Gothic vampire costumes are a bloody fun way to dress any time of the year. Aside from being some of the most authentic vampire costumes, Gothic vampire costumes are also extremely popular.
Building on fashions from the Victorian and Elizabethan eras, Gothic vampire costumes often include lace, velvet, long skirts and coats, and fishnets, and silver jewelry. Fashions from the late Victorian era are popular in realistic vampire costumes because that is the time period when the vampire hysteria was reaching an all-time high. Gothic vampire costumes also tend to use elements of bondage and dominance, often characterized through chokers, black garments, black hair, and erotic dress.
Looking to show off your sexy vampire costumes, and share in the fantasy and play with other hungry vamps? Aside from underground clubs, parties, and Halloween festivities, vampire enthusiasts can also show off Gothic vampire costumes at festivals. Dress in vampire costumes for an increased chance at winning awards and games!
Three notable vampire festivals to look forward to:
- Zompire: The Undead Film Festival is a celebration of all things undead - zombies and vampires alike. Join Zompire May 15-16, 2010 in Hollywood Theatre for a killer good time!
- Vampire-Con is a Vampire film festival in Los Angeles, CA. July 24-26, 2010, with Bathory's Ball on July 25th.
- Vampire Film Festival takes place in New Orleans, LA, October 27-31, 2010. This one looks amazing! The venue perfect - what better place for vampires to gather than in historical New Orleans, rich in vampire legends? The festival includes numerous vampire parties and costume balls, a jazz funeral procession, French Quarter scavenger hunt, and vampire dancing.
Gothic Vampire CostumesEnjoy images of people delighting in Gothic vampire costumes below, courtesy of Michele Diane Smith photo stream. Check out all of her sets for some great costume ball pictures!
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