For influence, I went for a combination of Norse, Caucuses, and more northeastern European take. My thought being that the elves in their migration west would have an effect on their dress.
I welcome feedback, just be gentle as this is my first time sharing this idea outside the home
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The underlayer. I feel like it's a given, but I figured if we're going all out, may as well do every layer.
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Undershirt and socks. I wanted the slight stand-up collar to save the over-layer from coming in direct contact with my skin, saving the over-layer from needing as frequent washing.
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Trousers and boots. Going off of the idea that Aragorn wore high, black boots, I went with a pattern based off of eastern European riding boots. Something you see depicted in Polish and Ukrainian art, but also reminiscent of boots from the Novgorod find. Looser trousers are found in several cultures, and I like how they feel when trekking long distance.
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Over tunic and belt. This is a combination of a Georgian Chokha, a Mongolian Deel, and a Norse kaftan. The part you can't see under the right arm is that it is tied along the side to keep it in place. The belt is a bit of a placeholder. I know I want a two layer belt, but am unsure of how I want to proceed with it. Too many options!
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Coat and hood. The next two go together. The coat is also based on a Norse kaftan, but one that could be belted or tied closed if the weather is cold. The cap at the shoulder is there to cover the lacing that keeps the sleeves on. I liked the idea of the removable sleeve (like on Aragorn's movie coat), but felt that if this is to keep weather out, then it would be best to cover the seam. The hood is a simple square construction based off of a Norse find.
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