Christian, my husband, decided to go all-out at TRF last fall and BUY his costume pieces. (He can't ever make up his mind on patterns, so him looking at real physical pieces was probably the best bet, much to my dismay.)
He got a GORGEOUS slashed doublet from Pendragon. It cost a lot, but a) I would never be so crazy to make something like that, b) I have no idea where I could find a pattern for it, c) he can't stand still worth a &$%@ for fittings, and lastly, d) it laces together and if he doesn't gain too much weight, he'll be able to wear it forever.
http://www.pendragoncostumes.com/
Four good points are very hard to argue with. He got a LOT of compliments at TRF, both customers and people who worked there. "Is that a Pendragon??" they would say, surprised.
Yeah, I was totally ignored. :( My gown just didn't compete. It was kind of funny, because usually he doesn't dress up, but when he does, he goes all the way.
He used a swordswoman's shirt I got online (which was WAAAY too big, even for him!) I wasn't too thrilled with the slitted neckline, so I need to make him 2 shirts with mandarin collars to match his doublet. That way he won't be showing even a single hair!
He also got his boots and pants from a very reasonable shop. Now I can't find the business card or the receipt it's been so long. :( I'm pretty sure it is in the 300's block of TRF, looking at the map. They sold shirts, pants, boots, belts, pouches, cavalier hats, and all kinds of leather stuff. Even masks. There were so many stores there it's easy to get overshelmed by it all. :-P
I also bought him a feathered cavalier hat from Excalibur Leather for his birthday.
http://www.excaliburleather.com/
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