The story may be horrible, but it’s also incredibly cool and interesting. Dressing up in a historical costume is one of the most amazing experiences there is, as you can magically travel back in time to any era you wish. middle ages? No problem. Victorian age? In an instant! Whatever period you want to explore, there are plenty of costumes to help you take a trip back in time easily and quickly, and you won’t need a time machine.

If you love the ancient world, choosing a costume based on the ancient Egyptians is a great option. They existed in a truly fascinating period of history: everyone knows about the amazing pyramids of Giza and also about the gruesome practice of mummification (ewww!). You can choose to dress up as a powerful and wise pharaoh, or alternatively as a scary mummy to scare everyone else at the party with outstretched hands.

Alternatively, explore Ancient Rome with its fierce and bloody battles and brutal emperors. There are so many famous characters from ancient Rome that you really are spoiled for choice – try dressing up as Julius Caesar in a flowing white toga or as a fearsome gladiator complete with armor, sword, shield and a roar to make the lions turn and run until they can run no more. Nothing will make you feel more amazing than when you’re dressed as a mighty centurion.

Head much further into the present and you could explore the Tudor period, if you’re a fan of Henry VIII and his six wives! Dress like the great man himself, a court jester or a real Tudor boy. Want something even more recent? No problem, you can even get WWII costumes for kids! Pay tribute to the brave men and women who died by dressing up in amazingly realistic attire, like an evacuee or a soldier!

Whatever your favorite era, you’ll have a blast at your historic costume party. With such a diverse range of cultures and eras in one place, everyone will have a blast and go home with hundreds of happy memories. We hope you have a great time at your party. Don’t forget to bring your camera!