You don't have the range of motion or flexibility you need to fight, and the off-the-shoulder thing is going to get in the way bigtime. (This is why Jasmine's outfit sucks to fight in even though she wears pants. Good luck moving your arms in those sleeves.)pic.twitter.com/NPU422G3Ws
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(And if it's a masked ball, make sure you have good peripheral vision! SO IMPORTANT.)
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Remember all this, and be ready to rip your seams if you have to, and you'll be able to dance with the villain AND duel him later.pic.twitter.com/iiZvL5JK2n
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Love this! Also, from experience: short skirts and long skirts were never a problem for me in (recurve) archery, but mid-calf-length skirts always get caught up in my bow. I assume this would be the same for any overskirts/swaggy decoration
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I met my Partner at a Fairytale ball :D I was absolutely sensibly dressed should I have had the need (or been *gasp* permitted ;) ) to hold a Duel. Going to the Split Worlds LARP by
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Excellent assessment. I teach in a historical fencing recreation group (so less "martial art" - more "sportfight using period techniques" for safety), and have taught with women in gowns. Only critique: Cloaks are great for offhand defense! Wrap around forearm, use to parry. :)
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as someone who may or may not have engaged in a pool-noodle duel or two while wearing a debutante gown, forty pounds of beads, while encumbering, do offer slight protection against blunt weapons
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I agree with all of these, with one suggestion: although it looks amateurish, a loop for your wrist at the end of your sword/dagger might save you, esp. if wearing a corset.
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has too much fabric hanging off her arms, but whatever, she can zap you with magic or turn into a dragon, she can wear whatever she wants.