u/coolrockclimber

So for context, I love Halloween, and this year im going to New Orleans for Halloween and have an idea for a character I want to play for Halloween. This is much deeper then a costume, but an entire character that I plan on acting as during Halloween.

The Idea. The inspiration started as an elegant vampire, but it's evolved into something more like an immortal being that people have called a vampire, fae, witch, etc. throughout history, but she never confirms what she actually is. Think the confidence, kindness, and timeless elegance of Diana in Wonder Woman 1984 rather than a spooky Halloween vampire.

The whole aesthetic is: "She dresses as though elegance has simply never gone out of fashion." She's lived around a thousand years, has incredible perspective, genuinely loves people, photography, music, and stories, and she's more curious than mysterious. She's not evil or intimidating—just ancient, graceful, and completely comfortable with who she is.

I'm thinking subtle elf ears, realistic fangs, a blood vial necklace, antique silver jewelry, leather journal, and my camera as part of the character because she "collects memories." If someone asks, "Are you a vampire?" one of my favorite responses is, "I've been called worse."

Clothing-wise, I don't want anything that screams "Halloween costume." I'm thinking timeless, layered, flowing, romantic dark fantasy. Rich fabrics like velvet, chiffon, embroidery, movement when I walk, and pieces that look like they could have been collected over centuries. More "ancient noble" than "Dracula."

Basically... if someone in a French Quarter bar looks at me and thinks, "I'm not entirely convinced she's pretending," we've succeeded. 😂

Im thinking the base of the outfit is a Gown she bought in the mid 1700s that she loves. But over the years shes altered. She doesn't like the Rococo neckline so she had that altered for a narrower one when she commissioned the dress. Then in 1812 she had some width taken out of the skirt because it was the style but she hates hitting furniture with it. Then in 1857 she had the sleeves redone because they were worn thin and she liked more flowy sleeves anyway. Then in 1898 she had it re embroidered because it had gotten rough. Then in 1927 she had pockets put in the skirt because, duh, then in 1972 she had the lining redone because it was worn out and modern fabrics are more comfortable and last longer.

The problem is, i've never done anything like this And i don't even know where to start so any advice would be great.

Like the title says. Moved from Colorado and needing friends. Im 28, enjoy the bars from time to time, board games, karaoke, and just genuinely connecting with people.

Hi I am Abigail, a 28 Female that just moved back to the area after being away for almost 10 years. Looking to make friends as ive lost contact with the people I knew when I was here last.

Im a photographer, lover of the outdoors, and enjoy all music. Would love to make some connections and meet some people.

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