How Versatile Costumes in Medieval Fantasy can save you $100s

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

You should try putting together a Medieval/LARP capsule wardrobe. The whole 4 tees, 4 shirts, 4 sweaters, 4 jackets, 4 pairs of trousers, 4 pairs of shoes, all interchangeable, nothing that clashes and doesn't work with any other piece. 100+ combinations... But medieval-ified with tunics and cloaks and all that jazz.

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

I think 4 pairs of shoes is overkill, a pair of boots and a pair of shoes. Shoes are always the hardest part and the most expensive in my experience.

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

@@theresaanndiaz3179 Well it depends. It can be hard, but it can also be easy. I myself would just choose Chelsea Boots, Dress Boots, Monkstrap shoes and Oxfords for modern. And for LARP: laced turnshoes, Jorvik Viking boots with toggles, Alpargata sandals and cuffed knee high boots. That said, I was more just giving an example of a common type of capsule wardrobe. Doesn't have to be 4. a couple would work fine, just gives less character options.

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

You are so right about Chelsea boots, they work for Victorian and later . A frock coat also works for a long time period. I tease my husband that all he needs to do is change his waistcoat for a new decade, while I need an entirely new silhouette. I think shoes really depend on the status of the player who the garb is for. I love the idea of having capsule wardrobes for each of your characters. I'm currently working on a 1870s one for myself.

[@SpiderboyN2Jesus]

I'd argue that that's basically what he's got here. For LARP, you'll rarely, if ever, need more than a week's worth of clothes. He has 5 looks with this, which might be a couple days short, but if you have a day of set up at the beginning of an event and a day of tear down at the end, you probably don't *have* to be in garb those days (unless you want to), which may well leave you with 5 days in between. Granted, a single outfit is usually more appropriate for a LARP, anyway, lol 😅🤷‍♂. Maybe a couple marginally different pieces, but I wouldn't go so far as to call it a capsule wardrobe at that point, lol 😅.

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

@@SpiderboyN2Jesus Not even close. There are things he wears in one outfit that would just look wrong with stuff in others. A capsule wardrobe has 100% interchangeability. Nothing will not work with anything else.

[@OseronPhaer]

I'm looking forward to the sequel, "Five Coats, One Costume"

[@LivingAnachronism]

😂🤣

[@Zbigniew_Nowak]

@@LivingAnachronism You know what, since you said that you took part in "battles" during LARP, I have a question for you... But can we talk, e.g. by e-mail?

[@LuxisAlukard]

18th century cowboy Aragorn from Highlands of the Hobbiton

[@graywolfdracon]

Without the coat, you look more like something from Firefly than Star Wars. Which is great cause that series needs to be remembered.

[@McBernes]

Truth right there my friend!

[@neoaliphant]

too true

[@Devin_Stromgren]

Shiny.

[@ah5721]

I was disappointed when I didn't get to see mire seasons of firefly after I binged the DVD set.

[@CreepyMF]

No matter what time period Kramer manage to pull off the look with ease. That was very impressive.

[@asahearts1]

You look really great with the cowboy bit, especially without the jacket. Could really pull that off for daily wear. This reminds me of seeing either a Townsends or Lindybeige video where they show all the historical hats are basically the same felt hat.

[@TheGrimxcore]

The magestic rainbow in the background through this video is perfect camera positioning.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Awesome video :) just a point tho, the vest/waistcoats aren't made with a different fabric on the back for cheapness (or at least not organically) it was a victorian invention because it was seen as proper to wear a three piece suit and it was too hot/uncomfortable to have the back panel made from wool with a jacket over the top, also the jacket would ride up because wool is not slippy enough, so they would make the back from refined silk (yes more expensive than wool) because it was smooth and thin (I'm a nerd, I can't help it, sorry)

[@seanwright8384]

12:53 That is indeed a good hat.

[@CamoLlama6]

Great video. I love interchangeable costume ideas. Your cowboy look was a feather and a rapier away from a musketeer like look. And cowboys actually wore cloth trousers while miners wore jeans, at least historically.

