Some of you might know I have started a thread for the development of a fisherman character. I have has some basic garb in the past, but this year I am shooting for something a bit more HA.
Original thread is here (http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=10657.0)
Well, I found a more natural colored ren shirt from Tudor Shoppe Here (http://tudorshoppe.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=A24-013&Category_Code=MS)
Now I am torn between a plain doublet (http://tudorshoppe.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=LL-RD&Category_Code=DJ) / jerkin (http://tudorshoppe.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=A24-116&Category_Code=DJ) or a "sailors vest (http://tudorshoppe.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=SS-SV&Category_Code=DJ)"
From the paintings I have seen it looks like these all would work and mostly worn open. These would go with a simple, brown pair of Ren Breeches (http://tudorshoppe.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=A24-113&Category_Code=MPB)
I already have a ring belt, pouch and muffin cap.
For accessories I am making a net using traditional means, tying flies on hook and leader in the traditional way to wear in my hat and most likely (depending on time and resources) a dip net or traditional fishing pole.
Just looking for suggestions and constructive criticism.
that sailor's vest looks a little over the top, I'm not sure how good of a fit that would be. But the jerkin you showed, I believe, would be wonderful with the garb set you're planning.
Best of luck!
Thanks TKM, I was a little worried about that vest my self, glad to have some feed back!
That sailor's vest looks pretty feminine to me, it looks almost like a bodice without boning. I would go with the jerkin myself, it looks more like what would be most appropriate for fishing to me.
I agree with Sitara. I like the look of the Jerkin, and that sailor's vest is definitely feminine.
As of now, I went with the Jerkin, it just seems what a lower class fisherman would wear. Thanks everyone for all the input! I shall have some pictures soon!
For a H/A tuddor look, instead of a muffin cap, I would recommend a Thrum Cap or Monmouth Cap. Also in this period men would remove their pants before they would go shirtless so a linnen shirt is a must. A good resource is eknautical.com. They are affilitated with the SCA and are actually Tuddor era pirates but the dress and nautical terms would be the same regardless. Hope this helps!