Historically Accurate 18th Century Costumes in Greenwich, CT
Sophia’s Is Your Go-To Place for Period Costumes for Rent
The 18th century was a time of fashion renaissance inspired by the late Baroque period. Hoop skirts, petticoats, and tall headdresses were all the rage. The higher your hair and the narrower your torso, the more fashionable you were. Iconic fashion figures like Marie Antoinette, Empress Josephine Bonaparte, Martha Washington, and Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons have inspired the public’s imagination and revived a recent interest in period costumes for rent. Sophia’s Costume Rentals should be your first and only stop if you’re looking for 18th century costumes in the Greenwich, CT area. We carry authentic reproductions of women’s clothing from the 18th century in sizes ranging from 2-16. Women’s costume rentals are based on weekly rental prices. We can ship costumes across the United States with affordable shipping rates and flexible rental agreements, so browse our selection.
18th Century Women’s Rental Costumes
Authentic reproduction of women’s clothing in the 18th century in sizes 2-16. such characters can be Marie Antoinette, Martha Washington, Marquise Isabelle in Dangerous Liaisons.
Price of each costume is for a week rental
Call us at 203-869-6911 to rent now.
Empress Josephine
$165 Rental
Josephine was Napoleon's wife. This costume is very true to the period and actually a copy of her coronation dress. The puffed sleeved empire gown is made of beige metallic-like lace with cream underneath. The sleeves are fitted from the puff part down. There is a floor-length long red velvet vest that clips under the breasts with a gold decorative closure, pushing up the breasts{very flattering actually}. The vest has an attached collar that stands up and has sequinned detail trim./ There are gold with ruby jewels at the edge of the bodice across the front. The ensemble is finished with a large rhinestone diamond tiara-like crown. The bust can go up to a 38 and the hips 38-42. It can actually fit an eight to twelve.
Josephine #2
$165 Rental
This elaborate elegant early eighteenth century Josephine {Napolean"s wife} costume is made of a beautiful teal faille fabric that has elaborate gold trim detail on the bust, sleeves, waist and around the hem. The hem has a slight train in the back. This dress is empire style and is much more beautiful in real life. The bust fits up to a 38, the waist is an empire and can go from 28-32, the hips can go no more than 40.
Rust & Tan 18th century Marie Antoinette Gown
$195 Rental
This tan and rust 18th-century dress has a squared neckline. The sleeves are ¾ in length and are very fitted. The sleeves are a rust and gold brocade with a silk blend till the elbow that then leads to three tiers of tan chiffon. On the wrist, there is a silk bow on each sleeve. The bodice of the dress is very fitted with tan rushed chiffon down the sides which continues onto the skirt, turning into a zig-zag pattern. In the front of the bodice, there is one large bow at the breast area and down the front of the bodice, there is crossed lace. The underskirt of the dress is a tan silk blend with two large tiers at the hem and the outer skirt is rust. For closure, the dress laces up the back and is a size 8 -10. This 18th-century dress contains zero damages. Bust measure 38-40 and waist 28-30.
Wedgwood Blue Marie Antoinette 18th century Gown
$195 Rental
This Wedgwood blue 18th-century dress has a squared neckline. The sleeves are ¾ in length and are very fitted. The top and sleeves are Wedgwood blue with tan brocade. On the sleeves, the brocade with a silk blend goes till the elbow which leads to three tiers of tan chiffon. On the wrist, there is a silk blend tan rosette on each sleeve. The bodice of the dress is very fitted with tan rushed chiffon down the sides which continues onto the skirt, turning into a zig-zag pattern. Going down the front of the bodice there is crossed lace. The underskirt of the dress is a tan silk blend with two large tiers at the hem. The outer skirt is Wedgwood blue. For closure, the dress laces up the back and is a size 8-10. This 18th-century dress contains zero damages. The bust goes from 34-39 and the waist goes from 26 to 31.
