Built to be seen across a room. The Medieval Renaissance Ball Gown is a floor-length dress with a high stand collar tied in an oversized bow, full puff-shouldered long sleeves, and a skirt that drops in five deep tiered ruffles. A black lace-up cinch belt comes with it and pulls the whole shape in at the waist.

It is made from polyester that holds the tiers full without needing a petticoat underneath, and the sweep of the skirt is the point — it moves and it photographs. The gown comes in red, black or white, sizes S through XXL on a women's fit. The chart below lists bust, length, sleeve and shoulder in US inches, taken straight from the garment.

It suits Halloween parties and costume contests, renaissance and medieval fairs, Victorian and gothic events, masquerade balls, stage and theater productions, and photo shoots. It does not read as a costume so much as a period gown, which is why it works outside October as well — for a themed wedding, a ball, or a shoot. Black heels or flat boots underneath, hair up, and the belt laced tight. The red is the loudest of the three and the one that carries a room; the black keeps working at gothic and Victorian events long after costume season; the white reads bridal and is the one to pick for a themed wedding or a shoot. Any of them needs no props, no wig and no explaining at the door.

What's Included

• 1 x Tiered ball gown
• 1 x Black lace-up cinch belt
• Not included: footwear, jewelry and accessories that might be shown in the photos

Size & Fit

This gown runs small — go by the measurements, not the letter. Our XXL is cut closer to a US large, so check the chart before you pick a size. Every measurement is taken from the gown itself, laid flat and listed in US inches — allow up to 1 in either way. Dress length is measured from the shoulder to the hem and reaches the floor on most people. The cinch belt laces at the front, so there is room to adjust the waist once it is on. If you fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

Details

• Material: Polyester
• Colors: Red, black or white — choose at checkout. The cinch belt is black
• Style: Floor-length gown with a high stand collar and bow, puff-shouldered long sleeves and a five-tier ruffled skirt, women’s fit
• Belt: Black lace-up cinch belt, worn over the gown at the waist
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL — runs small, check the chart
• Care: Hand wash cold with a mild detergent, or dry clean. No bleach and no wringing. Wash the white separately
• Drying: Hang to dry away from direct heat and sunlight. Shake the tiers out while damp so the ruffles fall properly
• Safety: Costume fabric is not flame resistant — keep away from open flame, candles and lit pumpkins. The gown is floor-length with a wide sweep, so take care on stairs and in crowded rooms
• Note: Sold as the gown and cinch belt only