Susan B. Anthony Costume for Cosplay & Halloween
How to Make Susan B. Anthony’s Costume
Susan B. Anthony was a champion for women suffrage. She left her legacy for the women and people of color in the USA while decked in simple clothing. To cop her costume, be sure to wear a black dress. Then get detachable white collar and a pair of cuffs. Finish with a pair of heeled closed shoes and tie your hair in a bun or wear a bun wig.
These are the pieces for your next Susan B. Anthony costume:
| # | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Dress | Get this long-sleeved black dress. |
| 2 | Detachable Collar | Style it with a detachable collar. |
| 3 | Cuffs | Then wear it with cuffs. |
| 4 | Black Shoes | Wear this pair of shorts. |
| 5 | Bun Wig | Tie your hair into a bun or wear this bun wig. |
| 6 | Costume Set | Or get this full Susan B. Anthony costume set. |
About Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer. She had a big role in the women suffrage movement as well as in the anti-slavery movement. In 1872, she was arrested for voting and her trial was highly publicized. After this, Sen. Aaron A. Sargent introduced an amendment that allowed women to vote.
As a civil rights activist, Anthony left a lasting legacy and inspired many people. Women and people of color have commemorated Anthony in various ways such as in the Commemorative Stamp (1936), in a stained glass window at the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church in Rochester, and more!
