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Roman Clothing: How and Where to Find Roman Costume Clothing
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Ancient Roman clothing may appear delightfully simple, but it's often harder to put together and pull off than you'd think. If you're looking for Roman clothing for a costume party or reenactment, keep reading for an overview of some of the best sellers and manufacturers of replica pieces today along with a few tips and tricks for costume reenactment success.
BuyCostumes.com (website)
BuyCostumes.com is a popular online costume retailer that offers either free or $7.99 next-day shipping and delivery. They sell a range of costumes from your basic and not very realistic roman princess costume ($19.99) to an almost movie-quality Roman gladiator costume that comes equipped with real metal accessories ($199.99).
The popular website also sells shoes, jewelry and other accessories that can help to complete your Roman clothing costume collection.
By The Sword Weapons
If you're looking for authentic Roman armor or beautiful replicas of Roman weaponry, By The Sword is an excellent source. This small retailer not only sells high-quality replicas, they can also source custom-made pieces based on your exact requirements. Custom orders can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to order.
This metal manufacturer also sells a range of replica Roman jewelry, such as coin necklaces, bracelets, crowns, anklets and more.
Replica Warehouse
Replica Warehouse is a UK based company that specializes in clothing, costumes, accessories and household items for the reenactment enthusiast. The majority of their replica costumes focus on the Victorian era, but they also sell a wide range of realistic Roman costumes.
Their full inventory isn't listed on their website, but you can contact them by phone at 01477 534075 and they will send you pictures of available and pertinent Roman inventory.
Roman Costume and Clothing Tips
Have the Right Era
The Roman Empire lasted for 500 years, the Roman Republic lasted for 500 years before it. That's a millennium of culture and fashion trends – meaning you shouldn't be wearing the dress of a 200 BC senator with the sandals of a 3rd century AD emperor. So, before you assemble your costume, consult a painting or sculpture for a complete image.
Get Beyond the Toga
Throwing on a toga and a pair of sandals does not make you a Roman. The standard piece of Roman clothing was actually the tunic and though Romans most certainly wore togas, the style was distinctly different than those of ancient Greece. So, again, before you assemble your Roman clothing costume, make sure you're historically accurate.
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