Differences on Prices for Items, Clothing and Jewellery (was Rule Proposal: Items, Clothing and Jewellery)
[box:info]Prices of outfits, jewellery, other goods and services. The prices on this page are all based on upper class expectations.
==== Outfit Sets ====
This proposal has de-factor replaced the old [[notes/Clothing Prices]]section describes the average price of outfits and the value of a fitting jewellery set based on the social rank you wish to display. Gowns for special occasions may be more expensive, while simple outfits for activities might be cheaper. The listed jewellery value is the average value of the set of jewellery socially expected with the outfit.
[/box]^^ ^^ Lower Upper Class ^^ Upper Class ^^ Upper Upper Class ||
^^ Gowns (Ladies) || £ 30 || £ 75 || £ 200 ||
^^ Jewellery (Ladies) || £ 50 || £ 100 || £ 200+ ||
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^^ Suit (Gentlemen) || £ 20 || £ 50 || £ 133 ||
^^ Jewellery (Gentlemen) || £ 33 || £ 66 || £ 133+ ||
==== Gowns and Ladies WearJewellery ====
**House Dress**: Gowns worn at home around relativesThis section describes the different types of jewellery pieces, and the associated average values. A set of jewellery consists of a combination of pieces from different categories.
---- Categories ----
The values listed here are the average values for pieces from that category as based on the social expectations of the upper class. Of course, jewellery can always be made more expensive.
* Ring: £ 5
* Broche, amulets, medallions, medals, pendants, etc.: £ 10
* Cufflinks (as a pair): £ 10
* Earrings (as a pair): £ 20
* Bracelet: £ 30
* Fine Watch: £ 30
* Girdles: £ 30
* Necklace: £ 50
* Crown, diadems, circlets, etc.: £ 80
---- Set Composition ----
Jewellery sets are created by combining pieces from different categories as listed above.
* Lower upper class, ladies' set: Earrings and Bracelet (£ 50 total); or only a Necklace (£ 50)
* Middle upper class, ladies' set: Earrings, Bracelet, and Necklace (£ 100 total)
* Upper upper class, ladies' set: Earrings, Bracelet, Necklace, and Diadem (£ 180 total)
* Lower upper class, gents set: Ring, Broche, and Cufflinks (£ 25)
* Middle upper class, gents set: Ring, Broche, Cufflinks, and Fine Watch (£ 55)
* Upper upper class, gents set: Ring, Broche, Cufflinks, and Fine Watch (£ 55*)
*) Note that jewellery sets for ladies are expected to grow in quantity first, whereas sets for gentlemen are expected to improve in quality to match expected values.
---- Modifiers ----
These modifiers increase (or decrease, in special cases) the price of the piece, though the exact change in value is determined on a case-by-base basis.
* Miniature: contains a cameo, or little portraits, medallion with drawing, etc.
* Large gemstone: Any large gemstones not from the "precious set" (no Diamond, Amethyst, Sapphire, or Emerald)
* Large precious gemstone: has large quantity of Diamond, Amethyst, Sapphire, or Emerald
* Special material: very close friends), when not expecting visitors. These gowns are simple and designed for comfort first and foremost, and can usually be put on without any help, though they lack somewhat in elegance.
This category also includes wrappers, morning gowns andrare material, such as platinum, iridium, aluminium, green jade
* Historical: was the property of a historical figure, made by a known artist, or otherwise significant
* Fake: Uses coloured glass, gold-plated copper, or other home wear, and the gowns are not suited for outside wear. House Dresses are not considered appropriate attire for social encounters.
Usually worn with a simple piece of personal jewellery
// Average Price: £ 25 //
**Visiting Dress**: Gown worn for informal encounters and meetings with friends and acquaintances. They are of a higher quality, are generally more elaborate and come with varying levels of comfort.
This category also includes tea gowns, receiving gowns and reception dresses. The gowns are not suited for outside or physical activities. Visiting Dresses are the garment of choice for visiting and being visited.
Worn with one or two pieces of simple jewellery.
// Average Price: £ 50 //
**Lawn Dress**: Gowns worn for outside where only minimal physical activity is required. They are generally of very fine quality with elaborate detailing but sacrifice practicality and tend to be delicate.
This category also includes carriage gowns and seaside gowns (not to be confused with swimming attire). The gowns are suited for outside under fair weather conditions, but not for any form of physical activity. Lawn Dresses are the garment of choice for most social events that happen to take place outside such as lawn parties and picnics.
Usually worn with at least one piece of fancy jewellery.
// Average Price: £ 75 //
**Promenade Dress**: Gown worn for outside activities in somewhat civilized environment, where a medium amount of physical activity may be required including such things as climbing into carriages or dodging traffic. They are generally elaborate but resilient in design.
This category also includes traveling gowns, church gowns and street dress as well as certain riding dresses. The gowns are suited for outside under most weather conditions and allow for a moderate amount of physical activity. Promenade Dresses are the garment of choice for strolls, church and traveling by train or carriage and may be worn when riding horses in civilized conditions.
Usually worn with at least one piece of fancy jewellery.
// Average Price: £ 75 //
**Outside Dress**: Gowns worn for outside activities where one is expecting to partake in real physical activities while remaining mobile, or to be protected from serious elemental conditions. They are generally warm and resilient to bad weather and leave the wearer a decent amount of freedom of movement.
