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Post Halloween sales are perfect timing for those who wish to buy Carnival costumes, or Holiday costumes for your children or partners.  So keep an eye out...
 

 

An on-line source of costumes is Costume Craze.  They offer many costumes, plus they have a huge selection for children, adults and plus sizes. 

 

 HUGE SALE going on now at Costume Craze - 60% OFF!

 

Another on-line source that also ships worldwide is this one.  Lots of pretty women's outfits here, and all costumes come in all sizes.

 

I've collected together here some Italian related costumes available via various sources that might work well for:
  • Carnival
  • Halloween
  • Costume Parties
  • Renaissance Weddings / Faires
  • Casual Fridays at the Office (just kidding!)

Click through on an item to view a larger image, to get more information and to see similar items.

A word of warning, focus on the clothes and ignore the models, more than a few of whom are terribly sleazy looking. 

I've organized the page into these sections:

 

 

Costume Craze

Beautiful costumes, good prices, ship worldwide, just updated the links, watch for after Halloween sales specials.

 

They offer all sorts of wonderful costumes from the Italian Renaissance, Ancient Rome, and Commedia dell'Arte.

 

 

Mask Gallery - New

For Mardi Gras, Carnival, Parties...

 

 

Renaissance, Mediaeval (and Pirates)

Losts of pretty women's costumes, and manly men's costumes, all costumes come in various sizes, ship worldwide

An on-line source of costumes is Costume Craze

They have a big selection for children, adults and plus sizes.  And they ship worldwide.  Here's a selection.  Click through to the shop for more costumes for all occasions. 

Adult Deluxe Maid Marion Renaissance Costume - $ 49.99
Renaissance Deluxe Maid Marion Costume - Renaissance Costumes for Women - Adult Halloween Costumes - This Adult Renaissance costume includes the Renaissance costume headpiece and the Maid Marion Renaissance costume dress with belt cord. The Maid Marion Renaissance costume is available in size Adult Standard.
Fair Maiden Renaissance Costume - $ 104.95
Halloween Costumes for Women - This Super Deluxe Renaissance Costume includes the Renaissance costume dress, the hat and the overcoat.

