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Aspiring or well-versed history buffs will feel edified dress up in a Medieval or Renaissance costume. The Medieval period spanned approximately 1000 years from the 5th century through the 16th century, generally recorded as the time period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Renaissance period and European expansion overseas. The feudal system and a order of knights is a well-known element of the medieval period, or Middle Ages. The culturally rich Renaissance period conjures up images of royal courts, lords and ladies in waiting and elaborate balls. Costumes from both eras have a lot of old world image to impart and your next event be it a Halloween party, theater production or outdoor reenactment-type faire.
Medieval costumes include the armor of a chivalrous knight; early armor consisted of chain-mail which was later developed into the complete suits of armor which are so stereotypical “knight in shining armor”. Over tunics and a shield featured a distinctive coat of arms specific to each family.A Robin Hood costume would also make an great renaissance costume for a jaunt out and about in Sherwood Forrest. Maid Marion and Friar Tuck can join you as you take from the rich and give to the poor. The styles of women’s clothing varied greatly during the millennium as you can imagine. At the beginning of the medieval period, women’s clothing featured simple long gowns and headdresses almost resembling a nun’s habit. As the centuries passed, opulent ball gowns with full skirts and corseted waists along with elaborate Marie Antoinette type wigs.
