Get dressed with a touch of class in our Southern Belle Costumes. A Southern Belle is a young woman of the Old South's upper class. These young women abided by strict rules including how to behave and what to wear. These girls always had to wear a dress that covered their ankles and their wrists. Not doing so would result in accusations of being a tomboy, a prostitute and in some cases a lesbian. These rules became more relaxed in the 1940's when most of the men were fighting in the war, and companies began to hire women to do the work in the men?s absence. We feature the Southern Belle costumes of floor length ball gowns as well as a sexy option. The standard costume features a very formal hoop dress that any real lady would be proud to wear. The sexy option features an ultra short top and skirt with petticoat. Dress elements and accessories included in the purchase price vary by the type of costume chosen. We also have a wide array of additional purchasable accessories to enhance your Halloween Costume. These matching accessories include: Southern Belle Glovettes, Opaque White Thigh Highs with Lace and Ruffles, Southern Belle Wig and Southern Bell Lace Fan to name a few.