Men's Renaissance Tavern Keeper Costume

Men's Renaissance Tavern Keeper Costume with Striped Slops and Beret

Historical Context and Occasions for Wear

This type of garment draws heavy inspiration from the fashion of the 16th century, during the Renaissance period. At this time, townsfolk, wealthy artisans, and court staff dressed in practical yet often very brightly coloured clothes. Distinctive striping and slashing were typical of mercenary soldiers (Landsknechts), but this flamboyant style soon permeated the everyday civilian wardrobe. The ensemble consists of a doublet with extended peplums, voluminous knee-length breeches (known as slops or trunk hose), and a stylish beret. The costume is absolutely ideal for historical reenactment, as a theatrical costume, for Renaissance faires, or live-action role-playing (LARP).

Material Composition and Proper Care

The entire costume is made from high-quality materials, specifically 100% cotton. The dark vest portion of the doublet is sewn from duvetyn—a sturdy cotton fabric with a dense nap that faithfully imitates period velvet, holds its shape excellently, and provides pleasant warmth. The striped sleeves and breeches are made from classic, breathable cotton canvas. To preserve the rich colours and the quality of the braiding, we recommend machine washing the costume at a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F) on a gentle cycle. Avoid using a tumble dryer and harsh bleaches. Iron it ideally while slightly damp on a medium setting, and always inside out. Please note that the leather footwear shown in the photographs is not included.

Cleaning and care of costumes

Made-to-Measure and Colour Selection

This Renaissance ensemble is available in standard sizes, but we will also tailor it exactly to your measurements at no extra charge. Simply fill in our measurement chart after completing your order. We will also gladly make the costume for you in other colour combinations according to our fabric swatches for custom tailoring. Just add your desired colour to the order notes (for example, provide the swatch number and colour name).

Costume Parameters

Recommended Accessories

To ensure your appearance as a Renaissance innkeeper or court servant is absolutely flawless, we highly recommend pairing this costume with plain linen stockings and low leather Renaissance shoes (known as cow-mouth shoes) corresponding to 16th-century fashion.