Oh, I have no doubt that you're right.

Unfortunately, I really wouldn't feel comfortable doing that - I'm new to the campaign, not having played in any of the previous episodes, and it would feel kind of like an imposition to ask that, out of the blue, can people please give me costumes just because I want them.

I'll be there; apparently I have an obligation to do so. :) And I'll figure out something to wear that isn't hoopskirts or sideless surcotes. I just wasn't expecting this hurdle, and wasn't quite prepared to deal with it......