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LuigiHann · 09/18/2011, 05:50 pm

Let's say I was considering being Guybrush for halloween, and thinking of something along the lines of his MI2 costume.

And let's assume for the moment that I'm, to be generous, not capable of sewing a whole coat from scratch. What would your suggestions be for finding or acquiring a reasonably similar coat? I'm thinking of just checking out the thrift stores to see if I can find, like, a trench coat in the right color

*Silverwolfpet* · 09/18/2011, 11:40 pm

When I need a costume, I just go to the Second Hand store and grab something as similar to what I need as possible.
I go home, wash it (just to be sure), and start modifying it.

You could grab a blue trenchcoat (not sure if you'll find one, but you never know) and just apply the cuffs and the red/brown outline and golden buttons. Shouldn't be too hard.

Laserschwert · 09/19/2011, 01:28 pm

Also, being a man and all, you don't need to sew anything... that's what staples and gaffer tape are for... the thread and needle of the men's world

(Note: This doesn't apply to Rambo.)

(Note 2: Or maybe it does.)

*Silverwolfpet* · 09/19/2011, 02:19 pm

Hey, I sew stuff!

...manly...stuff...

...like, if you sew the Monkey Island 2 DVD with Monkey Island 4 DVD together, you get Monkey Island 6 o.O

ryannumber1gamer · 09/19/2011, 02:23 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverwolfpet

hey, i sew stuff!

...manly...stuff...

...like, if you sew the monkey island 2 dvd with monkey island 4 dvd together, you get monkey island 6 o.o

that makes perfect sence!

WarpSpeed · 09/19/2011, 02:40 pm

Sporting goods stores sometimes have specially-colored clothing you can adapt, though you might have to work on it. (You don't want your blue pirate coat to have a big number "96" on the back, after all.)

For shirts and belts with big buckles, the second-hand store is your best bet. You can dye things different colors that you get from there, too, if they're light enough.

EDIT: I neglected to mention, if you have a large budget, you can get fairly good period gear at renaissance festivals, or online (search for Renaissance Clothing, then under the pirate sub-category). Expect to either pay a lot, or pretend you're negotiating with Stan.

Grojak · 09/20/2011, 01:30 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarpSpeed

Sporting goods stores sometimes have specially-colored clothing you can adapt, though you might have to work on it. (You don't want your blue pirate coat to have a big number "96" on the back, after all.)

For shirts and belts with big buckles, the second-hand store is your best bet. You can dye things different colors that you get from there, too, if they're light enough.

EDIT: I neglected to mention, if you have a large budget, you can get fairly good period gear at renaissance festivals, or online (search for Renaissance Clothing, then under the pirate sub-category). Expect to either pay a lot, or pretend you're negotiating with Stan.

I dunno about the number on the back. I mean, yeah you don't want 96 on it, but if it's 69 you might want to keep it just for laughs :P

ryannumber1gamer · 09/20/2011, 12:37 pm

btw i think u chose the best guybrush design from the games i like his monkey island 2 and tales of monkey island design the best

LuigiHann · 09/20/2011, 07:48 pm

Yeah. I'm gonna go check the thrift store for a blue coat when I get the chance. If I don't find one, though, I'll probably try to go as the CoMI Guybrush instead, since the elements of that costume are all comparatively straightforward.

09/18/2011, 05:50 pm	#1
LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,659	Guybrush Threepwood's coat Let's say I was considering being Guybrush for halloween, and thinking of something along the lines of his MI2 costume. And let's assume for the moment that I'm, to be generous, not capable of sewing a whole coat from scratch. What would your suggestions be for finding or acquiring a reasonably similar coat? I'm thinking of just checking out the thrift stores to see if I can find, like, a trench coat in the right color __________________ "I think it's the idea that counts, not the actual method. As long as you set out to cause a horrible death through insects eating the person, you're good." - apenpaap Last edited by LuigiHann; 09/18/2011 at 05:53 pm.

09/18/2011, 11:40 pm	#2
Silverwolfpet Wolfy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Romania Posts: 3,042	When I need a costume, I just go to the Second Hand store and grab something as similar to what I need as possible. I go home, wash it (just to be sure), and start modifying it. You could grab a blue trenchcoat (not sure if you'll find one, but you never know) and just apply the cuffs and the red/brown outline and golden buttons. Shouldn't be too hard. __________________ I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own. Something awesome this way comes... ^.^ www.silverwolfpet.com

09/19/2011, 01:28 pm	#3
Laserschwert The F*ckest Uppest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 1,850	Also, being a man and all, you don't need to sew anything... that's what staples and gaffer tape are for... the thread and needle of the men's world (Note: This doesn't apply to Rambo.) (Note 2: Or maybe it does.) Last edited by Laserschwert; 09/19/2011 at 01:32 pm.

09/19/2011, 02:19 pm	#4
Silverwolfpet Wolfy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Romania Posts: 3,042	Hey, I sew stuff! ...manly...stuff... ...like, if you sew the Monkey Island 2 DVD with Monkey Island 4 DVD together, you get Monkey Island 6 o.O __________________ I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own. Something awesome this way comes... ^.^ www.silverwolfpet.com

09/19/2011, 02:40 pm	#6
WarpSpeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 803	Sporting goods stores sometimes have specially-colored clothing you can adapt, though you might have to work on it. (You don't want your blue pirate coat to have a big number "96" on the back, after all.) For shirts and belts with big buckles, the second-hand store is your best bet. You can dye things different colors that you get from there, too, if they're light enough. EDIT: I neglected to mention, if you have a large budget, you can get fairly good period gear at renaissance festivals, or online (search for Renaissance Clothing, then under the pirate sub-category). Expect to either pay a lot, or pretend you're negotiating with Stan. Last edited by WarpSpeed; 09/19/2011 at 04:28 pm.

09/20/2011, 12:37 pm	#8
ryannumber1gamer The Number 1 Gamer. Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,849	btw i think u chose the best guybrush design from the games i like his monkey island 2 and tales of monkey island design the best __________________ Somewhere deep in the Caribbean... Sam:Hey little buddy where did you get this ship? Max:I got it off some guy waving his arms around Sam:Then who is that guy over there? Max:I don't know Sam but should we make him walk the deck? Sam:Can't think of a reason not too. Games I'm Playing:,Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale,Assassin's Creed Revelations,Assassin's Creed 3,Assassin's Creed 3 Liberation,Lego Batman 2,Dead rising 2,BTTF The Game,Sly Cooper Thieves in Time.

09/20/2011, 07:48 pm	#9
LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,659	Yeah. I'm gonna go check the thrift store for a blue coat when I get the chance. If I don't find one, though, I'll probably try to go as the CoMI Guybrush instead, since the elements of that costume are all comparatively straightforward. __________________ "I think it's the idea that counts, not the actual method. As long as you set out to cause a horrible death through insects eating the person, you're good." - apenpaap

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