Step into the past with our Historical Costumes blog, where we bring bygone eras to life with detailed guides and fascinating stories!
While there are tons of Halloween costumes on the market, what if you want to be something completely different from everyone else? Whether you're an avid DIYer or you want to assemble different costume pieces into a Halloween costume of epic proportions, might we suggest looking at mythology? As you'll see here, our ancestors had a wicked sense of creativity. Check out these obscure mythological creatures that we think have some serious Halloween costume potential!
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Ahoy, mateys! Looking to dress like a pirate for Halloween or some other costume party? Whether you're attending a swashbuckling soiree or taking the tots trick-or-treating, you've come to the right place. Our pirate costumes scream adventure! The billowing pirate shirts, the skull and crossbones patches, the eyepatches—there's just something about pirate costumes that makes them perfect for dress-up and Halloween. Arrr!
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"Batter up! Hear that call! The time has come for one and all to play ball!" That's how the victory song of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) begins. You know, the real-life baseball league that inspired the 1992 film, A League of Their Own—and now the hit series on Amazon. If the movie or series inspired you, then you might want to consider one of our exclusive licensed costumes! A League of Their Own costumes are perfect for Halloween, fan/movie conventions, or even a game with your friends. Think of who you might inspire! After all, a team rocking the Rockford Peaches costume is sure to win!
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We write a lot about superheroes at HalloweenCostumes.com and not so much about real people. But with the live-action Mulan movie getting released soon, the topic of women warriors in history has come up more than a few times. We did some research on these fascinating historical figures and our designer Abby was inspired to make this series of minimalist flat avatars.
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Cinco de Mayo is one of the most recognized Mexican holidays in the United States. Tacos, liquor, streamers, and piñatas fill bars and restaurants for a guaranteed night of celebration and possibly a morning of regret. However, through all the festivities it becomes lost on many that Cinco de Mayo is not widely celebrated by Mexicans in Mexico. Don’t worry though, we’ve answered all your questions below about celebrating a traditional Cinco de Mayo!...
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While movies and TV shows are primarily a form of entertainment, there’s usually more to take away from them. Some offer strong or subtle political messages. Others can be seen as a loose adaptation of real-life events. But movies and TV can also provide an example of what history was like during the time they were set. While it can be difficult to say how accurate the character portrayals were, we usually have a good idea of the clothing that was worn during those periods. So here are our favorite movies and TV shows with the most historically-accurate...
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