Someone at an event snapped a pic of me in my rust velvet Rock, which is a 16th century German doublet. I’m also wearing my Tellerbarett, or “platter hat”, which gets a lot of compliments. (Or sometimes cries of “Wide load!) Since I have lupus and really shouldn’t be in the sun, the Tellerbarett actually serves as a hands-free umbrella for outdoor events, which is my secret agenda in wearing it. (Well, and it’s impressive, and people can easily find me on a crowded field if they need to.) The rust velvet was a gift from a friend, the olive brocade was a remnant at a discount fabric store, and I actually shelled out and bought the trim at an SCA event because I liked the colors so much.