Are you looking for a renaissance dress costume that shows your beauty, intelligence, and bravery for this Halloween or an upcoming renaissance faire? Or would you rather wear something secretly provocative and perhaps a little bloody? Either way, the Anne Boleyn costume is for you.

Anne Boleyn was beautiful and brave – a true queen among peasants, but her life (and death) are all about blood. The second wife of King Henry VIII, Anne was the woman that changed the face of religious Europe. She is the reason that Henry denounced the Catholic Church and the Pope, setting himself up as the religious leader of the newly formed Church of England.

As the newfound religious leader, Henry VIII was able to divorce his first wife and marry the beautiful Anne. She must have been quite captivating to inspire such a shift in the devoutly Catholic king. Not only that, but Anne was not nearly highborn enough to qualify to take the place of a queen. Had it not been for her wits, her sensuality, her beauty, and her brains, she would have been just another mistress belonging to just another king.

Anne was not born to be a mistress. She was born to be a queen…like a fairytale come true. Though her reign lasted only shortly over two years, she was the mother to one of the greatest rulers in all of English history, Elizabeth I.

You can realize your own dream of royalty in the brown and olive green Anne Boleyn dress with lace-up bodice and gold trim. A coordinating headpiece is also included to complete a costume that is a crowning achievement in design. Add a renaissance pouch to complete the look.

Anne Boleyn was a beautiful woman who changed the face of history by loving a king. As beautiful as she was, Anne’s story didn’t end beautifully. You may remember her from the old phrase used to remember what happened to all six of Henry’s wives, “divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.”

Anne was the first wife that Henry had beheaded. Why did Henry have Anne beheaded? Perhaps he was overly jealous because she was so beautiful or perhaps he had already started going crazy (historians believe he had syphilis that caused him to go crazy later in life), but Henry believed that Anne was being unfaithful.

Historians mostly agree that these accusations were unfounded and stemmed more from the fact that Anne had been unable to bear a son and heir to the throne than from the fact that she was unfaithful. Though her beauty won her the crown of England, it cost her the head on which it was placed.

The Anne Boleyn costume is ideal for Halloween, faires, weddings or themed-events. The quality of the gown is exceptional, true to the period, and an excellent match for King Henry VIII or his executioner.

Have you always been in awe of the Renaissance period and the rebirth of beauty and artistic self expression?  Or are you one of those women who simply admire the appealing European fashion trends that unraveled during this age of cultural re-awakening?  Who wouldn’t admire the sensuality brought by wearing the corset and those low, square-cut necklines?  Indeed, it was the Renaissance that heralded the now classic empire cut.

If you rarely go to black tie events, then you seldom get the opportunity to wear formal gowns with that striking empire cut.  Yet, you don’t have to be invited to formal gatherings or be in theater to get the chance to dress-up in a gown with a flattering corset.  You can still explore your feminine side by choosing a Renaissance Dress Costume for your next Halloween ball or Renaissance faire in your area.

The Renaissance dress is worn under several layers of clothing, as is distinct of medieval fashion.  During the middle-ages and until the 17th century, women wore “kirtles” underneath the basic gown.  A kirtle is a skirt and a bodice sewn together with large folds falling to the ground from a tight waist.  The kirtle also had large sleeves with deep turned-back cuffs.  Of course, the kirtle had the definitive low, square-cut neckline.

However, beginning in the 18th century, the kirtle lost its heavy folds and tight waist.  Although it remained long, the undergarment became loose and light-weight and called a chemise.  Today, with changes in length and fabric, the chemise persists as a basic woman’s undergarment.  This same chemise will be your required undergarment for a Renaissance Dress Costume.

Starting to doubt if you can pull-off this costume ensemble?  Do not fret. There are ready-made costumes available commercially. Better yet, you can find the Renaissance costume online.  For example, the Journe Gown design is typical of countryside women’s fashion in the Limousin region of France, a province known for its fine porcelain.

The Journe gown is in jewel black with a low-cut neckline and a bodice that serves as a body-forming corset to push-up your bosom and hold-in your tummy.  Consisting of cotton velveteen fabric, the gown is half-lined in satin fabric of various colors with functional, turned-back cuff sleeves that tie-on with ribbons.

