1700’s Halloween Costume Ideas

By Prosperity66 | October 23, 2008 | Popularity: 1% (?)

The period of 100 years between 1700 and 1799 was so rich in issues, both political and social, that it is, for us, an inexhaustible supply of Halloween costume ideas: fashion, as we know it today, was born during that time and ladies as well as gentlemen wanted to be the first to wear new clothes. The best way to start your thinking about the 18th century Halloween costumes is to take a look at the books that deal with the European history during the 18th century. In order to begin your thinking about a royalty costume to wear this Halloween, you will just have to take a look a the wearing apparel worn by royalty all across Europe, especially in places like Russia, France and England.

Of course, apart from royalty, there are a lot of different categories of people during the 18th century whose clothes may inspire you your next Halloween costume. During the same period of time there were freebooters sailing across the seas to steal merchandise of commercial vessels as well as well as passengers’ properties.

The filibuster lifestyle was recently explored further in “Pirates of the Caribbean” and the sequels that came with it and it is the reason why pirate outfits are very popular in the present day. One of the periods in the history that was very good for freebooters was indeed the 18th century and there are a lot of history books that contain paintings of pirate garb from this specific period of time.

The 1700’s also gave birth to multiple revolutions. The French Revolution and, obviously, the American Revolution; which gave birth to the United States of America, occured during this period of time. Through these events of the past, you now have the opportunity to choose among a great number of a great number of excellent historically accurate costumes.

You could dress up as a French revolutionary, a Founding Father of the United States; or even a Redcoat Soldier from Britain with an old time firearm that was used during that period of time. The historical issues that occured during the 1700’s, and particularly the revolutions, should give you plenty of ideas for costumes if you are looking to get something done.

Last but not least, the accessories of that period will give you many more ideas for Halloween costumes: tuxedos, gloves, silk stockings, bicorne for men as well as fantasy dresses, scarves, umbrellas or powdered wig for women. Magic was certainly a large part of the daily fashion during this period and if you want to relive the 1700’s through your Halloween costume, you should definitely add a strong touch of fantasy.

So, go ahead and, with the help of these these indications, plan and design your winning 1700’s Halloween costumes.

Have a happy Halloween!

D. Halet is an European history, Holidays and Tarot Cards passionate; she writes articles and creates websites dedicated to these subjects.
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