WISH Haul and Review: Dresses for LARP, Medieval or Renaissance faires

[@dny1994]

I'd also like to see you do a video on the best places to get quality medieval dresses other than Etsy. :)

[@TamwiseTravels]

That is a VERY good idea! I have had some good luck with Armstreet, Burgschneider and Mytholon if that helps!

[@dny1994]

TamwiseTravels it does! I saw a few Wish listings where they used one of Armstreet's photos to advertise. I'd love to see you review one of those specifically. I really want to buy one of Armstreet's dresses in the future, but I don't have the money so if the Wish one is okay-ish it might be a good one to have while I save for the real deal. :)

[@SirenVoyager]

Use the first dress as a pattern! Take it apart and make a dress from it!

[@TamwiseTravels]

I might have to try and do this thing for the first time ever!

[@SirenVoyager]

TamwiseTravels feel free to come over for a craft day !

[@TamwiseTravels]

YES!!!!

[@juelzzander7687]

i know I'm quite randomly asking but do anybody know of a good place to stream newly released movies online ?

[@romeoalaric4946]

@Juelz Zander I use flixzone. Just google for it :)

[@icequenecosplayy6396]

I get my LARP/cosplay stuff on Wish all the time. It’s honestly hit and miss. All my stuff has lasted about 2-3 years so far. I did have a corset break on me, but it’s because I gained weight and I bent over and it caused a seam to snap. But all my other stuff has been pretty good quality and has lasted a while

[@TamwiseTravels]

For sure! I have done a stack of these videos and found some of the stuff to be SUPER amazing and others like these dresses to be not worth it for me. It is good to hear that you got some stuff that is really working for you :D

[@MW-qo9de]

IceQuene Cosplayy I guess that’s a real Bend and snap...😂 Legally blonde reference anyone???

[@daisanders82]

I'd use the purple dress to reverse pattern another one in the colours you want.

[@TamwiseTravels]

I might have to try and do this thing for the first time ever!

[@daisanders82]

sing out if you want some help :) plenty of us at Swordcraft can defs help out.

[@TamwiseTravels]

Thanks!!! I am so spoiled

[@margitpecze9120]

Thanks for this video, and for taking a bullet for the sake of testing the quality! :) It's really useful because it helps us see what to expect and to be careful when ordering dresses from Wish. Turns out again what seems to be too good to be true usually is....

[@thatspookyfeeling]

Yea for Bellatrix, one of my favorites. I think I have an insane amount of bird skull jewelry even before she had hers. LOL. Just started a fan fic called Bad Romance for her and Rod, randomly, so was neat you mentioned her. I like the dress you used for that costume! I wish we had people locally for Larp, it's all weapons stuff at the hours I am sleep. LOL. I do a lot of yahoo group RPG where I can write, though. Morticia

[@rhoughtzager1597]

Loved this video so much, please do another one ❤️

[@krisbean4064]

I love the purple and baby blue together!

[@SheenaBoBeena84]

If the first dress is made out of a natural material rather than a synthetic one you could cut the lace off real short, dye the entire dress with one of those dyes you can use in your washer, then just so one ribbon or silk braided rope where the lace was cut short to hide the rough edge of leftover lace sticking out between the seams.

[@TamwiseTravels]

Sadly there is nothing natural about any of the materials here :(

[@marcusegan8373]

Great video! I bought so pants off wish to give them a crack and they ok quality for the $10 I spent 😂 Wish is a bit hit and miss but so great that you did s review

[@dny1994]

I'm so glad I found this video and your channel! :) I'd love to see you do more Wish reviews on medieval style dresses and maybe some more crowns and such they have. :)

[@TamwiseTravels]

Ohhh I will look into so crowns for sure! i will be starting up Wish Wednesdays VERY soon so there will be a weekly video in this series. :)

[@coraline171]

I was actually going to buy that first dress. Glad I watched this and got the warning! (Also you looked amazing as Bellatrix)

[@TamwiseTravels]

*blush*

[@thatspookyfeeling]

Now around Halloween I have actually found velvet dresses in the styles you were after for insanely low prices from 30 to 60. One was at Wal Mart of all places and I mean a nice thick material. Was year before last and last year not anything good so it's yearly Wal Mart hit and miss. But Spirit Halloween has some nice velvet good quality material and when I wear them people don't think I"m wearing a Halloween costume. Yes some are cheap but some aren't so it's about looking with the eye of clothes shopping. Morticia

[@nannasallynelson3990]

good review Be aware that $25 tells you immediately that the fabric is....crap. good fabric even at Spotlight on special will be probably $5 a metre or more - quality satin that will last will be more. To fit well, you need to try it before you buy, just like anything I am a costumer - I make to measure and I can be very cost effective... and I don't charge a huge lot of postage.

[@TamwiseTravels]

It is a world of difference and I cannot deny that. I do not have anything you have made, but my favorite items have been made here locally or pieces by well known companies.

[@alisiahart6670]

I ordered the first dress off of eBay for 13$.its not horrible.i added a corset and dropped the neckline around my shoulders and it looks pretty good(:

[@tobealostwanderer]

I actually like the lightblue and purple together. The trim could be better haha

[@TamwiseTravels]

Yeah it's not the worst, just not what I expected or ordered. My warband at the time was dark blue and dark purple do it didn't work for what I bought it for either

[@nicolereadstarot]

Have you tries to dye the first one?

