Medieval Times Costumes

Medieval costumes can be observed in many movies like the Lord of The Ring trilogy and more recently, the Chronicles of Narnia series. Depending upon the medieval times character you want to dress up as for the party themes or play, you should choose the medieval times costume properly, and match it with the right accessories. Given below is the information on how to dress up like a medieval times character with the appropriate costumes, and accessories.

List of Medieval Times Characters and Their Dresses

You can get medieval times dresses in any party supplies store. You can either buy the costumes from these stores, or just rent the costumes which will save a lot of your money. The medieval times costumes can also be ordered online, and there are sites which offer a huge catalog of these dresses. If you wish to dress up in a costume worn by some famous Hollywood star, then search the internet for sites which offer the clothes worn by famous Hollywood actors.

Peasant Man: To dress up as a peasant man, you can wear a cotton shirt and stockings. Wear a medium length tunic on top of the shirt, and cinch it with a sash or rope. Use accessories like shoes or hats, but make sure they are made out of cloth.

Peasant Woman: To dress up like a middle ages peasant woman, wear a kirtle, which is a long tunic made mostly of linen. You can wear a loose fitting undershirt under a kirtle which has short sleeves, in case the tunic is short sleeved. You can semi-tie your hair with a ribbon, or braid your hair with a ribbon which matches the kirtle color.

Knights: This is another popular class whose medieval times clothing, would involve you having to wear a tunic, black pants and boots. Wear a headpiece which has an attached cowl, and accessorize with a belt and carry a long elaborate sword.

Rich/Aristocrat Woman: To dress up like a wealthy woman, in true to the period medieval clothes, choose an elaborate gown design and complement it with an equally elaborate head cover. Make sure your gown is made from a good material like satin, and has beautiful lace work in elegant and rich colors.

Rich/Aristocrat Man: To dress up as a rich man from the medieval period, wear a jacket and a hose, or a tunic with a surcoat. Make sure the sleeve designs are elaborate and made from some shiny material like silk or satin. Accessorize with a belt, a sword and boots.

Musketeer: To look like a musketeer, wear a white shirt, black pants and black leather boots. On top of it, wear a tabard which can be blue in color with a royal symbol emblazoned on it. Accessorize your medieval clothes with a hat, sword and black leather gloves.

Royal People: A princess' or queen's medieval clothing patterns will be similar to the aristocrats, but just a bit more elaborate. It will also be accessorized with a crown and a cape. The same holds true for a king's or prince's costume. Remember to use royal colors like red and purple and elaborate lace work in the costume.

Pirate: This is a very popular costume, and made more popular by Captain Jack Sparrow! To dress up like him, wear a shirt, a jacket, vest and belt across your chest. Wear two belts with attached buckles, pants and boot covers. Accessorize with a hat and bandanna, and make braids in your hair and attach beads.

So, select from the above costumes; match your dress with the proper accessories and make-up. Go ahead and flaunt the authentic look that you have achieved with the right medieval costumes and accessories.