Adult Renaissance Queen Costume - $ 49.99
Renaissance Queen Costume Dress - Renaissance Costumes for Women - Adult Halloween Costumes - This Queen's Renaissance Costume dress includes the Renaissance Queen costume dress and headpiece. This Renaissance Queen Costume Dress is available in size Adult Std.
Adult Martini Costume - $ 48.95
Adult Martini Costume - Adult Halloween Costumes - This funny sexy Martini Costume includes the Martini costume dress.
Renaissance Lady Costume - $ 47.99
Renaissance Lady Costume Dress - Renaissance Costumes for Women - Adult Halloween Costumes - This Renaissance Lady Costume dress includes headband and Renaissance costume dress. The Renaissance Lady Costume dress is available in adult size Standard.
Adult Renaissance Lord of the Manor Costume - $ 45.95
Renaissance Lord of the Manor Costume - Renaissance Costumes for Men - Adult Halloween Costumes - This Renaissance Lord of the Manor Costume includes the Renaissance tunic and pants with attached boot tops. The Renaissance Lord of the Manor Costume is available in size Adult Standard.
Lady in Waiting Costume - $ 43.99
Lady in Waiting Costume - Medieval Costumes for Adults includes headpiece with veil and velvet dress.
Adult Roman or Greek Empress Costume - $ 41.95
Adult Roman or Greek Empress Costume - Greek or Roman Costumes - This lovely Roman or Greek Empress Costume includes the dress and the crown.
Adult Plus Size Angel Costume - $ 39.99
Adult Plus Size Angel Costume - Angel Costumes - This Plus Size Angel Costume includes the halo and dress and is available in size Womens XL.
Adult Julius Caesar Costume - $ 36.95
Adult Julius Caesar Costume - Roman Costumes for Men - Adult Halloween Costumes - This Julius Caesar Costume includes a Gold-Trimmed white robe with attached velvet drape. One Size Fits Most. 100% Polyester. Hand wash cold water. Line dry. No bleach.
Adult Queen Anne Renaissance Costume - $ 35.99
Adult Renaissance Queen Anne Costume Dress - Renaissance Costume for Women - Adult Halloween Costumes - This Queen Anne Renaissance Costume Dress includes the Renaissance costume dress and crown. The Renaissance Queen Anne Costume dress is available in size Adult Standard.
Lady Carole Renaissance Costume - $ 35.95
Lady Carole Renaissance Costume - Renaissance Costumes - Adult Halloween Costumes - You'll look enchanting in this Blue Adult Lady Carole Renaissance Costume Dress. This gown includes the Gold-Trimmed Velvet dress.
Adult Lancelot Knight Costume - $ 38.95
Lancelot Costume - Medieval Costumes for Men - Adult Halloween Costumes - This Lancelot Medieval Costume includes tunic and pants with attached boot tops and is available in size Adult Std.
Guenivere Costume - $ 49.99
Guenivere Costume - Medieval or Renaissance Costumes - This Lady Guenivere costume includes the headpiece and velvet-like dress.
Adult Renaissance Princess Costume - $ 57.99
Renaissance Princess Costume - Renaissance Costumes for Women - Adult Halloween Costumes - Princess Costumes - This adult Renaissance Princess Costume includes a Renaissance princess headpiece with veil and Renaissance Princess costume dress.
Adult Renaissance Wench Costume - $ 98.95
Adult Halloween Costumes - This Adult Renaissance Wench Costume includes the mid-length Renaissance Wench Costume dress with attached top skirt drape, gold trimmed stretch velvet lace-up vest and the hat.
Super Deluxe Maid Marian Costume - $ 94.95
Halloween Costumes for Women - This Adult Maid Marian Costume from The Designer Collection features the headpiece with jewel, top with back lace-up, sleeves, skirt and the corded belt. Great couples costume with your man dressed as Robin Hood!
Adult Super Deluxe Medieval Maiden Costume - $ 92.95
This Super Deluxe Medieval Maiden Costume features the full-length panne gown with attached cape, sash and buckle, and the headpiece that can also be worn as a necklace. Necklace shown is not available.
Adult Caesar's Wife Roman Costume - $ 89.96
Adult Halloween Costumes - Caesar's Wife Roman Costume - Robe yourself in the majesty of Mediterranean empires, Greece or Rome! This Caesar's Wife Costume features a washable pony-crepe dress with matching nylon drape, both trimmed in metallic gold. Tiara not available. Armband sold separately.
Plus Size Baroness Costume - $ 72.95
Plus Size Halloween Costumes for Women - This Plus Size Baroness Costume includes the baroness costume dress and the headpiece.
Deluxe Arwen Dress & Tiara - $ 69.99
Adult Hallowen Costumes - This Deluxe Arwen Dress and tiara features the lovely and flowing Arwen dress and tiara. Available in size Adult Standard. Great for a couples costume with your man dressed as Aragorn! The dress is a pale green.
Adult Baroness Renaissance Costume - $ 69.95
Adult Renaissance Costumes - This Adult Renaissance Baroness Costume includes the Baroness costume dress and the headpiece.
Deluxe Adult Renaissance Maiden Costume - $ 68.95
This Deluxe Renaissance Maiden Costume features the full-length gown and the headpiece with drape.
Deluxe Roman Queen Costume - $ 61.95
This Deluxe Roman Queen Costume includes the dress, detachable cape with front drape and the hair clips. Includes:
Forum Senator - $ 59.99
Forum Senator - Adult Costumes
Adult Knight Costume - $ 94.95
This knight costume includes the knight costume tunic, the crown (made of cardboard) and the cape.
Plus Size Deluxe Cleopatra Costume - $ 92.95
Halloween Costumes for Women - Egyptian Costumes - This Plus Size Deluxe Queen of the Nile Cleopatra Costume includes the split front satin Cleopatra costume gown, sequin belt with attached puff print apron, puff print collar plus sequin and jeweled headpiece.
Adult Roman Armor Costume Set - $ 89.99
Adult Roman Armor Costume Set - Roman Costumes for Men - Adult Halloween Costumes - The Roman Armor Costume Set includes helmet with feathers, chest piece, back piece, shield and vinyl skirt. Roman Tunic underneath, Roman Sandals and Roman Sword sold separately. One size.
Adult Centurion Armour Set - $ 89.99
Roman Centurion Armour Set - Halloween Costumes for Men - This Centurion Armour Set includes the Roman Costume helmet with a feather, shin guards, breast plate (front and back), shield and skirt. Roman Sandals, Sword and Roman Tunic underneath are sold separately. PLEASE NOTE: The feather will be other than red in color, probably black.
Roman Soldier Costume Set - $ 89.99
Roman Soldier Costume Set - Halloween Costumes for Men - Adult Halloween Costumes - This Roman Soldier Costume Set includes the helmet with feathers, chest piece, back piece, shin guards, shield and vinyl skirt. Tunic underneath is sold separately. Sword is sold separately.
Renaissance Noble Lady Costume - $ 84.95
Halloween Costumes for Women - This Adult Noble Lady Costume from The Designer Collection features the hat with emblem and veil, dress with fur trim, beads, lined sleeves and the corded belt.
Plus Size Deluxe Renaissance Maiden Costume - $ 76.95
This Plus Size Deluxe Renaissance Maiden Costume features the full-length gown and the headpiece with drape.
Adult Deluxe Julius Caesar Costume - $ 76.45
Halloween Costumes for Men - Roman Costume - This Deluxe Julius Caesar Costume includes the Julius Caesar Roman costume robe, drape, brooch and the laurel wreath headpiece.
Adult Deluxe Cleopatra Costume - $ 104.99
Halloween Costumes for Women - Egyptian Costumes - The Deluxe Gold Cleopatra Costume includes the Cleopatra costume gown and cape with attached collar, and cuffs. Great Couples costume with your man dressed as Julius Caesar, Pharaoh, Ramses, King Tut or Marc Antony! Cleopatra wig, headpieces and other accessories are sold separately. Small 5-7 Medium 9-11 Large 14-16 XL 18-20
Adult Renaissance Peasant Costume - $ 108.95
Adult Halloween Costumes - This Adult Renaissance Peasant Costume includes the micro-suede lace-up Renaissance Peasant costume vest, shirt, waist sash, pants and the boot tops.
Adult Super Deluxe Roman Warrior Costume - $ 109.95
Halloween Costumes for Men - Roman Costumes - This Super Deluxe Roman Warrior Costume features the Roman Costume tunic with attached cape, the Roman headpiece, cuffs, and the leg guards. Roman sword and Roman Sandals sold separately.
Adult Brigadoon Renaissance Wench Costume - $ 109.95
Adult Halloween Costumes - This Super Deluxe Renaissance Wench Costume includes the shirt, Renaisance costume vest, the skirt with overpiece and the pouch. Can also be used as a pirate wench costume. Womens Large: Sizes 14-16. Costume runs big.
Adult Renaissance Woman Costume - $ 116.95
This Renaissance Woman Costume includes the Renaissance costume gown with smocked neckline and double skirt, vest with gold trim, hat, vinyl belt and the drawstring pouch.
Adult Super Deluxe Cleopatra Costume - $ 391.96
Egyptian Costumes for Women - Adult Halloween Costumes - This Super Deluxe Cleopatra costume features a heavily adorned headpiece, embelished collar with attached cape, wristbands and armbands, empire waist gown with finely pleated skirt and gold metallic braiding, and the embellished belt. This is a truly fantastic, finely made Cleopatra Costume. Great as a couples costume with your man dressed as King Tut, Ramses, Pharaoh, Marc Antony or Julius Caesar!
Adult Jingles the Jester Clown Costume - $46.41

