costume idea for exiled jedi

[boldfullmetal]

im thinking about creating a costume for an exiled jedi, or one that has fallen out of the orders strict rules. the costume should represent a jedi that is not the standard brown robes and tunic. this jedi sticks primarily to the outer rims. so im thinking that the inspiration from the costume comes from the cross of bounty hunter + cowboy + smuggler. i not opposed to having this costume have a robe or a poncho, but no tunic. what do you guys think?

 

[boldfullmetal]

here is the hat and i was thinking about adding a chinstrap to it, as well as maybe adding some decoration to the strap.

haven't figure out how the rest of the costume would look like.

[Master Rel]

I am curious to see how this outfit turns out...the cowboy hat will be fairly different.

Different can be good.

[boldfullmetal]

trying to go for this look



combined with the look of the smuggler from this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mm4JEZudf0c

[Master Rel]

Should be fun...best of luck with your project...be sure to take lots of pics!

 

[boldfullmetal]

i just think i found my coat. i have one of these lying around somewhere from my World War 2 re enacting days. only problem is that it is wool and will be hot an itchy. also its od green, so i may have to find the dimensions and make it myself in a metallic grey color.

[Master Rel]

i just think i found my coat. i have one of these lying around somewhere from my World War 2 re enacting days. only problem is that it is wool and will be hot an itchy. also its od green, so i may have to find the dimensions and make it myself in a metallic grey color.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3830-Butterick-Sewing-Pattern-Mens-Western-Cowboy-Duster-Coat-Shirt-Costume-XSSM-/261166418562?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14294%26meid%3D5509793354727026908%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1095%26rk%3D4%26sd%3D160660622213%26

This pattern is retired but is a great one...that is a very good price...of course wait til the last minute to bid 

[boldfullmetal]

i think i just fell in love with you. no homo.

i can see it now! replace the buttons with snap plugs, and replace the fabric on the shoulders with armor plates. oooo this is gonna be fun!

[JEStucker]

I've got a black leather duster I'm seriously trying to work into a costume... but I don't want to be Sith.  I'm thinking some sort of pilot/smuggler that's maybe Force sensitive without being under the discipline of the Jedi Order... heck maybe as good with a "blade" as he is with a blaster...  I'll try different combos and see what look I can come up with.  I think I'm working on modifying my existing renfest garb, which is all black except of a hunter green tabard I wear with it.

May just have to get a robe eventually.

[Oramac]

Seriously.  This was honestly my first thought after reading your description.  That said, since you probably don't want to rip off one show to costume another, I'd probably stick with something very very practical.  

Also, if he's a banished Jedi would he have had his lightsaber taken away?  Or maybe also use a blaster?  

Anyway, I love the idea!  I've never really liked the super strict Jedi methods, so I'd probably end up in the same position as your character were I in the SW universe.  Point. (I'm assuming from your avatar you want Dark Side points?)

[boldfullmetal]

im thinking that this character would be in the old republic universe. (before empire returned) after a 15 long  years in service to the jedi way, this individual grew tired of unending politics and diplomatic missions that consumed the jedi order. this individuals personality and behavior was geared more to direct confrontation then subterfuge. Because of this direct nature the jedi order decided that he would be perfect for outer rim assignments where diplomacy often didn't exist, and arguments were settled with blasters (basically exiled). this is where he spent the next 3 years of his life traveling around the outer rims quelling territorial disputes, and winning the affection of many. but when the empire returned and attack the jedi temple on coruscant, the jedi order had no choice but to recall him for action.

hope this clears everything up. whenever i create an outfit for a specific series i like to create a backstory for them. this makes it extremely easy to get into role playing.


oh and darkside points please  

[Master Rel]

i think i just fell in love with you. no homo.

i can see it now! replace the buttons with snap plugs, and replace the fabric on the shoulders with armor plates. oooo this is gonna be fun!

I have tons of tailoring experience, just PM me if I can help at all 

[Big Andy]

Also, if he's a banished Jedi would he have had his lightsaber taken away?

True it would have been taken away, but before becoming a padawon, younglings must first learn how to make a saber so whose to say he didn't make a new one after being banished, just my thoughts on it but it would probably be orange or yellow.

[Jabari]

Sounds interesting.  Maybe look up some pictures of Cad Bane to help keep the Western-in-Star-Wars look. 

[boldfullmetal]

Sounds interesting.  Maybe look up some pictures of Cad Bane to help keep the Western-in-Star-Wars look. 

that is exactly the type of look i was going for! but maybe less bountyhunterish