[@crabsoft]

Yess, yesss, continue down the path of the kiltlord.

[@mansfieldtime]

Everything you had except the sword I have seen at Thrift Shops. I LOVE THRFT SHOPS.

[@mansfieldtime]

Unfortunately the boots are always to small for me.

[@michaelholbrook4401]

Apparently, I get to learn sewing in my future. I mentioned an interest in sewing, and my wife immediately told me to make her a linen weight duster for her cos-playing. She wants a duster/overcoat look, but in a lighter weight so she doesn't get overheated at the conventions we go to in the desert southwest. Your coat looks like just the design she wants, and flexible for the looks she wants.

[@garnetmage4244]

Awesome video. You've got a great eye for color and shape (or silhouette) for your base pieces. And with those sorted out, the details can be switched up in so many ways that even some of your intermediate steps formed other costumes. On the way to cowboy (actually kinda looked more gunslinger), you skimmed through prairie homesteader with the pants, shirt, boots, and suspenders, like Pa Ingalls (Little House on the Prairie). Then you grazed past the 1860s Bonanza style cowboy, which just needed the vest, gunbelt and hat, and you ended inches away from western style professional gambler (just needed a string tie at the neck, a whisky glass and deck of cards). The prairie homesteader could also turn into a gold rush miner by adding the hat and a pick or a gold pan, while the western card sharp could go riverboat gambler with the Hamilton boots, a simple stock at the neck, reshaping the hat brim straighter and a cigar. That added another five variations using just a few more props. I wonder how many more you could get beyond that by adding one or two more pieces and a few other props. Such fun!!

[@bretlemieux2489]

Kramer you have forgotten the most popular part of cowboy clothing the poncho a square of fabric with a hole in the center that you belt over the front and back corners but the sides over the arms are kept up to keep body heat in. A lot of poor people used these because tailored cloths where expensive back in those days.

[@Whateverworkz]

Im a new subscriber, came for the medival cups for pottery insperation. Now im planning the next event with my gf! Cant wait to hopefully see you on an adventure

[@Fummy007]

That was very entertaining. Reminds me of playing dress-up with different costumes as a kid. But obviously these are a lot more sophisticated.

[@eliabeck689]

I accidentally made an awesome Link costume for Halloween this year. Light blue T-shirt with elbow-length sleeves, a white hoodie with the sleeves chopped off, a pair of black jeans. Then I added a dark belt, a home-made wood-and-duct-tape longsword, and a pair of boots. I wasn't even trying to do more than dress up a little bit for a Halloween party, but I had two people guess I was dressed up as Link in a fairly small gathering, so Link I shall be this Halloween (if a somewhat inaccurate Link, because my colors aren't the same as his. Ah, well). I love Fandabi Dozi's channel! Definitely the place to go for info about kilts. Also, because of my job, I dress up as a cowgirl every time I go to work. Summers where I live are toasty, and my cowboy hat and boots are one of the best investments I've made for a job where I'm working outside and with horses frequently.

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

I think it’s great how you encourage people to be creative in what they use and how they can be worn. Before I learned to sow I always went thrift shopping before going to events and found so many great pieces. I for example have a shirt that I’ve worn both dressed as a hobbit and as Hermione Granger from the last Harry Potter film. It’s all about context and what else it’s worn with.

[@DH-xw6jp]

For pants that would work for almost all of those (except maybe the cowboy) you can grab a pair of linen boat pants, they come with either buttons or a drawstring waist.

[@AnachronisticArmory569]

I would really love to see you do a musketeer kit video!

[@brucelee3388]

For the Hamilton look, if you don't have boots, a gentleman walking about town (or riding in a carriage) would have long (knee length or longer) socks and round or square toed shoes (most people won't notice that the shoes are missing the massive silver buckles) with chunky heels (very 1980's). Also: Tunic neck fastening - there are some Early Medieval manuscript illuminations which show a simple tie at the neck ending in a knot and frayed/tasseled end that just knot together, no loops or lacing holes (worn by a king).

