Geisha Halloween Costumes – Stand Out From the Crowd in an Oriental Costume

Are you tired of wearing the same old hag Witch outfit or going as a blood sucking vampire. Sure those costumes can be a lot of fun but if you want to try something more original and exotic then a Geisha Halloween costume might be the ticket. One thing is for sure, if you decide to go to any party, be it Halloween or otherwise, you will get lavished with attention if you go dressed as a Geisha. This article will outline what a Geisha is and what kind of costumes along this theme are available.

Geisha are a part of Japanese culture going back for hundreds of years. They are described as entertainers and basically perform many functions at parties of special occasions. These functions can vary from serving drinks and food to performing ceremonies. They are also expected to entertain by reciting poems and verse and even playing music. They may also be required to converse with party guests.

This might sound like a dreary job but Geisha were considered to be the pinnacle of female beauty in Japan and embody all the actions and attributes that a lady in Japan would want to aspire to. This is often at odds with modern society, both in Japan and the rest of the world. Consequently Geisha numbers are dropping and will continue to drop.

Part of the pinnacle of female beauty is their dress and makeup. It is a striking costume that is even more striking now than it was hundreds of years ago. The main elements of a Geisha costume are the kimono and obi. Geisha make up and hair styling is also an iconic element of the costume.

In terms of a Geisha Halloween costume, many of these elements have been adapted to make the costume more practical to wear at a party and more comfortable. For instance a Geisha Halloween costume might come with a wig so that you don’t have to spend hours getting your hair just right. Wearing the full Maiko make up is also probably not a practical consideration when you are going to a party but this really depends on the lengths that you are prepared to go to get the costume just right. If you do go in full make up you will make a striking impression at the party.