Thrifting for LARP! ✿ Shop With Me
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- Опубліковано 24 січ 2020
- Let me show you all how you can thrift for larp gear on a budget! For all of you who like to complain about not being able to afford expensive garb so you show up to an event NAKED (wearing modern clothes), here's how you can buy affordable garb and props. So come shop with me at the Valley Thrift store in Dayton, OH.
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How I wish thrift stores were like this here! All thOSE BASKETS!
There are not enough LARP THRIFT videos out there! I love thrifting and (have never larped) love the Idea of larp!
Your earrings are so pretty!
14:00 looks like an Myan calender
Sophia Roth thank you! And yeah I was thinking the same thing!
Нужно больше таких видео. Интересно наблюдать )
Great to see another larper demonstrating the options you can find at the thrift store to make costumes and props on a budget. Too often people get intimidated by costuming standards and don't realise how easy a passable costume can be.
Thrifting for SCA, loved helping newbies assemble their first garb/gear. Thrift store is a lovely place to start!
I agree!
Nothing better than "popping tags." The finds can be priceless
I got an garb set at the thriftstore that i use for my alchemist urchin character. And I live in an area that doesnt really have great thriftstores (a lot of polyester or brightly knit grandma vests). Got really lucky once with a bridal corset that I altered for a pirate character. I also got all my cutlery that I bring along to LARPs at the thriftstore (including a plate from the 1800's!) i also got a, what I think is supposed to be, a magnifying glasses (forgot the name im tired) case which looks like a very cute pouch. Its big enough to fit my polaroid camera plus my wallet :)) (and my phone if i squeeze it
to be a lost wanderer that’s awesome!
Thrift shops are amazing for so many aspects of LARP. From costuming to props, it's a treasure trove but I've simply become picky where I shop, especially for donations. I just can't bring myself to go to Salvation Army's anymore despite them typically have great stuff.
THAT WOODEN OWL CARVING WOULD BE PERFECT FOR AN EDA THE OWL LADY COSPLAY
man, this really makes me want to go out thrifting for some stuff like this. I don't larp or cosplay, but I just love the vibe. Sadly going out isn't really a thing rn
Wow! That thrift store is incredible! I also loved that you put together entire outfits and showed them off. To do that all at one store is so impressive!
I LIVE 30 MINUTES FROM THIS STORE AND SHOP THERE ALL THE TIME!! I ADORE this place, it is the best thrift store for this kind of stuff!!!
IKR it’s awesome!
Best friends
Huzzah! One of my favorite things to do! 🛍 That store is in fact enormous. 😮
The Woodlands! I lived in Tomball for years and was at Renfest every weekend I could get to in oct-nov it felt like home ! Thanks for your thrifty thoughts and ideas !
Thrifting is how I create all of my costumes for Halloween and other .I don't buy new. That thrift store is packed! Never seen one with so much stuff the racks are cluttered!
Please do more larp thrifting videos. These are so great! Loved watching and I've seen your videos on a few outlets. I'm so happy i found your UA-cam now. 🥰✨
Thanks so much! I do plan on doing another one but the thrift store I want to go to is still closed from the virus 👍🏻
And the third outfit! Ahhh! So good! This gives me faith that I can find cool outfits at thrift stores now for cosplay and such.
The Elf outfit in green was nice. I Larp as a green witch.
This is such a great idea, I've always wanted to thrift shop for an OC costume but there's hardly any men's clothing at thrift stores and so many thrift stores have up'd the prices and/or shut down
You're so chill to watch
Thank you!
Wow that place is enormous! I wish we had second hand stores like that here. Great haul!
That leaf looking thing looked awesome I would wear that lol
I really enjoyed watching this. You bought some really cool stuff!
mrsteve170 thanks I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the idea! I am working on a reborn artificer cosplay. This will be my first one. But I am exited!
Wonderful! Good luck to you!
Love that Amtgard Shade :D!
Great video all around I love Thrift Shopping for LARP events.
Thanks!
