Gearing Up for Renn Faire and Medieval Parties
Pirate and Renaissance Costumes for Fairs and Summer Festivals
Come Shop In-Store at Chicago Costume
Festival season is the perfect time to build a look that feels unique, layered, and full of character. At Chicago Costume, we invite you to come shop in-store and mix and match pirate, Renaissance, and fantasy pieces with our extensive costume and vintage-inspired clothing selections.
Whether you’re heading to a Renaissance fair, medieval festival, summer street event, or themed party, our team can help you build a look from scratch using costumes, accessories, and wardrobe pieces from both of our Chicago locations.
Build Your Look with Pirate Costumes
Pirate costumes are a festival favorite because they’re flexible and easy to personalize. Start with a base outfit and build your character from there in-store.
Popular pirate pieces include:
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Pirate coats, vests, and tops
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Ruffled shirts and layered looks
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Sashes, belts, and scarves
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Tricorn hats and head wraps
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Boots and accessories
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Props like swords, pirate guns and potion bottles
- Capes and Cloaks
At Chicago Costume, you can mix traditional pirate pieces with vintage-inspired tops and vests from our Fullerton location for a more authentic, layered look.
Renaissance Costumes and Medieval Style
Renaissance and medieval costumes are all about texture, layering, and character storytelling. In-store, you can try on different combinations to build a noble, warrior, bard, or village-inspired look.
Options include:
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Medieval gowns, dresses, and tunics
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Doublets, and cloaks
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Belts, pouches, and period accessories
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Layered skirts and rustic fabrics
Our Montrose location offers a wide variety of costume pieces, making it easy to explore different styles and assemble a complete Renaissance or medieval outfit.
Fantasy Details: Fairies, Elves, and Festival Magic
For a more magical festival look, add fantasy elements that bring your character to life.
In-store you’ll find:
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Fairy wings in different sizes and colors
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Elf ears and fantasy prosthetics
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Glitter, shimmer, and face gems
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Flower crowns, tiaras, wands and headpieces
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Makeup and body accents
- Lord of the Rings costumes and accessories
These accessories pair perfectly with both Renaissance and pirate-inspired outfits.
Mix, Match, and Create Your Own Style
One of the best parts of shopping in-store is the ability to combine pieces from different categories. A pirate vest can be paired with vintage-style tops for a more authentic, lived-in character. Fairy accessories can transform almost any outfit into something magical.
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Fullerton: Great selection of vintage tops, vests, and unique wardrobe pieces
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Montrose: Wide variety of costumes, accessories, and festival-ready wings
Our staff is always available to help you mix pieces and build a complete outfit that fits your event and your style.
Perfect for Festival Season
These looks are ideal for:
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Renaissance fairs
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Medieval festivals
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Summer street festivals
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Cosplay and fantasy events
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Themed parties
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LARP and performance events
Visit Chicago Costume
Come shop in-store at Chicago Costume to build your perfect pirate, Renaissance, or fantasy festival look. With costumes, accessories, fairy wings, elf ears, glitter makeup, and vintage-inspired wardrobe pieces at both Fullerton and Montrose, you can mix and match everything you need to create something completely your own.