Let Them Eat Cake: Dressing as Marie Antoinette for Halloween

Marie Antoinette was born on November 2, 1755 in November 2 and passed away on October 16, 1793 in Paris at the age of 37. She became the Dauphine de France at the age of 14 when she married Louis-Auguste, Dauphin of France. When King Louis the 15th died in May of 1774, her husband became King and she became Queen of France. She eventually had four children. During the French Revolution she was convicted of treason and executed by guillotine.

Many became enamored with her style due to the 2006 film Marie Antoinette written & directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Kirsten Dunst & Jason Scwartzman. It's a flashy film that shows both the fun she had when she realized her wealth & the loneliness that she suffered prior to finally giving birth. Jason Schwartzman gained 45lbs. to play the disinterested King Louis the 16th. The film cost $40 million to make. It combines a period film with modern music such as "I Want Candy".

You may want to pick up the film to get a feel for the look. It is only $9.49 at Amazon.com.

Marie Antoinette DVD Or you can purchase the book Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution for $10.88. http://bit.ly/eRhAO

Let's start out with the dress & then we will move onto the accessories. These are the best looking long gowns that I've come across while most look cheap. The Golden Antoinette is $82 & comes in sizes Small/Medium (2-6) & Medium/Large (6-10). You could also go with the Gold Marie Antoinette Gown for $109.99 is available in Small/Medium or Medium/Large.

If you want a short gown you have a wide array of colors to choose from. My favorite of the short gowns is a Sexy Pink Marie Antoinette Costume for $48.95 in sizes S-L. The Deluxe Playboy Saucy Marie Antoinette is a beautiful light blue confection & sells for $149.97. It comes in sizes XS-M. The Lady Versailles Marie Antoinette Costume comes in ivory & pink & was inspired by the film. It is $72.25 & is available in sizes XS-L. It includes cameo bow stockings. The Royal Blue Marie Antoinette Costume even includes pearls & sells for $79.99. It is available in sizes XS (3-5), S (5-7), M (8-10), L (11-13) & XL (14-16). The Women's Contessa Costume comes in black or wine & is also available in sizes XS-XL for $86.99. It comes with a choker. A Sexy Marie Antoinette Costume is available in peach (S, L) or blue (S, M) for $80. The Marie Antoinette Series Blue and Gold Adult Costume is actually a light blue almost teal color. It sells for $49.99 & is available in XS-M. The Purple & Gold Marie Antoinette Costume The Purple & Gold Marie Antoinette Costume is most fetching. It sells for $51.95 & is available in sizes S-XL. It includes stockings, a headpiece & a fan. The Pink & Gold Marie Antoinette Gown sells for $78 & is available in S/M (2-6) or M/L (6-10). The Royal Silver Marie Antoinette Gown is also $78 & is available in S/M or M/L.

If you want to stand out go for the dashing Pink & Gold Marie Antoinette Brocade Coat & Knickers Costume It sells for $70 & is available in sizes XS (0-2), M (4-6) & L (8-10).

Do you have a daughter or niece who would also like to go as the famed Queen? Try the Lavendar & Gold Long Marie Antoinette Gown It sells for $88 & comes in sizes 4-12. She can top of the look with a Children's Marie Antoinette Wig with Plume, also from chasing-fireflies.com for $28.

For the hair do, you can either style your own hair if it's long enough or buy a wig. I suggest the Marie Antoinette Hair & Makeup YouTube Video When it comes to wigs, you also get to choose your favorite color. My favorite is the Blond with Pink Bows Marie Antoinette Wig for $24.95. The Marie Antoinette Light Pink Wig is certainly eye catching for $38.50. The Adult Blond Marie Antoinette Wig is a bargain at $14.99. Maybe a Brunette Marie Antoinette Wig is more your style for $39.99.

When it comes to shoes the Marie Antoinette Brocade Shoes are the best way to go. They are available in sizes 6-10 & in ivory, blue, black or pink for $64.99. If you just can't wear heels, pick up the Clear Flat with Crystal Detail for $32. They are available in gold or silver & in sizes 5.5-10.

When it comes to accessories you may want a petticoat . The cutest one I found has a gold or silver trim. It sells for $13 & the size is a Women's Standard. If your gown didn't come with a necklace, pick up the Deluxe Pearl Choker Necklace with Cameo for $19.97. If you want a fan you can go with a lace fan for $25 in white or black or a feather fan for $10. Trashy Lingerie has a wide array of masks with feathers on a stick for $25. They come in many colors including pink, white or gold. This can help you recreate the feeling of the masquerade ball scene from the film. For your make up, I recommend the Foundation Primer from Lime Crime Makeup for $15. You can also pick up some gorgeous eye glitter or Magic Dust while you are there.

Now, what are you waiting for? Party like it's 1775.

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Jason Schwartzman Discusses Playing King Louis XVI in "Marie Antoinette"
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