Halloween Historical Costumes
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Halloween Costumes Inspired by the History of the 18th Century
When it comes to Halloween costumes, many of us just enjoy wearing historical costumes like those of the 18th century (which is the period included between 1700 and 1799, by the way).
History is a fantastic resource to find an unique Halloween costume and the 18th century is particularly interesting in that it was rich in so many different events, both dramatic and joyful, that it becomes an almost endless source of inspiration to make or choose a Halloween costume
A first way to find a 18th century Halloween costume would be to get some history books and search for an event that happened during this historical period. However, if you don't have the time to browse dozens of books in order to find your next historical Halloween costume, you have come to the right place as I've done part of the job for you.
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Photo: Marie Antoinette Adult Size Costume
Contents at a Glance
- Pirate of the Carribean Halloween Costum...
- Revolutionary Halloween Costume Idea
- Founding Father Halloween Costume for yo...
- What's your Favorite Type of Halloween C...
- 18th Century Royalty Halloween Costume
- More 18th Century Historical Halloween C...
- 18th Century Costumes on Auction!
- How to Throw the Best Halloween Party Ev...
- Would you Want to Wear a Historical Hall...
Pirate of the Carribean Halloween Costume
Pirates are the top historical costumes!
Boy's Large Thomas Jefferson Theater Costume by Tabi's Characters
The most popular types of historical Halloween costumes inspired by the 18th Century are pirate costumes. Pirates have always inspired people at the time they were looking for masquerade or Halloween costumes because they were also their favorite games to play with their friends when they were kids.
Another reason for the huge popularity of pirate costumes on Halloween is that pirates lifestyle was studied not long ago further in the film Pirates of the Carribean and the results that came with it and for this reason pirate outfits are really appreciated in the present day.
During the 18th century, pirates used to sail the seas and blindly rob ships of diverse fleets. In historical terms, the 18th century was, for pirates, extremely lucrative for pirates. There are hundreds of history books that contain paintings of pirate costumes from this particular period from which you can get inspired on Halloween.
Here are a few well known pirates:
- Olivier Levasseur
- Hornigold
- Owel Davis
- David Williams
Pirate Halloween Costume for Girl
Girls Caribbean Pirate Girl Costume - Child Large
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Girls also enjoy playing pirate games and will look cute in a pirate costume this Halloween! This girly pirate costume for Halloween includes a dress with belt, boot tips as well as a head scarf.
Boys Pirate Costumes for Halloween
Kids Captain Black Pirate Costume - Toddler
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Indeed, pirate games are among boy's favorite games to play ever; and, therefore, your son wil probably be a pirate this Halloween. This exquisite black pirate costume includes a pirate jacket that comes with an attached vest and shirt; trousers with attached boot tops, a hat and waist sash; which is, in reality, red. Sword to be purchased separately.
Woman Pirate Halloween Costume
Gold Doubloon Pirate Plus Adult - 1X/2X - Adult Costumes
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Women also enjoy to wear pirate costumes; although pirates were mostly men, there were some women in their lives, at the least, tavern maiden for example. However, nothing prevents women from wearing such a Halloween costume! And indeed, this beautiful pirate costume includes a top which comes with lace sleeves, a long black skirt and a striped sash. Hat to be purchased separately.
Revolutionary Halloween Costume Idea
Women also got into the revolution in the 18th century!

Photo: Colonial Girl Child Costume - Small (6/8)
A wonderful example of a historical Halloween costume that would come right from the 18th century is to see this period as a time of revolution.
During those 100 years there was the French Revolution and, of course, the American Revolution that led in the birth of the American United States. These revolutions bring about the opportunity of many superb historical costumes.
You could dress up as a member of the "third state"; which was the party of the people in France (black clothes with a white collar), a Founding Father of the United States or why not a Redcoat Soldier from Britain with an old time firearm that was used during that period.
The 18th century historical events and in particular revolutions should give you a lot of ideas for costumes if you are wanting to get something done.
