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I never really understood the saying “the clothes make the man” until I tried wearing medieval costumes. You see, I have always been a pretty conventional dresser and a pretty conventional person in most respects. I keep a steady schedule, don’t take big risks, have moderate political views— you know the type. Nonetheless, I went to a Medieval Renaissance Faire on a whim with a friend during the summer and found the experience life-changing. There were people everywhere wearing medieval costumes, dressing up as knights, princesses, kings and queens, Jesters, and other characters out of history and fantasy. There were even a few wizards there.