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Costuming & Attire

This is a Hollywood Oscar Party, and we would like for the fans attending to really get into the spirit by dressing up. Black Tie means that if you have a Tux, or an Evening Gown, wear it. (TheOneRing.net staff will be dressed to the max!) We’ve arranged for you to save $40 off tuxedo rental, details below. If you do not have a tux or evening gown, go with the next best thing. This does not mean you should dress down at all. Security will not allow you into the party if you do not meet the dress code. You are also welcome to attend in costume, with limitations. The Costuming FAQ is listed below.

Friar Tux Shop Discount!

Friar Tux Shop, one of southern California’s premier providers of men’s tuxedos and suits, has graciously come on board in support of the “The One Expected Party”! Rent your tux from any Friar Tux Shop and receive $40 off by using the group code: #94185. As our preferred tux shop in the LA area, Friar Tux Shop has locations through out, including Beverly Hills, West LA and Thousand Oaks. With outstanding commitment to service, Friar Tux Shops pride themselves on providing the finest in men’s fashion at affordable prices. Offering all the latest designer styles, including Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Joseph Abboud, and Perry Ellis, you are certain to look your best on this very special night.

You can make your reservations online at FriarTux.com or by calling the closest location to our venue:

BEVERLY HILLS
Friar Tux Shop
8621 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-652-4200
M,F: 10am-8pm
T,W,Th: 12pm-8pm
Sa: 10am-5pm
Su: 11am-5pm

Costuming Guidelines

 Hobbit Males:

late 17th-19th century, middle class wear. Think country gentleman.  Blousey old fashion shirt with vest and/or jacket. Shorten your pants and get some suspenders. Wear sandals or other neutral colored shoes.

 Hobbit Females:
mid 15th-17 century middle class wear: blousey shirt, not too low, multiple skirts hemmed short, Ren-Faire bodice or at least a bibbed apron, can tuck a triangular kerchief at the neck. Wear sandals or other neutral colored shoes.

 Elf Male:
Fancy: Plain, rich full length tunics, high necked, better w/o trim – 9th-12th century, open robe over it. Consider a quiet patterned narrow sleeved kimono, middle-eastern robes or some satin bathrobes. Layers, belted with wide scarf or obi (inside layer only). Hunters: Suede t-tunics over long sleeve high necked mundane shirts or an old Nehru jacket. Slightly fitted pants. Boots.

 Elf Female:
10th – 14th century fitted gowns, preferably with flared sleeves. A fairy princess, princess seamed full length dress. (Old bridesmaid dresses with soft frills).  Also consider modern beaded gowns, fitted –  with a scooped neck. Add some chiffon sleeves, narow at the top, very wide at the bottom.  Light colored shoes, including 19th century boots.

 Dwarf Male:
T-tunics with wide trim no longer than mid calf or Henry the VIII doublets and “skirt”. Wear with long pants (and armor). If you have a short overcoat add it. Wide belt on the outside. Bold belt buckle. Got Klingon? Use the metal and leather as accessories, not the whole outfit.  Use wide belts for bandoleers. Boots.

 Dwarf Female:
See Male Dwarf . Gimli himself says that the women look a lot like the men???  It’s up to you whether you choose the “Klingon” option of skirts and even longer wilder hair or look just like the guys and add a beard.

 Wizard:
Ah, wizard robes or full length tunics, belted, with staff, hat and beard. Over robe is aba shaped (rectangular middle east wrap) or Ruana  (a Peruvian wrap). Wear pants under if tunic is slit.

 Human Male:
9th-14th century, long tunics, long sleeved, court wear for SCA, Viking and Celtic.  Though the Sir Thomas Moore look of the mid-15 century would work too. Layers. Outer surcoat can be sleeveless. Darker colors.  Rohan uses a lot of browns.

 Human Female:
6th-14th century, long sleeved. Get out a mundane sleeveless jumper  or wear a shorter t-tunic over a long skirt or gown. Belt it.  Also consider using a corselet. You could also use a kirtle with a sideless surcoat  or cotehardie.  We see them all.

 Weapons Policy:
People of Middle-earth, remember you are attending a party in the far future land of 21st century Hollywood. The natives are currently very sensitive to armament. Please leave all sharp steel things at home, or anything that might be mistaken for such by the local guardians of the “Kingdom of Oscar”. This IS a party, not a battle conference.

In plain English, this is not a night to come armed (or with anything that even looks like a weapon) when the security are going to be on highest alert and the party is well within the security perimeter. Leave the knives, axes, arrows and swords at home, whether they be props, plastic or real. Your costume will still look great without them! You will not be allowed into the party for any reason if you have a weapon.

 Special Notices:

• If you are coming in 21st century wear, please remember this is a formal/semi-formal event. If you have a tux or can rent one, wear it. If you have an evening dress, wear it.
• Shoes required, even for hobbits.  Exemption for PJ only.
• All crowns, cloaks and rings are optional.

 More questions? Come on over to LOTR Costume and we’ll try to help ya.

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