Regency High-Waist Tea Gown

A high-waisted Regency tea gown with the empire-line silhouette associated with the early 1800s. It is simpler than a ball gown, which makes it one of the easier period looks to wear for a full night.

To make it read as Halloween rather than a costume drama, go pale and haunted: a powdered base, shadowed eyes, a dark lip and a single strand of black beads. Short satin gloves and a ribbon in the hair keep the period feel. A slimmer silhouette than a full gown also makes it a practical pick if your night involves dancing or several stops across town. Bring a long coat for the walk outside. For a pair, match it with a friend in a Victorian gown or a hooded cloak.

Material: Polyester.