One of the star romantic couples of history,
Cleopatra and Antony remain an enduring legend of love and tragedy. For a couple's costume for a fancy dress ball, costume party, dress-up event, masquerade or Halloween, a couple or friends can pair up as this famous couple.
Because of her reputation as powerful, exotic and seductive, a costume for this famous queen gives a woman an opportunity to make a bold statement with big jewelry, dramatic eye makeup and a form-fitting gown.
The brave and virile Mark Antony was a leader of men and played a key role in history. Men have the option of appearing in uniform or in civilian clothing, depending on the occasion.
Costume tips for this famous couple can also help if you're making costumes for the couple for a play in a school or community theater.
Ready-Made Mail Order Costumes
Ready-made costumes are often casual in their interpretation of garments for the famous pair, making use a of polyester or acrylic knit tunic and cape for a man's costume with faux leather accessories, such as vinyl, and the sort of gold braid available from fabric stores. Cleopatra costumes offer similar options, such as a nylon nightgown or polyester sheath dress with sequins. The size options and quality vary widely by manufacturer. As many people have discovered, one size does not fit all.