Striped Cotton
$195 Rental
This printed cotton dress is a white base with floral and black striped print. The dress comes in three pieces. The long bodice is attached to the skirt and has a matching underskirt {petticoat} and a matching stomacher which is placed from the breast to the waist allowing the size to vary. This costume comes with panniers to fill it out. This costume is called a Robe Anglaise and is historically correct for the period. The bust can go from 34-40 and the waist can go from a 26 - 30. This dress can go from six to twelve. Very lightweight and comfortable.
Red Velvet Brocade
$165 Rental
This elegant eighteenth-century woman's costume is made of a beautiful velvet and brocade fabric with gold trim and black lace. The bodice has brocade on the sleeves and panniers. It has a high square neckline and has lace trim on the sleeves and zips up the back. The skirt is just velvet with no adornment and can take a full hoop. The bodice measures 34-inch bust and has a 26-inch waist making this costume about a size 6.
Green Velvet Brocade
$165 Rental
This elegant eighteenth-century woman's costume is made of a beautiful velvet and brocade fabric with gold trim and black lace. The bodice has brocade on the sleeves and panniers. It has a high square neckline and has lace trim on the sleeves and zips up the back. The skirt is just velvet with no adornment and can take a full hoop. The bodice measure 34-35 inch bust and has a 27-inch waist making this costume about a size 8
Purple Velvet Brocade
$165 Rental
This elegant eighteenth-century woman's costume is made of a beautiful velvet and brocade fabric with gold trim and black lace. The bodice has brocade on the sleeves and panniers. It has a high square neckline and has lace trim on the sleeves and zips up the back. The skirt is just velvet with no adornment and can take a full hoop. The bodice measure 36-inch bust and has a 29 to the 30-inch waist making this costume about a size 12.
Amadeus Couple
225.00 Rental each
Eighteenth-Century ladies two-piece costume in blue brocade with blue and cream tassel trims on the bodice and down the front of the skirt. Laces up the back so it is adjustable. It also comes with a hoop to fill it out. This dress is available in small 4-6 and medium 8-10. Wigs sold separately. The man's eighteenth-century costume is of the same beautiful light blue brocade fabric and also has Tassell adornments. This outfit comes with a jacket, a vest with separate fiscal and knickers. Wig and shoe buckles sold separately.
Marie Antoinette-Peach embroidered 18th century Gown
265.00 Rental
Spectacular Marie Antoinette Costume is made from a silk-like taffeta that has been entirely embroidered and sequinned in a floral ivy-like design. It is two pieces and zips up the back. The bodice has a square neckline and is trimmed with a rushed ruffle, which continues down the front of the skirt. It has three quarter bell sleeves and has a built-in petticoat as well as panniers {to make it stand out on the sides} Can be worn with a hoop if you want to make even puffier. Comes in Small-4-6, bust up to 36, waist up to 26 or medium 8-10 bust up to 38 and waist from 28-30.
Marie Antoinette-Floral/wine 18th century gown
225.00 Rental
This Marie Antoinette gown has a squared neckline trimmed with white cotton lace. The dress has a fitted bodice that leads to a full skirt. Throughout the dress, there is a green, pink, and white floral cotton fabric. The sleeves of the dress are fitted till the elbow and then flare out to three tiers of organza trimmed with gold metallic lace. Going down the front, from the bodice down, there is burgundy satin. On the sides of the skirt on the burgundy satin material, there is gold brocade in a circular pattern. The burgundy underskirt has the same circular gold brocade pattern at the end. For closure, the dress laces up the back and has an extra tie to make the lace smaller. This Marie Antoinette dress can fit a wide range of sizes, anywhere from a 4 to a 10. This dress contains zero damages.
Turquoise Embroiderd Marie Antoinette two piece gown
$250.00 Rental
Spectacular Marie Antoinette or{eighteenth-century nobility } Costume is made from a silk-like taffeta that has been entirely embroidered and sequinned in a floral ivy-like design. It is two pieces and zips up the back. The bodice has a square neckline and is trimmed with a rushed organza ruffle, which continues down the front of the skirt. It has three quarter bell sleeves and has a built-in petticoat as well as panniers {to make it stand out on the sides} Can be worn with a hoop if you want to make even puffier. Comes in medium 8-10 bust up to 38 and waist from 28-30.
