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Historical Costumes
Our historical costumes and fancy dress sets run from ancient Egypt and Rome through Viking and medieval dress to Tudor, Victorian and Wild West styles, in adult and kids sizes. Each one arrives as a full set, not a single garment: the piece that marks the era is already in the pack, from the pharaoh's striped headpiece to the sheriff's two holsters.
Learn more about our historical costumes
What to look for in a historical costume
Read the pack contents before you buy. The hat or headpiece is what places an outfit in its era: a white toga without the gold leaf headpiece reads as a bedsheet, and a long western jacket without the hat is just a long coat. Check the size range on the product page too; every costume goes through over 30 measurement checks before it ships.
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The Kids Egyptian Pharaoh Costume puts a striped headpiece, decorative neck collar, wrist cuffs and a large belt over a white top and trousers, in ages 7 to 12. |
For the Norse look, the Womens Classic Viking Costume leans on texture: a faux fur and gold-trimmed dress, a horned hat, and gold-detailed arm and leg ties, sized M to XL. |
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Built around a white toga with gold trims, the Mens Roman God Costume has an attached satin cape, plus arm cuffs, a gold leaf headpiece and a metallic belt. Runs L or XXXL. |
The Boys Medieval Knight Costume arrives armed as well as dressed: a chainmail-effect hooded top, trousers with attached boot covers, a sword and a shield, in Small and Large. |
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For World Book Day as much as Halloween, the Kids Deluxe Victorian Schoolgirl Dress pairs a printed dress with a coordinating long-sleeve shirt and a mop cap, in ages 7 to 14. |
The Western Sheriff Costume Mens layers a long jacket over a pinstriped vest, bib and necktie, then finishes with the hat and two holsters. Sold in one size, XXL. |
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If the era you want is a more recent one, our decade costumes start at the 60s and run to the 90s. Military and workwear looks sit under uniform costumes, and traditional dress from other cultures under international costumes. Everything else is in costume themes.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a historical costume?
A historical costume is any outfit built around a specific era rather than a film or game character, from ancient Egypt and Rome through to Tudor, Victorian and Wild West styles.
Is a period costume the same as a historical costume?
Yes: "period costume" and "historical costume" describe the same thing, an outfit styled on a specific point in history rather than a fictional character.
What are good historical costume ideas for a group?
Give everyone a different era. A Roman, a Viking, an Egyptian pharaoh and a western sheriff still read as one group across a room, and nobody turns up in the same outfit as someone else.
Can historical costumes be worn for Halloween?
Yes, looks like the Boys Medieval Knight Costume and the Western Sheriff Costume Mens work for Halloween as well as school events, reenactments and themed parties year-round.
What sizes do historical costumes come in?
Sizing varies by design, from around age 7 in kids' styles up to 2XL or 3XL in adult styles, so check each product's own size guide before buying.
How should I care for a historical costume?
Hand wash in cold water and air dry; historical costumes are made from 100% polyester and should never go in the washing machine.