I LOVE that first outfit. I wasn't even sure about how sparkly that best and the boots were, but you just styled it all so well, like put everything together well and it's so cool looking!
amandaggogo thank you 😁💚
Literally the most interesting thrift video besides Halloween ones!
I love thrifting and when I’m trying to be careful with money, thrift videos scratch that itch haha!
Thank you for making this!
"I don't know what that is... but it's definitely a basket." XD
That thrift store had a lot of really good items and you've got quite the eye for finding them. I enjoyed the video
Hi! I discovered your channel just today. I wanted to say thank you for showing me what to look for in a thrift store! When I’m older, and when im not broke, I can’t wait to LARP and find great costumes/props for it!
Sunny Doodle awesome!
"I love this texture it looks like leaves"
-The garment, just being really wrinkled "OO"
Thrift shopping for LARP is like THE best group activity AND its a great way to make some really unique outfits up~! I carried most of my LARP gear I thrifted with me for YEARS from move to move. I finally need to replace some things (and I finally decided I need more than the basic three outfits for three days + OOG clothes for downtime) so I'm probably going out this week or next to get prepped for the season.
Whether new OR old to LARP, the best way to find unique stuff is to Thrift & Craft... It's all about how creatively you can look at the ordinary items around you! That green top would have been just a "meh" top to me before LARPing, but now that I've done this thing for a while I can see the "elven" potential.
I still use the thrifted leather jacket I got from a Value Village, even 8 years later! I got it, and the arms were too tight, so I seamripped (over an hour to do omg it was tougher sewn than I realized) the arms off and trimmed the raw edges so they weren't stringy, and now I have this staple character piece that's a passable leather vest! I'm going to update it this year with some patches and other sewn on details, to make it more steampunky... But really, some of the BEST finds for your character can be found in these thrift hauls when you apply some creativity to it!
Props also - I found a faux leather fanny pack/pouch with belt loops and a cursive letter H on it, and bought it for 8$(CAD). It's my FAVE herb pouch, lol. It's got that fancy embroidery on it, so it makes my character look a little more fancy when she's herb gathering (It also holds my phone and tissues etc).
ALSO don't sleep on the fabric! The drapes, sheets and actual fabric lengths can ALL be repurposed to some pretty neat costuming if you've got the time to do a bit of sewing (you can do basic stitches and hand sewing even if you're new to sewing). With all the beginner friendly tutorials on costume making out there, that blanket with all the fur or that large thick drapery, can quickly turn into a thick cloak to keep you warm or a dress!
Aaaah I love Thrift store shopping, went to two yesterday with my best girl. Picked up a few nice things for my Mystic wood elf for Nero larp!🍃🥀
The Chimera's Crucible awesome! 👍🏻
as someone who does AMTguard I can agree that the startling lack of people who actually come in costume and it varies wildly from park to park I would gladly do a more immersive LARP but finding them in my area is hard
You walked into that store and I did a double take! I love that place, it’s where I got my current Ren faire shoes and all my scarf/shawl things. I love everything you were able to find!
That’s awesome you go there too!
The first outfit would make for a great cosplay as some sorta sci fi rebel. it doesn't look medieval but it looks great.
Wow you got some awesome costumes there!
Thrift stores are good and mines. I found a suede jacket that I turned into a long suede vest and ties in the front and on the sides,9 bucks. Then a pair of rugged looking women's boots for 10 bucks. Looks amazing with my set up.
I have been lucky in some thrift stores in finding jester hats as well as high pirate boots. My persona is a jester and i am always on the look out for multicolor tights and loud fabrics.
Great finds!
You looked so good in those outfits!!
Thank you!
I know this video is 2 years old, but im looking for inspiration. Your thrift stores are amazing.
Lol, when Friends in Low places started playing in the background...I would have embarrassed myself singing along...
Skyrim music and I'm already involved! 🥰
This is amazing, thank you!!
Thank you!
I’m going to a Ren faire and found (SUPER CHEAP) like WALL of unopened dog collars. And because I found a cup that was perfect for my costumes. (I also already knew I was gonna wrap a dollar store rope around me as a belt!) I grabbed one and now I use that dog collar as a thrifted way to carry my cup around easily! But the cup does have a handle so it only works for cups with handles.
