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Naturally a Jack the Ripper costume opportunities are decently varied, and yet, also not. The trick here is that any costume related to Jack is dependent on period dress. This means Victorian style clothing.
The good news, for men at least, is that Victorian clothing isn't too starkly different from modern formal ware. A black suit without the blazer, cape, cane, and dapper hat can do the trick in a pinch. That said, if you are going to imitate one of the most notorious serial killers in history, you may as well do the job right.
While costume clothing can be used for a more authentic look, the quality will likely pale to what an expert in crafting period clothing could create. That gets expensive, of course. On the bright side, shelling out for the accessories can often let you be a little lax with the clothes. A proper hat, cape, and cane will go a long way to make up for some less appropriately styled clothes. No one knew who the killer was, after all, so as long as you have the style, you have the look.
As for the victim, a Victorian styled feminine clothing is in order. Generic period costume clothing can work here in a pinch, but as an embodiment of desire for a price, feel free to make the outfit a little fleshier for curb appeal, as it were. Again, period style clothing made by a cosplayer or hobbyist in the field will certainly provide the most authentic results, but that's a lot of money.
If you want a flashy, dressy outfit without the cost, one option is to cheat. The end of the West in the United States coincides with the Victorian Era, so a Western barmaid's outfit - the lacy ones where the women weren't just bartenders - can work if you keep the colors muted and add a few Victorian flares, like proper gloves and shoes.
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Jack The Ripper Couples Costume Ideas
Jack The Ripper Couples Costume Ideas
Naturally a Jack the Ripper costume opportunities are decently varied, and yet, also not. The trick here is that any costume related to Jack is dependent on period dress. This means Victorian style clothing.
The good news, for men at least, is that Victorian clothing isn't too starkly different from modern formal ware. A black suit without the blazer, cape, cane, and dapper hat can do the trick in a pinch. That said, if you are going to imitate one of the most notorious serial killers in history, you may as well do the job right.
While costume clothing can be used for a more authentic look, the quality will likely pale to what an expert in crafting period clothing could create. That gets expensive, of course. On the bright side, shelling out for the accessories can often let you be a little lax with the clothes. A proper hat, cape, and cane will go a long way to make up for some less appropriately styled clothes. No one knew who the killer was, after all, so as long as you have the style, you have the look.
A Victim
As for the victim, a Victorian styled feminine clothing is in order. Generic period costume clothing can work here in a pinch, but as an embodiment of desire for a price, feel free to make the outfit a little fleshier for curb appeal, as it were. Again, period style clothing made by a cosplayer or hobbyist in the field will certainly provide the most authentic results, but that's a lot of money.
If you want a flashy, dressy outfit without the cost, one option is to cheat. The end of the West in the United States coincides with the Victorian Era, so a Western barmaid's outfit - the lacy ones where the women weren't just bartenders - can work if you keep the colors muted and add a few Victorian flares, like proper gloves and shoes.
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