Buying my Whole Costume at the Largest Renaissance Faire in the World! ⚔️ 

Way to go! I did the same. Walked into the Faire, saw an outfit on a mannequin I loved, walked into the shop and said, "I want that. All of that." 20 minutes later I walked out fully kitted and started my love of Renaissance wear. Been many years collecting pieces, including Moresca, so now I have several character outfits. You are totally LOTR elf. 🥰

I love the shopkeeper standing in the background @ 10:38 smiling while watching you vlog; I can tell she really knows how much you know about and appreciate her artistry!

If you’re on the smaller side I also recommend getting a kids/youth bodice. I got a kids L at the Colorado Faire for I think 50ish bucks (can’t remember the specific price but it was way cheaper) it’s one of my fav bodices and is also reversible!

loved the lady giving maintenance instructions! 8:03

I don't know why this is recommended to me... but the algorithm hit with this one 🎉

I believe she is at the Texas Renaissance Festival, it is Todd Mission, TX. It is an amazing place and a great place to spend the day. It runs through the beginning of October and ends the weekend after Thanksgiving.

Thank you for the shoutout! Hamish-owner, The Shadowed Stranger

As far as I can tell (with a very brief scroll down and Ctrl+f), no one has commented it. So fyi, the shoulder piece is called a spaulder! It could also be called a pauldron. Rule of thumb seems to be that pauldrons are bigger than spaulders, and more likely to be plate vs leather, but in common use the two words are often interchangeable. In my mind, I always called the ones like you got spaulders and the great big shoulder pieces you see on most WoW characters pauldrons.

Years of faire-going, I can tell you nice loose pants would *not* be too hot to wear in the heat...and I live in Florida and used to go to the Georgia faire (April thru 1st wk of June) where 85 is considered a COOL day. In fact, do yourself a favor and get yourself a good pair of knee length bloomers to go under the skirt. SO much more comfy in the hot weather. Truly, it's sunlight on your bare skin that makes you hot. The one year I decided not to get all kitted up and just go in shorts and a tank--something I hadn't done for 10 years--I absolutely ROASTED. I hadn't gotten much sleep the night before, which is why I decided to go "casual" in street clothes because it meant I didn't have to leave for faire until 45 mins before rope drop, so I could catch an extra hour of sleep. The next morning, I put on my bloomers, chemise, underskirt, overskirt, and bodice, and I was seriously so much better, even though day 2 was hotter than the first one. The nice cotton gauzes most of us make our faire garb out of are much more breathable than the modern poly-cotton blends and denim we usually wear.

10:09 "Which brown do you like, this warm brown or this cool brown?" " . . . the lighter one." I felt that.

I love this! My renfaire outfit started with a single piece that i really loved and that I've been building around for years. Now I've made it a habit to buy one single piece that goes with my costume at every renfaire I visit.

The main reason that most of the things made at a ren faire are so expensive is because they aren't made with (practically) slave labor

You put this together fantastically, the pieces look like they were made for each other!!

Brave of you to keep your hair down! I can't do that or I sweat to death regardless of what I'm wearing. First stop is always the hair braiders

Lovely! Unicorn Clothing is where I got my first outfit, about 25 years ago, and I still go back every year to pick up new pieces and see what they’ve released. Their tie dyed butterfly skirts and pants are a year round staple for me.

your elf ears are perfect wtf... they're on so well, looks like your actual ears

that top is perfect, especially with the bodice, I was so happy you decided to get it!

For future reference those long billowy products as long as their made of a natural fiber are actually much more cooling then for instance a short sleeve shirt. They keep the sun off your skin which lowers your temperature and wick sweat. I know it seems counterproductive that long sleeves and pants on a hot day would be cool, but it really is cooler so long as it’s a natural fiber.

the headpiece really brought it together! you put it on and it just totally transformed the look! i'm glad you went with the curly one

Your before look reminds me of a lvl 1 beginner character and your final looks is rocking a max level character haha. You definitely powered up along the way!

Im So glad you had such a great time putting together your outfit! Ive worked TRF off and on since 99 and was happy to see you shopping at some of my Fav shops! Thank you for doing such a Great job showing how people can find a fun outfit on a budget!