I've also been LARP shopping in thrift stores, its great! there are a bunch of stores near me! Sadly it is a lot harder to find men's clothes suitable for LARP than it is for woman, but not impossible! great video btw!
Thank you!
Crossdressing good
This was super fun and enlightning (?) Anyway, loved this video!
Thanks!
16:50 you could put your posable bear fox into it and keep the lid half open
to be a lost wanderer hah not a bad idea but he would be too big to fit inside.
Lol 😂, that shade for Amtgard. Funny thing is I know one of the guys who’s father helped with starting amtgard.
If your on facebook too, Both SCA yardsale, or any Ren fair garage sale pages!!! Thing I use to look for at thrifts for Fairs, SCA, or LARPS. 1, oversized long sleve peasant blouses, can be use for boys or girls, leather anything plain less pockets, Skirts wool plaids like kilts, to peasant long skirts, any plain swades. Really need to make my own vids and basic alterations anyone can do!!!
You should totally do it!
For guys great pants from thrift stores are scrub pants. Besides that I find it pretty tough to find larp clothes for guys. I’m always jealous of all the boots because none would ever fit. I always find good props though.
Mmmm the items make me want to make a medieval room(s) in my future house
Was there any brands on the pots ( the rope with three ) I reallllly want to find those now!
Oops found them really fast haha thank you for the inspo keep up the good work!
I feel like this misses something- men's clothing is almost never going to look like period clothing. Women have way more variance in the styles that are present in stores and a lot of those styles work for medieval, whereas with men you'd be lucky to find anything that fits a more medieval theme. Also, it depends on how good your thrift store is- this place has *way* more selection than the one where I'm from.
Do I think you could still find something that would work better than your every day wear? Usually yeah, probably. But I also think it's very reasonable for men in particular to say they couldn't find anything that would work at the thrift store.
Well with mens shirts, you can cut the top into a V and add strings to it to look like a basic medieval shirt. It works for peasant looks. But other than that, yeah it can be difficult to find what you want.
“Macklemore, can we go thrift shopping?”
Sounds like I need to take a trip to Dayton to get some good larp gear
Unfortunately it seems like about half the thrift stores in this area are permanently closed after the covid shut down. The one in this video is still open tho.
"but I wear expensive stuff"
stay humble kids 🤣
I wish I had friends like you
as a former Amtgarder i agree
I would love to thrift for stuff... but I live in a snowbird destination with them dropping off their ugly shirts... and it’s usually t-shirts and broken flip flops. And if not that, it’s always grandma clothes 😳
You were lucky when it came to the boots. We never have any long ones, much less size 10.
You’re not wrong about the woodlands tx
I wish I could actually do that, sadly, here in Germany aren't that many thrift stores (at least where I live), so it's kinda hard to do this :/
Aww that sucks
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У нас в России есть порядка 10 реальных оффлайн магазинов для ролевиков, ЛАРП и исторической реконструкции
How dare you call me a mortal.
Love the video, you are in Dayton? I live in Rhode Island, but I am from Fostoria, near Findlay. What Larps do you know in your area, the only one I know of is Amtgard.
Jessica Hughes yes! The amtgard near me looks dead from their Facebook group. The only other medieval fantasy larp I know within an hour drive is Gisido. There are more closer to Columbus like NERO.
Meeka The Elf I don’t know if it helps, but if you can make it to Springfield I know there is a very good park there. Valley of the twin rivers. Also I think there might be one near Xenia, but I’m not sure about that one.
Jessica Hughes oh okay thanks I’ll have to check that out!
One man's trash is another man's...headache when his GF comes home with said trash.
Cool I'm in Ohio too. How do I find a larping group
If you’re still living in Texas, is that store Texas Thrift? I go there all the time if so lol
Nah this is in Ohio
When you were editing, it would have been better to cut out your distractions ie foam Jack-o-lantern. Obviously that has nada for LARPing. Right?
