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I'm a big history buff, and I've consider dressing up as something historical this Halloween, and being a Redcoat is one of them. I'd love some opinions and suggestions. This is my items list so far:
EDIT: Since the pic won't show up, here's a direct link.

Red Coat Costume - Men's Historical Costume - Costumes Inc





Now this next part is where I could use some help. I admit, I have a large head. And I am trying to find a wig that would actually fit me, and look good. Here's a list of different ones from various websites. Also, which one do you guys like most?

The wig picture that has the words "halloween adventure" on the background is my preference. The 1st one is too shiny in my opinion.

Zeeboe,
Depending upon how accurate you want to be, I would suggest looking at some re-enactment groups that cover the AWI. They are likely to show realistic examples, then find something like that.

HTH

Ian

If you or someone you knows sew, there are alot of historical costume patterns available that look authentic. You can also get a pattern for boot covers. Most of the time, the hat and sword is easier to buy than make.

Still thinking about this one as well, but I don't wanna spend too much and I also am thinking I wanna be accurate but also decent looking. So I am thinking I could just get the costume and the hat, but skip the wig and the gloves. I also already have some boots I could wear, but the thing is, the wig is sorta the main trademark of the costume. Even if most Redcoats didn't wear wigs, I think the common American would expect to see that. So maybe I could just find some cheap wig. At the same time, it may be hard for the hat to stay on depending on the wig, so I could even skip the hat maybe or just wear the hat, and not the wig. I also don't want to get a cheap looking wig because it may not look good, but I'd also hate to spend a lot of cash. The white gloves would be a nice touch, but the ones I found are a little pricy.

Still clearly doing a lot of thinking. lol. I was even thinking of staying in, but I think I should go out for just a little bit. So what do you guys think?

Check this book out, it has a section for "colonial man" if not this book there are others like it where you can take clothes from Goodwill, etc. and make costumes: Amazon.com: Costuming Made Easy: How to Make Theatrical Costumes…

and here is the one I own: love it! Amazon.com: Instant Period Costume: How to Make Classic Costumes from Cast-Off Clothing (9781566080705): Barb Rogers:…

Oh, cool! Thank you!

I tend to make my costumes, and that period is close to the reenacting I do. Check out this site for some great patterns and pics of historical accurate reproductions. Don't worry too much about the wig.

These are all good ideas. The problem for me though is I have never been too good at that type of stuff, so I will most likely just get a costume from a website but thank you very much for these suggestions. I have looked into it and I think it's probably best if I leave it to the pros. I'd end up like Charlie Brown with holes in my costume if I tried to make my own.

As for my question earlier in regards of rather I should wear a wig or a hat or both, as of right now, I am going with just the hat. Saves $ and also most of the wigs that can be afforded probably look too fake. Not to mention, others online who have worn wigs tell me they can be sweaty and itchy.

Still a long ways away, but that is why I plan early so I can hopefully make all the right choices.