Masquerade Costumes and Eye Masks
A masquerade dance or ball is an elaborate party that typically involves music, dancing, and costumes. Costumes and eye masks that match the theme of the party add to the ambiance and liven up the dance floor. Masquerade costumes and masquerade masks are available in a wide variety of styles, and they are often formal with fancy embellishments.
What kind of masks should you wear for Mardi Gras?
The traditional colors of Mardi Gras are green, purple, and gold, but masks of any color are welcome. You can find simple ones, but masks with feathers, sequins, metallic finishes, glitter, rhinestones, and other embellishments can match the festive tone of the holiday. The masks may cover only a portion of the face or the entire face.
What is a Venetian mask?
These masquerade masks originate from Venice, Italy, and are traditionally worn during an event called Carnival. The masks are full-face or half-face masks that are especially ornate and decorated with bright colors, feathers, and rhinestones. One of the most iconic types is known as the "plague doctor" mask that has a long and exaggerated nose.
What is a laser-cut mask?
Most masks that are laser cut are made out of a thin and flexible metal. These kinds of masks are made with small, intricate laser cutouts, creating an ornate pattern over the wearers face. Laser-cut masks only provide partial face cover and may be decorated with rhinestones.
What is required for a masquerade costume?
Masquerade costumes can include a dress, skirt, pants, shirt, mask, or appropriate accessories. A theme for a masquerade party would indicate the style of clothing required, but a general masquerade event calls for fancy dress and a mask. Fancy dress is an over-the-top formal costume that mixes opulence and fun.
What is a steampunk costume?
Steampunk combines Industrial Revolution-era elements with Victorian fashion. These elements are set against a backdrop of science fiction and fantasy. Common accessories and fashion elements often include:
- Metallic finishes, like silver, copper, bronze, and gold
- Gears and cogs
- Goggles, scarves, caps, and top hats
- Ruffles, lace, brocade, and other luxurious fabrics and embellishments
- Tall boots that lace or button
- Corsets, dresses, bustle skirts, and petticoats
- Waistcoats and pocket watches
- Leather straps, buckles, and storage pouches
Do masquerade masks differ for men and women?
Feminine and masculine kinds differ in style and often coverage. Masculine masks tend to cover more of the face and feature eye cutouts that are plain. Feminine ones tend to provide less face coverage and have eye cutouts that are elaborate or flare up and out at the corners like a cats eye.