Historical versions of today's Halloween costumes

I really enjoyed this video--I don't usually get to watch whatever I want on youtube, but I indulged myself today!

She goes through 6 different common Halloween costumes and draws what they would look like if they were actually historically accurate. There's 15th century nobility, 16th century Queen Elizabeth, 17th century pilgrim, 18th century "vampire," and 19th century southern bell. I love how she slides in some info about historical dyes and fibres. Those bright colors and polyester fabrics are right out!

Katie and I have done this as well. We get dressed up in period clothing and do photoshoots. One of my favorite photos was this one of us: her and I dressed up as if we were in the 1940's, and then went to an old railroad station by us, and with the camera on a tripod, and using the self-timer, this picture was taken, along with a few others that came out good. All our clothing came from a thrift shop. (Goodwill)

Despite the last set of photos, we LOVE the 1930's era, and had our house set up like the 1930's.

One Christmas I bought Katie REAL 1930's clothing, and this was a picture taken in our home which looks like Katie was right out of that era!

Well...Nowadays, people have to be politically correct in choosing costume lest someone gets...offended.
Zombies are safe as of yet, no zombie bitches about their culture, heritage etc....

I have always been fond of historical costumes, especially as an adult.  I usually went as a gypsy because that was the easiest to put together from what was in my closet.  These look fun:


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Two years later, and this Halloween has brought us a sequel, huzzah!