This Samantha Parkington costume hearkens back to another time in history and your life as a reader. Samantha is the wealthy and feminine American Girl doll highlighting Victorian life and times of the turn of the 20th century. You’ll find all the component pieces for this costume either from your closet or on Amazon for quick and easy purchase. Get the nostalgic look below.
About This Samantha Parkington Costume For Adults on Halloween
Samantha Parkington is an early 1900s Victorian doll that exudes wealth and has a fanciful style. Over the years, it’s been hard to find Victorian-inspired wear in the signature print she famously wears in the original Meet Samantha book. (Is it red and black? Purple? Gingham? Check? Reasonable minds differ.)
I have finally found a good variety of ideas to share with you for this costume. My goal is to give you cheap and easy-to-put-together costume ideas with some select items that can also be worn outside the context of a costume so you get bang for your buck.
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IN A RUSH?
If you don’t want to pull together this Samantha costume yourself, you can buy a premade one at Target. Note, though, that it doesn’t include all the components, which you can shop separately below.
Victorian Dress
Samantha Parkington’s dress is the most iconic piece in this costume, yet has always been the hardest to source.
The print on this tweed dress is a bit different than Samantha’s, but I love how it has the same balloon sleeves. I would wear this again!
Burgundy Satin Sash
Samatha wears a burgundy satin belt with a gold buckle around her waist. This burgundy satin sash doesn’t have the buckle, but it definitely has the look. It’s an easy one-size-fits-all option you can tie however you wish.
Brown Hair Wig
Of course, Samantha not only has exquisite style but also perfect hair. Sigh. If you don’t have long, full, wavy brown locks like hers, this wig fits the bill (and the bun is detachable).
Burgundy Velvet Wide-Brim Hat
Samantha’s hat is burgundy, velvet, and wide-brimmed with ribbons. This Victorian-style hat feels very similar to me.
Bow Brooch
This gold and pearl bow brooch is so pretty and looks Victorian too, as long as you don’t mind that it doesn’t have a dangling heart.
Alternate Option: Etsy actually has an amazing array of very similar vintage gold bow and heart brooches. Check for current listings.
Pink Velvet Coin Purse
It simply doesn’t get better than this pink velvet Victorian coin purse, period. It just screams, “Samantha Parkington!”
Black Tights
In case you don’t have black tights already, I am linking these Hue opaque tights with a control top. They are generally the ones I purchase myself!
Black Victorian Booties
For Samantha’s shoes, you can definitely wear black flats or heels from your closet.
But when I think of Samantha and Victorian style, I think of black Victorian booties. These black lace up Victorian booties have a similar look and can work for other costumes as well.
Meet Samantha Book
Last but not least, grab a copy of Meet Samantha to carry with you!
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remember, it’s a good day to read a book. – jules
