Period Costumes

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Period costumes  are tremendously popular for Halloween, theater, Renaissance Faires,  play time...or any time, if you dare!  In our modern times, sometimes it seems as if we never get a chance to truly get dressed up and make a fashion statement.  To escape to another era where yoga pants  and hoodies  were not the gold standard for daily wear can be totally exhilarating, and it might just leave you with a new hobby!  Whether you're looking to channel Ancient Egypt,  wanting to make a splash as a goddess,  shake your hips like Elvis, or simply get your children more interested in history,  our guide will help you make something old fresh and new once more.

Contemporary Classics

The 20th century was a heady time with fast-moving trends.  Here are a few choice looks from our favorite decades.

Flapper Costumes 

It's the Roaring 20s  all over again, so grab your flapper dress  and get dancing.

1950s Costumes 

You can rock around the clock 50s  style as a greaser  or a bobby soxer. 

1960s Costumes 

Whether you were a mod  or a hippie,  the 60s  were all about style.

1970s Costumes 

The 70s  were all about living out the last days of disco  and Stayin' Alive. 

1980s Costumes 

Bring 80s cool to Halloween as a punk,  New Waver,  Madonna  or Cyndi Lauper. 

Gotta Get Back in Time

Enamored with Egypt?   Awestruck by Ancient Greece?   Renowned for your love of the Renaissance?   Look no further.

Ancient Egyptian Costumes 

Channel the ancients through Cleopatra,  Nefertiti  or even King Tut. 

Greek Costumes 

 Channel your inner goddess  and claim your throne on Mount Olympus.

Roman Costumes 

Hail Caesar!   Just beware of people trying to feed you grapes all night.

Medieval Costumes 

With you as a princess  or a knight,  you'll take the "evil" out of medieval. 

Renaissance Costumes 

Men,  women,  and children,  you don't have to wait for the Ren Faire  to dress up.

Musketeer Costumes 

 Live out the days of Alexandre Dumas with a few of your closest friends.

18th Century Costumes 

Marie Antoinette  or revolutionary?   Depends on how much cake you want.

Colonial Costumes 

Adults,  boys,  and girls  alike can get in on the fun of being a Minuteman.

Saloon Girl Costumes 

These outfits take a little bit of attitude and a whole lot of sass to pull off.

Wild West Costumes 

As a rootin' tootin' cowboy,  you'll sling guns faster than Wyatt Earp. 

Accessories

It's all about the accessories, ladies and gents!  Here are a few must-haves to get you started.

Powdered Wigs 

Useful for colonial costumes  or hearkening back to the Renaissance.

Corsets 

Perfect for outfitting women  and girls  in a variety of different period costumes.

Tricornered Hats 

You can't be a Revolutionary War  hero without your tricorn. 

Musketeer Swords 

These actually work for many Renaissance  disguises.  Don't forget your hat. 

Poodle Skirts 

Pair with a Pink Lady Jacket,  and some saddle shoes  and sock hop till you drop.

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