Garb for Shinsengumi

[Faolan]

Hey I was looking on how to make garb for the bakumatsu period Shinsengumi

Help?

[Seiichiro]

Mid-late 1800's is pretty late period, but why not.

You'll need to look official, so don't just stop at kosode and hakama. Possibly add a yukata (lightweight under-kosode) and haori on top with your mon. If there are a bunch of you doing the shinsengumi route, definitely go for a uniformed look. Look sharp for the Emperor.

For headwear, go with either a bowlish type jingasa or a simple cotton eboshi. Some tekka for the forearms might be a nice touch.

You can go with a store bought hakama, as the back plate would be appropriate for the period.

Here are some patterns for kosode:
http://www.raito.com/clothing.htm
http://www.dementia.org/~djl/sca/japanese/patterns.html

and if you search around http://www.sengokudaimyo.com or the "sca-jml" Yahoogroup, you should be able to find pdf files of clothing instructions.

[Grey]

aaron you dumbass!
what's wrokng with you

[Faolan]

Thanks Seiichiro I didn't know much about period close so I appreciate the help.

Pay no attention to Grey

[Grey]

what does ye mean?
i'll be makin' ye walk the plank ye scurvy dog!

[Aidoann Fvctvlike]

don't forget the spiffy haori they wear.