English Costume Ideas

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About English

English refers to both the language and people of the United Kingdom nation of England. Additionally, English is an official language of 53 countries in the world, thanks to the vast English presence of colonization in all corners of the world in both North America, as well as Australia. During the Middle Ages, English culture experienced a boom and influenced the world. Periods of exploration and devotion to the fine arts were experienced during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I who was a patron of the playwrite/poet, William Shakespeare. Additionally, many of the United States forefathers heralded from England and were considered great, Enlightenment thinkers who brought about the American revolution. Today, the English (or British, named for Great Britain) are known for their position of power in the world, as well as British humor thanks to Monty Python, Little Britain, and other shows.

Dressing up English

'Ello, 'ello! Dress in fine, English style with a number of costumes out of Great Britain's past and present. Dress as Queen Elizabeth with an elaborately coiffed red wig modeled after the style worn by The Virgin Queen and a high-collared Elizabethan gown. Or, dress as Queen Victoria with a prim, proper gown or any Charles Dickens character who lived and wrote about that period in England's history. For a more fun ideas with a slightly more modern twist, favor the look of an English bobby -- or policeman -- or characters like Mary Poppins, the quintessential English Nanny, or detective Sherlock Holmes.