Budget Costuming

[Sev-like]

If Imperial Royal Guard is still considered as "Armored" character, it can be the cheapest assuming
1) Get Helmet at good price (I paid SGD150 for mine 7 years ago. Helmet was "cheap" but Shipping was a killer)
2) Make the Robe and Cloak yourself and Fabric used are the cheapest kind (Velvet will be Taffetta Velvet which is ~SGD3/m?)
3) Make Forcepike from cheap or "found" things and parts
4) Already have Black Boots at hand
5) Buy other parts at bargain or make yourself.

The moment you go for accuracy, especially in term of materials used for the Robe and Cloak, apart from adding on Armor etc, the end pricetag can be as much as getting an Armor.

Probably, my friend once did mention the Royal Guard looks pretty simple, helmet and robe....thanks a lot guys..i think i have enough funds to start on a stormtrooper or something..