Easy Thrift Store Hobbit Cosplay

In this Instructable I show how to put together an easy hobbit outfit from thrift-store items.

Whether you get them from the thrift store or buy them off line, these are the basic items for a hobbit look! I will go into more details about them in the following slides.

Hobbits wear dark earth-toned... well, everything. For the pants for my outfit I chose these dark brown capri pants. I got these from an online thrift store called ThreadUp. Here is the link if you want to check it out: https://www.thredup.com/

You could also take pants that you already have and either roll up the legs or cut them off. They should be just below the knees.

For the shirt, I used just a plain white dress shirt. It should have a collar, and I wanted mine to be a little big so the sleeves would be big and floppy. I also rolled up the sleeves to elbow length. Any white long-sleeved shirt would work, but it definitely adds to the look if it has buttons and a collar.

As for the suspenders, they're optional, especially if you're wearing a waistcoat over top. I have just regular black elastic ones. I think the waistcoat is definitely a must have, though, if you want to really look like you stepped right out the Shire. Try to avoid the sleek black or grey dress-suit ones. I bought mine from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Foucome-Regular-Business-Waistcoat-LargeNew/dp/B082F5YD4R/ref=cs_sr_dp_4crid=1ZEEUCP71328A&keywords=waistcoat&qid=1667862700&sprefix=waistco%2Caps%2C277&sr=8-24). It is a nice suede, light tan in color.

The thing that really gives off the adventurer look is layers. So many layers. Layers enough to keep you warm in Antarctica. I had two options for the coat, both bought at local thrift stores. The first is a nice dark green tweed coat. The second is a big, heavy, light brown suede coat. These are both very cozy and Hobbity. Again, the dark earth tones are the way to go.

Now. Cloaks. I don't know what it is about cloaks, but every fantasy adventurer needs one. That is not my opinion, but a well known fact that has been proven time and time again. By whom you ask? I don't know. But it's true.

My cloak is homemade, but not very well. I plan on eventually making a better one, and then I will post another Instructable on how I made it. This one is a dark green linen with a pointy hood. It goes just about to the knees, which is what I wanted for a hobbit cloak, but for a regular cloak you would want it to be down to your ankles.

Here are some additional accessories and props to finalize your costume.

• Pocket watch: I added a pocket watch, because I think they're super cool. I wore it clipped to the waistcoat pocket.

• Leaf of Lórien brooch: I have done an Instructable on how to make one out of leather if you want to try it out for your costume (https://www.instructables.com/Leather-Leaf-of-L%C3%B3rien/).

• The One Ring: I have a ring bought from Amazon, and I put it on a string and wore it as a necklace for this costume. (https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Stainless-Steel-Ring-Everyday/dp/B08P5X3ZXV/ref=sr_1_22?crid=3477BFB33OSG9&keywords=one+ring&qid=1667864154&sprefix=one+rin%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-22)

• Walking stick: If you're going to take your costume out and about, you'll need a walking stick to help you along.

I hope you can now feel as hobbity as a... hobbit!