Costume Withdrawal

I love costumes. I always have. As kids, Betsy and I had an ENORMOUS dress up collection, and as an adult I think I have even more. I love going to faerie festivals, renaissance faires, steampunk festivals, period balls, you name it!

But with everything being canceled this year, I haven't gotten to dress up much (though I will admit, I have taken to wearing my costumes around the house, much to my husband's amusement). So I've decided for this blog post we're all going to live vicariously through my pictures of  costumes past.

This particular Halloween, we were doing the Providence Ghost Tour (I can't link from a caption, but go look them up), and I wanted something that would keep me warm!

I run a steampunk event in Woodstock, CT. This was our first year

The New York Faerie Festival, a 3 day event in the middle of nowhere in the Catskills. It's magical

1920's Lawn Party at the Crane Estate in Massachusetts

 I also want to share with you some links to some of my favorite vendors for costume pieces. This is a tough time for small businesses, so I encourage you to support them!

Reyen Designs - They have the most beautiful hand dyed silk pieces you'll ever see. It's impossible to not feel like a fairy while wearing their work.

Pendragon Costumes  - They have a few different lines of costume pieces, and they're all amazing. Renaissance, steampunk, futuristic, etc. My most favorite costume piece I've ever purchased, a green steampunk-inspired corset with attached bustle skirt, came from them.

Damsel in this Dress - She makes comfortable corsets. I can give no higher endorsement, lol.

Those are just a few of my favorites. Who are your favorite costume makers?