TX Ren Festival is fun for those new to faires. I spent many a weekend there over 10 or 15 years span, but quit going in favor of smaller, less commercialized faires. I know people hate when others talk about how it "used to be"...... and this festival is no exception. They used to have chariot races and full contact jousts that drew huge crowds. Then there was a bad accident (someone was killed by a flying chariot wheel) and that was ended and the jousts stop going full contact.

I’ve been adding to my Renaissance faire costume collection piece by piece over the years, I like that a lot is mix and match, so I have options for different looks, a lot of my blouses are either thrifted or found at target, you don’t even have to spend that much as long as you have statement pieces that can work for a lot of looks and good bases and accessories. I think that’s why I love renn faire costuming vs regular costuming, I feel like I get more use out of my purchases because I use them for more than one shot

Brings back memories of my early days going to a Ren Faire. My first wife and I walked in and came out in costume (and in some debt-young and foolish as this was maybe 30 years ago). I wasn't sure if I' like tights but they felt good. Years later I still have my tights and my replica dagger. The shirt (classic billowy style) got pilferred by my second eldest step daughter and I haven't seen it since....

This was fascinating to watch! I had no idea there was such a variety of things to buy at a renaissance fair. Definitely adding it to my bucket list!

Oh my gosh! You are so pretty in your costume! I love Lord of the Rings and Hobbit, and you definitely look like a Mirkwood elf. And at 15:44 those sword skills? Amazing!!! I'm so jealous! When is it my turn to get stuff like that? You look so cool and elf like and the ears look so real! The circlet on your head also tied everything together and just added that touch of elf even more. Awesome!

Love Boss Wench! Got my whole pirate outfit from them minus hat and bucket boots and other leather accessories. Really enjoyed your video showing support of the businesses at the faires!

I liked your thought process when buying something, especially how you tried to get things that you would wear again and repeatedly outside of this video instead of just doing it for the “haul” or “content”. So often with these kinds of shopping videos I wonder if the person if ever actually going to use the things they bought irl or if they just get that one use for the video and that’s it

If you are concerned about money, you DON'T buy your garb at a ren faire.

Fantastic guide! You look great in your new gear. No shade, you're wonderful. Offering a suggestion- "less expensive" and "more reasonable" trump "cheaper" only to flatter the vendor and not reflect the quality of the goods. But obviously, we all knew what you meant. Well done.

I go to this ren faire every year! I love all of the shops and options that they have.It's always so much fun! And so mich to do!

Fun to watch you narrate your shopping and decision-making, love the outfit! I do wish you'd gone with the first headpiece tho, the pointy one with the gem - it made you look more elven / LotR and fit your face well. Maybe you can add one like that next year...

This was incredibly fun to watch!! I want to do something like this but with a Viking inspired look! That would be SOOOOO much fun! You look fantastic!

The outfit looks so good on you! I love the top, it was great decisions to get it instead the dress, cause it's just looks so much more flatering on you!

I flew down for that faire from WA Halloween weekend. I did die from heat exhaustion 😂 I'm not used to that weather. So many cool shops. I bought a LOT of stuff (I had to buy another travel bag to get all my loot home😂) my little brother lives in TX and takes his kids every year. This was my first time to TRF and I had an absolute BLAST! Your outfit turned out AMAZING! 🥰🥰🥰

Fun video, got a full view out of me. And I get that you went with a budget in mind and bought on the cheaper side for Ren. Not sure if affordable was the right word though. 😅

I like going to TRF on Halloween weekend. So many people dressed up. And it's so much fun and usually cooler temps too. Great video.

I love the frilly sleeves with the leather armour! And that reveal was so cool!!

Living vicariously through you!!

I live for shopping at faire videos. This was fun thank you for bringing us along ❤

You did such a good job putting this together!

Did the same thing at the MN Ren Fest! Always love shopping the Boss Wench. Wish I was there.

Looks so good! I've been going to the renfest since I was a kid & its such a vibe. Love how you combined different shades of brown & it works so well.

glad you got the top!! you look great in it

This is so inspirational because it’s like treating the ren faire like a thrift store and making an amazing outfit all on ur own

This has to be one of my fav ren faire outfits i've ever seen! I feel inspired!! 😍

Enchanting yet Dangerous Elvan Maiden. Well Done. 😎

As a person who loves costumes, this was a very fulfilling video for me. I've always wanted to shop a whole costume at a faire, and now vicariously I got to shop at a Ren Faire! Thank you!

