Coming up with the perfect Halloween costume is easier said than done. Not all of us want to pay homage to a film franchise because there’s too high a risk of other people showing up wearing the same exact thing. However, we don’t want to be lazy and opt for a cheap costume that we have no personal connection to either.

This year, why not go full medieval? At Sword N Armory, we make it easy for you to blow away your friends with a truly authentic medieval costume that’s extremely unique yet perfectly historically accurate.

So, how do you get started? After all, unless you happen to be an expert on medieval armory, chances are that you don’t know the first thing about dressing up in a way that’s true to the time period. Well, allow us to help you. We’ll be breaking down all of the components that you need to pull together a historically accurate and truly exceptional medieval costume for this year’s Halloween party.

At Sword N Armory, we sell flawlessly authentic reproductions of medieval gear based on historical data and images from the time period. We proudly boast a wide array of components ranging from armory to swords, and everything is handcrafted with high-quality materials and an insatiable attention to detail.

Step #1: Choose the Right Time Period

First things first: know that the medieval era encompasses several centuries, and therefore, medieval fashion evolved much during this time period. This means that you must carefully do your research in order to ensure that you stick to one era. In other words, it’s unwise to combine a helmet from the 12^th century with a shield that didn’t come into fashion until the late 1400s. While the common party goer won’t notice, you still want to be as authentic as possible for those history buffs who may be in attendance.

Luckily, it’s easy to do some research on your own to choose the right era to emulate. Simply check out different looks of the time period and choose the one that most speaks to your personal style.

Step #2: Choose Your Armor

A true medieval suit of armor consists of several different apparel pieces, all of which you can find here at Sword N Armory. In order to be as historically accurate as possible, it’s important that you wear each apparel component in order to create a complete look. Depending on which era you go with, you’ll need a unique variety of armor components to look and feel the part. Explore our catalog in order to pick and choose which pieces you need to pull off the look that you want.

Step #3: Pick the Right Helmet

Now comes the time to choose your helmet. Like we said, your helmet must match your armor, so ensuring that you choose the helmet that’s appropriate to the time period from which your armor was inspired is crucial. Again, the medieval era took place over several centuries, and so you can imagine that helmets evolved quite a bit back then.

At Sword N Armory, we have a massive selection of helmets from which to choose. Not only can you find one that is true to the era that you wish to emulate, but you can find one that fits comfortably and that reflects your personal style, simply because our selection is enormous.

Step #4: Find Your Sword

Now, you get to choose a sword. We’ll say once again that your sword must be true to the time period that you’re going for. And, again, we offer a wide selection of swords ranging in time periods and elaborate details. You’ll have no trouble, therefore, finding the perfect sword to complete your look. And, don’t forget to use your sword responsibly while you’re at a party!

Step #5: Consider Some Accessories to Take Your Costume to a Whole New Level

Next, you can choose whether or not you wish to enhance your look with some accessories. At Sword N Armory, we offer a wide array of time-accurate accessories to accentuate your look as a medieval knight. From drink holders to drinking horns, we’ve got it all. And, many of these accessories can be fun to pull out and use during a party.

Step #6: Order in Advance to Ensure a Perfect Fit

The key to looking the part is ensuring that everything fits perfectly. After all, real knights had their armor made specially for them to ensure a proper fit. So, we recommend taking the fitting process seriously while you order your outfit, and we also suggest ordering as far in advance as possible. This not only gives you enough time to make sure that everything fits correctly, but it also allows you to get comfortable in your new costume by being able to walk around in it. This way, by the time Halloween comes around, your costume will be like your second skin.

Medieval Halloween Done Right!

If you’re the type of person who takes choosing the right Halloween costume very seriously, we strongly recommend you check out the selection of medieval-inspired costume components at Sword N Armory. We’ve got everything that you could possible need in order to pull off this look while staying truly accurate to the time. And, it goes without saying that everyone at the Halloween party will be incredibly impressed, not to mention a little jealous.