Celebrate Mardi Gras in style with appropriate Mardi Gras Attire.
The words “Mardi Gras” are French for “Fat Tuesday” which is thought to refer to the practice of eating rich fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season which starts on Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is celebrated in several areas of the United States with parties, festivals, carnivals and parades. People love to dress up in masks and costumes for Mardi Gras. If you are planning to participate in one of the Mardi Gras festivities in your area, then you will need to dress appropriately for the occasion. We have a number of suggestions for you to consider.
If you are going to have a Mardi Gras party or festival, then you are going to need to designate a King and Queen of Mardi Gras for the event.
The King of your Mardi Gras celebration will need a costume worthy of his lofty title. If you are anointed King, then you should cloak yourself with this majestic burgundy King’s Robe which is trimmed in faux fur. A crown and scepter will need to be purchased separately to complete the costume.
Every King needs his Queen and this Queen costume will be perfect for all those fancy dress balls held during Mardi Gras. You will be cloaked in mystery and ready to shed your disguise at the stroke of midnight when you wear this dazzling costume. The costume includes a luxurious velvet tea-length gown and features a vibrant multi-colored inset and gold/black ruffle trim at the waist and cuffs. The shoes, wig , mask and hosiery are sold separately. This Mardi Gras attire is guaranteed to get you royal treatment at the next big event.
Peacocks are colorful and are often represented in Mardi Gras parades and celebrations because of their vibrant colors. You can show all your colors at the Mardi Gras party when you wear this costume. This Peacock Gal Costume includes a beautiful multi-colored fitted tanks style dress with a puffy skirt portion and an attached green tail with purple, orange and yellow accents. Also included in this fabulous ensemble are a green choker and a peacock inspired faux feather hat. In this costume, you can go ahead and be “Cocky” at the Mardi Gras celebration.
Mardi Gras is all about fun and games and you can’t have a Mardi Gras celebration without a Jester in the crowd. Bourbon Street’s finest can show up in this costume which includes a royal purple and emerald green hood, matching tunic top with gold trim and pants with a jagged-edge trim. Everything but the shoes are provided in this costume. This ensemble is a must have for the Mardi Gras clown in the crowd!
Mardi Gras Jester Woman’s Costume
Men can’t have all the fun at Mardi Gras and this cute clown costume was meant for someone who wants to party all night long. This alluring entertainer’s ensemble includes a royal purple mini-dress and features a sweetheart neckline, festive print down the center and glowing gold trim. Also included in this playful ensemble are matching wristlettes featuring black organza ruffles and a jester hat with an attached large feather. The woman’s jester costume is available in Adult sizes Small/Medium and Large/X-Large.