You are fortunate to have such well stocked shops though!👍
Anyone have recommendations on the best place to get medieval clothing (1150-1335AD) for men (English), women (Iberian) and children that also doesn't look out of place in the modern world?
I was thinking that footwear like the following could suit (whilst not necessarily being perfect)
Men: Sandals, Espadrilles, Ropes Sandals, Empire Sandals, Leather Thongs, Menorcan Sandals, Gladiator Sandals, Clogs, Monk Strap, Moccasins, Woven Sandals, Suede Loafer, Chukka Boots, Chelsea boots, Plimsolls, Cuban Heel Chelsea Boots, Chukka Desert Boot, Driving Shoes,
Women: Strappy Tie-up Sandals, Knotted Suede Toe Post Sandal, Cross Strap flat sandals, Raffia double strap slide sandals, woven leather tie leg sandal, Mules, Clogs, Over the Knee Boots, Ballet Flats, Lace Up Knee High Boots, Stirrup Boots, Slouch Boot, Desert Lace Up Shoes, Cuban heel western Chelsea boot with buckle detail.
Likewise, Quilted Clothing (like Quilted Sweatshirt, Quilted Puffer Coat, Quilted Coat, Quilted Tracksuit Pants, Quilted Tracksuit Top, Quilted Jumper) could suffice for Civilian Gambeson.
I’m also thinking that Tunics (Knee, Cocktail, Midi or Maxi Length), Leggings, Tights, Long Sleeved V Neck Shirt, Tank Top, Henley Shirt, Track Pants, Hoodie, T-Shirt with Notch Neck, Driving Gloves, Suede Gloves, Leather Gloves could be used.
Correct me if I’m wrong
post-apoc punk biker for the black outfit?
Jonatc87 it could be if you weathered it
Where I live it's hard to find men's clothing. Because a lot of guys keep their clothes until it like waste away.
Hah I 100% believe that to be true.
what store are you in?! there is so much LARP Stuff!!!
It’s called the Valley Thrift store
Omg...where is this thrift store located at.
Dayton Ohio. If you’re in the area just look up Valley Thrift store in your gps.
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Amtgarders are legit the cheapest fuckers ever. Been in foam combat for woo 6 years now and it’s my main game. it’s hard to want to put money into kit when everyone wears baseball caps and sunglasses out.
Uhhhh that wasn’t the one you took me to?! Wow!!!!!! And we have some, just outside of the Woodlands! But holly guacamole! This place is Donald Trump UUUGHE!! Hhahha
Did you say amtgarders ? ...I feel attacked lmao
😂
why you have to look in the woman side some of the stuff there has what you need then the man's side. thats what my stores have been an when you do found that gem you mine it out
My lockdown brain is freaking out over the fact you don't have a mask on😅
Hah! Yeah this video is old
With much love and appreciation I would like to point out that just because a person doesn’t have the money to thrift doesn’t mean they don’t have a job or work hard. Some people bust their ass to make ends meet and it genuinely is hard to decide to “go thrifting” with something that could be used to get gas wash clothes or buy groceries. Also it insinuates that people who work hard just to live day to day and barely make ends meet or can’t work/obtain a job don’t deserve the joy that comes along with larping/ren faire and that is not true. Everyone deserves escapism. You could have suggested learning to diy garb, thrifting friends closets, and charities which are even cheaper and an easy option for tons of poor people. Just saying “you shouldn’t be larping and should be working” totally came off as classist/judgmental.
Yeah it was probably a bit insensitive. I also posted this before the economy crashed and before it became almost impossible to find a regular job. A lot has changed in 3 years.
Women have a lot more clothing styles to choose from. I’m jelly
Im being called out for being amtgarder that’s poor on a video that is over two years old
funny how she talks shit about amtgard when amtgard basically paved the way for larp.. its also easy to shop at thrift stores for clothes when you are skinny and can fit into pretty much anything some of us arent tooth picks and cant shop off the rack in most stores
Lol it’s not larp when they don’t ROLEPLAY, they just spar with wacky bats for the most part. Besides, it still didn’t pave the way for larp. That’s an insult to larp lol