Renaissance Costume
At times, you are to attend a medieval or renaissance fair, a medieval sports event or a renaissance costume party. While attending such events, you must be careful, when buying a costume, that it fits you well and comfortably. You should not take the size and measurements of the costume lightly. Renaissance costumes are thrilling and fun only if they fit you nicely and do not restrict your movement. I have compiled some great fitting and sizing tips for Renaissance Costume that I have extracted from the internet after long hours of surfing. Please feel free to read these tips and follow them.
Tips on buying online
Are you buying your renaissance costume from an online retailer? If so, beware, because when you are shopping on the internet, you are unable to see the product for real. What is displayed in the company’s online store gallery might not be an exact original thing you will get when you purchase it. Consequently, you might face some serious fitting issues. One way to avoid this unwanted event is by placing your order way earlier than the day you are to use the costume. So, in case such unpleasant situation occurs, you will have sufficient time to get your costume replaced by the online retailer.
Also, pay attention to the fitting modes mentioned on the costume brand tags so that it is easier to choose the correct size while having it replaced. Consider your physique, your body shape, height and length of your legs. You can ask your friend or your partner to give you a hand with measurements.
Taking measurement
When taking measurements, be sure to all the measurements must be taken in inches. Measure the bust area from under your arms and around the broadest part of your bust. Measure your waist at the natural waistline, leaving a threshold of about half of an inch. Measure hips, too, from around the fullest part. Measure the trouser length from the waistline till the toe. The neck measurement should have a threshold of around one-fourth of an inch; you don’t want the irritating feeling of choking.
For women, the preset sizes range from double zero sizes to triple extra large. And for men, this range starts from small to triple extra large. If your renaissance costume includes a hat or some other kind of headwear, the head circumference measurement should be taken at the forehead. Hats also come with a range of preset sizes. Does your renaissance costume require a wig too? Any wig you may wear should be somewhat larger than the head measurement. This extra room is your own hair to hide inside.
During online shopping, do not check out your shopping cart until you are satisfied with the sizes and measurements of your renaissance costume. Make the comparison with some sort of a detailed size chart. This precaution will avoid any further hassle. If you are paranoid, then I suggest you to consider shopping through the local market. One thing is for sure, physical shopping will guarantee protection from any kind of problem regarding sizes. If you are planning to buy your renaissance costume during the eleventh hour, then, straightaway, discard the idea of e-shopping from your mind.
Having considered all these important fitting and sizing tips and advice, you ensure yourself of a fine and comfortable renaissance costume party.
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