Some interesting revolutionary characters:
- Charlotte Corday who killed Marat,
- General Lafayette (also called the fair-haired boy by the queen)
- Robespierre
- Danton
- Mrs Roland
- General Richard Montgomery
- George Washington
- James Madison
- John Adams
- Deborah Samson
And, why not choose the costume of Sanson de Longval. This character wasn't a revolutionary one but as the Paris executioner, he guillotined many nobles - even while he was a noble himself. After he killed King Louis XVI, he told the revolutionary tribunal he wouldn't accept to kill anyone else. Unfortunately, the revolutionary tribunal obliged him to continue his awful job otherwise they would have killed Sanson's entire family. After the Revolution, Sanson never worked any more.
British Revolution Soldier Halloween Costume
British Revolutionary Officer Adult Costume - Large
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Soldiers in the 18th century and before, used to wear outstanding costumes and if you like that type of Halloween costumes, then I suggest to feature a British soldier this Halloween
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Martha Washington Halloween Costume for Ladies
Grand Heritage Adult Martha Washington Costume (Medium (10-14))
Amazon Price: $69.81 (as of 02/17/2012)![]()
Martha Washington was George Washington's wife and is one of those ladies who played an important role in the history of the United States. Therefore, you're surely going to enjoy featuring this famous lady on your next Halloween party. Or else, your daughter might play the role. This really exquisite costume comes with dress and mob hat.
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18th Century Royalty Halloween Costume
Le siecle des lumieres

Photo: Large Women's Renaissance Lady Theater Costume
Choosing a Halloween costume in the wide range of different types of clothes of the 18th Century is a real pleasure. For example, you could find inspiration for your Halloween costume in the very large collection of Royal clothes or nobility costumes.
As a matter of fact, fashion was quite changing in the 18th century and the courts of England, Russia and France are really inspirational when it comes to find a very unusual costume; whether for kids or adults.
Here are a few of the "nobles" you can get inspiration from:
- Louis XV
- Mrs de Pompadour
- Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
- Queen Anne Stuart
- Kings George I and II of England
- Anne and Elisabeth of Russia
- Ivan of Russia
But also... intellectual characters, writers, such as:
- Marquis de Sade
- Montesquieu
- Jonathan Swift
- Casanova
and many more!
Picture: Madame de Pompadour, by Francois boucher - Wikimedia Commons
Stunning Edwardian Lady Halloween Costume
Large Women's Renaissance Lady Theater Costume
Amazon Price: $269.99 (as of 02/17/2012)![]()
If you want to feature and English queen or noble instead, you may want to opt for this stunning Edwardian lady dress. This outstanding costume will certainly work wonders on your next Halloween party! Wig and necklace aren't sold with the costume and must be purchased separately.
Outstanding Edwardian Lord Halloween Costume
XL Adult Georgian Era Men's Theater Costume
Amazon Price: $289.99 (as of 02/17/2012)![]()
Looking for historical Halloween costume for couples? Then, you have found the couple you're going to be this Halloween. This exceptional Edwardian costume for men is assorted to the Edwardian lady costume above and will make you stand out from the crowd this Halloween! The costume includes ruffled shirt, coat and trousers. Socks, wig and shoes must be purchased separately.
Queen Marie-Antoinette Halloween Costume
Women's Marie Antoinette Halloween Costume (Small)
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If you like royalty costumes for Halloween, then you're going to enjoy wearing a Maria-Antonia costume; just make sure your head's still stuck on your neck at the end of the party. This exquisite Marie-Antoinette Halloween costume includes shirt, pink skirt, top hat. Fan and wig to be purchased separately.
Halloween Costumes in the News
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- A perfectly nice Halloween costume manufacturer sends us the latest disguises based on [insert upcoming $150-million movie's name here] and we have an ethical obligation to make fun of them. It's the simple fact that store-bought Halloween costumes are ...