[@shinjofox]

You could do steampunk with those items as well. You could use a bowler for the cowboy outfit since the bowler was actually the most worn hat at the time. I frequently do this kind of thing when i make new costumes. Saves time, Saves money. Great work.

[@journeyman7189]

Excellent ideas Kramer. That coat is very versatile. Nate

[@IceCreamMaker]

Great idea with the bollock dagger, I also use it for many different settings (witcher, viking, ranger, highlander) and fits right in!!!

[@beksc9209]

You really do look like Han Solo without the jacket! And quite dashing as Hamilton-era. Thank you for this video, sir! I enjoyed all of it!

[@dustrose8101]

he went from living anachronism to rizzing anachronism

[@DollopussD]

Finally my use of Ridingboot-esque wellies has been validated 😂

[@SpiderboyN2Jesus]

You could also easily get a 6th look out of this; pirate! Just lose the kilt and the sporran and open the vest and add a sash, a long bandanna and plain belt with a long tail. Shoes/boots are optional. Actually, I'd also do the same trick as with the Hobbit pants to make them shorter (or just wear knee-high boots). You could also add a pirate hat if you like/can.

[@AzraelThanatos]

With the cowboy look, you might want to try adding leather cuffs to get the roping cuffs look for it, the existing cuffs don't quite work there for the fabric

[@McBernes]

Good to see another video from you! Having a "basic" set of clothes is a great idea!

[@embee7434]

I never thought I'd describe a costuming video as charming, but it really was. Very enjoyable. Thanks for the tips!

[@LivingAnachronism]

Thank you!

[@reistsolardown]

I am a historical larper. I joined up with a Rev War reenactment group

[@Zinthorien]

I always look forward to each video of yours, in the few months that I've found your channel it brings me joy each time. I'm in a bad personal situation life wise (living out of a bad hotel that's not helping health wise) while waiting for jobs. Easy to say I really enjoy your videos and I thank you for bringing a smile to my face each upload keep up the wonderful work!

[@ghostsandcoffee126]

This is really great! It also really kinda hits home how timeless some things really are clothing-wise.

[@reistsolardown]

The vest is very similar to a weskit(waistcoat)

[@AdmiralStoicRum]

Technically any vest is a waistcoat, just different cut I think it's just a different name for the exact same thing.

[@reistsolardown]

@@AdmiralStoicRum waistcoat are different than vest. They may look similar, but there is a difference. For instance, the waistcoat goes down about 8 inches below the hips. Whereas the vest sits higher up on the torso.

[@christopheraufdengarten1177]

Good God, wearing the hobbit costume would truly make me look like I'm jumping to give an ant a high five.

[@karrde5566]

yeah i just realized the other day how useful cuffed boots would be in so many situations and i am now disappointed i have not owned a pair for my whole life lol

[@Grismane]

Couple of good items...loads of new looks. Nice tip

[@UpdogUpdogUpdog]

One of my favorite costuming channels. You are so helpful. ❤

[@WitchKingOfOhio]

7:54 Wax and Wayne cover art anyone? (Just needs some brass goggles)

[@WitchKingOfOhio]

Must be his hair

[@danieltaylor5231]

Kramer's Coat of Many Costumes +30 to Sneak.

[@fauxmarmorer9544]

Here's just a fun tidbit I learned in my historic costume class about jeans(yes, its a lovely class). Blue jeans are totally anachronistic for the sort of western look, it was actually just because it appeared in lots of movies, like, b list meh westerns that it became this sort of iconic thing(assuming we're going like actual western, not just modern ranchhand). Then it was weirdly enough pretty much just seen as a costume for a long time, then it got the "bad boy" rep. Little bit of info dump, I need somewhere to pour my useless info😂

[@TheMadPoetHimself]

That Highlander outfit takes the haggis!

[@Devin_Stromgren]

On the point of buckskin trousers and knee breeches in the late 18th century, that wasn't just the frontier, or even just the American Colonies. Buckskin legwear was even popular in Europe at the time. There's even paintings of King George wearing them. Fringe however was pretty much exclusive to the frontier.

