Halloween Costumes Inspired By The 18th Century
In Halloween terms, it's a fabulous time period by reason of there are a wide variety uncommon costumes that can come from those 100 years.
A great manner to start your thinking about the 18th century Halloween costumes is to research in the history books that deal with Europe during the 1700's.
Read about the dresses worn by royal families all over Europe but look closer at nations like England, Russia and France in order to gain inspiration for a royalty costume to wear this Halloween.
In this lens you will find some 18th Century Halloween costume ideas that will help you make the most out of your next Halloween party!
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18th Century Pirates Halloween Costumes
Of course, nobles aren't the sole individuals worth copying from the 18th century when it comes to Halloween costumes.During those 100 years there were pirates sailing the seas and and then robbing ships of diverse fleets blind.
The pirate 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.
One of the times of history that was indeed lucrative for pirates was indeed the 18th century and there are hundreds of history books that contain paintings of pirate dress from this particular period.
Here are a few well known pirates:
- Olivier Levasseur
- Hornigold
- Owel Davis
- David Williams
Picture: Illustration from Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates - Wikimedia Commons
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What's your favorite historical costume?
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Pastiche says:
I love the look of the American Revolution, and also the charm of the old South from before the Civil War.
Posted October 17, 2009
prosperity66 says:
I'm passionate of History and I've always dreamed of wearing a wonderful, luxurious costume of a countess or a marquess... but my costumes were made at home and I even once featured the Little Red Riding Hood :)
Posted October 02, 2009
History is the past, just look at the future!
18th Century Revolutionary Halloween Costume
The 18th century a time of revolution as well.During those 100 years there was the French Revolution and of course the American Revolution that led in the birthing of the American United States. These revolutions bring about the opportunity of many superb historically precise costumes.
You could dress up as a member of the "third state", 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 of time.
The 18th century historical events and in particular the 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
Picture: Martha Dandridge Custis, based on portrait by John Wollaston - Wikimedia Commons
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18th Century Royalty Halloween Costume
The 18th Century is the period between 1700 and 1799 in historical terms.In Halloween terms, it's a fabulous time period by reason of there are a wide variety uncommon costumes that can come from those 100 years.
A great manner to start your thinking about the 18th century Halloween costumes is to research in the history books that deal with Europe during the 1700's.
Read about the dresses worn by royal families all over Europe but look closer at nations like England, Russia and France in order to gain inspiration for a royalty costume to wear this Halloween.
Here are a few of the "nobles" to 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
- Marquis de Sade
- Montesquieu
- Jonathan Swift
- Casanova
Picture: Madame de Pompadour, by Francois boucher - Wikimedia Commons
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Be Extravagant and Creative!
Finally, the average dress at that time is also something that can provide you with ideas for Halloween costumes - very extravagant tuxedos, top hats, boots and gloves for the gentlemen and very elegant dresses, corsets and leggings for women.
Allure was absolutely a wide part of anything in those years and wherever you wish to relive them through your Halloween costume you should unquestionably aim as high as you can possibly go.
As you can see there are plenty of ideas for you to choose from. The right way to make 18th century Halloween costumes work for you is to categorically go all out in the projecting and design.
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- prosperity66 prosperity66 Oct 18, 2009 @ 4:28 am
- Happy Halloween too :)
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- Pastiche Pastiche Oct 17, 2009 @ 8:33 am
- Happy Halloween - masquerade and fancy dress are fun for all sorts of costume parties. Historical costumes are perfect for New Year's masquerade and Mardi Gras costume balls.
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