Nov 17 2008
Cold Weather Costuming
If you are going to LARP or re-enact in the cold weather, make sure you’re warm! Unless you’re looking to be completely historical for a re-enactment, it’s best to put warmth and comfort first–especially in a LARP. Here are some tips to get you started:
1) Layer, layer, layer. The best way to stay warm in the cold weather is to layer. Items such as shawls, scarves, knit hats, and leather gloves are all easily obtainable and appropriate for LARPing.
2) Reconsider main wardrobe. Is it really the best time of year to wear a kilt with nothing underneath? It might be fun for a few hours, but after that it could become just plain cold. Bodices and corsets look lovely in the summertime, but a freezing cold chest is no way to enjoy the wintry scenery.
3) Think about safety. Fingers, nose, and toes should always be covered; you should have extra pairs of socks and an extra pair of shoes if possible. It’s easy to seriously get frostbite if you don’t take the proper precautions. Also, remember that cold makes LARP weapons sting a bit more, so go a little easy on the hitting.
