If I were designing this outfit, I would stick with the coif instead of the helmet, and add some layers in the skirt area. Looks really good though.

Thanks guys!! C:

I'm afraid that I don't make it to any fairs except for the fair coming up in Norman, Oklahoma, but we do go to a couple of other events around the Texas area.

I see what everyone is saying about the helm. When I enter the costume contest, I won't be wearing it, but I'm going to wear it for some of the time. For one, I find it comical--especially when I'm standing next to Robert and Wayland who are in full armor and absolutely tower over me! :P However, I also am sort of using it as a 100% foolproof sunscreen. Last year, I burned through the sunscreen on my face. ): Sooo... I'd rather not have permablush. ;D I will take the helm off, though. It does tend to get heavy on the neck.

Thanks to everyone who complimented me and approved of my pretend!kit. :)

Also, I wonder why this got moved to off topic.... uhm... Maybe because it isn't functional armor? D:

I think a knightly headband would look awesome with the coif.

http://www.museumreplicas.com/p-390-knightly-headband.aspx
(Available in blue!)

BTW, NICE backstory Liang! :)

OT: This topic is a proof of how few girl we have in this site... When one ask a question immediately there are hundreds of knigths at her service.

Good dress, by the way!

You can make one of those headbands with a few dollars of material. Not very hard to do at all.

You wouldn't happen to have a simple tutorial that could help me out, would you? o:
I don't doubt that I could figure it out on my own, but a tutorial is always a nice thing to have. :)

Note: Maybe this thread should become a permanent " Spotlight Topic " as it would be interesting and fun to hear about and see other " Girl Armour ". ;)

Oh, here is my contribution: A Photoshoped armour I did for Pamela Muir a few years back just for fun, so it's " virtual armour " and not real, but fun I think and Margot might enjoy seeing it. ;) :lol:

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We had actually considered fashioning her a brass crown. Unfortunately our area doesn't sell sheet brass, and it's a little late to order some. Maybe we'll make one post-fair, just for laughs. :cool:

I don't have a tutorial, but here is how I have done one before:

Measure around your brow while wearing the coif with a cloth measuring tape. Cut a piece of fabric 12" wide and 2" shorter in length than the measurement you took of your brow (if you brow is 22" around, then you want the fabric to be 12" x 20"). Roll the fabric up width-wise like its a long cigarette. Roll it as tight as possible. If it is not thick enough, add some cotton or poly pillow filling (like tobacco in a cigarette). Use fabric glue to attach the seam so it does not come undone. With a metallic colored cord, start at one end like you are tying off a sausage. Tie the roll closed on the end and leave several inches hanging off the end. Then wrap the cord in a spiral around the roll working toward the other end. Use fabric glue to tack the sprial on the back side where the seam is at during every wrap. When you get to the other end, tie off the other end of the roll, and leave several inches hanging off to tie. Once the glue has dried, it's ready to wear, and it looks just as good as one you would buy.

You are done. :D

small piece of rope from Tractor Supply $00.98
spare velvet from WALLS $1.05
Gold Ribbon from Walmart $2.38
Hot Glue and gun i Have
....From your trusty Novice Armorer Way :)

Margot,

A bascinet may suit your armour perfectly. I believe all the gentlemen will agree. For one, it will show off your beauty and two, it will provide that "don't mess with me" look. Just an idea. There are several sites out there that can do helms according to measurements. I'm not sure of your budget but maybe worth saving up for. The rest of your armour seems to suit you well for your purpose. ;) Enjoy yourself, that is all that matters.