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The legendary Queen of the Nile is a classic costume for any occasion that exudes romance, intrigue and an exotic fun. Cleopatra is a classic character - though she is a true historical figure, she has become the subject of many dramas, poems, literature and movies over the millennia. She's also a relatively easy character to become with a little creativity!
Cleopatra's look is royally Egyptian, so think golds, jewels, bangles and curling snakes. Her dress can be short and flirty or floor-length and luxurious, depending on the look you are trying to achieve. Ideal fabrics are metallic golds or even a fine white silk with gold accenting. She should have a wide Egyptian collar, jeweled, that extends to the shoulders, and a fitted belt around her waist to match.
Because the belt accents a tiny waist, the gown or tunic itself need not be fitted, but should flow loosely to accentuate curves: Cleopatra was known for seducing the great Roman leaders of her time! Accessories for this costume are almost just as important as the costume itself, so don't skimp on the embellishments. Jewelry would set her apart as Egypt's pharoah, the most wealthy and important figure in the nation.
Again, gold bangles and earrings will suffice, and even try an arm wrap on the upper arm in the shape of a snake with ruby eyes. Cleopatra is often associated with the asp, a type of small serpent, because of the manner of her death. A black, shoulder-length wig will give a good appearance of her natural hairstyle, and decorative beads can be braided into the hair, which is a style historical drawings show her wearing. Don't forget her queenly crown: a golden circlet worn around the forehead gives this costume the exotic elegance so poignant to her character.
Finally, makeup cannot be overdone for Cleopatra, as she is one of the first historical figures we have records of using kohl to line her eyes and rouge on her cheeks. The classic Egyptian eye makeup extends a lash line about an inch past the outer corner of the eye.
What else can I help you with?
What was Cleopatra's marriage like?
Her first one to her brother, she wore a blue silky dress with golden sandles.
What are Cleopatra's hobbies?
Cleopatra's hobbies were buying jewelry, clothes and she liked to dress as goddess Isis
What is the Combination for the Cleopatra dress on Fantage?
You need three legendary diamonds to get it. You have to get more than three because there are a lot of rares that have legendary in it. You will get the cleopatra dress at random.
How do you know anything about Cleopatra?
I was Cleopatra at the Night of The Notables at school. I had to dress up as her and pretend to be her i.e. speak as her in first person.
What are some fancy dress ideas?
· Cinderella · Cleopatra · French maid
What could you dress up as for a fancy dress party that begins with the letter C?
Clown, Cat, Caesar, Cowboy, Cleopatra, Carrot....
How much does a Cleopatra fancy dress cost?
A Cleopatra fancy dress can be purchased online for between $50 to upwards of $300 depending on the quality and material. Prices at local stores may vary, but it will likely be a difficult item to find.
What did Cleopatra dress like?
She wore very rich dresses and gold heavy jewelery, and eyeliner in the typical Egyptian style, and she wore her hair in a bun if not in a wig
Was Cleopatra a godess?
No, Cleopatra was just a human being. However she liked to dress up as the goddess Isis on public occasions and called herself the "new Isis".
How many girl's fancy dress begins with the letter C?
Cheerleader, Cleopatra and cowgirl are girl fancy dress costumes. They begin with the letter c.
Why did Cleopatra dress like a man and wear a false beard?
Cleopatra dressed in men's clothes and wore a false beard because Pharaohs were believed to be the god Horus in human form. And Horus was a man, so basically, if she didn't she couldn't become Pharaoh.
What Shakespeare play is the quotation 'I know that a woman is a dish for the gods if the devil dress her not' from?
Antony and Cleopatra.
