Judge/Washington wig

The Judge / Washington wig is a white men's wig with wide ringlets along the sides and a curly ponytail tied with a black ribbon. Wear it with a black robe and white jabot to look like a stern judge, or with a long coat and lace jabot to look like an eighteenth-century statesman. Made for men, it instantly gives you a recognizable historical silhouette at carnival or a themed party.

White ringlets and a ponytail with a bow

• The wig is entirely white, from the curls above your forehead to the tip of the ponytail.
• Wide horizontal ringlets are stacked along both sides.
• The hair on top is combed smoothly back.
• At the back, the hair is gathered into a loose curly ponytail that falls to your neck.
• A black ribbon with a bow holds the ponytail together.
• The wig is made for men and comes from the brand Wicked Costumes.

Why did judges and Washington wear a white curly wig?

In the eighteenth century, wealthy men in Europe wore white powdered wigs with ringlets and a ponytail. In English courtrooms, such a wig remained part of the official attire of judges and lawyers, which is why this hairstyle still represents the judiciary. George Washington, the first president of the United States, wore his own hair powdered white in exactly this style. So you can use the same wig to portray either a judge in the courtroom or a statesman from that era.

Add small round glasses and pale makeup

Small half-moon glasses on the tip of your nose make you look like a judge peering sternly over his papers. A light foundation and some white makeup on your eyebrows will help your face blend in with the white hair. For the statesman look, choose a brooch for your jabot and a pocket watch on a chain. As a judge, you should leave the jewelry at home, as a black robe with a white jabot says enough.

Choose the Judge / Washington wig and you'll walk into the carnival as the judge or the statesman of the party.