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The basics: The specifics of your garb depends on many things, such as the time period of your persona, and the weather. You'll need to make an attempt at pre-17th century clothing. You'll probably want an SCA all-purpose belt and pouch, also.
Aurthour in his armor and "fighter garb"
Best idea: Keep a set of dry mundane (non-SCA) clothes and shoes in your vehicle so you don't have to drive home in wet clothes.
Never leave your cloak or hood at home, even when 100-degree weather is predicted. If you don't have them, you'll need them.
Keep your garb dry in a big plastic bin, or a wooden trunk/box lined with plastic (old waterbed liners are great for this).
Use natural fabrics (linen, cotton, even light wool) for summer garb. Synthetics like polyester and poly blends hold in heat because they don't breathe.
Dark fabrics absorb heat; light fabrics reflect it. Dark hair absorbs heat, too. Cover it with a light-colored hat or veil on especially hot days.
Dresses that reach the ground soak up water from the grass, which makes them heavy (and cold against your legs on a chilly morning). Have a dress or two with hems that only reach your ankles, or consider a period-style tunic and pants.
Layers really do keep you warm. And they're period. And your outer layers don't need washing as often if you wear inner layers (theoretically, anyway).
Two hats--a wide-brimmed straw hat (good for sun and rain) and a period-style hat or hood for chilly weather. A soft hat or cap is also good for sleeping in chilly weather).
If you use a packing blanket to make a gambeson (a padded vest or shirt to wear underneath your armor), look for one with cotton stuffing. The polyester ones will insulate you and may cause you to overheat on the field; plus, they get scratchy as they are worn and washed.
If you make your own garb, wash your fabric and trim before cutting to pre-shrink it. Use the same water temperature you'll use to wash the finished garb.
Mount hooks to your center or side poles, or use s-hooks in grommets to hang clothes in your tent.
During cold weather, wear sweats or long underwear hidden under your garb.
Don't forget to bring towels to events with shower facilities.
When you get home, wash your garb and pack it. Then you're ready to go for the next event.
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