[@3jdni]

Wish really do upset me, or should I say their sellers do! I ordered 5 things on Wish, 3 have arrived so far...of those 3, all have been different from the (stolen) pictures and bad quality...all 3 have been refunded! I'm hoping that the other two items are like the pictures when they arrive but I don't hold out much hope...

[@TamwiseTravels]

RIGHT?! This is 100% why I started doing these. So many people kept linking them and encouraging folks to buy without trying it themselves. If you look at a few of the other videos I am doing in this series and was surprised that some of the stuff is pretty good :)

[@3jdni]

TamwiseTravels I'd watched so many reviews and no one mentioned stolen pictures or items being different...everyone just made out it was good for what you pay. When I buy something, I want it the same as the picture and description...I don't want it similar... Other people seem fine with the change in design and quality which is beyond me - if you buy and are promised one thing, you should receive it :')

[@verynormalusername]

what did you expect for the price lmfao

[@Honeyvixencos]

You have to be careful and look at the ratings. Plus the wish check mark.

[@jennifermoriarty2188]

My favorite is the armstreet pics...

[@graceswan4353]

Australian dollars? Are you Australian? And if so do you perchance have any tips on finding larps within Australia? I’d love to start larping but I don’t know where or when they are :(

[@TamwiseTravels]

I am American, but have lived in Australia for about 9 years! I know a HEAP here in Victoria, but if you tell me your state I might be able to get you some info :)

[@graceswan4353]

I live in South Australia, if you know of anything I’d really appreciate any info you can share!

[@dshawneadoodles4862]

You are my hero! Thank you for doing this for me. 😊

[@YahveAnne]

Thanks so much you know you can never trust the wish reviews I wish more people would do these reviews because the products are cheaper that anything else and more readily available but I'd like to know what I'm getting this is pretty much the only way I will be able to get everything I want for my kit at a reasonable price 😞

[@TamwiseTravels]

I felt exactly the same or you get a lot of oh it is good for what I paid, what does that even mean?! I did a massive order of all larp related stuff, and also a big lot of stuff from some of my personal fandoms (Harry Potter, Fallout, Disney, etc) and will be doing videos for them all. **Spoilers: There are some really good items in there for larp stuff so check back! I am trying to get things edit and up in a timely manner.

[@YahveAnne]

TamwiseTravels I'm planning on ordering the main components for my larp character from wish which is more of an NPC but I can send you my thoughts if you'd like to include it in the video. This particular character starts out as a man (an old homeless traveler/ magic man type) and then reveals her true self as a woman (a young noble woman priestess). There will be pieces for pretty much everyone so we can cover all sides of the spectrum if I get them in time. I'm placing the order next week.

[@YahveAnne]

Most clothing items are usually duds but I have found quite a few items that are total gems like a set of five LARP axes that work and look great

[@TamwiseTravels]

Oh very nice! I have also found some gems on there and will be doing a weekly series called Wish Wednesdays. Coming very soon!

[@jolineforpresident]

ive seen medival shoes for 13 dollar on wish, my personal larp shoes cost over 200 dollars, because nice larp shoes are hard to find.. but to try some new styles, this would be worth a try? ive seen some cheaper faux leather larp shoes posibly rebranded by some huge larp merch company. and now im wondering if these are the 40/60 euro shoes ive seen german larp brands sell.

[@TamwiseTravels]

I am on this one! I am just waiting on the third pair as I wanted to do them all in one video :)

[@sirdrakey]

Thanks! You helped me!

[@its_sylvanaa3908]

I love this Thank you!!

[@thatspookyfeeling]

Try Aliexpress, it usually has free shipping and I've had good luck. Warning though if you're medium or up go XXXX L as many ass you can get and it fits unless your like XL and may not. Morticia

[@typhoidjoker1806]

I've been tempted to buy from this app. But I'm still on the fence after seeing your vid. (Entry)

[@katharinadevyrad8919]

i got the second one for 10€ in the dmallest size but the title picture was so different it doesnt fit(way to long and you can see )the stiches inside of the arms the matierial was okay kinda purple black i wouldnt recommend it

[@TamwiseTravels]

Yeah, see this is why I though these videos would be helpful. People tend to say things like oh it is okay for what I paid, but sometimes it really is not. If you cannot wear it or only wear it once then it is not worth it.

[@agemoth]

You remind me of Hazel from Prisoner Cell Block H.

[@karinaashmon]

You get what you pay for. Also you want a $1000 dress Pay for it. Also costumes material is fabric. Yes I'm make my own fair garb.so yes I would know.

[@ArmouryTerrain]

You are such a clothes horse, a brilliantly talented gorgeous clothes horse. If only you did not have the issue with fur and natural materials I could make you a gorgeous dress.

[@TamwiseTravels]

That is so sweet! I am not so against natural materials. I have a fair amount of leather because I eat beef, but I just tend to avoid fur. Also, yes I am all about that kit.

[@MeekaChannel]

Cool vid

[@kristimonroe7264]

Take the trim off and dye it

[@TamwiseTravels]

The material was just too synthetic to be able to take dye well. Also all of these dressed fell apart/ripped/came undone at seams after 1-2 wears. Really do not recommend using wish for these kinds of dresses.

[@catherinekeehn2773]

Most stuff from wish is polyester aka plastic. You swelter in this stuff!

[@allyncollins359]

Buyer beware~