Bards, Jesters and Gypsies
Falstaff had ribald fun poked at him, and Claudius was "the bloat king"--are you star-cross'd if you wear a Shakespeare plus size Renaissance costume?While the Bard had plenty to say on sin, murder, gluttony, love, corruption and hypocrisy, he probably wouldn't spare a drop of ink if you dressed in a doublet, grabbed a Yorick skull and procured yourself a mustache/Shakespeare wig set.If you're not comfortable being the Bard, get thee to a prop store and buy a fake viola or horn. Dress as a tavern man turned bard. You can be a Gypsy bard in a Renaissance gypsy plus size halloween costume. Or you can be a jester, like Feste in TWELFTH NIGHT, which coincidentally features the large Sir Toby Belch as well as his skinny friend Sir Andrew Aguecheek. "Ague" was a disease, so Renaissance people actually thought you could be too thin!A Shakespeare plus size costume doesn't have to be expensive. As Polonius says in HAMLET, "Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy," which means no matter what your size, get thee a bargain in Renaissance plus size costumes.As for the Bard, he would be flattered by your imitation. Just be sure to brush up on his plays.
Plus Size Robin Hood
Friar Tuck and Little John were the larger members of Robin Hood's crew, but there's no reason why Robin and Maid Marian can't wear Renaissance plus size costumes.Velvet plus size Renaissance ball gown costumes sould make any Maid Marian proud. We love Marian as played more modern-style by Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Don't forget lots of Renaissance jewelry.A man's Renaissance gypsy plus size Halloween costume will suit that master of disguise, Robin Hood. Yes, you can wear the tights a la Errol Flynn. But if you act like Kevin Costner with no English accent, we'll shoot an arrow at you. Don't forget bags of fake florins and sovereigns for Robin Hood to conceal in his plus size Renaissance costume.The Robin Hood legend is larger than life. Now, you can have costumes to match.
Plus Size Queens
Queens. Like Elizabeth I, they're not afraid of anything. Whether you play Cate Blanchett or Dame Judi Dench, you don't have to be afraid of plus sizes any more.Plus size Renaissance ball gown costumes include red velvet, blue velvet, brocade, Juliet-style hats, wimples and crowns...you need scepter and crown accessories of course. And if you're going as Elizabeth I, your best friend can dress in a Renaissance gypsy plus size halloween costume or pirate costume to become the Irish pirate queen Grace O'Malley, who defied the Virgin Queen with a seagoing reign of terror. Elizabeth needs the Cate Balchett hairdo with snood and white teatrical makeup when she's visiting jailed nobility wearing Renaissance plus size costumes in the Tower of London. Anyone up for a Mary, Queen of Scots royal costume?It's good to be the Queen, especially when your advisors are too scared to tell you that you can't look glamorous or majestic ruling a nation in a size 20.
Renaissance Witches and Wizards
Owls. Bone anklets and bracelets. Mysterious bags of powder--okay, forget that. Even your wizard or witch plus size Renaissance costume can't perform a miracle if Homeland Security or the police smell illegal substances. Just for the record, though, it's a sachet from Bed Bath and Beyond, or if you're a witch, Victoria's Secret.Witch and wizard Renaissance plus size costumes may seem easy. Robe. Pointed hat. Wand. Got it. Robes are robes, right? Not so. Witch plus size dresses can be form-fitting, and wizard robes should be majestic. Forget plain black--opt for gold trim or the traditional stars and moons.You've chosen to masquerade as an enchanter or enchantress. Pull out all the stops. Opt for a flattering, fancy, enchanting plus size Renaissance costume. It's as easy as abracadabra and alakazam.
Plus Size Princesses
Princesses. They usually have Disney/Barbie perfect figures, and pink is the big color. You think you'll look like a Pepto-Bismol bottle in pink. Not so!Plus size Renaissance ball gown costumes can be flattering in purple and pink. In the Renaissance era, women painted by Botticelli and Rubens lived large and glorious. Your plus size Renaissance costume is usually tailored to show off your curves, just like a painting by the masters.Grab your crown and scepter, a sword or two to slay the dragons (you're not a typical princess in distress), and enjoy the royal freedom of Renaissance plus size costumes.