i want to thank everyone for their input. i think i have decided to remake dracula. my plan is to combine the real Vlad dracula and the mythic Count dracula. i was thinking of doing a basic vampire makeup job i already have some custom fit fangs. i always make my own costums so i am trying to develop a design, i am building my costum around traditional byzantine fashion as that is most likely the style in which vlad would have dressed. i have been doing some research and as i understand it byzantine clothing consisted of a tunica, the dalmatic, the cloak, and boots. i am debating over whether i want to make a full circle or 3/4 circle cloak. i like the prestige and social rank that the full circle cloak signifies but i also feel it would be kind of stupid to spend my time and money making a full costume just to cover it with he full circle cloak. i also am having difficulty deciding on a color pallette. as you may or may not know vlad was a member of the order of the dragon and their uniform was red and black. but seeing as that was only for special occasions and that the red and black is the basis of all vampire costumes i dont really want to do that. not to mention that traditional byzantine clothing was very vibrant and colorful. please tell me what you think of what i have so far. i will attach a picture showing traditional byzantine clothing

http://www.german-hosiery-museum.de/...ner_6JH_1H.jpg