Elven Clothing - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Elenya · 05-30-2002, 02:46 PM

Okay, so I'm designing my outfit (not a costume, thank you) for TTT, when it comes out, and I'm wondering:
What do female elves wear? I know what Arwen wears, and that's not what I'm looking for. I'm looking for something outdoorsy, if you get the picture. Help, please!!!

Tigerlily Gamgee · 05-30-2002, 09:59 PM

Probably anything with a Renaissance twist, I picture flowing sleeves on them. You can find patterns or design your own.
One thing for sure is that it should not be too revealing, I don't think they would've shown too too much skin [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Not that you would make a revealing dress, it's just that I work at a living history museum and they always stress this to us.

Elenya · 05-31-2002, 02:52 PM

Thanks Tigerlily! I sincerly doubt my parents would let me wear anything even slightly revealing, so I'm good with that.

elf_Legolas · 05-31-2002, 03:04 PM

Hi, I'm doing the same thing but I'm dressing up as my favorite character, Legolas. I have the directions to make the ears and already know how to do the hair. Does anyone know where I can find a pic of legolas from the front???????? I mean, like without his hands up or anything. Or do you know where I can find a design of his? Thank you. Can you PM your responses to me?

[ May 31, 2002: Message edited by: elf_Legolas ]

Nevfeniel · 05-31-2002, 05:00 PM

Hey, elf_Legolas, just in case you didn't know, I PMed you with some pictures of Legolas's costume. Just so ya know! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Mornie Alantie · 06-11-2002, 11:51 AM

So call me obsessed I dressed up for the first and will dress up for the rest of the movies.

But the elven costumes on the movie were great (although im not to fond of Arwens riding costume).

I Imagined there clothes to be really rich like. Deep or warm colors and bright whites and purples (NO PINK)

obloquy · 06-11-2002, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Elven maids for the most part frolicked in grassy fields naked since they were hot...

Morgoth's Ring - Of Elven Babes

Once again, Tolkien himself answers your question. Maybe you should read more.

burrahobbit · 06-11-2002, 09:52 PM

I'm going to have to go with obloquy on this one. As always, his logic is faultless.

The Silver-shod Muse · 06-12-2002, 12:05 PM

***Startled silence*** [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img]

You've got to be kidding, obloquy. Naked?

[ June 12, 2002: Message edited by: The Silver-shod Muse ]

burrahobbit · 06-13-2002, 03:20 PM

obloquy doesn't kid.

Vardadurwen · 06-15-2002, 03:28 PM

I know you're not looking for a costume , Elenya, but here's a site that gives some general description of what elves wear and such.

So here's a link. I hope it'll help you or give you some tips to go on:
http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/

Auriel Haevasawen · 06-15-2002, 05:00 PM

Hmm, I've been dressing as Dracula's bride in the winter months and an elf in the summer on and off for a few years and my interpetation in Medieval, circa 1300 but I feel it is wrong and should be more celtic. It's just how you feel I guess. I for one have no intention of frolicking naked anywhere. I reckon elves can choose whatever image they like as long as it makes them seem 'otherworldly'. This is no help is it? Sorry, I'll go away.

The Silver-shod Muse · 06-15-2002, 06:10 PM

If I had the guts I'd dress up like an elf or a Celt. I just don't want anyone to think I'm a Gothic because Gothics often get blamed for most of the bad things that go on around here.

Maybe I'll start dressing like a Mongol...

[ June 15, 2002: Message edited by: The Silver-shod Muse ]

Kalimac · 06-15-2002, 07:18 PM

I'd agree with Tigerlily - anything Renaissance, or late-Medieval - I say that only because the Renaissance was the time for a lot of uncomfortable fashion crazes like farthingales and those Spanish skirts that were so wide you couldn't get through a door unless you turned sideways. Somehow (and I'm speaking as a total amateur here) Elves do not strike me as being big fans of whalebone in their clothing; uncomfortable, impractical and hot, not to mention dangerous when you live in someplace like Mirkwood or Lothlorien, whose borders are under almost constant siege and where the ability to move quickly is a good thing. Basic Medieval should do fine - overdress, underdress, possibly cloak and braided hair, since part of not being revealing meant not showing too much of your hair, either - not wearing it loose or anything like that. But Tolkien didn't say much about that one way or the other, and in the movie (not canon of course, but still a nice thing to check) they showed them with loose hair and it looked really good and convincing.

[ June 15, 2002: Message edited by: Kalimac ]

05-30-2002, 02:46 PM	#1
Elenya Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: See that mound of earth? No, no, the one to the left.....There you go Posts: 96	Elven Clothing Okay, so I'm designing my outfit (not a costume, thank you) for TTT, when it comes out, and I'm wondering: What do female elves wear? I know what Arwen wears, and that's not what I'm looking for. I'm looking for something outdoorsy, if you get the picture. Help, please!!! __________________ "And at night, I cruise the streets of Gotham City in my Davemobile" -Dave Nelson

05-30-2002, 09:59 PM	#2
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,056	Probably anything with a Renaissance twist, I picture flowing sleeves on them. You can find patterns or design your own. One thing for sure is that it should not be too revealing, I don't think they would've shown too too much skin [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Not that you would make a revealing dress, it's just that I work at a living history museum and they always stress this to us. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

