Anyone who knows me knows that I hate shopping for clothing. I find even virtual shopping for medieval clothing to be a drag.
I've got a $20 gift certificate to Historic Enterprises, and I'm looking to buy something. I'm willing to go as high as $60 total for the right thing -- but I just can't choose! I can't even narrow it down to a few items; I'm all over the place.
I already own the generic Viking outfit (back when I got it, they didn't differentiate between Anglo-Saxon and Viking), and I have a hat to protect my bald pate. Wherever possible, I wear linen rather than wool, because it's a billion degrees in Alabama all the time. Also, I prefer early medieval and northern Europe, but I might mix periods/regions if the overall effect isn't ridiculous.
So, let's go shopping. What should I buy?
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Winingas with hooks! Otherwise you will be bare-legged when you go out in your finery.
ReplyDeleteDid I leave those out? I've already got those.
ReplyDeleteYou need a pair of those tied garters:
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And how can you go wrong with a medieval fanny pack?
http://historicenterprises.biz/pouch-kidneyshaped-13001480-p-1146.html?zenid=f15f3ed8d84326b813577d6412cf4e38&cPath=102_165
Are you set on clothing? Otherwise, how about a stylish napkin and one or two handmade soaps? You can't ever go wrong with good handmade soaps. Or some other of these trinkets: The pilgrim's bag and the cosmetic tool can be used in everyday modern life, too. Or a nice woodblock print to decorate your office... you can even colour it in yourself for relaxation, because coloured prints were all the rage!
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