Roman costumes—With yours, you’ll go down in history
Antique flair at every Carnival party is guaranteed with a Roman costume. Whether as a beautiful Roman woman in an elegant women's costume or as a fighter in a men's costume makes no difference. Depending on the character, various accessories complete the outfit: It starts with hair accessories or a helmet and, for warriors, also includes a shield and sword. The typical sandals worn by every Roman woman and man are indispensable for Roman costumes. The colorful Carnival costumes stand out for their attention to detail, making even the youngest children in the popular children's costumes the center of attention at Carnival. As a senator, gladiator, or ordinary Roman citizen, the wearer gets a taste of the lifestyle of the people of ancient Rome.
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The Roman Empire, Roman mythology, and its downfall
At the height of its power, the Roman Empire stretched from North Africa to
Britain. Under Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar, the vast empire experienced decades of war and numerous conflicts with other cultures. One prominent representative was Pharaoh Cleopatra at the head of Egypt. After Caesar's death, she and her lover Marcus
Antony were defeated by the future Emperor Augustus. Culturally, Rome benefited from its enormous expansion and the knowledge of conquered civilizations. Greece deserves particular mention. It was not uncommon for a Greek woman to lose her husband because he was employed as a slave in high-ranking positions. Educated Greeks often became sought-after teachers. The gods of the Romans, with well-known figures such as Jupiter, Venus, and Neptune, were borrowed from Greek mythology and merely supplemented and renamed. The twelve principal deities in particular were worshipped, with Jupiter, the supreme among them, corresponding to the Greek father of the gods, Zeus. The mighty Roman Empire collapsed at the end of the 4th century and was divided into the
Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire. While the former was to exist only until around 480 AD, the Eastern Roman Empire formally survived until 1453, although it had already gradually become the Byzantine Empire, with Constantinople as its capital, over several centuries. Cultural and, above all, architectural evidence of antiquity has survived throughout the Mediterranean region to this day.
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Julius Caesar – Veni, vidi, vici: I came, I saw, I conquered
The laurel wreath crowns the head of the Roman Empire’s most famous emperor. Dressed in a noble robe with gold
embroidery and a long cape, he is the center of attention in any room. The military commander looks around and surveys his soldiers and subjects, who respectfully await his favor. His political career lasted around 40 years in total and ended with the title Dictator for Life, shortly before he was assassinated. -
Venus – the goddess of love
The mother of the Roman people is renowned for her breathtaking beauty. The Roman costume is colorful and decorated with a series of ornaments. As the goddess of love and passion, she is credited with inspiring numerous interpersonal encounters. Caesar erected a magnificent temple for her as the representative of one of the most popular cults.
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Centurion - officer of the Roman Empire
The centurion is a natural leader and can appear intimidating with his helmet and dark armor. The arm guards and shoulder piece match the metallic look of the imposing, decorated short sword. Only the bravest soldiers rose this far in ancient Rome.
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Emperor Nero - Emperor, Artist, Tyrant
At first glance, you might think this carnival costume represents a wealthy citizen, but the colors and sash reveal that a Roman emperor is present. Nero was a man of refined tastes, art, and the good life, but above all, people regard him as a cruel tyrant. His reign saw the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64 and the persecution of Christians.
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Livia - The Beautiful Empress Consort
A true ruler needs a woman by his side who matches him in grace and attire. The Roman costume goes perfectly with the Nero costume, and the toga is richly detailed. As the wife of Emperor Augustus, the historical Livia Drusilla even rose to become Roman empress herself and was, for example, an enthusiastic builder.
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Here come the Gauls—poke fun at the Romans
In the rustic Gallic men’s costume, the wearer consciously adopts a rebellious stance toward the Romans. Although the strong and courageous Gauls could not emerge victorious from every battle with the Romans like Obelix, they were a proud people. They belonged to the Celtic tribes and could be found in the regions that are now Belgium, France, and parts of Switzerland.
Roman costumes bestsellers: Roman fighter centurion
Your Roman costumes from Kostümpalast: An eye-catcher for carnival or your next themed party
A fictional character who features visual elements of this Roman costume is the film hero Maximus Decimus Meridius, who later had to survive as a gladiator . Besides the famous film, the particularly heroic appearance is probably the main reason why the Centurion fighter costume is so popular. Depending on the occasion and character, the Roman costumes allow you to take a short journey back to ancient Rome and create amazement and amusement. As a couple, the costumes can be combined wonderfully and become the highlight of any theme party. This means you do not have to wait long for their next outing at carnival and can wear them year-round for various occasions.
