| When it comes to Renaissance costumes and | | | | your Renaissance costume by hand, it helps to |
| SCA garb, you'll find the best prices and largest | | | | have the right pattern. You should be able to find |
| selection online. Whether you're looking for | | | | patterns for corsets, cotehardies, houpelandes, |
| medieval swords, pirate costumes, SCA armor, or | | | | and gowns, as well as patterns for tunics and |
| the perfect outfit for a medieval wedding, the | | | | military garments. |
| right online source will have exactly what you | | | | Wedding Items - If you're planning a medieval |
| need. Here are just a few examples: | | | | wedding, a good online source will have wedding |
| Hats - Men's Renaissance costumes aren't | | | | accessories and attendant gifts, wedding books, |
| complete without the proper headgear. An ostrich | | | | and wedding tableware. You should also be able to |
| plume exudes flair, while a fold-up leather hat | | | | find clothing for all members of the wedding |
| lends authenticity for rangers, vagabonds, and | | | | party. |
| foresters. A Russian sheepskin had will keep you | | | | Tableware - No reenactment is complete without |
| warm in the coldest of climes, while a cavalier hat | | | | a feast, and the best online sources have a |
| is a basic necessity for peasants and royalty. Both | | | | variety of tableware that will fit both the era and |
| men and women appreciate Elizabethan caps, and | | | | the occasion. From sand-cast pewter ware to |
| a snood or a cap is a must have for women. | | | | wooden tableware, from goblets to centerpieces, |
| Swords and Weapons - Medieval swords are but | | | | your feast can be picture perfect. |
| one type of weapon carried by SCA members | | | | Jewelry - Renaissance costumes simply aren't |
| and those who participate in reenactments. There | | | | complete without the right jewelry. Online, you |
| are also daggers, knives, maces, and rapiers, as | | | | can find a wide assortment of anklets, earrings, |
| well as scabbards and small collector weapons. | | | | necklaces, rings and pendants, as well as hair |
| Armor - Medieval or sport combat requires the | | | | jewelry, cloak clasps, and brooches. Girdles, chain |
| right SCA armor, and a comprehensive online | | | | belts, and belt buckles are also available. |
| source will fit your needs. Whether you need a | | | | Other Resources - Dressing the part is one thing, |
| 12-, 14-, or 16-gauge helmet, or tabards, surcoats, | | | | but speaking it is another. Look for an online |
| and armor bags, you can find equipment that | | | | source that truly understands the culture |
| looks good and fits properly. | | | | surrounding SCA and Medieval reenactments, and |
| Boots and Shoes - From pirate boots to formal | | | | that can provide you with resources on creating |
| 15th century shoes, you should be able to find a | | | | personas, speaking in an authentic dialect, and |
| wide range of sturdy footwear to complement | | | | planning medieval celebrations. |
| your outfit. Along the same lines, the right online | | | | The right online source for Renaissance costumes, |
| source will also provide you with socks and tights | | | | SCA garb, and medieval reenactments not only |
| appropriate to the era. | | | | saves you time and money, but can also offer |
| Costume Patterns - If you're handy with a sewing | | | | you a full range of products that can enrich your |
| machine, or want to be truly authentic and create | | | | experience. |