Marie Antoinette a Creative Costume

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When French Queen Marie Antoinette was told that the people of Paris were starving because they had no bread, she infamously replied, "Then let them eat cake!." That clueless response earned her a place as one of history's great villains - and ultimately a visit to the guillotine! It also made her a favorite figure for Halloween and costume party goers forever more.

What makes Marie Antoinette such a fun costume is that she was one of the great fashionistas of her time. Her flowing gowns and big bouffant hairdo makes her an eye catching arrival at any costumed affair. It also makes her something of an elaborate costume to put together - the trick is to try to capture the late 18th century style of French royalty at minimal expense.

First get some scarfs and shawls made of silk and satin. These materials can be wrapped around a dress made of lesser fabric to greatly upscale its appearance. The best dress would be one with a low neckline, preferably while wearing a large costume jewelry necklace. In fact wear all the jewelry you can, the more gaudy the better. Also wrap some silk scarves around your waist, creating the tight waist line corseted look of Antoinette's time. Then use some coat hanger wire to fluff out your skirt. Bows, ruffles, flowers and any other extravagant embellishments you can think of will only add to the aura of a costume fit for a queen.

But how to create that incredible big hair? The easiest way of course is to simply buy a wig, and 18th century styles can be bought at costume shops. However if you already have a lot of hair you might try wrapping it around a wire frame you've created yourself. To make the big hair even bigger, add feathers and plumes. Make up of the era was simple but heavy. Use lots of powder for that pale, aristocratic look and bright red lipstick. Complete the costume with your fanciest pair of shoes, preferably something with buckles.

So let your imagination be your guide with your Marie Antoinette costume, just don't lose your head!