Wow 😮 the end results was amazing 👏🏽

I don't know why youtube is sending me to cute girls trying on renaissance faire outfits, but who am I to argue with the almighty algorithm

My aunt got married here back in November. It was.. amazing. Like a wonderland of renaissance. I was overwhelmed with how much shopping there was

Really, you look so beautiful and the music at 15:38 with the sword skills is soooooooo cool!

Oh helllll yes, you actually know how to handle a sward. And that's such a cute combination. ADORE!

You would look great with dark or black hair as solid color pulling of the elf look. Earth tones look great on you.

So I pic a color theme and add to it until the outfit is complete and then start a new one in a different color it makes the experience so much more adventurous

Texas also has the Scarborough Renfest which I highly recommend. And if you don't like crowds, the faire is pretty empty on Sunday (due to all the locals being in church the vendors informed us when we asked) compared to the Saturday which was packed. Renfests I have atteneded so far: Arizona (one two-day weekend): the aesthetic looked odd in the desert locale but it is a large faire and had a lot of unique shops and entertainment Bay Area in Florida (six times): smaller but has great shows and shops. The chess board show is especially entertaining. And they have a mermaid! In a tank! That speaks dolphin! Bristol in Wisconsin (six two-day weekends): large faire, very pretty, has unique events and a pirate ship! In the water! And now real washrooms. Highly recommend! Colorado (one two-day weekend): large faire with plenty of entertainment and shopping but the site is on an incline which not only means a lot of walking up and down but that also creates rain-washed cracks in places so walking parts of it can be quite challenging. And painful. Georgia ( two two-day weekends): smaller but its shops are more varied especially when it comes to home decor, has the best food I've ever had at a renfest and is very pretty Kansas City in Kansas (one two-day weekend): lots of great shops, I so want to go back Louisiana (one two-day weekend): very small and site needs investment Michigan (more than thirty times): large faire, excellent shows, unique shops as well as the typical fare, has more of a gritty look and feel, and is my personal favorite Minnesota (one two-day weekend): large faire and was loads of fun Ohio (five two-day weekends): has grown substantially over the years and is now as entertaining as the the larger fairs like Michigan and Bristol. Definitely Recommend! Scarborough in Texas (one two-day weekend): have to wear a sticker to purchase alcohol but had great shows, shops and street players as well as being very pretty. Highly recommend! Texas (one two-day weekend): it is the largest renfest in the USA and wonderful chaotic fun but had a lot of repeat shops with 'made in china' products

As someone who has desperately wanted to do this (or rather, wanted ONE PIECE) but balked at the prices…you have inspired me to try again now with expectations of prices and a budget to compete. 😂

@ 6:40 --- Everything looks flattering on you !!!

I’m glad you chose the blouse! It looks AMAZING on you!!! Love the entire look!

Nicely done. You seem like youd be comfortable wearing those clothes everyday if you could. Nice sword flourish at the end too btw. Got some skills. 😉

I was trying to figure out which Faire you were at, and then you went outside and I was like, omg, that tree! I recognize those trees! Renfest! Also you definitely need a belt. Wait, you're wearing a belt? Did you just buy it? Should I just watch the rest of the video? Yes! Feeling so nostalgic. Wait, no, not that belt. You need a utility belt and pouch!

this is hyping me up for ren fest season aaaaa

I am surprised the shoulder spaulder doesn't have a strap to go around your upper arm to help keep it in place. Easy to add one. Perhaps get them to add one next visit? I got into leather work from Ren Faire 2 years back. Finally starting to make some cool stuff.

I want that goddess dress you tried on at the start it was sooo pretty! The outfit is gorgeous at the end though :)

maybe I can go ther one day. it seems like a better deal than Disneyland! it is however a long way there, I am danish. maybe I will start making my own pieces. I do work in leather after all.

You are awesome. I went to my first ren fair with a friend from work like 20 years ago near charlotte, NC and got hooked instantly. Then continued going multiple times a year first with my wife ( wasn't her thing ) then with best friends, then with my 5yo son, then with son & younger daughter after my divorce, just completely falling in love with the whole experience. I kept going every year for like 15 years straight all to the same one in Concorde, NC which I would say was pretty big and too much to properly take in in one day bc of all the amazing shows and the jousting would be 3 times daily but all different shows progressing in intensity to the final joust to the death so you kinda had to go to all 3 jousts to get the best experience. anywho, I've been living in another country for the past 5 years with my son and daughter and mother where the ren fair does not exist. I found you last week and fell in love with your ren fair vids and looked up all of them and made them favs so I can see them all in chronologic order. You have an amazingly authentic and believable feminine elven look which adds so much to your ren fair vids. Don't know how or why the first video of you popped up but I'm so happy it did bc you are the next best thing to actually going to the renaissance festival. I miss going so very much. Sorry for the long comment but I'm just so excited. Thank you so much, please make more !!!!!!!