05-31-2002, 02:52 PM	#3
Elenya Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: See that mound of earth? No, no, the one to the left.....There you go Posts: 96	Thanks Tigerlily! I sincerly doubt my parents would let me wear anything even slightly revealing, so I'm good with that. __________________ "And at night, I cruise the streets of Gotham City in my Davemobile" -Dave Nelson

05-31-2002, 03:04 PM	#4
elf_Legolas Pile O'Bones Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 15	Hi, I'm doing the same thing but I'm dressing up as my favorite character, Legolas. I have the directions to make the ears and already know how to do the hair. Does anyone know where I can find a pic of legolas from the front???????? I mean, like without his hands up or anything. Or do you know where I can find a design of his? Thank you. Can you PM your responses to me? [ May 31, 2002: Message edited by: elf_Legolas ] __________________ When you tone big marshmellow!!

05-31-2002, 05:00 PM	#5
Nevfeniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mithlond Posts: 783	Hey, elf_Legolas, just in case you didn't know, I PMed you with some pictures of Legolas's costume. Just so ya know! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Consider the purr a variety of audible tranquilizer. [. . .] For a few of us, there is one more purr, a secret purr. When we combine our secret purrs, we produce the Purr of Power. And that is simply the amplified amity we feel as furred and purred beings.

06-11-2002, 11:51 AM	#6
Mornie Alantie Wight Join Date: May 2002 Location: Somewhere above earth cause people say i should come down to it Posts: 226	So call me obsessed I dressed up for the first and will dress up for the rest of the movies. But the elven costumes on the movie were great (although im not to fond of Arwens riding costume). I Imagined there clothes to be really rich like. Deep or warm colors and bright whites and purples (NO PINK) __________________ Instead of pepper spray, you pack a glass bottle and scream "Aiya Earendil Elenion Ancalima!!!" at muggers.

06-11-2002, 09:52 PM	#8
burrahobbit Hidden Spirit Join Date: May 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,430	I'm going to have to go with obloquy on this one. As always, his logic is faultless. __________________ What's a burrahobbit got to do with my pocket, anyways?

06-12-2002, 12:05 PM	#9
The Silver-shod Muse Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The shoulder of a poet, TX Posts: 388	*Startled silence* [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] You've got to be kidding, obloquy. Naked? [ June 12, 2002: Message edited by: The Silver-shod Muse ] __________________ "'You," he said, "tell her all. What good came to you? Do you rejoice that Maleldil became a man? Tell her of your joys, and of what profit you had when you made Maleldil and death acquainted.'" -Perelandra, by C.S. Lewis

06-13-2002, 03:20 PM	#10
burrahobbit Hidden Spirit Join Date: May 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,430	obloquy doesn't kid. __________________ What's a burrahobbit got to do with my pocket, anyways?

06-15-2002, 03:28 PM	#11
Vardadurwen Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 102	I know you're not looking for a costume , Elenya, but here's a site that gives some general description of what elves wear and such. So here's a link. I hope it'll help you or give you some tips to go on: http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/ __________________ 'In this phial,' she said, 'is caught the light of Earendil's star....May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out...' - Galadriel 'Now there's an eye-opener and no mistake!' - Samwise Gamgee

06-15-2002, 05:00 PM	#12
Auriel Haevasawen Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nowhere of importance Posts: 240	Hmm, I've been dressing as Dracula's bride in the winter months and an elf in the summer on and off for a few years and my interpetation in Medieval, circa 1300 but I feel it is wrong and should be more celtic. It's just how you feel I guess. I for one have no intention of frolicking naked anywhere. I reckon elves can choose whatever image they like as long as it makes them seem 'otherworldly'. This is no help is it? Sorry, I'll go away. __________________ Auriel

06-15-2002, 06:10 PM	#13
The Silver-shod Muse Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The shoulder of a poet, TX Posts: 388	If I had the guts I'd dress up like an elf or a Celt. I just don't want anyone to think I'm a Gothic because Gothics often get blamed for most of the bad things that go on around here. Maybe I'll start dressing like a Mongol... [ June 15, 2002: Message edited by: The Silver-shod Muse ] __________________ "'You," he said, "tell her all. What good came to you? Do you rejoice that Maleldil became a man? Tell her of your joys, and of what profit you had when you made Maleldil and death acquainted.'" -Perelandra, by C.S. Lewis

06-15-2002, 07:18 PM	#14
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	I'd agree with Tigerlily - anything Renaissance, or late-Medieval - I say that only because the Renaissance was the time for a lot of uncomfortable fashion crazes like farthingales and those Spanish skirts that were so wide you couldn't get through a door unless you turned sideways. Somehow (and I'm speaking as a total amateur here) Elves do not strike me as being big fans of whalebone in their clothing; uncomfortable, impractical and hot, not to mention dangerous when you live in someplace like Mirkwood or Lothlorien, whose borders are under almost constant siege and where the ability to move quickly is a good thing. Basic Medieval should do fine - overdress, underdress, possibly cloak and braided hair, since part of not being revealing meant not showing too much of your hair, either - not wearing it loose or anything like that. But Tolkien didn't say much about that one way or the other, and in the movie (not canon of course, but still a nice thing to check) they showed them with loose hair and it looked really good and convincing. [ June 15, 2002: Message edited by: Kalimac ] __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.