This Jingles the Jester Clown Costume includes the shirt, pants and matching jester hat. Clown stick sold separately.

 

 

Mask Gallery (to buy)

Red Half Mask with Feathers - $13.73

Black and White Feather Mask - $8.25

This Fancy Feather Mask in black and white features a brightly reflective silver body and a magnificent top embellishment of black and white feathers, and black sequined trim. Marvelous for a carnival costume!

Black and White Feather Mask - $6.05

This Black and White Feathered Mask features a body of short black feathers, seequined trim about the eyes and a magnificent crown of sleek black and gold feathers.

White Feather Mask - $4.01

This fancy mask features a flared white feathered body, magenta sequined trim about the eyes and two proudly curving peacock plumes on the crown.

Black and White Mask - $12.09

Black and White Mask

Black and Silver Mask - $9.90

This Black and Silver Mask on a stick with red flower accent is great with a Vampire Costume or a Dia de Los Muertos Costume, Spanish Costume, Mexican Costume, or for a Masquerade Ball outfit!

Golden Flower Mask - $8.78

Black Magique Half Mask - $4.39

This Magique Half Mask is available in black (MASK138), silver (MASK137), red (MASK136) and gold (MASK96).

Silver Magique Half Mask - $2.20

This Magique Half Mask is available in black (MASK138), silver (MASK137), red (MASK136) and gold (MASK96).

Womens White and Silver Venetian Mask - $11.53

Silver and white venetian mask with iridescent sequin trim.

Butterfly Eye Mask - $6.03

Iridescent blue butterfly eye mask

Venetian Mask - $32.95

Venetian Mask - Purple Green and Gold Jester Mask

Gold Venetian Half Mask with Hat - $16.48

Venetian Half Mask with Hat

Red/Gold Mask with Feathers - $8.78

Red/Gold Mask with Feathers

Marquis Costume Mask - $4.82

Marquis Costume Mask - Renaissance Costume Accessories

Marquise Costume Mask - $4.82

Rigid Plastic Half Mask.

