Styles of Fantasy Dwarves

Dwarves are one of the most popular creatures from fantasy and legends. In this post, we take a quick look at the origins of fantasy dwarves, their styles, and then dive into a sample dwarven ensemble. We hope to give you an idea of where to start if you wish to dress as a fantasy dwarf.

This fantasy race originated in Norse mythology. Their origin in Viking lore has lent itself to many of the popular depictions of dwarves. Dwarves often have clothing styles that look like that of a Viking or stereotypical barbarian. In Norse myth, dwarves had a wide variety of roles and traits. This included the role of craftsmen. For example, dwarves are said to have made Gungnir, Freyr’s ship, and Mjolnir among other items.

In fiction, dwarves tend to have roles focusing on metalsmithing, crafting, and mining. These roles also tend to contribute to the weapons most commonly carried by dwarves. Pop culture tends to picture them wielding hammers and axes in battle. These weapons make sense for warriors familiar with such activities. A few of the most popular depictions of dwarves come from the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, Dungeons and Dragons, and even the Chronicles of Narnia. In Dungeons and Dragons, there are two types of dwarves: dwarves and duergar, the dark dwarves.

Everyday Style of Fantasy Dwarves

To dress as a fantasy dwarf, you need to start somewhere and the best place to begin is with the clothes. Since dwarves originated with the Vikings and Norse mythology, we are going to take a lot of inspiration from this historical style for the clothes. You can wear a shirt like the Ansgar Shirt with something like the Ketill Canvas Pants to form the basic outfit. The Mens Medieval Low Boots is a good choice for footwear. In addition, if you were wanting a more adventuring dwarf style, then an outer garment would be a nice idea. The Aaron Canvas Cloak has a style reminiscent of the dwarves from the Lord of the Rings. Together, these pieces create a basic look for a fantasy dwarf.