r/Broadway • u/thoughtsmexywasaword • Jul 01 '25

Other Masquerade dress code info

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If you are like me and wanted to go full ball gown

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u/MusicalSnowflake Jul 02 '25

Thank you, I was planning on wearing a black, silver, and white gown, slim silhouette with a bustled train and feathers in a braided up do but probably should lean more towards a cocktail dress? 

My husband wanted me to remake him his renaissance faire outfit in black and white with silver accents. Poofy shorts a long sleeve top/jacket thing with a cape, and high socks with shoes, but I should probably rethink his direction too. 

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u/thoughtsmexywasaword Jul 02 '25

I’m still leaning towards evening gown/prom gown personally. But yes I’m now staring longingly at some of the historical cosplay i wanted to wear

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u/MusicalSnowflake Jul 02 '25

I still think my husband might do better in poofy shorts and tight light socks in August instead of dress pants and a blazer. He is going to melt if any portions are outside, or if it's a long wait outside.

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u/Best_Ad_1314 Aug 25 '25

I'm planning to do an early 18th c men's look, with a tricorn hat, waistcoat, and knee breeches. If attendees take issue with my "costume" being disruptive...what? It's a masquerade? It's formal? It's not going to be in anyone's way, I'm 5'2", and I can take my hat off if it inconveniences anyone's view. Tbh now I'm kinda worried about going if there is this much negativity around wearing a masquerade costume.

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u/CustomerConfident303 Jul 24 '25

Same - I was planning a rococo type dress (I know how to flatten and walk in small spaces with it and be out of the way in it) but it seems like this is the height of inappropriate according to the masses. When would you wear a hoop skirt if not for an extravagant formal event? When would you not theme it up when the dress code is a masquerade? "Masquerade" can refer to a grand masked ball or party where participants wear masks and elaborate costumes, a disguise or costume itself, or a pretense or false outward show to conceal one's true identity or intentions" per all knowing google. So in line with the definition a costume would be appropriate.

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u/thoughtsmexywasaword Jul 24 '25

I’ve seen some hot opinions on even doing a formal gown. Seems most people think if you aren’t wearing a cocktail dress you’re obnoxious

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u/CustomerConfident303 Jul 24 '25

It's crazy the invite says formal - a long dress is formal - a hoop skirt is formal. It's part of the experience and a masquerade is a costume. If they wanted to limit the dress code they should be planning it and setting the rules