I have a one-shot LARP coming up in a few months and the character I was given dresses sort of punk/metal, with some flexibility. Character is supposed to be physically imposing.

Anyone have pointers on where to start? I have a kickass modern black kilt with purple tartan kickpleats, which I think I’ll use as a foundation. What can I add on?

I’m thinking ear cuffs, a torn, vintage band t-shirt, and a denim jacket. Chunky black boots if I can find any that don’t use natural rubber in their soles or adhesive :p .

Limitations: I don’t have any piercings or tattoos, and I’m not getting them for this role. I’m allergic to latex, gold, and nickel. I don’t want to spend too much on something I won’t use again. Hair is currently shoulder length. I am a white non-binary millennial, but the character is of unset gender.

I’m also interested in store suggestions, especially for non-pierced ear and face jewelry. I’m drowned in options and I don’t know which are honest about their materials. I’m in the United States.

  • grysbok@lemmy.sdf.orgOPEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Update: outfit is now

    • Black canvas kilt with tartan kick pleats
    • Black denim jacket with holes and a “Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem” back patch (the thrift stores didn’t have many options for band shirts. My other option was a ska/reggae band. I was also tempted by a “I just freaking love ducks” shirt with a giant rubber ducky)
    • Green “giant ass robots to kick in your face” T-shirt
    • Maybe orange patches under the holes on the arms of the jacket, to make the holes more visible and keep me from catching my fingers in them
    • Fake piercings
    • Black comfy shoes I already own because I don’t want to risk sore or itchy feet for a game

    Thanks, all! Next steps are figuring out a chain belt, or maybe doing something with the bright orange hemp rope I already own.