Pixie Butterfly Mesh Mask - $5.72

Pixie Butterfly Mesh Mask - Costume Masks

Shedevil Black and Red Half Mask - $8.78

This Shedevil Half Mask is held in place by an elastic string that goes around the head.

Venetian Mask - $17.55

White Harlequin Half Mask - $2.20

This Harlequin Half Mask is available in black, white, red, silver and gold.

Red Harlequin Half Mask - $2.20

This Harlequin Half Mask is available in black, white, red, silver and gold.

Winter's Eve Feather Mask - $13.19

This White and Silver Feathered Mask features a white sequined body with silver sequined accents, an opulent feather spray and three magnificent shining silver flowers. Perfect for an angel or christmas costume!

Onyx Pearl Feather Mask - $6.60

This Onyx Pearl Feather Mask in Silver and Black features a richly sequined silver body and black trim, a sleek black feather spray and rosettes and two long pearly streamers.

Spanish Peacock Feather Mask - $14.29

This magnificent Spanish Peacock Feather mask features a red sequined and jeweled body and gold trim, sweeping flare of red and peacock feathers and a gold rosette with streamers of red ribbon and gold beads.

Black and Grey Feather Mask - $6.60

This Black and Grey Feather Mask features a subtly reflective black body, black sequined trim and a spray of short black feathers capped by sweeping charcoal grey plumes. Perfect for any masquerade or ghostly costume!

Black and Silver Feather Mask - $7.15

This magnificent black mask features a sunburst in silver and gold across a black mask, a silver jewel embellishment and sweeping black plumes.

Black and White Feather Mask - $6.05

This Black and White Feather Mask features a pristine white body, silver sequined trim and a striking sweep of black and white feathers embellished with a clear jewel.

Black and Gold Feather Mask - $7.15

This Black and Gold Feather Mask features a plain black body accented by a dramatic spray of plumes from the crown and a delicate fan of peacock feather forming a veil over the face.

Red and Silver Mask - $6.05

This Hand Held silver and red mask with red feathers features a bright silver spangled body, a red sequined trim and a coy feathered rosette over a dramatic spray of red plume.

Red and Gold Feathered Mask - $6.60

This magnificent mask features a sparkling gold body, gold sequined trim and a sweeping spray of red and black iridescent feathers embellished by a sequined gold flower.

Mardi Gras Feather Mask - $12.09

This Feather Mask in Mardi Gras Colors features a sparkling gold body with blue sequined trim and a ruff of jaunty green and purple quills. Perfect for a mardi gras costume!

Mardi Gras Feather Mask - $8.79

This magnificent Feather Mask in Mardi Gras Colors features a body of delicate spotted feathers in green, yellow and purple and then flares out into a mane of long quils in the same colours, crowned by soft downy feathers and a spray of proud peacock feathers. Truly a singular way to finish off your mardi gras costume!

Peacock Feather Mask - $19.79

This extravagent mask features a body of small spotted black and hot pink feathers and a magnificent crest of black, green and red feathers crowned by proud sprays of peacock plumes. Marvelous for mardi gras!

Deluxe Black and Gold Mask - $15.35

This handsome deluxe mask is adult sized and features a black body with gold trim.

Deluxe Black Mardi Gras Mask - $7.68

This Deluxe Adult Black Mardi Gras Mask features gold trim and fancy floral beadwork.

Deluxe Purple Mardi Gras Mask - $8.23

This Deluxe Adult Purple Mardi Gras Mask features gold trim, feathers and tassles.

Deluxe Gold Mystique Mask - $8.25

Deluxe Adult Gold Mystique Mask with black feathers and gold trim. Great for a mardi gras costume!

Deluxe Red Mystique Mask - $8.25

This Deluxe Adult Red Mystique Mask with feathers and gold trim features a beaded embellishment and an asymetrical line.

Deluxe Adult Venetian White Cat Mask - $8.25

This Deluxe Venetian Adult White Cat Mask with feathers and whiskers is great for any white cat costume, and also makes an excellent mardi gras mask!

Deluxe Venetian Black Cat Mask - $8.25

This Deluxe Adult Venetian Black Cat Mask with gold trim, a jeweled nose, plush and feather embellishment and whiskers. Great for a cat or madri gras costume!

Deluxe Gold Mardi Gras Mask - $8.25

This Deluxe Adult Gold Mardi Gras Mask is the height of elegence and is sure to turn heads when paired with your mardi gras costume!

Deluxe Gold and Black Sequin Mask - $9.35

This Deluxe Adult Gold and Black Sequin Mask features diamond shapes in gold trim and sequins and dangling ribbons and sequin streamers. Great for a jester or mardi gras costume!

