Description

A celebrated era of literature, reason, architecture, and propriety, the Victorian era of England yielded a crop of colorful characters in spite of its rather staid appearance.

For something elegant and ornate, there is the Lady Beth Barok costume, done in the social-climbing style of the costumes from the classic novel and recent motion picture, Vanity Fair. Featuring a sweeping gown of grey brocade, edged in black velvet with gold trim and a stand-up collar, this richly detailed costume has a solid grey underskirt and white, netted sleeves peeking out from beneath embroidered bell sleeves.

For the gentlemen, bring a touch of christmas to Halloween! Straight out of A christmas Carol, there's a charles dickens-style costume, detailed with Victorian fashion that will allow you to become any of your favorite literary characters -- from the manor to the poorhouse -- that you choose! Complete with a deep green waistcoat with tails and matching ascot and a brown vest, this ensemble is the perfect base for a Bob Cratchet costume. Pick up a stuffed doll to hoist on your shoulders like Tiny Tim, or add some pale face paint, a set of fake chains, and tie a rag underneath your chin to become the Ghost of Jacob Marley, adding a real spook-factor to this Victorian look!

Top any of these costumes off with a coiffed wig or elaborate top hat, a staple of the Victorian era!