Rust/gold Brocade Marie Antoinette 18th Century Gown
$195 Rental
This tan and orange rust 18th-century dress have a squared neckline. The sleeves are ¾ in length and are very fitted. The sleeves are tan brocade with a silk blend till the elbow that then leads to three tiers of tan chiffon. On the wrist, there is a silk blend rosette on each sleeve. The bodice of the dress is very fitted with tan rushed chiffon down the sides which continues onto the skirt, turning into a zig-zag pattern. In the front of the bodice, there is one large rosette at the breast area and down the front of the bodice, there is crossed lace. The top of the dress is tan brocade leading to an underskirt in a tan silk blend with two large tiers at the hem. The outer skirt is orange rust. For closure, the dress laces up the back and is a size 8 -10. This 18th-century dress contains zero damages. Bust measures 38-40 and waist 28-30.
Colonial Women’s Rental Costumes
Floral Cotton Day Dress
$165 Rental
This printed cotton dress is a white base with floral print. The dress comes in three pieces. The long bodice is attached to the skirt and has a matching underskirt (petticoat) and a matching stomacher which is placed from the breast to the waist allowing the size to vary. This costume comes with panniers to fill it out. This costume is called a Robe Anglaise and is historically correct for the period. The bust can go from 34-40 and the waist can go from a 26 - 30. This dress can go from six to twelve. Very lightweight and comfortable.
Heavy Cotton Yellow Floral Faiile 18th century Dress
125.00 Rental
The colonial ladies' day dress is made of a heavier floral cotton faille material. The sleeves and neckline are trimmed in beige cotton lace. The dress is a bit heavier than a normal plain cotton dress. The dress laces up the back and can fit a few sizes due to the back closure. The bust can go from a 34 to a 38 and the waist can go from a 26 to a 29.5.
Pink Floral 18th Century Cotton Dress
$95 Rental
This colonial dress has a white base with a pink floral pattern all over. The dress has a squared neckline with lace trim that continues on to frame the bodice. The bodice is very fitted and has a criss-cross pattern with a bright pink base to simulate a stomacher underneath, but is actually one piece. On the sides of the dress, there are two panniers in bright pink that lay over the skirt. The dress is made out of cotton and has ¾ sleeves with lace trim. For closure, the dress zips up the back and has a separate tie for the waist. This colonial dress is a size 8-10 and contains zero damages.
Blue Floral 18th century cotton dress
$95 Rental
This colonial dress has a Wedgwood blue base with a pink floral pattern all over. The dress has a squared neckline with lace trim that continues on to frame the bodice. The bodice is very fitted and has a criss-cross pattern with a pink base to simulate a stomacher underneath, but is actually one piece. On the sides of the dress, there are two panniers in pink that lay over the skirt. The dress is made out of cotton and has ¾ sleeves with lace trim. The skirt of the dress is very full and can take a hoop underneath. For closure, the dress zips up the back and has a separate tie for the waist. This colonial dress is a size 8 and contains zero damages.
18th Century Costume Rental for Halloween, Parties, & Plays
Since 1981, Sophia’s has been an industry leader in vintage clothing and jewelry and historically accurate period costumes for rent. We take pride in being one of the most unique costume rental and gift shops in the Tri-State area. Whether you need an 18th century costume rental for Halloween, a themed party, a historical reenactment, or a theatrical production, we can accommodate your needs. You won’t find a more high-end, authentic selection of adult costumes or better customer service. We can also help you accessorize your ensemble with wigs, pins, brooches, earrings, necklaces, rings, or bracelets in the era’s style to complete your character profile down to the smallest detail. Contact us to discuss all your 18th century costume rental needs. Our staff would be happy to help transform you into a beautiful 18th century fashionista without any hassles!