Sexy Gladiator Costume

Enter the arena looking less like a historical reenactor and more like the reason half of Rome suddenly bought front-row seats.

The Sexy Gladiator Costume takes the most homoerotic part of the Roman-warrior fantasy and wisely leaves the rest to your imagination. The broad faux-leather belt sits low around the waist, while layered pteruges, the armour-style strips associated with ancient Roman military dress, fall over the hips and upper thighs. The effect is masculine, physical and unapologetically theatrical: all bare torso, leather, leg and “I survived the arena, now meet me behind the baths” energy.

This is not trying to pass an archaeology exam. It is Rome as filtered through sword-and-sandal cinema, underground leather bars and every suspiciously well-oiled gladiator painting ever made. The structured panels move as you walk, dance or dramatically survey your conquered territory, while the matching wrist bracers finish the look without covering the body that is supposed to be doing most of the work. Add boots, a harness, a cape or nothing at all above the waist and the fantasy shifts easily from imperial champion to disgraced centurion to emperor’s extremely distracting favourite.

The faux-leather finish gives the costume enough weight and structure to read instantly as armour, without turning it into a bulky full-body outfit. It is made for Halloween, queer costume parties, Roman and mythology themes, club nights and any occasion where subtlety has clearly lost the battle. Choose your colour, strap in, and remember: in this arena, winning is mostly about making an entrance.

Product details

• Includes faux-leather gladiator skirt and matching wrist bracers/cuffs. Harness sold seperately. 
• Layered pteruges-style panels create the classic Roman warrior silhouette.
• Wide adjustable waist belt forms the main structure of the costume.
• Open upper-body design is ideal for bare-chest, harness, cape or body-chain styling.
• Available in Red, Dark Brown, Black and Earth.
• Designed as an adult unisex costume piece.

Sizing

This costume comes in one adjustable size. The waist fits approximately 31.5–39.4 in / 80–100 cm. Measure around the point where you want the belt to sit, rather than relying on your usual trouser size.

Shipping

Queer In The World ships Pride around the globe. This item ships from one dedicated fulfilment location and will not necessarily be dispatched from within your country. Please allow approximately 7–15 days for delivery, with most orders arriving in around 9–10 days.

If you order other products at the same time, they may arrive separately. If you need something by a particular date, please contact us before ordering.