Our youngest son moved into his own apartment yesterday, and while going through stuff in the garage, to give him old dressers that we had in there, I was able to get to my cedar chest for the first time in years. Inside, I found our first garb. Steve and I were almost crying we were laughing so hard.
We decided we will put it on some time and take pictures, sort of a then and now. I can't sew, so his first garb was a maroon choir robe. Over the top, I did make a long, sleeveless vest out of some curtains I bought at Goodwill for $2. They are bright red and orange. You will see how he looked in the picture. And I was so proud of that garb. I always tell him to this day that he was the "best dressed man in curtains."
Anybody else have then and now pictures? Post them here. ;D
No pictures, but the first time I went in garb to Fair, I was about 15, and my whole D&D gang went up together to MNRF--dressed as our characters. My outfit at the time consisted of a white peasant blouse, black leggings, scrunchy brown boots, and a turban that for some reason fit really strangely (my character had a magical turban won on campaign). It wasn't until years later that I found the pattern I had used to make the turban, and realized it was for children! No wonder it never fit! Later that year I made a cloak from some beautiful printed corduroy--black with twining rose vines. It's been 17 or 18 years, and I *still* wear it! ;D
You asked for it.
First Garb
(http://www.pbase.com/lordmalcolm/image/51163904/medium.jpg)
Current Garb
(http://www.pbase.com/lordmalcolm/image/113338205/original.jpg)
Our first set of garb was whatever was in the Costume Shop that was available. More of the upper Peasant look to the Upper Nobility we dress as now. What a difference 10 years make.
This is a great idea! I have pictures of me in garb since age 9! I will have to find and post them.
First time at faire, first time in garb!
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z290/wattsupdoc/TRF%20Pirates%2007/kingi.jpg)
Taffy!! Way far out!!!
I have tht fabric you made your skirt with!! Made my Brother and Husband Shirts!
I have bloomers out of that! :D