- Third week of Bartlett Church suppers Feb. 18
- It would be great to have some of those costumes to use for Halloween. I have always wanted to be Tinkerbell and was very jealous of the girl who was wearing that costume. I could not believe the price for snacks though. Cotton candy was $12, ...
- The Amazing Spider-Man Halloween Costumes Reveal New Lizard Details
- Disguise has posted a bunch of photos of Halloween costumes for The Amazing Spider-Man that provide some new details on how the Lizard will look in the July 3 release. There's also a look at Peter Parker's webshooter and we thought the Gwen Stacy ...
More 18th Century Historical Halloween Costume Ideas
Feature an average citizen of the 18th century this Halloween

Photo: Colonial Man Adult Costume - X-Large
The average costume of the 18th century can also provide you with stunning ideas for a Halloween costume. How about a very extravagant tuxedo, top hat, boots and gloves for the gentlemen or a very elegant dress, a corset and leggings for ladies?
General allure was a large part of anything you would have done in the 18th century and if you want to revive this specific period through your historical Halloween costume, then you should aim as high as you can possibly go.
The average citizen, the farmer, the poor inhabitant of a town; all these people wore specific clothes; which were all different and were related to the area they lived, their culture, their finances... All of these types of clothes provide you with the chance to wear a historical Halloween costume that really will make you stand out from the crowd.
Peasant Halloween Costume for Boys
Renaissance Peasant - Large Costume
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Finding a peasant Halloween costume based on the 18th century trends isn't as hard as it may look at first sight. There isn't a very specific style of clothes, as long as it includes a skirt and a pair of pants, you're on the right path. Therefore, this costume is very good to feature a 18th century peasant. The costume includes a skirt and trousers as well as hat. Boots have to be purchased separately.
Martha Jefferson Halloween Costume for Girls
Martha Jefferson Child Halloween Costume size Small
Amazon Price: $59.95 (as of 02/17/2012)![]()
If your daughter is looking for a great historical Halloween costume, then the Martha Jefferson colonial costume is one she will surely enjoy to wear. The costume includes a pink full length dress with light ruffles on the bodice, above the hem and on the sleeves. Wig to be purchased separately.
Gypsy Halloween Costume for Ladies
Sexy Fortune Teller Gypsy Costume Vagbond Bohemian Style Wench Costume
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How about being a fortune-teller or a gypsy for the Halloween night? You might find yourself enjoying the role as gypsy costumes are the most comfortable historical costumes and also allow to dance all night long. This wonderful gypsy costume includes dress with an attached scarf, a fuffled skirt and underskirt with tulle petticoat.
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Bellani
Oct 24, 2011 @ 2:39 pm | delete
- 18th Century costumes are my favorite
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BigGirlBlue
Sep 22, 2011 @ 9:12 pm | delete
- I would love too but I'm going to be a flapper.
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MadameDuchess Aug 13, 2011 @ 7:15 pm | delete
- I love your lens. I read a lot of historical romance novels and these costumes are very realistic to the fashion styles described in the books.
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vallain
May 6, 2011 @ 3:54 pm | delete
- These are lovely. I'd feel like a queen is some of these, maybe Marie Antoinette. I've lensrolled it to:
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SandyPeaks Apr 25, 2011 @ 5:47 am | delete
- Great costumes! They look fun to wear!
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Oct 21, 2010 @ 9:21 am | delete
- what a great len on old fashion scene
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Sylvestermouse
Oct 15, 2010 @ 5:46 pm | delete
- I love Historical costumes! These would be a lot of fun to make and wear! Most Excellent!
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JaguarJulie
Jun 14, 2010 @ 10:44 am | delete
- Well, you know something? YOU have given me a costume idea ... this one: Marie Antoinette French Revolution Fashion Costume!
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prosperity66
Jun 16, 2010 @ 6:17 am | delete
- Beware... don't lose your head ;)
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WordCustard
May 19, 2010 @ 2:19 pm | delete
- It might not be Halloween yet but I love the idea of historical costumes. Anything elegant from 18th or 19th centuries would be perfect, I think!
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