So I had this wild idea for a costume party – wanted to go as Louis XVI but figured nobody would recognize me. Then it hit me: why not Marie Antoinette but make it men’s version? Genius right? Except finding that fluffy 18th century menswear was way harder than I thought.
The Hunt Begins
First I just typed “men’s Marie Antoinette costume” into Google. Total disaster. Got women’s gowns, Halloween wigs, even baker outfits (that cake joke never dies). Realized I needed better keywords like “baroque mens costume” or “rocco men’s attire”. Still felt like finding unicorn poop.
Stores I Tried
The Big Fancy Shop: Looked pro but man those prices! Saw this sweet velvet jacket with lace cuffs – almost cried when I saw $400 price tag. Shipping cost alone could buy steak dinner.
Cheap Halloween Place: Opposite problem. Found $30 costume that looked like pajamas with plastic golden trim. Felt like it’d disintegrate if I sneezed.
Historical Reenactment Spot: Jackpot? Not quite. Super accurate stuff but all wool material. My skin gets itchy just thinking about it.
Key Things I Learned
- Check return policies! Many won’t take back custom sizes
- Measure twice, buy once. Historical sizing is whack
- Wig prices will shock you – real hair ones cost more than my car payment
- “Accessories included” usually means cheap plastic junk
Finally Found It
After weeks of searching, stumbled on this random European site. Got proper knee breeches that didn’t look like pajama bottoms, jacket with actual embroidery (not printed crap), and thank god they used breathable cotton blend. Paid around $200 – still pricey but decent quality.
When package arrived, tried everything on immediately. Poured sparkling water on the lace cuffs to test if stains would show (they didn’t). Did dramatic poses in mirror while eating grapes. Worth every penny and hassle when people at party kept asking “where’d you get THAT?”
