"Fancy Dress" Required

Woman in a Chicken Suit (1910)

Dust off your devilish threads and press your poodle skirts, because this is a costume party, folks!
Pat and Don would like all attendees to adopt a little of the Halloween spirit by wearing costumes, masks, or festive attire.
We here at the Til Death Do Us Party blog will be providing some ideas in the coming weeks, including inspirations for simple ways to join in the fun with what you already have in the closet.

Inspiration can come from just about anywhere. Today I'm sharing a few ideas for Fancy Dress parties from 1887 from the folks at Retronaut. Enjoy.
FANCY DRESS DESCRIBED 1887