Saber Forum

Hey all, a question:  My daughter and I are working on a long chase/duel for our fall festival.  For various reasons we're trying to stay away from the obvious SW Jedi/Sith costumes in favor of a "Street Clothes' look.

So, what are the essential elements of a "modern Jedi" outfit?  Thoughts?  Comments?  Right now I'm leaning toward a "mercenary" kind of look for myself, as I'm the dark character, with black cargo pants, black T-shirt and loose black over-shirt.  And of course my Dominix V3...

Sounds good to me so far.  Maybe add a mask of some sort, like a paintball mask or some such. 

Hmm...  Actually, the "ninja mask" that many snow boarders use would be very cool.  Get the "Winter Soldier" look going...  I like it.  :-)

For a Sith/bounty hunter/bad guy - you can't go wrong with black leather. It's durable and fits/wears very well (if you're planning to play the character more than once), and it can look cool and mean. I don't recommend a jacket if you're duelling (it will severely hamper movement) but leather jeans and/or a leather vest/waistcoat would be neat. Try a local second-hand store/thrift store/factory seconds outlet for potential bargains. Velvet would also work well for Sith, I think - a dark coloured waistcoat (dark red, burgundy?); a little flamboyance never hurt a bad guy's look!

Going off of this, I am planning on buying a black gothic trenchcoat, and I am going to see if I can get a local tailor to put one of those black oversized hoods that Jedi/Sith robes have onto the coat. It will be both my costume coat, and my actual coat.

Actually my daughter had a great idea last night to go with a "western" feel.  Long dusters and "gun belts" as it were for sabers and such.  Also will probably throw in a holstered blaster.  Never know when having a "conventional" side-arm might come in handy.  :-)

That is a spectacular idea.  Pretty sure I'd copy that if I had the cash to do it. 



Also a great idea.   And I love the idea of carrying a lightsaber and a sidearm.  So here's a little Space Cowboy inspiration:

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i167/browncoatrebel/Firefly/Mal/z005ff.jpg)

oh, point for the Firefly reference.  :-)

here's a take on the "Urban Sith" type look. Leather jacket, dark/black jeans, black belt. And a saber of course. haha just add in some dark makeup and it's all set for a street clothes fight. :D

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/1922220_10202836327341385_144211431_n.jpg)

I love it, Aletani - Point!

Very nice Aletani! 

We're getting close to finalizing the look.  I'll post some pics as soon as we get it settled.  :-)

awesome! I can't wait to see what you guys come up with!!! I'm sure it'll be fantastic!


and thank you for the compliments! ^_^ Star Wars and Lightsabers are so much fun! I just can't help it! :D

Women have an unfair advantage ... Just hand them a lightsaber and whatever they are wearing is a costume ... Lol

What type of shoes/boots would work for this idea? I might throw something together. I have the perfect leather jacket that can work. :)

I think that's a little bit exaggerated, but i'll try to take that as a compliment.... ;) such is my normal everyday wear after all, us nerd ladies have to stay sharp. ::)



I have a pair of Romika's that I use, black leather, inside zipper, modern sleek look:

(http://s.stpost.com/eccstorefront/product_images/2813c/f_2813c_1.1.jpg)

Also, these Cushe sneakers that I have work well for a more urban look, the above following along the star wars guildlines of no obvious lacing or zippers:

(http://www.drdenim.com/images/P/UM00531_BLACK_1.jpg)

obviously sneakers like these and a male equivalent of the romikas i think would complement the urban outfit well, especially coupled with a leather jacket like in my pic. :)


and I'm sorry, I don't mean to take over the thread, just giving my examples of what i would use for an Urban Sith/Jedi type outfit. :)

Ummm, it's called a gaiter, and it's very useful for keeping cold wind and snow out of your face and neck area of your jacket....

And I wouldn't, they're deigned to keep that area warm, and will be pretty uncomfortable unless it's cold out.

Thanks!  Good point.  Alabama is not a good evironment for something like a gaiter.  :-)  'Gator, yeah...

Oh my.  I must be tired...

My young daughter pointed something out to me yesterday: Bibleman carries an SY "lightsaber" as his primary weapon. 
So now I have another whole tack to consider...  :-)

I know what I'd use for a non-traditional Jedi costume but it's not exactly modern and it wouldn't be comfortable in warm weather.
I have an ankle length (I'm 5'8) grey greatcoat. Heavy wool. It's German military surplus and I've had it a good long time.

I'd probably put my grey hoodie under that - so I have hood.

Adding something like this (Crisiswear Wasteland Cowl w/ Hood) to the modern Sith would add another layer of texture, connect you back to the canon (The Sith LOVE their hoods), but still be fairly modern.

(http://www.fiveanddiamond.com/store/images/W/Crisiswear%20Wasteland%20Cowl%20-%20black.jpg)

I'm thinking of using it in my modern Grey Jedi/Bounty Hunter along with my Tripp Pants.

Ooh, that hood thing is really, really cool!