Fantasy Snow Queen Costume

Description

Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story “The Snow Queen” is a weird and wonderful tale, packed full of magic mirrors, troublesome trolls, icy palaces, and messages written on cod fish. At the heart of it all, of course, is the Snow Queen herself, the magical ruler of a land of permanent winter who communicates with the outside world via an army of “snow bees.” Look, when you’ve lived through forty-odd Danish winters in the days before television like Hans Christian Andersen did, your mind goes to some peculiar places.

There’s a reason that the idea of a snow queen has endured throughout history. There’s something about the beauty and stillness of winter that’s appealing, mysterious, and just the right amount of frightening all at the same time. The notion of ruling over a kingdom where winter never ends, being able to chase away any enemies with just the power of cold, is awfully enticing. And so is the fantasy of finally bringing warmth to the land of snow. Like they say, you can’t have the light without the dark. Just imagine how amazing summer would feel after a lifetime of winter.

Whether you’re a fan of Hans Christian Andersen, the many adaptations of his work, or just winter in general, you can bring your chilliest fantasies to life with this ice-inspired ensemble. The polyester dress body is covered with sequins that twinkle like falling snow, featuring poly-blend mesh sleeves, yoke, and skirt, and a sparkling faux-gem design at the bodice. The long, nylon cape features a pretty snowflake pattern that glitters in the light. It may not be quite the same as commanding a fleet of snow bees, but this costume will leave little doubt about who rules the winter.