as you aren't actively killing my buzz, I'm fine with it. It's one of the things I like about faire.
Rumba mumbles about her cleavage, that won't stay up no matter what....Maybe some of you gals should consider breast reduction.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/RumbaRue/whistle.gif)
Quote from: LadyStitch on July 28, 2010, 10:24:10 AM
3) In the mundane world, would I have to pay $20 to see it?
Or, would I
want to pay $20 to see it?
???
Sort of like Taffy said, just because something "fits" does not mean one should wear it!
Quote from: RumbaRue on July 28, 2010, 12:10:36 PM
Rumba mumbles about her cleavage, that won't stay up no matter what....
Maybe some of you gals should consider breast reduction.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/RumbaRue/whistle.gif)
Or maybe some of YOU gals could consider a little help via Victorias Secret OR Dr.90210 LOLOL!
My bosoms are fabulous dangnubbit!
True!
Mine are my very best attribute ;D
I am sure after this saturday a few people are going to want some eye bleach for the hairy invastion.
Oh...I have a perfect example. Before I write this, just remember I am a large no FAT woman and never judge people by their size. However, I was eating breakfast in camp at Pennsic last year when a gentleman walked past camp and almost caused me to loose my oatmeal. He was at least twice my size and was wearing a loin cloth, not breach cloth, no LOIN CLOTH!! the fabric was partially hidden by his apron of belly fat, his gout ridden legs on view, no shirt, and as he turned the corner and bent over to pick up something he dropped everyone in camp was treated to the sight of his dangely bits. :o
And I'm going to use dragongirl's story as appetite control... Why, oh why do I have such a vivid imagination???? :-X
imagine this....red head male, coke bottle glasses, paunchy and fish belly white with a bunny fur loin cloth and old school white briefs under it. (Thank GOD for the briefs!) I have a picture some where. His skin was so white we where all looking for our sun glasses.
Drangongirl even though i am probably not as big as said guy. Recently i wore a kilt for the first time to faire and the person that was with me before i would even leave the house i bent over and had them make sure i wasn't flashing anything i shouldn't. I have a habit of bending over over squating down to pick things up. Oh and all day when i would go to sit down i made sure the seat was high enough that my knees didn't go to high to flash people or i just pulle my big bag in front of my.
Quote from: Shandi on July 29, 2010, 09:16:41 AM
imagine this....red head male, coke bottle glasses, paunchy and fish belly white with a bunny fur loin cloth and old school white briefs under it. (Thank GOD for the briefs!) I have a picture some where. His skin was so white we where all looking for our sun glasses.
Oh man, I don't usually feel sorry for someone who would go out in public like this...but didn't someone care enough about him to throw themselves across the tent threshold and prevent this? Sad :'(
The word renaissance (Rinascimento in Italian) means "rebirth", and as anyone who's ever seen an actual birthing can testify...well it's not always pretty, and some people don't come out of the birth canal looking as pink andf perfect as others. :)
I have *certainly* wished for eye bleach more than once after seeing unflattering photos or captured garb malfuntions of mine own. Damn this digital age! :D
You would think as I am in south Florida we would get the chain maille bikini women down here but I can honestly say I have never seen one, let alone one that was wearing ONLY the maille bikini.
Then again here they would get arrested forth with by the men in blue before even setting foot inside the faire.
Crazyness
I have a chainmailleish bikini top covered in dangly coins :) I am smart enough that i stitched it on top of a supportiveish, full coverage bikini top, the kind with an underwire and everything...I was NOT going to be that girl
Quote from: Sir Garath on July 28, 2010, 01:18:37 PM
I am sure after this saturday a few people are going to want some eye bleach for the hairy invastion.
Nah just photographic blackmail to follow! ;D My pixybox maynot be a spiffy as yours but I always have it lol
Wearing a chain mail bikini with nothing under it? Wouldn't that pinch? :o
I remember at TRF a few years ago seeing a fluffy young woman wearing a peasant-style blouse which gave no support to the girls, which were rather ample. Not only did the girls have no support, they actually dragged the front of her blouse down rather far...her nipples were covered, but only just...
Ms Iram, Good to see you posting again! From your avatar, I seriously doubt you've had a garb malfunction so seriously unflattering as to require eye bleach!
The trend I've noticed lately that causes me to grab the eye bleach is not Faire-related, but something I see far too often in the mundane world...
Young(er) Ladies (and I use that term generously) who have mistaken tunic-style tops for dresses...does no one mention that it just looks like you forgot pants?! I see this more often near the local college campus, but it's a trend certainly not limited to that area...
(I feel like this should be followed by, "Hey you kids - GET OFF MY LAWN!) :P
Thankfully, I can't think of anything I've seen at Faire that I wished could have been un-seen...or I could just be blocking the memory ;)
Quote from: Butch on July 30, 2010, 10:31:27 PM
Ms Iram, Good to see you posting again! From your avatar, I seriously doubt you've had a garb malfunction so seriously unflattering as to require eye bleach!
:) Thank you Butch. :) You've made my day reading that.
Tygrkat, LOL! My dear departed grandfather used to sit on the porch and mutter "hippy" in the most denigrating tone of voice. Of course, this was back in the late '60's when there actually were hippies.
Lately it has been driving me nuts. I'm being told by people that the nice waist length, neckline at the collar bone knit top, and waist to ankle length pants are not appropriate clothing for a casual work enviroment, however girls 10 years my junior running around in empire waist dresses that should be tops, are not a problem at all.
Granted these are the same people who had a fit over the drapey sleeved cotton blouse that I wore one day with a pair of loose fitting cotton wrap pants. They wanted to know what trendy boutique I bought it from. I told them I bought them from the House of Dra collection. ;D They started calling local boutiques to buy a top like mine from "The House of Dra".
And people wonder why I prefer hanging out at Ren faire's..... /sigh
Quote from: Lady Rosalind on July 29, 2010, 09:10:21 AM
And I'm going to use dragongirl's story as appetite control... Why, oh why do I have such a vivid imagination???? :-X
Yeah... My right thumb involuntarily ended up in my right eye when I read that... ;)
So- being of the Scottish Renaissance reenactor persuation, I have to say that the things that irritate me the most are people who wear "kilts" that are nothing but the curtains or the table cloth- wrapped around their waists like 5 times! I actually asked someone once if he would like me to show him how to pleat his great kilt! I was wearing mine, but he still looked at me with this dumb look on face and said "Kilts have pleats?" (http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/smilies/wall.gif) I actually had him take it off and I pleated and wrapped him in it right there by the jousting arena. And then there are the guys who wear loin clothes, sheepskin rugs, and blue face paint! What part of that is Renaissance? And then there were the guys who just showed up wearing leather boots and their tighty whiteys... Seriously? That's Renaissance? In what sense? (http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/smilies/wall.gif)
Ah, the benefits of doing faires in the Great White North (aka Canada). It's COLD. For the most part, people wear clothes.
The only exceptions I've seen were a couple of shirtless Scots at the pirate festival this year (and as they had the physique to carry off this look, no one seemed to mind in the slightest) and... Bonnie.
Bonnie wears a shin length piece of tartan wrapped around his waist as a "kilt," a big blonde wig and the most enormous set of fake bosoms you ever did see. Everything was covered quite decently, it was just... odd.
Maybe Canadian have a sense of modisty? Where some Americans dont... I donno
Chris...
not only did they "carry it off"...they were drool worthy....yummy! Lady Aelynn and I thoroughly enjoyed their participation. I think Lady Julianna caught a few pictures of them even.
Sorry we didn't get to meet. I only spotted you from a distance when we were leaving.