Beautiful Renaissance Faire Costumes

Get ready for some weekend RenFaire fun with these deluxe renaissance-style costumes. Find beautiful historical gowns for women and authentic-looking uniform costumes for men. 

Whether your favorite Renaissance Fair follows the familiar English Renaissance period of Elizabeth I (the second half of the 16th century), or your event's timeline falls during the Medieval period (5th to 15th century), or you're getting ready for a faire covering a different historical period, these highly-rated premium costumes will insure you fit right in with the historical bunch.

1 Lady in Waiting Two-Tone Gown Costume

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This is a highly-rated dress gown with a false underskirt. The dark puce and army green colors are muted -- perfect for the Medieval or Renaissaince periods. The green bodice and sleeves have pretty golden ribbon details. This gown comes with a pretty crown.

2 Royal Knight Complete Men's Costume

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This is a great Knight of the Round Table cosplay costume for men. The costume comes with a silver and black tunic with coat of arms motif and chainamil-look sleeves. You'll also get a matching belt and a headpiece with chainmail-like cowl. Add your own black slacks and boots and your look will be complete.

3 Pretty Red & Gold Renaissance Maiden Gown

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This beautiful red and gold dress has puffed shoulders with long tulle hanging from the short sleeves, giving it a long-sleeved look and fashion line. The dress also has a square neckline, a gold look panel on the skirt, and pretty golden trim at the neck, waist, and sleeves.

4 Medieval King Complete Royal Costume for Men

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This is a great cosplay outfit for guys to wear at a RenFaire or for Halloween. The costume comes complete with a silver tunic with dragon shield motif, dramatic cape with medallion fixture, an army belt, silver gauntlets and matching silver metal-look leg guards, and a golden crown. Add your own sword and facial hair to complete this look!

5 Pretty Purple Renaissance Woman's Gown

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This is a pretty velvet purple gown with golden trim details. The bodice has a pretty lace-up front and the gown has embroidered ribbon borders along the front and at the sleeves. This pretty dress is great for Halloween or Lord of the Rings cosplay, too!

6 Noble Knight Deluxe Men's Costume

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This costume has a lot of great details. The long tunic top has an elaborate shield image at the chest. The sleeves have a chainmail metal look and the neckline and trim are also in metal-like silver. The tunic comes with a stylish belt, tall metal-look shoe covers, and a sword.

7 Cool Blue Renaissance-Style Women's Gown

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This is a pretty gown in cool blue and contrasting maroon. You'll get the gown with puffy sleeves, pretty gold-trimmed square neckline, panel bodice, and long blue skirt bottom. The dress comes with an attached maroon sash belt and a matching headpiece with sheer drape.

Let's All Go As Minions! Despicable Me Costumes

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7 Beautiful Masquerade Masks

Masquerade balls can be fancy formal affairs, or they can be informal costume parties. These elegant masquerade-style masks are perfect for either kind of dress-up affair. Combine your mask with evening wear for a formal party, or wear your mask with any old thing for a more casual get-together.

Group Costume Idea: The Flintstones!

This is a great costume idea for a couple, two couples, or small families to wear together this Halloween. Dress up as the suave and sophisticated cave-folks from Bedrock htat everyone knows and loves from the classic sit-com cartoon series The Flintstones.

Updated for 2023: 10 Fun Couples Costumes

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