The medieval period of European history is a fertile breeding ground for the most dark, brooding and mysterious imagery. It is no wonder then that so much of western theatre, folk, art and motion picture movies, such as Interview with a Vampire staring Tom Cruise, are inspired by it. This is especially true when one takes into account the popularity of the Gothic Vampire costume during Halloween events.

One can go truly creative, or shall we say bizarre when it comes to choosing a costume centered on this theme. The possibilities that come to mind are endless.  Here are a couple Gothic vampire costume and vampira costume ideas to keep in mind when costume shopping!

Gothic Vampira Elite Collection Adult Costume

includes: flowing full length lace trimmed Black crushed panne and deep Red shimmer satin gown trimmed with Black loop braid and antique Silver gothic buttons. Also includes jeweled velvet choker and tulle and lace full petticoat.

Grown up men too can opt for a typically Gothic vampire costume. This can be a layered and many hued dress consisting of a Burgundy brocade vest with attached white satin shirt sleeves and a full length black and Burgundy cape. The picture of intimidating elegance!

Gothic Vampire Elite Collection Adult Costume

includes: a Burgundy velvet vest with attached low sheen White satin shirt sleeves trimmed with antique Silver gothic buttons, dickie with ascot scarf collar, flowing full length Black satin cape lined in a deep Red with stand up collar and gothic chain & button closure. Also includes a pair of white gloves and a jeweled medallion on a Red satin ribbon. Pair with the Gothic Vampira for a striking couples costume.

Of course no gothic vampire costume, be it of the male or female variety, is complete without depictions of fangs and blood. To complete the ghoulish look wigs, teeth and other accessories are very important.

Count Bloodthirst Adult Costume

includes: A black long sleeved shirt featuring an blood red vest with chain accents and a ruby red ascot and a detachable lined cape with a high collar.

Blood Vampiress Adult Costume

No one will turn you down if you try to get a little midnight snack in this black-to-burgundy ombre gown and matching belt and choker with collar. You may vont to suck his blood, and he’ll probably let you, because you’re just so darn hot.

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The costumes for children in this genre are truly whacky. Most kids have a strong streak of mischief in them and this gets fully unleashed during Halloween. The depiction of a mean streak on the otherwise angelic faces of small boys and girls, when accentuated by a typically outlandish Gothic Vampire costume looks very cute indeed.

Imagine your eight year old boy in a scaled down Gothic Vampire costume, consisting of a one piece costume with interesting attachments like a  back crushed velvet cape attached to the back of the shirt. A collar and a cape would be attached to a velvet vest with gold thread and buttons. Your little boy is now a picture of Gothic menace!

Because vampires are creatures of the dark, and Gothic themes are of the same hue, the clothing associated with this genre too tends to be dark. Typically a Gothic costume would be best represented by old fashioned suits for men and long flowing dresses for women. There are numerous themes, which can be said to represent the Gothic vampire costume genre. These include a valet wearing a cloak and a hood, a well heeled Mr. Invisible, the Count Dracula himself in all his sartorial finery and macabre personal, a well dressed Gothic lady vampire and so on. The pre-requisite in all this is elegant, dark and flowing clothes conveying a sense of sophistication and menace in equal measure.

You, dear girl have it in you to both entice and mortify all those you set your eyes on. So lead your man on in that sexy silken witch outfit, complete with flowing cape, and yet showing off your curves.

If you are in that hot, sultry and sinful mood of yours why not dress in tight black clothes from head to toe, so that you not only give more than a hint of what you have, but also have him close enough for you to sink your plastic fangs into.

Love Bite Vampire Adult Costume

The Love Bite Vampire costume includes a red and black corset top, skirt with attached garters, neck piece and mini hat with bat applique.

The vampire in you would really come into her own if you wore a long flowing pristine white costume with sufficient hint of cleavage, and long plastic fangs tipped in red. The costume itself should have blotches of red on it. Guaranteed to send shivers down your lover boy’s spine!

Fang Bangin Fun Vamp Adult Costume

Includes an indecent satin black and burgundy stand up collar a hip length removable cape with scalloped edges, adjustable straps with hooks, and a belt with pentagram and chain detail. A sexy choker with a silver ring and vampire fangs are also included to complete this saucy ensemble.

For those of you femme fatales who really want to make the creepy feeling sink right into your audience, go for embellishments. Wear a grotesque vampire necklace, team that with a vampire wig, and go for those extra long fangs, and no man will be able to hold your gaze. You may on the other hand want to try out the sexy little vampire red dress. This consists of a satin red and black cape, has a high collar and can be tied around your shoulders. This can be teemed with red long boots, and you are diva and blood thirsty vampire rolled into one.

Moonlight Bite Lite Up Vampire Adult Costume

Included in this sexy vampire costume is a gloss stretch halter dress with lace, jewel details and attached skirt with red fiber optic lights with hidden pocket for light on and off switch. A reversible satin cape and vampire fangs are also included in this beautiful blood-sucker’s ensemble.

Another option which might appeal to your wicked sense of aesthetics is the gothic vampire get up. Wear a long black figure accentuating one piece dress. Team it with a crimson corset with ribbon and lace embellishment, as also a vampire wig, and plastic fangs, and you the picture of an evil seductress from the medieval times out on her midnight prowls.

Burlesque Victorian Vampiress Adult Costume

includes a Gothic flower lace top with front lace hip drape and sleeves, back satin train skirt with attached panty, velvet lace-up waist cincher, choker with vampire collar and matching top hat.

You may want to be the female counterpart of the elegant count of Transylvania himself by dressing up as the female Dracula. Let your top be black, figure hugging and revealing, and contain a high collar and tuxedo tails. Match that with a halter skirt and a choker, and you are ready to spill blood.

Countess Carmella Adult Costume

Attract your blood sucking hero in a mock corset dress with attached stand-up collar and front leg slit. Opera length gloves are also included to seduce him into a wicked web of wonderment. Let him have your neck

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