Feminine romance and glamour can be achieved with the help of a Victorian dress. You might be interested in wearing a Victorian dress for a costume party, and we've browsed our search engine to offer you a few suggestions for your upcoming masquerade. While you might appear a bit dated by dressing in head to toe Victorian clothing and accessories, you can still channel the time period by choosing basic pieces with ornate Victorian motifs.

Costumes

We can never go back in time, and that's why it's so fun to be imaginative and pretend like we can. Men and women enjoy dressing up, and Victorian themed parties are a big hit among adult crowds. The Victorian Vampira costume is dark and mysterious. The costume features a rear bustle and pointed shoulders. The Dickens Victorian dress costume comes equipped with bonnet, capelet, and bustling skirt. Goodbye, 2000s, hello, 1800s! Browse the rest of Victorian Costumes by clicking here. Don't forget to wear Victorian style ankle boots, and a Victorian hat to complete your costume!

Victorian Accents

One of our favorite online retailers is Chic Star (also known as ChinaTowner). This fabulous company sells designer inspired clothing for the fraction of the price. The best thing is that ChicStar sells the clothing in all sizes, and constantly restocks consumer favorites! A simply search for ChicStar Com products will return amazing results that are yours for the fashion harvest.

We immediately fell in love with Chic Star's Gothic Lace Trim Corset Velvet Jacket. This jacket can be worn over a dress for a great Victorian look, or paired with a skirt or pants.

Chic Star's Sexy Gothic Victoria Lace Dress is form fitting and ravishing. The criss cross corset is a classic take on Victorian style, and the spaghetti strap detail is a more modern approach. Dangling black earrings are a must for this sexy dress.

This modest purple dress from the Pyramid Collection will have Mr. Darcy coming after you. Inspired by the brave women of Jane Austen's books, this stunning dress is perfect for hopeless modern day romantics. The dress has a tucked bodice, soft long sleeves, sharp pointed cuffs, darted shoulders, and a floor sweeping hem line. Browse Pyramid Collection's dresses here.

Michelle Mason's ruffled gown has vintage chic and romantic flavor all tied into one glorious frock. The dress is a little more on the expensive side, but it is beautiful! Wear it as a bridal dress, to a party, or any other fancy gala. The scoop neck and spaghetti straps are sensual in nature, and the rows of ruffles are ornamental in nature.

Don't forget'

A cameo brooch

Carrielee lace pumps by Guess

Newport News Dresses

Classic chokers

Ruffled blouses

A Victorian dress and sense of style is romantic and feminine in everyway. Whether your attempting to garner a Victorian look for a costume party, or aiming for a gallant look, look to the days of old for a chance to go gorgeous and go bold.

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