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This year's theme is Bohemia and the Moulin Rouge "Where the Elite meets the Street" We recommend that our guests consider costumes from the fin-de-siecle period in France: Circa 1880 - 1900. You do not have to choose French costumes. Cultural influences on France during this period included those from India, Japan, England, American, Turkey, Africa, Germany, and the Middle East (then known as Arabia). Costume Criteria ranges from a rating of PG - R. Sexy and risqué costumes are allowed; however, no X rated costumes will be admitted. If you want to wear a sexy costume, we recommend that you come in something that is "naughty, but nice." This period offers a wide range of costuming possibilities. These include: Actors & Singers Aristocrats Artists & Critics Beggars & Thieves Clowns & Circus Performers Courtesans & Prostitutes Dandies & Ne'er do Wells Dancers (all kinds) Diplomats & Spies Gamblers & Card Sharks Gypsies & Bohemians Hunters & Mountain Climbers Jockeys & Cyclists Magicians & Street Performers Maids & Shop Girls Mediums & Occultists Poets & Writers Policeman & Detectives Rogues & Con Artists Soldiers & Sailors from many nations Street Urchins Students & Intellectuals Suffragettes & "Blue Stockings" Tourists from many nations Unionists & Anarchists Working Class men & women You need not be formal, but we do ask that you leave off the gross and hokey. This is not the Exotic Erotic or the County Fair's "Carnival Hall of Horrors". Bring style and class, but not that severed limb... Attitude, as you know, is everything. We encourage folks to look magical, romantic and wonderful. Most importantly, you should feel good in what you wear. You don't have to go overboard on your costume for this. Inexpensive costuming ideas: Women can dress as gypsies in a simple skirt with a peasant top. Men can come as starving artists or students by wearing a pair of work boots, a plain pair of pants and a open necked shirt. No edged weapons of any kind are allowed at the Witches Ball. Theatrical Grade weapons are allowed (and we will let the Police know that our guests may be carrying these). We will have a Cloak Room, so you can bring a purse and so that you can layer to keep warm. If you have any questions about costuming, please email us at info@fullcircleevents.org.