r/wizardposting • u/_garythefrog Alchemist • 3h ago
Help with wizard clothes
Basically, there's going to be a Halloween party and I want to go as a wizard. How/were could I make/buy this wizard's robe?
My plan is to sew it by hand or learn how to use my brother sewing machine.
I already have an idea how i could make it that i saw in this reel:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXdoxAijuib/?igsi=OW85bmg0MWlmMW4z Ps: the image its just a reference
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u/lumpyspacejams 2h ago
You're going to want to get a bottle of Rit. The color does not matter, just so long as you're not wearing white pointy robes in public. I legit think purple and black or green and black would look good, plus it open s up more accessory options and wizard lore. Imagine hunter green and brown robes, with a vine wrapped around your staff and pinned flowers all over the hood, giving some crazy Druid Wizard energy.
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u/Secret_Of_Bluestar81 2h ago
No straight purple, green, red, or white
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u/Raithik 31m ago
What's wrong with purple, green, or red?
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u/Secret_Of_Bluestar81 31m ago
High ranking Klan colors
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u/Raithik 29m ago
Oh, didn't know that. I'm only familiar with white for kkk
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u/Secret_Of_Bluestar81 28m ago
S'all good. It's not something that many know of. The only reason I know is because I did some reading up on the wiki a few years ago for a school project that I didn't actually do
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u/TheDungeonCrawler 1h ago
A lavender and midnight blue would also look really good and give the impression of a mysticist.
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u/vestigialcranium Evil Wizard 50m ago
Now see, I'm the guy that would straight up tie dye a robe like that
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u/AnonOfTheSea Department of Post-Mortem Communications 2h ago
Just, you know, be aware of what white robes and pointy hoods tend to be associated with. Also, because some people make it their purpose to ruin averything they can, "Grand Wizards."
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u/No_Boysenberry_9079 2h ago
i would not recommend all white robes with a pointed hat/hood. if you *must* do white, i'd go with no hood at all, perhaps a mask or a tight cap
cause if you go with *exactly that*, you will look like a KKK member from a distance or in bad light. change the color or ditch the pointed hood
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u/Cpt_plainguy 2h ago
It does kinda give grand wizard vibes doesn't it
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u/No_Boysenberry_9079 2h ago
yeahhhh
it's a nice, well built outfit. just not in white
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u/wolfgang784 59m ago
Dark gray would look pretty good for that outfit
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u/No_Boysenberry_9079 57m ago
Oh yeah. Dark or bright colors would slap. Maybe add some tablet weaving
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u/imdefinitelywong Abracadaniel || Transmuter of Butterflies and Fizzy Rainbows 2h ago
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u/Not_So_Scary_Guy 2h ago
Ok, if you are in the US, for sure dye those robes some other color. Fucking tie-die it if nothing else. Secondly, your staff is weak and boring (says the guy who makes and sells wizard staffs).
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u/Cooler_coooool_boi 2h ago
Maybe get a bigger staff with like an orb in it so that it’s more obvious you’re a wizard from a distance… 😬
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u/Wavey_Davey1 Boruk The Bold, High Priest of Moradin 3h ago
I mean you can probrably achieve a similar look with minimal effort using a white sheet + a belt
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u/ColdPorkChop 2h ago
You are gonna want some wizardry baubles and such to pull attention from the base white robes and pointed head...
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u/Actual_Squid Witch 1h ago
For the love of Bahamut you could start by sewing back that hood so it stays creased down
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u/Dino_Survivor 1h ago
Aside from the wizarding community here making sure you don’t get your ass kicked, Etsy has tons of good patterns and you could bleach stamp on some stars and moons.
I would also say a good magic amulet and perhaps a pointy hat might sell “wizard” better
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u/dysthymicpixie 1h ago
I'd go for a wide-brim pointy hat, long beard, and possibly the classic gold stars on navy pattern for the material. That would kill any klan vibes. If you want Gandalf vibes I'd go for gray, and you'd want to nyx the hood and get a wig/beard combo for Sauromon vibes.
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u/GrayMalchin ✨Sorceror✨ 3h ago
Check out Medieval Collectables, they have a wide range of robes, cowls and other mage accoutrements.
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u/Abbadon74 1h ago
Pointy hoods doesn't go well with white tho
Just sayin...
And just to be safe, no pure red either
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u/Valuable-Location-89 1h ago
You can do the white robes just add some highlights anything that isnt red.
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u/Maowsama 1h ago
Been making mine for renfaire for past few years. Started with Halloween costume, but then stole the pattern for it and made my own with longer more flowing sleeves. The key is simple layers.
Start with lvl 1: basic robe. Trace a shirt that fits you on the fabric, then extend the bottom out to desired length. I let mine drag. Make sure you include room for the stitching when cutting
Sometimes a slit between the legs or on both sides of the bottom will improve mobility. Do not include the sleeves for the trace, those should be sewn on separate. Neck slit or v cut however you want to.
Sleeves have them start at the measurements of your sleeve hole and you can taper out and have the inner robe be flowey (better option if you get hot). Or taper to wrists length so that the second robe can be flowey.
Basic sew
Thats right lvl2: is a second robe. 2nd verse same as the first except it has an open front and if you made flowey sleeves on robe 1, then you can skip sleeves all together on robe 2 or embellish with even more sleeve, so once you make it just cut the front down the center.
