Florence Nightingale Costume for Women

Superhero in SkirtsNot all superheroes wear capes... or spandex, for that matter. Take Florence Nightingale, a respectable English woman, she was expected to marry and live the quiet Victorian life of hearth and home. But she followed a calling to serve others and heal the sick and wounded.With a backstory like that, Nightingale would make a natural comic superhero. She's got the name, to begin with. She comes from an unlikely background. She's inspired generations of superhero nurses in the years to come. And she's even got a sidekick, Nightingale carried around a little owl that she rescued in Greece named Athena. While we know that wearing an ankle-length dress isn't typical for saving the day, we think any history buff can make this 19th-century heroine into a superhero no one will forget!Details & DesignOur creative team designed this costume with history buffs in mind! The high neck and floor-length skirt maintain the modesty that was expected from the gentlewoman nurse in the 1800's. The dress zips up the back and has a princess cut bodice. A full white apron secures around the waist with ties and crosses over the back, making you look ready for your patients. Topped off with a white, ruffled cap and a broadcloth band toting the red cross, this costume is great for costume parties, plays, and presentations! Legendary Lady Are you ready to take on the look of a legend? The founder of nursing has a romantic image that's been painted and recreated for a hundred years so you can be sure that it's a fun role to take on. When paired with an old fashioned lamp, this costume will bring the heroine to life in an instant. Sure, the war of Crimea that made Nightingale famous might be a distant memory but her heroics live on!