What should you not wear to a Renaissance Faire?

For summer Ren Faires, tights would be uncomfortably warm anyway. DON’T dress as a pirate, Trekkie, mermaid, elf, unless it’s that kind of Renaissance Faire. Some California Faires and elsewhere mix fantasy themes. Others stick to a time period like the Elizabethan Era, so check the website.

How do people dress at the Renaissance Festival?

Bodices, corsets, frilly and puffy long-sleeved shirts, long skirts, baggy cotton pants, floor-length dresses, and boots are clothing pieces that you’ll be seeing the most at renaissance faires, and there are lots of different fun variations of each!

What should I wear to my first Renaissance Festival?

To dress for a renaissance fair, you’ll want to find a loose-fitting outfit made of natural fabrics, like a medieval dress or tunic and pants. Decide what kind of character you want to dress as, like a peasant, pirate, wench, or nobleman. You can find a costume online or in a costume store.

Do people cosplay at Ren fair?

RennCon is the all-cosplay weekend, in short, and if you’re a fan of costume play, you’ll want to don your most dazzling togs and make for Ren Faire on one or both days.