Thread: Need Help With Costumes For Poe/victorian Party

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Ok so due to some unforseen financial stuff my dear hubby and I arent going to be able to get the costumes we had planned this year and are basically going to have to use what we already have on hand our theme this yr is Poe/Victorian

costumes past that we have are reaper robe mafia suit and creepy clown for him hes done the robe several time just with different mask as he's a big guy and hard to fit , I have flapper girl cpl of wedding gowns wone bloody one more formal dyed grey with black accents a medievel dress vampiress and 80's wear any ideas that i can turn this into something to go with our theme would be great I am drawing a total blank

Got pics of the mafia suit and grey and black wedding gown? May be able to do something there. Honestly, it may be easier for you than for him.....

Originally Posted by The Auditor

Got pics of the mafia suit and grey and black wedding gown? May be able to do something there. Honestly, it may be easier for you than for him.....

I do let me get them loaded for you

here are the pictures of his suit and my gown

He could wear a pair of black slacks, white button down. If not an actual pocket watch then fashion some gold jump rings together to create the chain. bow tie/tie and suspenders. Or If the suit is a material that can be dyed then it should be all dark and blend the pin stripe away. A walking cane would be a nice touch. Smooth a stick down then stain it a dark and attach a drawer pull knob to the top(Hobby Lobby have a few unique knobs for fairly cheap. A cheap top hat to top it off...but it's a must.


Not sure for the the dress off the top of my head.


good luck

he has a pocket watch and a the rest is easy hadnt thought of that thanks my mind was just so blank

I saw these hat and gloves at Pier One and think they would make a great scary/Victorian costume if you paired them with an old wedding dress. If you hit the Goodwill and thrift stores you might be able to find a wedding dress or prom dress from the 80's, when the high necked, puffy shoulder dresses were in style as they look a little more Victorian. Or you could use the one you have and then get a high necked shrug or shoulder wrap to go with it. Good luck!
http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Seasona...s/Default.aspx

I recommend a pair of spats, but I really can't help it.

Thanks ya'll I love the hats I saw some like those at our cracker barrel the other day and Spats a pair of spats is an excellent idea

When I think Victorian, I automatically think steampunk. However, if you could find a skirt that goes with an 80's blouse with puffy shoulders and long narrow sleeves, just add any corset and a victorian updo (hair) and you've got it!

This is a cool Halloween corset BTW, that I saw linked on Etsy, but couldn't find the seller for a price, darn it! (not that I can afford it anyway).