For women or girls looking for an elaborate and fancy Halloween costume, dressing up as Marie Antoinette could be a good choice. For inspiration, consider watching the film Marie Antoinette directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Kirsten Dunst in the title role.

1. Born in Vienna, Austria, on November 2, 1755LucidCafe: Marie Antoinette
2. Birth name: Maria Antonia; she adopted the name Marie Antoinette after her marriage Royalty.nu: Marie Antoinette
3. Daughter of Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia and the Holy Roman Emperor Francis IRoyalty.nu: Marie Antoinette
4. In 1770, at age 14, she married the crown prince of FranceLucidCafe: Marie Antoinette
5. Was the mother of Marie Therese and Louis XVIILucidCafe: Marie Antoinette

As the Queen of France, Marie Antoinette wore beautiful and lavish gowns based on 17th century fashion. The dresses were elaborately decorated with lace and embroidery with full skirts, cinched bodices and low-cut necklines.

Accessories:

• Petticoat
• 17th century powdered wig
• Lace fan
• Lace parasol
• Choker necklace

Makeup:

• Heavily powdered face
• Heavy mascara of false eyelashes
• Dark lipstick
• Lots of blush
• Fake mole near the cheekboneYouTube Video: Marie Antoinette Makeup Tutorial (Time: 8:41)