Stunning Geisha Costumes

The mystique surrounding the life and looks of a Geisha has generated a lot of interest from women, and makes a fantastic choice for a Halloween or cosplay costume.

Normal colors of costumes made based upon Geishas are red, pink and white, although there are a number of exceptions to that general rule.

Even today Westerners are largely unaware of the tremendous history of the Geisha, as well as the extraordinary amount of training that comes with it; at least for the modern Geisha.

Two of the key pieces of a real Geisha outfit include a kimono, the long silk robe most of us identify with a Geisha, and the sash at the waist, which is called an obi. No costume wanting to display any reality of a Geisha would be without these two key pieces of their wardrobe.

While not important for the purpose of a costume, it's interesting to note that real Geisha have integrate styles, including the types of hairpins they have, length of their eyebrows, and the style of their hair, among numerous other things, which all have meaning to them.

This is part of makes the Geisha such a mystery and fun to emulate by wearing a costume.

This first look at a Geisha costume is a little darker in color than most (although it's not extremely unusual), and has a nice flow to it. Note the typical hairstyle associated with a Geisha, and the way the red sash and other red flow nicely with the look. The fan is a nice touch.

Believe it or not, this is a homemade Geisha costume. Some that know some of Japanese culture would be able to identify that fairly easily, but nonetheless it is very well done for the purpose it serves. The umbrella and other accessories are fantastic. Did you see the fan stuck in the sash?

Also concerning the makeup, notice the way the lipstick is narrower on the lips and doesn't cover the entirety of the lips. This gives that porcelain type of look.

The easily adaptable materials used in a Geisha costume make it a great possibility for plus-sized women, as you can see below.

I really liked the differentiation of the Geisha outfit below, including the unique way she did her hair to complement the costume. The tied hair and braids coming down look terrific, and the pink and black costume contrasts nicely. Some of these ladies do need to learn to whiten their faces as real Geishas do to complete the look.

You may be able to tell from the photo that these are actually two real Geisha in training, which are called "maiko" at that stage. As you can see, they are dressed very colorfully, and those shoes are unique, to say the least.

It does give an idea of what it would be like to go out as more than one Geisha, which as all group costuming, would be a lot of fun.

If you really want to act and look like a real Geisha, you would also have some entertainment skills. So if you can sing, play an instrument, or entertain in any number of ways, you just may have found your calling in life.

But really, wearing a Geisha costume for Halloween is a great way to show that mysterious side to yourself, or at least make everyone believe you have one.