[@travishancock9120]

My first impression of the hobbit look was that I thought you were going for a late nineteenth century gentleman. Then I realized that is essentially what hobbits are.

[@Blondie42]

I bet you had fun making this video, even with so many wardrobe changes.

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

Yes to all video options you mentioned!

[@Hazama27]

I really want that highlander hat, but I'm having a heck of a time finding anything like it online.

[@THE_WÜLFHAMMER]

Good to see you in some highlander gear mate

[@dinobacani7513]

Love the video. Would like to see you do a video like this where you have cost tiers, like some videos do with food, a cheap, average, and expensive version of an outfit. Also, I like what you did with the joggers, but have you considered actual breeches for the look. Amazon has some nice tweed hunting breeks (yes, it's breeks) in plus fours and plus twos, just do a search for tweed breeks. The tweed breeks would go well with the tweed waistcoat. As always, love the content and look forward to more in the future.

[@randomdude4505]

Historically, yellow clothing was very common. People in the past liked bright colors and yellow dyes were common and relatively cheap.

[@_XR40_]

Very comprehensive and rather inventive. One small quibble: A _bandolier,_ by definition, is for carrying ammunition. The term you were looking for is _baldric..._

[@LivingAnachronism]

You're absolutely right I misspoke in my haste

[@vietbluecoeur]

Such a timely video!! I was out and about yesterday so I didn't see this video in my feed, but I'm very happy to put it on while I do some chores today! I had been rewatching a few of your other videos this past week so it makes me super happy to see a new one to pore over, especially about costuming. Interchangeable costumes and kits are something that entrance me a lot, since I'm always trying to make the most of the articles of clothing or accessories that I already have before I presume to make more (and potentially unnecessary) purchases. And of course, always just thrilled to see that ranger kit of yours. It's _such_ an awesome look to me!

[@theimpossiblethespian6974]

I definitely would love for a later more historically accurate garb video to compare.

[@LivingAnachronism]

I focus on historical accuracy, or pull from history if we're talking about a fantasy world, in most of my other videos this one is actually a break from the norm!

[@sehakkurwag3213]

Nice dagger! I knew it was Fakesteel from the moment i saw it. I have one too (aside from sabre, arming sword, and a warhammer) :D

[@TheAyeAye1]

Love your videos. They inspire me.

[@cynthiamoon4315]

I've followed your channel from the start. I love all the outfits but I did come here specifically for the 18th century look! LOL you didn't waste your time.

[@AdmiralStoicRum]

Looks like you didn't put the link to the hat construction in the description.

[@LivingAnachronism]

It's in there now!

[@ZeldasMask]

Favourite person on KZbin

[@LivingAnachronism]

Aww thank you!

[@WARobertsonMMII]

Commenting for the algorithm!

[@LivingAnachronism]

Replying for the algorithm!

[@Vextipher]

@@LivingAnachronism Replying to the reply.. for the algorithm!

[@samuelleask1132]

Fantastic video my man!

[@sw33n3yto00]

Great advice, Kramer. Thank you

[@josuesepulveda6850]

Great video and the hat looks very well made.

[@LivingAnachronism]

Thanks!

[@Rajaat99]

I like your costume videos the best. Thank you sir.

[@brandonfigueroa7399]

Do a deep dive on the great kilt

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

This is a brilliant subject for a video. I am for historical adjacent since historical accuracy is great for a goal but it shouldn't be a deal breaker.

[@orenmontgomery8250]

Great video. I appreciate that you shouted out Fandabi Dozi. His channel is under-subbed.

[@brandonfigueroa7399]

Very good episode.

[@RyuuKageDesu]

Modular kits are the best kits.

[@megan88]

Skip the hat and the cowboy is Malcolm from Serenity

[@OdinsFerrari2178]

Would love to know where you got the Scottish hat. Having a hard time finding something similar. I made the same moccasins btw. Most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. Not the best traction but super comfortable. I used the Sno Seal to waterproof them. They were my first leather project and surprisingly easy to make. I use them with my viking kit.