It's a dream of mine to go to a Ren Fair, but I know I'd have to save up at least a grand to be able to enjoy it without financial stress or worry :')

looks amazing! great choices it was cool to see it all come together

I KNEW IT WAS THE TEXAS REN FAIRE! I love this place, it’s SUPER expensive but totally worth just going to experience it

My mom got a full set at one of the shops super discounted because we went on the last day of closing weekend. It was such a steal! She still has it and it’s so pretty. She also got an amazing black cloak with purple satin lining for half off. Too bad it’s sooo hot in Texas lol.

At the end, it gives level 1 to level 45! All those pieces are really cool! I definitely would've gone for the pre-set outfit, but where's the fun in that? XD the whole outfit looked amazing!

Love it! Super cute elf!❤

I lived on Houston for 20 years. I miss TRF so much!

Love seeing the level-up. Looks great, though I imagine the tiara being made of a different material like hemp with flowers or leather, skipping the leather shoulder, and wielding a dagger instead of a sword. Seems almost like a rogue look.

You are a stunning elf 🧝‍♀️

I've been saving up to get my dream set from my local ren fair. I'm super excited because I can fianlly get it after two years of saveing, well 3 seasons of their fair now, but it's finally gonna be mine and I can bring my little raven to life!

It is crazy but I honestly think I enjoyed every single video you‘ve uploaded so far - It even gets better every time 😄 Lovely outfit! I did not get your vision first but it came together beautifully 😊 you have such an eye for authentic and adventurous looks! ❤

Having dabbled a tiny bit in leathercraft.... i realized i could make those bracers you got..... for cheaper... edit... on another note, excellent job with your ren faire outfit!

Now you just need a pair of Sandlar boots!!

This is SO COOL omg!! I love it!!! Someday I want to go to a Renfaire dressed like a LOTR elf too!

Love TRF! We go every year, but I never get to shop, so this was fascinating to me.

When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it.

The Texas Renaissance Fair is easily the best out there...and I've been to dozens in fifteen different countries.

0:20 "trying to get affordable things" 2:09 gets a bracelet for $50 😱 lol I do the same thing xD

This outfit ended up so cute but if you really wanted to be a LOTR elf it wouldof been cheaper because they mostly wear robes and a head piece, not full chemise-bodice-armor, you could have just gotten a medieval style dress with flowing sleeves and embroidery. Maybe that can be another video! But i love this outfit, you’re so pretty

I enjoyed this so much! I've always wanted to do a one day shopping spree at faire. I love your final look!

Boss Wench is one of my faves ❤ great pieces

Wow! Its so weird watching this because i go to this Renfest every year!(Though, i go in the winter because i find it more enjoyable) I almost never see videos on my fyp from places that i go to all the time or have seen in person! I'm just watching the vieo like "oh look! I know that place! Oh! I know that vendor! Yup, shop there evey year!" Im having too much fun

This hit my recommendation glad I watched it now I know what to expect when I go to ren fair this year ❤

Love the look you put together ❤️

You look great. Love your design talent.

you're so pretty, girl 🥺

From the number of people on the camping row (and seeing the couple on the next row packing up) you must have gone shopping on Sunday. I hope you found everything you needed. BTW I was the Santa at the bonfire.

TRF is a great fair to do this at. Love it

Texas ren fest for the win!!!!!

You have amazing taste love the skirt, amor and sword ! ❤

Ah Boss Wench! She comes down here to Bay Area in Tampa Bay too! Good choice!

Serious question. Why do people dress up as fantasy characters like elves when Renaissance has nothing to do with fantasy. There should have a renaissance/Victorian fair, and a separate fantasy/midevil fair.

For some more afforable mix n match piecesa try four corners and lost island!

You came dressed as a "naked" character in a video game and left as a leveled up, fully embellished warrior.