Deluxe Multicolor Sequin Mask - $9.88

This Deluxe Adult Multicolor Sequin Mask features classic jester diamond designs in multicoloured sequins and dangling ribbons and sequins streamers. Great for a jester or mardi gras costume!

Deluxe Black Mardi Gras Mask - $8.25

Deluxe Black Mardi Gras Mask with lace and stones.

Deluxe Black Sequin Mask with Stones - $9.90

This Deluxe Adult Black Sequin Mask with Stones features handsome black braid trim, sequined embellishments, bead fringe and rhinestone accents. Truly a mask for the royalty of carnival or mardi gras!

Deluxe Fancy Venetian Gold Mask - $11.55

This Deluxe Adult Fancy Gold Mask with gold trim is ideal for a mardi gras costume!

Deluxe Venetian Gold Butterfly Mask - $10.45

This Deluxe Adult Venetian Gold Butterfly Mask features gold braid trim, silver braid and silver rhinestone accents, and a silver central embellishment. Great for a mardi gras costume!

Deluxe Gold Venetian Mask - $9.90

This Deluxe Adult Gold Venetian Butterfly Mask features gold braided trim and rhinestone and gold embellishments, and a gold sequined rosette. Great for a butterfly, carnival and mardi gras costume.

Deluxe Venetian Black Cat Mask - $11.00

This Deluxe Adult Venetian Black Cat Mask features a complex design, white braided trim, jetty jewels and marabou 'fur'. Perfect for a cat costume or a mardi gras costume!

Deluxe Mardi Gras Mask on Stick - $9.67

This Deluxe Mardi Gras Mask on Stick features the purple mask with green, gold and pink sequins and a spray of green, blue and gold feathers and matching streamers.

Deluxe Black Mystique Mask - $8.25

This Deluxe Adult Black Mystique Mask features silver reflective dots, black sleek feathers, shining silver trim and an exotic dangling bead embellishment.

Black and White Domino Mask - $6.05

This Black and White Domino Mask is of a classic design and is perfecto for completing your harlequin or mardi gras costume!

Black and White Burst Eye Mask - $6.05

This Black and White Burst Eye Mask will add a dramatic touch to any carnival, harlequin or mardi gras costume!

Black and White Checkered Domino Mask - $6.05

This Black and White Checkered Domino Mask looks fabulous when paired with a carnival, mardi gras or harlequin costume!

Black and White Zebra Mask - $9.35

This Black and White Zebra Mask is a striking and unusual piece and would go smashingly with a harlequin, carnival or mardi gras costume!

Pink Lace Mask - $11.55

This opulent Pink Lace Mask features black lace overlayed a pink body, a sheer frilled trim, a black satin rosette and lace and satin ribbon streamers.

Black and White Mask - $9.90

This gorgeous Black & White Mask features criss-crossing ribbons studded with clear jewels. Ideal for a harlequin or mardi gras costume!

Black Feather Mask - $11.00

This fancy Black Feather Mask features a sunburst of gold braid and shining black ribbon on a matte black base, a jeweled diadem and a spray of sleek black feathers. Ideal for a mardi gras or carnival costume!

Red & Black Venetian Mask - $11.55

This classic Red & Black Venetian Mask features gold curlicues and red anc black diamon shapes on a créme background. Perfect for a harlequin or mardi gras costume!

Exotic Venetian Witch Mask - $20.90

This Exotic Venetian Witch Mask features a bronze and purple colour finish over a white base and includes an eyemask portion and hat portion, edged with decorative tulle. Wonderful for a witch costume or a mardi gras costume!

Venetian Mask - $21.43

Venetian Mardi Gras Mask - Gold trimmed jester mask with musical note accents.

Venetian Mask - $18.68

Venetian Mardi Gras Mask - Green Purple and Gold

Deluxe Black and Gold Jester Mask - $16.48

Deluxe Black and Gold Jester Mask

Red Venetian Mask with Hat - $17.03

Two Color Venetian Mask - $12.65

This festive Venetian half mask is two colored and a perfect fit for your made grass or masquerade costume.

 

 

 

These two online companies also ship worldwide, and specialize in Renaissance, Medieval and Pirate costumes. 

 

Here are a few that would do well for Commedia costumes, but click through to the shop to see their full range of beautiful women's costumes, too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some Amazon Links to Costumes

 

 

   

 

 

Cupid (Putto) Costumes for Babies

   

 

Visit my Italian Home Decor page for decorating ideas and images of Italian homes

Visit my Carnival page and my Commedia dell'Arte page for more about costumes