[@Zbigniew_Nowak]

It reminds me of one of Bond's adventures, when his KGB opponent changed from a milkman to a doctor with a small change. Which movie was it?

[@Wolf-yt5de]

Great video. Is that a Revolutionary Oak in the background? Hard to tell but looks very large and old.

[@OutlandStation]

Terrific video! I watched it as I (hurriedly) got ready to head for the final day of the Ohio RenFaire.

[@LivingAnachronism]

Enjoy the fair!

[@lastunicorn846]

I am curious to know your thoughts about the pros and cons of a ruana cloak vs a greatcoat for adventuring.

[@adventurersofthegoob330]

Hey LA, I really love the looks of your detachable sleeve tunics and coats. Do you make them yourself because I know you’ve mentioned that they are not hard to do. Do you have any recommendations on where to buy some as well? Much thanks

[@dunedainmom]

And if the leather gloves from the hardware store ARE an obnoxious color like yellow, some brown leather dye can fix that :)

[@seanbrondstetter2987]

Frock coat/ jacket then the tails of the kilt and then the bandolier otherwise great job

[@robertgross1655]

🎩Hi. Pants are under cloths. You mean trousers. Still cool gear.

[@DH-xw6jp]

Nah, pants are the outerwear, underpants are under the pants.

[@kiltedpatriotatheart]

What was the material of the kilt? Great shout-out for Fandabi dozi! Love his videos!

[@raw_bin]

ah yes one coat to rule them all

[@robertjensen1438]

I was forced to dress up in a half man, half horse costume. I hate being the centaur of attention.

[@LivingAnachronism]

Haha!

[@DH-xw6jp]

_[throws tomato]_

[@joku02]

Lets gooo!!!!!

[@calladricosplays]

Are you actually a time traveler who found the perfect coat to last throughout the ages

[@AwesomeCoolParker]

Are you going to Drachenfest US 24'? If so what camp? Also, would very much like to fight either along side you....or against you! ;) Great content as always, thanks!

[@Clan.Bourbon]

Bandolier vs Baldric

[@hjorturerlend]

Offtopic: What's up with the strangely long hilt on that longsword?

[@e_out]

Anybody know how you would go about finding a coat like that apart from Burgschneider? Like, what could you google to find something like that?

[@brandyjean7015]

I am interested in the making the hat video. Is it the Creative Awl how to make a cowboy hat vid?

[@LivingAnachronism]

Yes

[@dingram1066]

I would love to know where you found the jacket

[@LivingAnachronism]

check the description, Freyhand is the maker and Burgschneider had it in their musketeer collection

[@sharoncrimm]

As a lady who only wears skirts and dresses can i use these same tips just exchange the pants for a cotton skirt? Thanks for the video. It was very informative. Maybe now that you have a wife she can give some input on female costumes, even if you are the one to give the message; if she is not comfortable being on camera. Just a thought since most of your stuff is geared towards males.

[@VyseRogue13]

What type of pocket watch do you have?

[@kaffemachine102]

for future reference cowboys didnt wear jeans

[@shinovar2324]

How is it that you manage to look good in everything you wear? It's so confusing, like, I try putting on a southerner hat and it looks horrible.

[@haleth983]

🐺

[@powerarmorpatriot2068]

where did you get this coat?

[@LivingAnachronism]

Burgschneider, link is in the description. I'm not sure if tis coat is still in production, unfortunately

[@littleblackcar]

I appreciate serious historical accuracy but I also deeply appreciate fudging an outfit for budget/time constraints/don't have closet space for that many costumes/just for fun/whatever. Sometimes you need to let yourself off the hook a bit.

[@Sock-Monster-Simian]

So hobbits, colonists, and cowboys are basically the same thing... Interesting.

[@yeohyeoh3485]

You sleeping alright, dude? Kinda dark under your eyes there