Clothing Guidelines
Corvus Cohort has certain guidelines for getting a historic outfit yourself. Each article of clothing must represent a style of clothing from the 1500's. Because we focus on education and interaction there is some leeway in purchasing your historic garments in terms of material and style, thus 100% authentic clothing is not required, but it is encouraged.
The following lists provide a basic outline for new members on what to acquire for your wardrobe:
The following lists provide a basic outline for new members on what to acquire for your wardrobe:
From this point, the member may choose to add accessories to their outfit that best fits their preferred 1500's impression. For example, a soldier may wear a helmet & a female camp follower might wear an apron. It is highly recommended to do research on your preferred impression before purchasing. All of our members will be happy to help. (E-mail [email protected])
Clothing items to avoid!
Nowadays there is a high saturation of fantasy among the Renaissance community. Thus, there are many items that are common (and tempting to purchase) but are not historical. Since Corvus Cohort is about education, these should be avoid if at all possible in order to avoid confusing fantasy trends with history. These include:
Jacobite Shirts: (Shirts that lace up at the neck)
Bracers: (leather wrist cuffs)
Corsets: (Women's garment to shape the torso)
Short kilts: (Kilts that begin at the waist)
Pirate hats: (Unless we're doing a pirate impression for a special event)
Leather plate armor: (full leather plate did not exist. Leather breastplates and helmets existed, but were rare)
There are many other items as well. Research is highly encouraged.
Bracers: (leather wrist cuffs)
Corsets: (Women's garment to shape the torso)
Short kilts: (Kilts that begin at the waist)
Pirate hats: (Unless we're doing a pirate impression for a special event)
Leather plate armor: (full leather plate did not exist. Leather breastplates and helmets existed, but were rare)
There are many other items as well. Research is highly encouraged.