Best colonial character costume ideas for Cosplay and Halloween in 2023

Whether you're looking for a unique Halloween costume or want to dress up for a cosplay event, consider colonial character costumes. There are many ways to create a costume that represents different aspects of life during the colonial era. Consider using traditional clothing items like bonnets, shawls, and breeches or adding props such as lanterns, quills, and spectacles. With a little creativity, you can put together a memorable and authentic colonial character costume.

Davy Crockett Costume

Davy Crockett’s costume is a khaki frontier man attire with fringes on his long-sleeved shirt and pants, a coonskin hat, a brown belt, and moccasins slippers.

By Costumet Team on March

Laura Ingalls (Little House on the Prairie) Costume

Laura Ingalls' costume features a settler colonial dress with bonnet.

By Costumet Team on October

Napoleon Bonaparte Costume

Napoleon Bonaparte's costume has a heavy military inspiration as seen on his top, sash, pants, and boots. He wears a hat and also has a sash.

By Costumet Team on October

Maria Reynolds' Costume from Hamilton

Maria Reynolds' stage look features a purely red colonial-era gown. She also has curly hair.

By Costumet Team on August

Robert E. Lee Costume

Robert E. Lee's costume features a grey confederate general uniform with yellow accents

By Costumet Team on September

Alexander Hamilton Costume

Alexander Hamilton’s costume is his officer’s uniform comprising of a blue colonial jacket, a white vest, a white cravat, white pants, and brown boots.

By Costumet Team on August

Schuyler Sisters (Hamilton) Costume

The Schuyler Sister's costumes all include vintage corset-style gowns. Eliza wears a light green-blue color scheme, while Angelica wears here in pink. Finally, Peggy wears the yellow gown.

By Costumet Team on August

King George III (Hamilton) Costume

King George's costume consists of red coat and shorts with high socks and black shoes. He also has red cape and a crown.

By Costumet Team on August

Eliza Hamilton Costume

Eliza Hamilton’s costume is a modest and simple mint green gown. Eliza Hamilton is just not a wife. She’s a philantrophist as well.

By Costumet Team on August

Samuel Adams Costume

Samuel Adams’ costume is colonial attire (red for the founding father) and a mug of beer. When you hear the name ‘Samuel Adams’, you’re probably thinking one of two things: the founding father or the beer.

By Costumet Team on August