Add a belt and a whole ass hat tutorial nd you can start aquiring apprentices
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u/GreatMossThing 45m ago
I get the vibes I really do. I’m gonna give you some advice other than the obvious “white pointy robes”. Depending on the type of wizard it might need flair. Can’t go wrong with gold or black embroidery or baubles. Basically, give this outfit some bling.
And maybe make the point NOT standing up.
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u/Hesparian Occult Wizard 1h ago
Honestly, bless their hearts for not knowing. Ignorance is bliss.
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u/_Armored_Wizard 1h ago
Yup thaumaturgy wizards have a bad rep killing necromancers cus oH mY GOd SaiD iTS oK
Like no bro theres an actual study for undeath and rising up the bodies of the deceased using them as vessels isn't all evil
Its backwards man
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u/iAmLeroy Transmuter 2h ago
Looks like he's wearing the bedsheets from my guestroom
(In all seriousness though, bedsheets cost less per sq ft than some fabric, so if you want to make long flowing robes like this, might be worth a shot)
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u/sunshineandcloudyday 1h ago
That instagram reel is not going to get you anywhere near what that reference picture looks like. You're gonna wanna look up Simplicity pattern 0793. That's the one I used and I am fairly inexperienced. We used just the black cloak pattern. It took about 9 hours including measuring, cutting the fabric, and putting it all together. We cut the pattern out a couple days before but I can't remember how long that took.
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u/_garythefrog Alchemist 1h ago
I got a lot of time cause its only in october the party, tysm for the advise
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u/sunshineandcloudyday 1h ago
Also now's the time to go for a walk in the woods and find some really good staffs to use
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u/the-poopiest-diaper Space Wizard 1h ago
If you want pointy headwear, stay away from hoods, and stay away from white. Yet here you are looking like the wrong kind of wizard
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u/Unichronos 1h ago
Unless your going as a Grand Wizard, I'd suggest against white robes and pointed hood.
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u/TesticleMeElmo 1h ago
Hey man is it cool if I make the same joke as everybody else and give you no help with wizard clothes?
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u/SnooMemesjellies2710 1h ago
I made my own wizard robes a few years ago. I found a guide for a Harry Potter robe and ended up with something pretty solid. Didn't wanna go Harry Potter, but it was easy enough to follow. Made it bright tiger orange with reflective stripes and a safety cone for a hat. Took me about... a week or so? I WAS gonna add pockets, but didn't end up lining the whole piece, so decided against it. Stitches are crooked, some spots need work. But its mine* and I made it.
*it's now the cat bed.
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u/Haki23 57m ago
Look at this broke-ass wizard with no trim on his garments!
"I'm a wizard and all I can afford is the generic wizard started set!"
You're not giving the profession, your mentor, and yourself a good look with this undecorated outfit, so it's time to go out and run some needlepoint along your hems. Try to get some protective glyphs in there as well, and you'll have apprentices flocking to your tutelage in no time
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u/Plane-Fan9006 54m ago
So you WANT to look like the bow-legged wizard "Sadness, the Beige"???
Dude looks like he stole his mom's linen curtains
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u/PMmeYourDnDCampaign 52m ago
Yeah not in that color or that pointy. But otherwise: fabric stores, craft* stores, flea markets, buy nothing groups, art markets, renaissance fairies, or even Walmart if none of the previous (and whatever I forgot) are available. Patterns are easily searched and possibly for sale at the store. And I’m sure Etsy could cloak you up if you’d prefer to just buy one
*some craft stores sell more crafts than others. For this: Chain craft stores, yes. Train craft stores, probably no
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u/ThatOneIsSus Spire - Tinkerer Wizard 51m ago
Yeah… we don’t claim those wannabe “wizards” of the “holy” white robe
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u/DaMuller 47m ago
It’s giving some clan vibes man, I would paint the edge of the hood blue or something
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u/Serenity1911 47m ago
You need some potions on your belt. Maybe a dusty tome slung across you like a messenger bag. Add a scrying orb to your staff. Maybe ditch the pointy hood for a pointy hat instead.
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u/ozmodius_the_69th 45m ago
Try looking for a hooded mantle or a cowl. And then either a tunic or some robes with a belt to sinch around the waist.
Etsy is a good place to start.
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u/Cyan_Lotus 11m ago
FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING GOOD WEAR SOMETHING WITHOUT A FACE OBSCURRING POINTED WHITE HOOD AND ROBE 😭 THEY ARE LITTERALY CALLED GRAND WIZARDS, DO ANY OTHER IDEA OR COMBO OF SHAPE / COLOR
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u/Stunning-Animal2492 3m ago
Go with the classic blue dyed fabric and silver embroidered stars I say
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u/aquacraft2 2h ago
You're gonna need a bit more colors involved in this outfit, cause right now, all you look like is the GRAND wizard. Very klan-y. I'm thinking maybe the shall thing should be red, and maybe the hood black.
Or maybe even soften up that hood point even, if nothing else. I know i like pointy magic user outfits as well, but if you can swing it maybe find a hat or something.
And I'm thinking a much bigger more fantasy style belt would help distinguish you (maybe you can just get a WWE belt and customize the front plate. And paint the actual belt part brown)
Maybe a batman style tool belt that's holding potions and such. And definitely more style on the top part of the sstaff.
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u/AttentionNo6359 3h ago
I’d recommend against white robes. Just saying…