Clothing stores for a Gothic Vampire Masquarade (better than costume quality)

I’m attending a Gothic Vampire Masquerade themed wedding. I need an outfit that is appropriate, but better than costume quality. A suit of some kind. More “Interview with a Vampire” and less “Hot Topic”

Any suggestions?

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OhStopYellingAtMe@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y (3 replies)

High-end costume shops will often rent out vintage formalware. Real clothing, from estate auctions & the like- not cheap costume stuff.
I rented an old tuxedo (ca. 1920’s) and frilly shirt and such from a shop. It fit me so well I was tempted to buy it.

clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I'll bet you looked awesome! What was the occasion?

OhStopYellingAtMe@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

It was a Halloween party. My girlfriend and I dressed as dapper vampires, actually.

clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y

Fantastic. I hope you had a cursed witch hat made of skin to go with the look.

jordanlund@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

It depends on your time and budget. Duchess Clothier can custom make you something, but it's not fast and it's not cheap.

https://www.duchessclothier.com/

You might check The House of Rose too:

https://designsbythor.com/

ravhall@discuss.online · 2 pts · 1y

Id say I’m willing to go up to $1000 on the full look, but those places, while a very good suggestion, might be a bit out of that range with prices “starting at” $2800 😅

neuracnu@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Holy Clothing has exactly one men’s top, but it does look quite nice.

https://holyclothing.com/

ravhall@discuss.online · 1 pts · 1y

Ngl, that actually does look comfortable.