Masquerade Costume

Whether you are attending a masquerade ball, carnival or Halloween party, wearing a masquerade costume will make you look sexy and mysterious, especially when you pair it with a mask. Masquerade balls go back hundreds of years and wearing opulent costumes and ornate, brightly colored masks made for a truly wonderful experience. You too can have a wonderful experience when you dress in a beautiful masquerade outfit.

Anything goes at a masquerade as long as you hide your identity with an amazing mask. Below you will find a selection of masquerade costumes and masks to choose from. If you click on any link you will see even more.

Masquerade Queen Adult Costume

If you want to feel like a Queen for the night then this opulent masquerade fancy dress costume with its black velvet hoop gown with floral print inset and matching eye mask is ideal. You will feel like royalty in this costume that will get everyone curtseying and bowing when you enter.

Mardi Gras Masquerade Adult Costume

Whether you wear this harlequin inspired masquerade outfit for Mardi Gras or other parties you will be the life of the party. This sexy costume includes a satin corset style dress with harlequin print, gold brocade details and attached petticoat. It also features a sequin, bead and feather detail mask, stretch satin gloves and a jeweled headband to add a bit of spice.

Masquerade Ball Countess Adult

Here’s something that’s a little bit wicked and evil, ideal for masquerade balls and Halloween parties. From Thy Evil Court™ Collection, this haunting masquerade Halloween costume includes a black velvet dress with sheer puff sleeves and ornate pattern. To conceal your identity there is a black lacey hand held half-mask.

Masquerade Ball Queen Adult Costume

You too can go to the wickedly royal ball in another amazing masquerade ball costume from the Thy Evil Court™ Collection. With its black ball gown with silver ruffle trim and a fitted vinyl bodice you will be Queen of the night. Reveal yourself at midnight with the black lace hand held half-mask.

Masquerade Masks

Adding a mask to your outfit will add a certain mystery and allure. Venetian masks, especially were a centuries old tradition worn during the Carnival of Venice. These amazing masks were characterized by bright colors such as gold or silver and complex and ornate decorations.

Venetian Mask – Silver With Headpiece

Black Feather Couples Mask

Black and Gold Carnival Mask

There are different types of masks worn during carnival season and at masquerade balls. One the favorites is the Bauta, a mask that covers the whole face. The jaw line is often tilted upwards so that it enables the wearer to eat, drink and talk easily without having to remove the mask. This type of mask is perfect for concealing the wearer’s identity and in times gone by was useful for illicit and romantic encounters. Perhaps it still is?

Another popular mask is the Columbine, a half-mask that is held up to the face by a baton or tied with ribbons. This type of mask is usually highly decorated with gold, silver, crystals and feathers. Many people favor this type of mask as it gives an air of mystery to the wearer whilst only covering half the face.

Masquerade balls were extremely popular, especially in Europe, up to the 18th century when the use of masks began to wane. A new interest in masked balls began in the late 1990’s in North America and is still held today.

Other excuses to dress up and have fun are during Mardi Gras events held throughout the world. Mardi Gras refers to carnival celebrations held from the beginning of or after Epiphany and ending on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday” that refers to the practice of the last night of eating fatty and rich foods before the ritual fasting of Lent. During this time it was popular to wear Mardi Gras masks and costumes.

One of the oldest and most famous carnivals is the Carnival of Venice which was first recorded in 1268. Venetian masks are the main feature of the carnival with people traditionally wearing them between the festival of St Stephen’s Day at the start of the Carnival season and midnight of Shrove Tuesday.

Another notable carnival that is attended by thousands of people is the one held in Rio de Janeiro. Actually, there is not just one carnival but many including the Escolas de Samaba with parades in the sambodromo exhibition center, the Cordao do Bola Preta with parades in the city centre and the Banda de Ipanema with its spectacular drag queens.

Enjoy your masquerade ball, carnival or Halloween party in an amazing masquerade costume or mask and add some mystery to the event.

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