Have I goofed?

[Larwyn]

BrianB
I will probably tow my trailer over to the campground at TRF this year just to show off the progress to friends and others. It is actually a shorter walk from where I live to the RenFest than from the campground...

When I finally complete my trailer I hope to get together with some other Texas Tear Droppers and organize a TD get together at the TRF campground. I think that could be a blast.

Mike,
I always dress for Ren...and it has had a lot of influence in how I dress when it is not for RenFest. Note the Workman's model Utilikilt in my personal gallery. The most comfortable work clothing I own.

I am actually building the curved weekender based on the early drawing you sent me a few months ago. Seems my Porter Cable jig saw insisted on making some minor modifications to the curve but it is close...

[mikeschn]

I always dress for Ren...and it has had a lot of influence in how I dress when it is not for RenFest. Note the Workman's model Utilikilt in my personal gallery. The most comfortable work clothing I own.

I am actually building the curved weekender based on the early drawing you sent me a few months ago. Seems my Porter Cable jig saw insisted on making some minor modifications to the curve but it is close...

So do you look something like this...?



Mike...

[Lizbeth]

A real live man in a Utilikilt? Be still my heart!

I've actually thought of ordering one since I realized that women can wear them too. I love my Macabi.

[BrianB]

Mike, I'd say the majority of people who go to Ren dress up. That's half the fun of going.

[mikeschn]

That settles it then. I am dressing up this year. Where's a good place online to get the outfit?

Mike...

[BrianB]

Are you going to the Texas Ren fair, one up by where you live?

[mikeschn]

I'm planning on going to the one up where we live... It's a really nice festival here too!



I haven't give much thought to coming down to Texas yet...but once we stop building and start travling... hey, you never know...

Mike...

[Larwyn]

Mike,

Most of the RenFests around here have costume rental available. I’ve never tried it but that may be a good way to “try before you buy”. Actually the best approach would be to enter the gate in your street clothes and shop for your garb inside the faire. Not only will you get better quality and a better fit but you will be supporting the vendors at your local faire.

I know the Michigan faire has plenty of quality garb available inside the gate. Online shopping you are likely to end up with “costume quality” clothing which translates to “no quality” in my opinion. I’m relatively sure that my friend Ingrid has a booth at your faire. Shoes are sometimes overlooked by many but are important to the overall look. She has been making Ingrid’s Original Medieval Moccasins for several years now. Her design is based very closely on European archeological findings from the medieval period. They are quality handmade leather shoes and as comfortable as any I have ever worn.

You will find a whole new level of enjoyment by attending faire in garb as opposed to your street clothes. One of the lesser known amusements of wearing garb to the faire is interacting with the public when you stop along the way. It catches the attention of the locals and gives you a chance to promote the faire at the same time.

Lizbeth,

As you know “Real men wear kilts”. But, as it has been widely accepted that women can wear men’s clothing, there is nothing at all wrong with you wearing one too…

I know Utilikilt has produced some “mini’s” just for women that look really great on the ladies. I say go for it..!! And welcome to the Utiliclan..

[David Grason]

Well, I've always heard that: "Clothes make the man!"