Being handmade, the gown is adorned with trim, ribbons and lining that are distinct in every piece.  If you appreciate excellent attention to detail, this undeniably feminine Renaissance Dress Costume is surely for you. Do not waste time.  Order the Journe Gown today; pair it up with a light chemise, and be the Belle of the Ball!

Are you looking for a fresh costume idea for your next renaissance faire? Or maybe you want to be the cool mom of that two-year old “Viking” at your next Halloween event?  Or are you simply one of those women who grab at every opportunity to dress-up in theatrical clothes?  Then, you may want consider wearing a Celtic Costume for Women.

Used by Celtic women during the middle ages, the Celtic Dress is made of heavy, colorful fabric and consists of several layers of differently-textured cloth. The garment is distinctly identified by the signature puffy, long sleeves and equally-voluminous, long skirt usually held together by a thick belt worn at the waist.  The dress is worn with a long, loose undergarment or chemise and a skirt with ruffles sewn-in or a petticoat, as was common during eras when women predominantly wore long dresses.

Are you beginning to wonder how you can come-up with the full Celtic ensemble without spending hours slaving-away at the sewing machine?  Well, the simple answer is that you don’t have to. You can find several reasonably priced options online. One of my favorites is the burgundy celtic dress.

The burgundy celtic dress dramatically enhances your bosom area, with the push-up shaping effect of its front-boned bodice.  You will appreciate the hidden pocket which keeps the four pieces of spring-steel boring in place; and at the same time, supports the front eyeholes.

The costume fabric consists of cotton velveteen, satin and brocade.  The dress is mainly burgundy-colored but you may find that the trim, ribbons and lining vary for each dress.  These differences in detail are exactly what make your Celtic Dress unique and distinctly yours.

To ensure that you successfully complete the Celtic look, you should wear a chemise under the garment and add a ring belt. The Celtic Dress is available in extra-small to extra-large waist-sizes.  However, it is advisable to get a size down from your normal size if you want the fit to be most flattering.

Remember also that during medieval times, women wore their hair long and curly.  If you do not sport that kind of hairstyle but would like to achieve that maximum Celtic woman impact, a long curly wig will do the job for you.  So, if you are eager to be a Renaissance star or simply the envy at your next costume event, what’s stopping you from grabbing a Celtic Costume for Women now?

Surpassingly beautiful and desirable, Queen Guinevere was the legendary wife of King  Arthur. Her story is filled with scandal and intrigue, making the Sexy Guinevere  Costume truly reflective of the drama surrounding her life. Plus, it looks good too!

A sexy twist on a classic Renfaire look, the Guinevere costume includes a luxe  raspberry velvet minidress with golden trim and lace-up details. Add a pair of sexy gold heels and you can recreate your own downfall of the kingdom as you get all the  attention from the gentlemen.

And let’s not forget the conversation the Guinevere costume will spark. One of the most  beautiful maidens in Britain, Guinevere is usually depicted as meeting King Arthur  after he helped expel King Ryons from her father’s kingdom. Naturally he fell in  love with her at once and the two married soon afterward. They were given the Round  Table as a wedding present by her father.

In tales and folklore, Queen Guinevere was said to have had a passionate love affair  with Arthur’s chief knight Sir Lancelot and yet banished him twice when she thought  he had been deliberately unfaithful to her. Although Guinevere was sentenced to  burning at the stake because of the affair, it is reported that Sir Lancelot saved  his lover from this ominous fate.

Guinevere’s and Lancelot’s alleged betrayal of Arthur was often considered as having  led to the downfall of the kingdom.

And you thought our modern day scandals were a hot mess….Queen Guinevere’s  transgression may be treated with various degrees of sympathy, or it may take a form  other than adultery or lust, but it may not be omitted.

There are several variations as to how Queen Guinevere led her final days. From  living in a nunnery to being torn to pieces by dogs, there’s no lack of controversy  surrounding this historical icon, who you can represent in a sexy Renaissance  costume.

With a story like that, who wouldn’t want to wear the sexy Guinevere costume? You’ll  certainly create heated debates as well as be the center of attention!

If you need to get in character, you can read more facts about Queen Guinevere or check our several of the movie adaptations about her life.