The story of Robin Hood is one of the oldest and most popular tales of adventure. Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest with his band of Merry Men versus the Sheriff of Nottingham and his knights and men at arms is a legendary conflict. Spice was added with yet another Royalty conflict, between King John and King Richard, as well.
Set in the times of the Crusades, the English longbow was Robin Hood's weapon of choice, able to strike from afar when least expected - the Middle Ages equivalent of today's airborne Drone, perhaps?
The aspect of the legend we all remember from the story is Robin Hood's income redistribution policies of "stealing from the rich to pay the poor". There are some who would say Wall Street and the Government are both still engaged in the same old "game", or have they got confused and is it "stealing from the poor to pay the rich" these days? I get confused as to who is doing which.
Anyway, a Robin Hood costume has a wealth of opportunities for you to dream up a story of your own as to why you have chosen to wear it for your Halloween party.
And it's hot.
Maybe it is the new Russell Crowe movie on Robin Hood that is being made, but a Robin Hood costume is sure a popular choice this Halloween. The very hottest and best selling costume is undoubtedly this sexy version for the ladies, which is a stunner:
There is, of course, a Robin Hood costume for the guys too, and a very fine one at that.
Where would Robin Hood be without his Maid Marion? There is a simple answer, of course. Get your partner a Maid Marion costume and you are all set.
How could we overlook the Friar Tuck character, which can be a wonderful plus size option if you need a rather fuller costume than the tights we often associate with Robin Hood costumes, thanks, I believe to a movie starring Errol Flynn some time ago:
