having a (masquerade) ball

For my 24th birthday, I’m having a masquerade ball-themed party. While drafting the invites, I’ve been inspired to revisit some of my favorite masquerade scenes in television and film.

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Mirror, Mirror (2012) — costumes by Eiko Ishioka

one of the greatest costumes I’ve seen on screen

the swan, interpreted

Marie Antoinette (2006) — costumes by Milena Canonero

the sheer ribbon mask was so original

Amadeus (1984) — costumes by Theodor Pištěk

evidently, I love swans

Phantom of the Opera (2004) — costumes by Alexandra Byrne

I can’t see images of this scene without hearing the song Masquerade in my head

Romeo and Juliet

(1996) — costumes by Kym Barrett

the peak of femininity to high-school me, who watched this in English class

(2013) — costumes by Carlo Poggioli

as a film, this is my least favorite adaptation of R&J, but the costumes were wonderful

Gossip Girl — costumes by Eric Daman

The Handmaiden’s Tale (S1 E6)

the ultimate themed-party girl

The Witches of Bushwick (S4 E9)