Unusual Christmas Gift Ideas 2014

Unusual Christmas Gift Ideas 2014: The Renaissance was the time of enlightenment. This is perhaps the most romanticized period in history, a time when chivalry was king and knowledge was power. Lets collect some of the hard to find collectibles as gifts for this Christmas

10 Best Must Have Renaissance Costumes & Clothing

We all have heard about Renaissance fair and know how famous it is. I believe that it is the best way to celebrate historic moments also it gives us an excuse to gather and have a good time. Hence it gives us a reason to attend a one wearing beautiful Renaissance fair costumes  with family or friends.

In such themed events, what you are wearing affects the most. Everyone wants to look different, unique, beautiful and stylish so it is important to choose the clothes accordingly.  Looking unique doesn’t mean you will spend a lot of money on buying costumes rather select simple clothes so that further you may arrange Renaissance jewelry matching with clothes effortlessly.

Here we will discuss 10 simple yet stylish Renaissance costumes for the event for both men and women.

1.      Renaissance Gowns: - Renaissance gowns are worn by women and these are generally very long up to the toe. Along with these, Renaissance dresses are also very common in such fairs which are inspired by the Victorian era.

Top 5 Tips for Renaissance Faire 2014

Are you planning to attend your next renaissance festival within this year? If yes then this is the right place you have landed as here you will find some of the awesome tips on renaissance costumes for women as well as men.

Renaissance Costume for Men

Renaissance Gowns: The Magical Dress for Women

Whenever we talk about renaissance era, the eagerness of the history, art and clothing is suddenly provoked. This era was full of great innovations in the society including sculptures, statues and paintings. Even today in this modern world, their importance still exists where people wear them in renaissance faire and festivals.

Renaissance festival is one the most awaited themed events in United States where people love to wear renaissance style clothing, music, food, events, acts or shopping. People flaunt their clothing and accessories during the occasion in the best way as they can.  

The most prominent thing from that era is the Renaissance costume styling. These have now been added to the category of fashion nowadays. One of the most beautiful antique pieces worn by women is renaissance gowns and dresses and not only women but men also get dressed up into an entirely different look.

5 Best Renaissance Costumes for Women

Since Renaissance festival is going on so I thought to write on some few costumes related styles which you can wear. Nowadays Renaissance costumes are available on many online websites and physical stores that too on good prices which are affordable.

The Voluminous Renaissance Clothing Fashion

If one wants to go in the past of Renaissance age, then what can be so amazing to own your renaissance dress? Many renaissance dress online are today available in the market with extremely beautiful styles that perfectly describe the Renaissance era. At that time two things were in common that is Art and the culture, which are still mesmerizing now.

The clothes from that era were pretty and colorful and were full of great designs, so undoubtedly they were a great genre considering the above features. This era clothing style was adopted by both the men and women in addition to it wearing capes and cloaks to make their full attire beautiful and unique.

Renaissance clothing fashion could be divided into two main categories:-

The clothing from this period was broadly divided into the following primary categories.

·         Renaissance fashion for Women

During this period of time women had to wear long type dresses like gowns along with full length detachable sleeves. These sleeves were given as token of gift from either groom to his new wife or the girl gets it from her mother or may be from her aunt as a symbol of love.

The full attire of women clothing consisted of the following things.

     1.      Coif

     2.      Fillet

     3.      Bodice

     4.      Skirt and

     5.      Outer Dress

Following the above components of renaissance costumes for women, generally women wear it with the renaissance shoes. These kinds of dresses are perfect of any renaissance festival costume for girls or may be worn during the time of faire or going out for a market visit.

The Renaissance- The Beginning of the “Modern Period”

The Renaissance period originally started from the 14^th to the 17^th century, immediately following the Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe from its birthplace in Italy. This era is well suited to fill the gap in between modern era and Middle Ages. Unlike the Middle Ages, the Renaissance was particular on the classical forms of art, literature and music.

This period was the time of enlightenment and perhaps the most romanticized period in history, a time when chivalry was king and knowledge was the power. As the society and economy changed, new ideas began to popup.

 The causes which lead to Renaissance:-

·         Increased trade with Asia and other regions.

·         Rise of rich and powerful merchants.

·         Increased desire for technical knowledge.