Costumes "decorate" for plays, carnival etc.
Whether carnival, costume party or play: At some point you notice that the costume somehow does not look "authentic". There's the pirate, who looks like he's been pulled out of the washing machine, the beggar, who probably made new clothes just before the party, etc. etc.
The tip I use even in my LARP and medieval dresses, if I want to quickly trim my clothes to old and have no time wading even for a few hours through knee-high mud or for the LARPsachen my friend, who likes in the end times ( Postapocalyptic setting a la Mad Max / Postman). (In my experience the tips do NOT work on synthetic fabrics)
All who value cleanliness and stain purity should NOT continue reading for their own good;)
1st tip:
Coffee.
It does not matter whether it's coffee brewing from the machine, used or fresh pads or coffee powder leftovers that are still hidden somewhere in an old tin, everything is usable. Just fill a suitable container with warm water, coffee on it, clothes in and just forget a few hours. Especially with lighter fabrics brings a wonderful patina and - depending on the folds of clothes - some darker spots.
(Depending on the amount of coffee that is wonderfully dosed.) From light discoloration to carry-I-always-everything is possible
2nd tip:
Textile dyes and red wine.
Boil the cheapest red wine (tetra pack is enough!) With a little bit of blue textile dyestuff and, depending on your taste, apply to the fabric. Voilá: stains.
(Not yet tried by me, but I got as a tip. Will try the next few days)
3rd tip:
Selfmade moth holes.
Gather the fabric loosely in your hand and cut into it indiscriminately with scissors. Afterwards, put the clothing back on and brush it over the fabric with a wire brush. Result: The holes fringe and look gnawed.
4th tip:
In general, wire brushes and files are your best friend in this regard.
Before you implement this tip, think carefully about where clothing is particularly stressed (elbows, knees, trousers, skirts and long dresses the bottom hem, and yes, even on the butt) and uses file and wire brush especially in these places.
5th tip:
Radical solution.
(Make sure that no joggers, walkers and gas runners come by, it looks very funny.)
Just pull the garment on the next forest walk behind you, while also beating through the undergrowth. The fabric gets stuck more often, dirt is on it, Wetzt through.
Hard-core people even bury their clothes for a few days or weeks to get the look they need. Unfortunately, I can not give you any tips, because I do not do that (because it's probably the garden that fails).
