Thoughts on trying out character clothing irl to see if it is practical

[Representing_Tromba]

Recently I was wondering if some character designs would work irl and due to my budget of $4, found that the cheapest costumes are either blank cloth for himation or chiton or white t-shirts for loincloth or breechcloth. So, I've started trying them out so that I can easily copy the designs or send them to an artist. This is the first of what I've tried and wanted some opinions. More will be up at later dates. Just wanted to start the convo.

Spoiler: T-shirt loincloth with chest wrap

current thoughts: not practical as the white cloth is somewhat transparent and the tiddy wrap lowers off when moving alot. Perhaps better in a darker color with a second t-shirt for the top. Otherwise cheap and easy to make with a knife or scissors. Warm weather only.

 

[Rhaps]

There is a reason why I have my MC wearing trench coats, because I have three, and I know how to move in them.

 

[RepresentingWrath]

 

[Corty]

I am not fit enough to start cross-dressing, thank you very much.

 

[BearlyAlive]

I actually did for the more grounded designs, mostly to see how many pockets I could add to a jacket before it gets stupid. I won't crossdress or put on costumes outside of those animal pajamas, tho. Last real costume I wore got me three steps away from amputating a leg...

 

[SirDogeTheFirst]

I spent most of my life in a colder climate, and I love my comfy, big winter clothes, so that's what most of my characters wear, turtle necks, coats, sweaters, and boots, sadly, I now live in a Mediterranean environment where it is still 30 degrees (86f in burger) outside, and I will lose my mind if the weather doesn't get colder.

 

[Representing_Tromba]

There is a reason why I have my MC wearing trench coats, because I have three, and I know how to move in them.

Same

I am not fit enough to start cross-dressing, thank you very much.

No need to cross dress

 

[Corty]

Same

No need to cross dress

But half of my books have female MCs

 

[Representing_Tromba]

But half of my books have female MCs

Vision casting?

 

[RepresentingWrath]

But half of my books have female MCs

More reasons to slim down and wear those pretty dresses. I believe in you!

 

[Corty]

More reasons to slim down and wear those pretty dresses. I believe in you!

 

[LilRora]

Same thing with bandages, and why in reality they don't really work despite the fact quite a lot of fictional female characters use them.

I think, if you want reliability, you either need to change the material for something more flexible or use something to tie it and keep everything in place, for example sewn-in rubber bands. That brings the costs up though, everything does.

Otherwise it's a cool idea.

 

[Deleted member 84247]

More reasons to slim down and wear those pretty dresses. I believe in you!

If Corty isn't wearing a dress by Christmas, I will claim fraud.

Recently I was wondering if some character designs would work irl and due to my budget of $4, found that the cheapest costumes are either blank cloth for himation or chiton or white t-shirts for loincloth or breechcloth. So, I've started trying them out so that I can easily copy the designs or send them to an artist. This is the first of what I've tried and wanted some opinions. More will be up at later dates. Just wanted to start the convo.

Spoiler: T-shirt loincloth with chest wrap

View attachment 32062current thoughts: not practical as the white cloth is somewhat transparent and the tiddy wrap lowers off when moving alot. Perhaps better in a darker color with a second t-shirt for the top. Otherwise cheap and easy to make with a knife or scissors. Warm weather only.

Anything I want to wear of my characters are too expensive. I could probably get some cheap lolita, gothic, or Victorian stuff. But that would defeat the purpose. And I don't think they're practical for moving a lot. Imagine trying to sword fight in an outfit that's more constricting than a hungry python.

 

[Representing_Tromba]

If Corty isn't wearing a dress by Christmas, I will claim fraud.

Anything I want to wear of my characters are too expensive. I could probably get some cheap lolita, gothic, or Victorian stuff. But that would defeat the purpose. And I don't think they're practical for moving a lot. Imagine trying to sword fight in an outfit that's more constricting than a hungry python.

That's why gotta get some fabric and make it yourself to make it practical. It's much cheaper but your time doing labor and learning the skill can be an issue.

 

[Corty]

If Corty isn't wearing a dress by Christmas, I will claim fraud.

Does Greek chiton count?

 

[RepresentingDesire]

There is a reason why I have my MC wearing trench coats, because I have three, and I know how to move in them.

Based

 

[Deleted member 84247]

That's why gotta get some fabric and make it yourself to make it practical. It's much cheaper but your time doing labor and learning the skill can be an issue.

It will be hard. With any intricate tasks, my hands get shaky, so it's bound to come out wonky.

 

[Corty]

It will be hard. With any intricate tasks, my hands get shaky, so it's bound to come out wonky.

Just say its a quirky dress.

 

[Deleted member 84247]

Just say its a quirky dress.

It's a Corty dress.

 

[Corty]

It's a Corty dress.

Exactly. So, it is also retro.