Also, if you don't have a lot of money, one place to start is the thrift store. Things to look for are:
- a scarf
- a shawl
- plaid trousers for gents
- doilies to be made into ladies’ head covers
- white button up blouses for ladies
- undershirts
Ask a veteran to take you shopping. Their experience can be invaluable in identifying things that will work.
There are also a lot of online resources for buying costumes.
Ladies Thrifting: Shoes, chemise, drawers, corset cover, outerwear, bonnets and petticoats are all easy to obtain second hand and in most cases a carefully selected item will require only small changes in order to pass costume approval. Nightgowns will benefit from removing the buttons and sewing the front part of all of the way so that the buttons aren't digging in under your corset. Pajama pants can be shortened and have a little lace added to the bottom to make drawers. Wool hats can be cut and steamed into acceptable bonnets. The only parts of your costume you should expect to have to purchase new are your corset, dress and hoop skirt/crinoline if you are middle class. |
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Liz's list of approved costume patterns as of 2008
Simplicity
Ladies
2887 Green dress
2960 Lavender dress
3727 Blue plaid jacket & skirt
3791 White with black piping
4900 Winter white jacket & skirt
5726 Chemise, corset & petticoat
7215 Chemise and corset
9761 Grey striped jacket & 3-tiered skirt
9764 Hoops
9769 Corset, chemise & Drawers
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Bathe, brush your teeth, use deodorant. We become very up close and personal with our guests, and they would like us to smell like 21st century people rather than true Victorians. But please, leave off the perfume and after shave as many people are sensitive to artificial scents and may become allergic.
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Before the run of the season starts, try to finish all of those nagging chores like getting an oil change, mending your costume, shopping for Christmas presents. Anything that can be done before November that will keep you from having to do it in November and December will make your life a little happier and easier.
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Ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask for clarification or help. We're a team.
Drink lots of water. No, more water than that.
Eat regularly. You're burning a lot of calories.
We highly recommend Mr. Brown's morning mush as the best breakfast at fair. Bowl of mush (oatmeal with fruit cooked in), with or without a sausage is the perfect fuel for Fezziwig’s.
The Meat Pie Shop (near the V&A) is also another good value for hot food midday.
Take your breaks. Find a bench somewhere in fair and sit. Walk the fair in character. Go to the big green room out back and check your iPhone. Take some time off. |
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