DRESS CODE

The dress code of the Endless Night Vampire Ball events is the centERpiece of our collective experience.

It is the ritual and ceremony we go through each year to make the theme stand out with our Patrons and Cast, working together, to create an unforgettable event.

Take a look at our official Pinterest pages and Instragram for inspiration.

The dress code is the most important, integral and enjoyable aspect of the collaborative spirit which makes up the magick of the Endless Night Vampire Ball brand. 

It is considered a ritual to prepare your attire and costumes, since it is very much you and the other patrons that are the very essence and ambiance of our events. 

To respect and honor the dress code is a way to respect the event, your fellow patrons and our collective legacy. 

Please note that it is the Gatekeeper's duty to strictly enforce this dress code.  It is the patron’s responsibility to be in and stay in dress code or they will be denied entry at the door without a refund.

For more inspiration visit our Endless Night Vampire Ball Pinterest page. 

Fangs and SFX contact lenses are encouraged at all levels.

Level 0 - NO WAY

  • No sneakers (except for black ones for medical reasons) 

  • No street cloths. 

  • No jeans (not even black ones).

  • No t-shirts, no sports jerseys.

  • No Nazi / fascist uniforms

  • No political symbolism of any kind.  

  • No superhero costumes or branded logos (even band t-shirts) on anything. 

Level 1 - Salon Noir

  • All black on black cocktail dresses, slacks with dress shirt, couture or suits.

  • Silver or gold jewelry and buttons are OK. 

  • Everyone can easily do this level of dress code.

See Pinterest board


Level 2 - Ball

  • Fitting into a dark motif (theme).

  • Black tie formal attire.

  • Steampunk, ball gown, Edwardian, Regency, Victorian, Baroque, etc.

  • Good examples of Vampire cosplay include Interview with the Vampire, Bram Stoker's Dracula, What We Do In the Shadows and Underworld.

Level 3 - Gala 

  • Like you are going to the Ball del Doge in Venice Carnival.

REALLY IMPORTANT!

PLEASE NO SUPERHERO COSTUMES THIS IS A VICTORIAN AND VAMPIRE THEME EVENT.
NO STREETWEAR, NO SPORTSWEAR OR NO LOGOS OF ANY KIND.
NO NAZI OR FASCIST UNIFORMS EVEN IMPLIED.
NO OVERT NUDITY, PLEASE COVER YOUR BITS - MALE, NON-BINARY OR FEMALE

if you see someone out of dress code or doing something in appropriate please let us know confidentially to endlessnightvampireball@gmail.com or tell the Gatekeeper.

The more effort you make the more you will enjoy the event, and the better the energy will be.

SALON NOIR ~ BLACK ON BLACK MOTIF

The most basic default style for the Vampyre aesthetic which can be used in any situation is that of the Salon Noir Motif which can be used within and outside salons and empower the Vampyre in a multitude of scenarios. This is style is inspired by a Victorian funeral, a formal dark business affair, Long Black Veil events, dumb supper, a séance for Houdini, or a dinner party hosted by Vanessa Ives from Penny Dreadful. 

The colors of the fabric should be black on black. Absolutely no visible commercial logos or symbolism, especially which resembles fascism or any political stance.

Couture should be tailored suits, ties, cravats, capes, corsets, vests, smoking jackets, evening attire, and cocktail dresses. The salon noir style should be elegant and mysterious while amplifying confidence and clothing should be flattering yet comfortable.

Nails for the ladies and eccentric gents should be stilettos to resemble claws, or simply clean and well-manicured. Makeup should not be extravagant and have a natural or subtle feline or wolfen look or resembling ancient cultures such as Egyptian or Phoenician. 

Fragrances should not be overbearing and best to include pheromones to create seductive sent.

Footwear is most empowering when it is leather for faux without colored laces, best primarily black and no sneakers, sandals, or canvas materials. Heels and boots are welcomed, but make sure comfort for dancing and walking is taken into consideration.

Jewelry should be subtle and pronounced and is most often silver is preferred, with complementary esoteric symbolic rings, Legacy Ankh or occult sigillum pendants, silver chain necklaces, and lapel pins with occult symbols to show order, halo, or coven. 

Accessories beyond jewelry should be subtle and elegant can including leather walking canes, cowboy hats, witchy hats, cardigans, scarves, gloves, top hats, faux or vintage fur accents, old spectacles, pocket watches, etc. 

Fangs should be custom-made by a talented fangsmith and subtle whereas the wearer should be able to speak clearly and drink cocktails with them on. 

Contact lenses should be artistic, visible, look subtle and or striking to the soul with a slight glance.

Accessories beyond jewelry should be subtle and elegant can including leather walking canes, cowboy hats, witchy hats, cardigans, scarves, gloves, top hats, faux or vintage fur accents, old  spectacles, pocket watches, etc. 

Fangs should be custom-made by a talented fangsmith and subtle whereas the wearer should be able to speak clearly and drink cocktails with them on. Contact lenses should be artistic, visible, look subtle and or striking to the soul with a slight glance.

VAMPIRE BALL ~ MAJESTIC MOTIF

Please look at our Instagram or our official Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.fr/endlessnightvampireball/_saved/

Vampire Ball is the Majestic motif, which applies when a formal, regency, aristocratic or highly theatrical aesthetic is in order. This can be a highly formal salon noir style but is usually more as one is presenting yourself at an Endless Night Vampire Ball, Anne Rice Coven Ball, Babylonian Grande Vampyre Salon, Monarch’s court, royal coronation, Venetian masquerade, or courtly affair. Depending on the affair the default color is black, yet darker colors may be permitted by the host or theme that can include more prevalent whites, purples, yellows, and reds.  Example sub-motifs include: Dark baroque (French 18th century style), Venetian Carnival, Aristocratic Victorian and Regency. All suitable for a grande Vampire affair.

Some places to get your costumes include:

Masks

Highly preferred before our midnight ceremony “The Red Mass”… you can get your masks from one of our sponsored vendors, make it yourself or have it created for you.

Local shops

  • ⚜ Maskarade, Inc: 630 St Ann St New Orleans, LA 70116 PH (504) 568-1018

  • ⚜ Masks and Make Believe

  • ⚜ Southern Costume Company

Fangs 

Of course no Vampire Ball is complete without a pair of custom made fangs by a Fangsmith.

Impresario Father Sebastiaan is only able to take limited appointments Thursday, Friday and Saturday before the ball because he needs to host the event.