Castlecore blends medieval fantasy with modern fashion in this dress-up game illustrated by Tia Christine for Doll Divine. Build looks around corsets, dramatic sleeves, romantic shapes and sparkling details, then decide how far into fantasy you want to go. Your character might be heading to a castle feast, wandering through the countryside or bringing a little medieval style into a modern room.
The wardrobe includes tops, skirts, pants, undershirts, corsets, tights, shoes, belts and plenty of accessories to layer. Mix casual pieces for a modern outfit with historical flair, or dress your character in a full fantasy look fit for royalty. Add beads, feathers, flowers and a chatelaine with dangling trinkets for an extra-decorated finish. Armor pieces can be mixed and matched, and you can customize their metallic colors to create a knight, warrior or armored princess.
There are lots of hairstyles and facial options, plus fantasy extras such as horns and dramatic hennin headpieces. Give your character a sword for an adventure, a lute for a ballad, a drop spindle for spinning wool or a wooden spoon for making soup. Cats, hounds, chickens and a little horse can join the scene as companions. You can also choose from castle interiors, stone passageways, countryside views, modern rooms and graphic backgrounds.
The game’s medieval-inspired fashion began with trends such as medievalcore, castlecore and princesscore, then grew to include outfits inspired by Chappell Roan’s memorable medieval looks. Try designing a Renaissance Faire outfit, a wandering bard, a witchy princess or a character ready for a D&D-style quest. With so many clothing layers, props and settings to combine, you can make up a story for every new creation. And if you’re unsure where to start, give your character a sword and see where the adventure goes.
