Costume Advice
CHAINMAIL & CHAOS COSTUMES
Hear ye, hear ye — slay, but like, literally.
Welcome to the Realm of Chainmail & Chaos 👑🕵️♂️
Prepare thine laces and gird thy vibes — it's time to slay (sometimes literally) at your medieval mystery party. Whether you're a scandal-ridden royal, a suspiciously well-moisturized knight, or a chaotic tavern wench who "just saw something weird in the cellar," this guide will help you build a legendary look using stuff from your closet, your kitchen drawer, and your unrelenting sense of drama. From footwear that screams “I did the crime” to phrases that'll make your friends wheeze in Ye Olde Delight™, this is your ultimate scroll of suspicious style. Let the mystery — and the mess — begin.

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MEDIEVAL COSTUME LOOKS
THE KNIGHT WHO'S SEEN TOO MUCH
Closet staples: Black jeans + gray hoodie = chainmail lite
Footwear: Combat boots, Docs, or anything with visible wear. If it squeaks, it betrays you.
Look (M/F):
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Male: Leather jacket = breastplate. Add a belt over everything.
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Female: Same — or a fitted blouse + vest + leggings. Belt it. Again. Belt everything.
Hair/Makeup: Messy braid or helmet hair. Smudge some eyeliner like you cried in a war.
Accessories: Foam sword, broken watch you call a “timepiece of the realm,” a fake scar
Behavior: Speaks in trauma flashbacks. Stares into the distance when someone mentions “the war.”
Voice/Diction: Gravelly. Add “m’lady” unironically.
Phrases: -
“This armor protects not my heart.”
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“Tis but a flesh wound.”
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“By the sword, I shall get vengeance… or a snack.”
THE ROYAL WHO SHOULDN’T BE IN POWER
Closet staples: Anything gold, velvet, or way too dramatic for your income
Footwear: Heels you can’t walk in / slippers that scream “nepo baby”
Look (M/F):
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Male: Bathrobe as cloak. Dress shirt buttoned to the neck.
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Female: Maxi dress + every pearl necklace you own
Hair/Makeup: High bun or curls with tiara energy. Contour like you're in candlelight.
Accessories: Goblet (real or plastic), fake ring the size of a doorbell, long gloves
Behavior: Talks with the confidence of someone who’s never worked a day
Voice/Diction: Loud. Dramatic. Annunciates every syllable.
Phrases: -
“Bring me the scroll!”
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“I declare this peasant sus.”
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“How dare you, commoner.”
THE WIZARD WHO MAY OR MAY NOT BE SCAMMING PEOPLE
Closet staples: Blanket cape + oversized hoodie = “cloak of invisibility”
Footwear: Slippers. Or nothing. Because earth vibes
Look (M/F):
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Pajamas underneath robe = on brand
Hair/Makeup: Tease hair for volume, add glitter or gray spray. Dark lipstick for “mystic aura.”
Accessories: Staff (a broom, walking stick, or cardboard tube), pouch of “herbs” (probably oregano)
Behavior: Only answers in riddles. Eyes dart constantly. Carries books no one asked for.
Voice/Diction: Shaky, mysterious, but sometimes slips into modern slang
Phrases: -
“The stars foretold this nonsense.”
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“Beware… the vibes are cursed.”
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“Hark! Wait—where’s my phone?”
THE TAVERN WENCH / KEEP
Closet staples: Corset over anything, peasant blouse, off-shoulder tops
Footwear: Whatever you have, just be loud when you walk (clogs = bonus points)
Look (M/F):
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Male: Loose shirt, vest, open chest. Bonus if slightly dirty.
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Female: Off-shoulder top + big skirt + apron. Bonus: fake stein.
Hair/Makeup: Tousled curls or ponytail. A bit of sweat = authenticity
Accessories: Mug, tray, wine bottle in a pouch
Behavior: Flirty, chaotic, always has snacks. Definitely saw the crime but forgot.
Voice/Diction: Think Renaissance Fair meets TikTok thirst trap
Phrases: -
“Ale solves all problems.”
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“Oops, did I drop that clue?”
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“Sir, I work here. You can’t just sword people.”
THE MYSTERIOUS FOREST DWELLER WHO DEFINITELY SUMMONED SOMETHING
Closet staples: Anything green or sheer. Shawls, scarves, drapey cardigans
Footwear: Sandals, barefoot, or laced-up boots that go to your knees
Look (M/F):
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Male: Flowing shirt + cloak + mysterious amulet
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Female: Maxi skirt + mesh top + face gems
Hair/Makeup: Loose waves, braids, vines in hair, dramatic eye makeup
Accessories: Crystal necklace, wooden pendant, stick you call “staff”
Behavior: Doesn't blink. Talks to animals. Will offer to read your aura mid-murder.
Voice/Diction: Soft, echoey, possibly British
Phrases: -
“The trees told me who the killer is.”
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“I must commune with the moss.”
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“Your aura… is sus.”