Last week we visited Goodwill: the best to find the good, the bad and the ugly as far as fashion goes. 
But for costumers, any old shirt or dress can be transformed into something completely wonderful! For ideas on how to use thrift store items I highly recommend the book Elegantly Frugal Costumes.
I had costumes in the back of my mind, but was so surprised with what God blessed me with! Two dresses and one robe thing, and neither of them need much altering at all! I am so amazed and just wanted to share them with y’all.
The first and my favorite I’ll just call the Crimson Medieval. It has belled sleeves, circle neckline, and makes me feel like royalty . The tubular slitted skirt was no problem to remedy. I wore a my full skirt underneath and hiked up the dress enough to lay gracefully over the skirt.
The second needs to be altered a little, but the color and the fabric is just amazing! It is very easy to dress up or dress down. I want to raise the waist till it’s more empire, and then I can use for either Regency, or Medieval/Renaissance by attaching full sleeves (Thanks Em for your ideas!)
The third I don’t have any pictures of, (packed it away already) but is very easy to describe. It is an overdress like Kasie’s from her Regency costume. However, mine is red velvet, shorter, and edged with metallic gold thread. It would look very stunning and Napoleonic to wear over a white regency gown. It can also serve as a short cape with no difficulties
I am so happy and grateful for the new additions to my costume wardrobe!
