Big Summer Clearance Sale!

Hurry this sale ends August 1, 2010.From time to time we have to rebalance our stock so we place these of items on sale. $5, $10, to $15 off of selected sizes and colors in nearly all of our clothing items. Go to the Summer Clearance Sale page for details!

Early Period Horseman's Tunic!

This tunic has been our of production for a while. It looks best over tight fitting pants. In cool weather you can add layers underneath for warmth or wear it alone in the summer.

The Pillars of the Earth

June 17, 2010

Boots are back in stock and ready to ship!

It has been a while since we were able to carry suede boots, but now they are back. We have just recieved an order for Men's Suede Front-lace Boots, Men's Suede Tramper Boots, Women's Suede Front-lace Boots, and Fold-up Leather Hats in brown. the boots are made of suede cowhide with sporty rubber soles to make them last a long time. See all the Shoes and Boots.

May 27, 2010

New Brocade Custom Items!

We've expanded the number of brocade and velvet items by adding Velvet Lord's Cotehardie, Brocade Lord's Cotehardie, Brocade Commoner's Vest, Brocade Horseman's Tunic, Brocade Barmaid Bodice, and Brocade Lady's Bodice. For just a few buck more than a plain item, you can order it in brocade or velvet. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks on these items because they are custom. Since we have a limited amount of brocade fabric, some colors may sell out faster than others. We also have three new brocades available for the Hourglass Corsets.

May 18, 2010

We now have a Facebook Page!

Now you can follow us on Facebook where we will post articles, links, new products, and ask for your advice. Please visit and you will find a link to a "10% off coupon." It is on our wall, near the bottom. Even if you are not a member of Facebook you can still use the coupon. If you are a Facebook member, you can let people know that you like Renstore.com by clicking the "thumbs up" I like icon. You can even do it without leaving this page. There is a Facebook widget in the nav bar on the left. Clicking it helps us grow. Visit our Facebook page now to find your 10% off coupon.

Patterns for Medieval and Renaissance Costumes

I just put in a large order for patterns from Medieval Miscellenea. If you are not familiar with this brand, each pattern comes with 5 to 10 variations on the theme and all sizes from 6 to 20. There are also extensive notes showing pictures of the historical garments that each pattern was based on with all documentation necessary to warm the cockles of a costume nazi's heart. The price is higher than a Simplicity pattern because you get so much more. When I use my Medieval Miscellenea patterns I never cut them up. I trace the size and variation I want to use on to tracing paper (large rolls are available from Michael's), make any alterations I might desire, and then I cut that up to make my pattern. Click to go to patterns.

Entertainment Issue of Newsletter: Articles on Robin Hood, and Pillars of the Earth

Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe together again for a quasi-historical sword pic...Ken Follett's Medieval epic novel Pillars of the Earth soon to be a n 8-part mini series to air on STARZ network...Music videos from Spain...Read more.

April 13, 2010

Crowns and Tiaras!

We now carry a full selection of crowns and other hair jewelry from little bun baskets to full sized regal crowns. There are delicate elven circlets, priestess diadems, celtic tiaras, and even plain circlets. See all the Crowns and Tiaras here.

Mar 2, 2010

Armor is back!

That is right, we now have armor for sale again. Helmets, gorgets, elbow and knee cops, gauntlets, and shield baskets, and more coming soon. All of our armor is made of mild steel and comes unstrapped and unpadded. All of it is SCA legal after it has been strapped and padded to your kingdom's standards. Please consult with your local marshallate for instructions and specs. Fighting in armor is inherantly dangerous and armor can not protect against all blows. Make sure that you have proper training and consult a doctor before engaging in Armored Combat or any full-contact sport. See all the Armor here.

Old School Phone-in Sale

We have posted a chart of special items that are not on our website but can be ordered exclusively over the phone. See the Special Phone-in Old School Sale Chart.

Dec 14, 2009

New Renaissance Shirt with blackwork trim!

Albrecht of Bavaria may have been a playboy prince but he sure was a snappy dresser. We have recreated his blackwork shirt by adding blackwork-style trim to this new version of a Renaissance Shirt. See it in more detail.

If you live in Sourthern California, Southern Arizona, or New Mexico, ground shipping is as good as 2-day shipping in most cases from our warehouse. Please allow one extra day for processing. Otherwise, at this stage you should consider expedited shipping if you need your gift by Christmas. Call if you need more specific information or write to us at customerserice@renstore.com.

I've updated the Winter and Spring Renaissance Faire listings. I am still working on the rest of the year but most Faire websites have not posted their 2010 schedule yet. I will keep updating as I find new information.

Dec 3, 2009

New Accessories now available!

Since we last wrote to you we have added Mary Jane Shoes in black cotton canvas and black silk/rayon blend velvet to our line of accessories. For men and boys there are slip-on cotton canvas shoes, too. Click here to go to Shoes. We now carry leather belts and pouches. We are offering our Goodwife's cap and other hats in more colors and fabrics, too. We have 4-tier hoop-skirts for giving your Tudor and other late period-style dresses the proper shape. And speaking of shape, get that sexy waistline with an Hourglass Boned Corset. See all of the Accessories here.

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Step in to Chivalry Sports, the Renaissance Store (Renstore.com) and shop our selection of Medieval and Renaissance costumes including accessories, armor, and other clothing, as well as wedding ideas. We also carry the largest selection of sizes from Very Small through 3X and 4X on many items.

Whether you are into drama, the SCA, live action role playing games, the Renaissance Festival or Faire, or you're looking for masquerade or Halloween costumes, this is the place to find what you need to make your fantasy costume a reality.

-Browse the column on the right to find special deals on everything historical reenactors, Renaissance Faire people, and SCA folk. The menu to the left leads to all of our departments. So whenever you're looking for costume ideas for medieval clothes, Renaissance apparel, or accessories, remember to shop online at Renstore.com prices are low, the look is fashionable and the people are helpful!

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We have a new TOLL FREE phone number, 1-888-LUV-GARB. If you need to call us and you can't get us on that phone number, then call (520)721-8346.