This category includes country dresses and hunting dresses, as well as more serious walking gowns and certain kinds of riding gowns, and are suited for all but the most extreme weather conditions while allowing for a full range of activities including such things as rock or tree climbing or mounting a horse unassisted. Outside Dresses are the garment of choice for strolls, and events in the countryside as well as riding on one's own.
Usually worn with a simple piece of personal jewellery
// Average Price: £ 60 //
**Dinner Dress**: Gowns worn for more subdued social events in the evening, such as private dinner parties. These are are designed to be slightly more revealing and generally made out of expensive materials.
This category includes dining gowns and sociable dress, and is considered the equivalent of 'black tie' style. They are generally simple but elegant in design and somewhat more comfortable if not entirely practical, but only for inside wear.
Worn with one or two pieces of simple jewellery.
// Average Price: £ 90 //
**Theater Gown**: Gowns worn for more ostentatious social events in the evening. They are more revealing and are designed in elaborate style with fine detailing.
This category also includes opera gowns (which are different from theater gowns) and are considered the equivalent of 'white tie' style. They are generally elaborate and elegant and not usually comfortable or practical, and only for inside wear.
Worn with at least two pieces of fancy jewellery.
// Average Price: £ 100 //
**Ball Gown**: Gowns worn for the great ball events in society, including dancing and rubbing elbows with the upper echelons of society. They are more revealing and sacrifice comfort and practicality for elegance and finery.
This category also includes gowns for fancy events such as a debutante gown or even a wedding gown. Ball Gowns are strongly subjected to fashion and should be worn with fancy jewellery and hairdo's. They are elaborate, elegant and far less practical than the need to dance in them would suggest.
Worn with at least three pieces of fancy jewellery and often more.
// Prices start at: £ 125 //
**Sports Wear**: Gowns designed for specific sports such as a tennis gown. They mix freedom of movement with a certain level of elegance, but are generally only appropriate for the specific activity they are associated with. This category also includes swimming suits but not riding gowns.
Not usually worn with significant jewellery
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---- Bragging items ----
Bragging items are items used to as symbols of status and Gentlemanprestige. They cover both temporary fads such as Eau de Ange's Wear ====fleur, and trophy items such as a fancy cane or a pedigree dog. Of course, certain items are much more expensive than the expected values listed here.
* Temporary Fad: £ 25
* Trophy Item: £ 100+
---- Tools & Weapons ----
**Suit**: Suits worn at homeThe prices listed for tools and weapons are based on the fact that these are functional, but high-quality tools and weapons.
* Common Tools: £ 1-5
* Uncommon Tools: £ 10-400
* Melee Weapons: £ 1-10
* Firearms: £ 10-50
---- Transportation Goods ----
The prices listed for transportation goods are based on quality goods.
* Carriage (4-6 ppl): £ 250
* Small Carriage (2-3 ppl): £ 100
* Normal horse: £ 6
* Special horse: £ 15+
* Exotic animals: see Trophy Item
* Pedigree dogs: see Trophy Item
* Boats (not ships): £ 15-50
---- Services ----
Services, tickets, and subscriptions are all based on the prices as paid by the upper class. This means that any ticket or subscription is for basic social interaction, including a jacketthe service, access and comfortable shoes. These suits are relatively simple and designimport as can be expected for comfort and practicality.
This category also includes leisure wear like smokings and are designed for informal occasions, though not for outside wear.
Usually worn with a simple piece of personal jewellery
// Average Price: £ 20 //
**Travel Suit**: Suits designed for outside wear, including a coat or greatcoat worn during travel. These outfits are designed to resist the elements and maximize freedom of movement.
This category also includes hunting outfits and military uniforms (except dress uniforms), and are resilient against all but extreme weather conditions.
Worn with one or two pieces of simple jewellery.
// Average Price: £ 40 //
**Business Suit**: Suits worn when attending to business events and tending to official matters during the day. These suits are mostly practical but with a focusthe upper class.
* Lawyer: £ 10 per case
* Good Lawyer: £ 15+ per case
* Doctor: £ 1 per case
* Train Tickets: £ 1-10 depending on looking good.
This category includes church wear and is resilient to moderate weather and mostly comfortable. It is appropriate for minor events as well as visits to a court of law.
Worn with one or two pieces of simple jewellery.
// Average Price: £ 35 //
**Dinner Suit**: Formal suits worn for official events such as visiting the theater or a dinner party. These outfits tend to not be entirely practical, focusing on appearance over practicality though most still allow a decent amount of freedom of movement.
This category also includes certain dress uniforms and is generally considered to be 'black tie' level, suited for most formal occasions.
Usually worn with at least one piece of fancy jewellery.
// Average Price: £ 60 //
**Tailcoats**: Though the category implies a certain type of outfit, this category includes all outfits of the most fancy nature and generally sacrifices practicality for showing off, being made of expensive materials and featuring fine detailing.
This category includes the likes of tuxedo's, outfits for balls, dress uniforms for high ranking officers and suits for the most formal occasions such as visits to court or levees and is considered to be 'white tie' level.
Worn with at least two pieces of fancy jewellery.
// Average Price: £ 80 //
**Sports Wear**: Outfits designed for specific sports. They mix freedom of movement with a certain level of sophistication, but are generally only appropriate for the specific activity they are associated with. This category also includes swimming suits, but not riding outfits.
Not usually worn with significant jewellery
// Average Price: £ 30 //
==== Jewellery ====
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* Event Tickets: £ 1-10 per ticket
* Box Subscription: £ 50-100 per year