Harlequin Costume Ideas

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About Harlequins

With their origins dating back to the late 1800s in the Italian theatre tradition, commedia dell'arte, Harlequins were a popular type of clown. Usually seen with a white face and a mask covering the eye-portion of the face, the (Harlequin} was almost always dressed in a costume with one side one color and the other a contrasting shade, or (most typically) covered in a repeating diamond pattern. Many times these comic characters also sported jester hats with bells at the ends of their caps.

One famous female harlequin happens to be the Joker's main squeeze, Harley Quinn. Other harlequins are featured prominently in Mardi Gras parades or in ballet and theatrical performances.

Dressing up as a Harlequin

An assortment of beautiful Harlequin costumes are available to fit both adults and children in a range of striking color combinations and in richly embellished satiny fabrics. In combinations of elegant black, white, and red or even an Evil Harlequin with a skull face for a mask, there is something for everyone's taste. Pick up some white face paint or a Harlequin mask in basic black, a diamond pattern, or in a solid sequinned hue for a memorable look. Ladies have the option of a naughty Harley Quinn costume based on the DC Comics villainess and "puddin'" to the Joker, or a nice harlequin with a beautiful, full-length costume featuring pantaloons, a long-sleeved dual-color top, and an attached peplum skirt in contrasting color for a lovely detail.