Harlequin Costumes

The best harlequin costumes

Want to make a real impression with your costume for Halloween or a fancy dress party this year? At Costumalia, we have exactly what you’re looking for, with a wide catalogue full of ideas and costumes perfect for any celebration.

Harlequin costume ideas

The harlequin was a character from Italy’s Commedia dell’Arte, known for wearing a mask and a colourful outfit. It had a jester-like air, although historically this character also represented the devil, which is why a harlequin costume can also be perfect for Halloween night.

If you want to create the perfect costume for your party, it’s useful to know that the harlequin has a series of very recognisable elements:

• Two-pointed hat: harlequin costumes often include fun, distinctive hats. These are usually made up of two cone-shaped points, finished with pompoms or bells. The hats usually match the costume in colour and design.
• Colourful diamond-patterned outfit: the diamond is the classic harlequin shape, so if you want to dress as this character, it can’t be missing from your outfit. These costumes also often feature varied colours, from black and white combinations to bright shades such as yellow, red and more.
• Eye mask: if you don’t want to use make-up, there is an ideal accessory for your harlequin costume. We’re talking about an eye mask, an accessory worn over the eyes with a design inspired by Venetian masks, as the harlequin is an Italian character.

If you’re looking for harlequin costumes for Halloween, this character can be perfectly adapted to the dark and terrifying world of 31 October. In fact, at Costumalia you’ll find both classic costumes and more sinister versions with fake blood stains, which you can complete with accessories such as axes, knives and more.

Tips for perfect harlequin make-up

If you want to give your costume a more authentic feel, nothing works better than good harlequin make-up. To achieve an impressive effect, keep these tips in mind:

• White base: remember that the original character wore a mask, so the aim of your make-up is to create the appearance of a mask. To do this, paint your face completely white.
• Diamonds or shapes around the eyes: the eye area should be made up with black and a bright colour such as pink or lilac. Create a geometric shape so your look is unmistakably harlequin.
• Statement lips: finally, your lips should also stand out. Choose a bold lipstick shade, whether red, black, blue, lilac or whichever colour you prefer.