Popular historical character costume ideas for Cosplay and Halloween
Harriet Tubman's Costume
Harriet’s costume can be recreated with a white collar top, black long sleeves top, and a long skirt. She also wears her hair in a low bun style and has hair covering.
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.
Maria Reynolds' Costume from Hamilton
Maria Reynolds' stage look features a purely red colonial-era gown. She also has curly hair.
Anne Boleyn & Katherine Howard (Six the Musical) Costume
Anne Boleyn’s costume in Six the Musical, is a green sleeveless dress with black gaffer tape details, black fishnet tights, black forearm sleeves, black platform boots, a gold ‘B’ necklace, and spiked hair cuffs. Katherine costume can be recreated with a magenta and black combo featuring a bra, sheer sleeves, and a corset.
Mary Queen of Scots Costume
Queen Mary costume is a vintage gown with Elizabethan influence or simply wear a grey balloon sleeve top and big skirt to complete the costume. The wear Mary's signature red wig and a stark white makeup.
Johnny Appleseed Costume
Johnny Appleseed’s costume is a brown vest on your red lumberjack shirt and black pants. He also got a brown satchel and a pan over his head.
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.
Christopher Columbus Costume
Christopher Columbus costume is a dark tunic with white long sleeved shirt. He styles it with a cape, black tights, and brown boots. To complete the look, wear a brown wig and hat with a feather.