What would a Renaissance faire be without costumes? No better way, really, to enter the world of kings, hamlet maidens, bards, and knighthood than by dressing up for the part. From headdresses to bridged sleeves when it comes to Renaissance attire bolder is better.
Renaissaince wear became popular in the late fourteen hundreds. Around 1490 the clothing of the Renaissance period became much more decorated then it had been before. Not only did designers use heavier materials, but more clothing was worn with rich colors and large sleeves. Some countries even added their own touch to the ensemble. The northern European countries wore padded sleeves while the Germans decorated everything in feathers.
Want an excuse to wear Renaissance clothing? Then make plans to attend Much Ado About Sebastopol’s very special harvest Renaissance faire September 14 & 15 at Ives Park. This educational fundraiser promises to be a fun showcase for your step back into the past. If you’re wondering about costume details, here are a few:
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- Jerkin: A sleeveless velvet or leather jacket worn by men
- Upper hose: Full trunks that extend from a man's thighs to his waist
- Crescent stuart cap: A heart shaped head cap that was made popular by Mary Stuart (Queen of Scots).
- Funnel sleeves: These sleeves, which start wide and tighten at the cuff, are typically seen on women's dresses.
Free instructions and patterns are available as June’s Monthly Favor at the Much Ado About Sebastopol website. http://www.muchadoaboutsebastopol.com/Special_Events.html.
