Looking to wow the crowd with your strong charisma and striking physique in your next Halloween party? Then you’d definitely be interested in arriving in a Roman gladiator costume!

Ancient Rome was one of the most prominent civilizations to rise in the old world, wherein their lives strikingly resemble many aspects of our own lives today. This was primarily due to the military might of the Roman Legions, equipped with their infamous shields and short swords.

One thing that made Rome stand out, however, was the life-and-death struggles that occurred in the Arena.

People of any time and any place are always looking to keep themselves entertained. We find ourselves turning to the radio, TV and Internet to keep tabs on our favorite athlete. Heck, many hardcore sports fans even don ‘war-paint’ and wear team paraphernalia to show their support – even if they are watching the big games from the comfort of their living room!

It’s just that definition of ‘sport’ changes with the passage of time.

The gladiators of Ancient Rome were like pop stars, sports stars and sex symbols all rolled into one package. They would fight exotic beasts, engage in duels and re-enact great Roman battles – all for the entertainment of the crowd.

If we have our basketball, football and baseball heroes to enthrall us in this day and age, then Ancient Rome had its own blood sport heroes as well.

True, the normal modern man would probably be abhorred by the gore and violence of it all. The spirit of the gladiators, however, is something that continues to inspire a sense of wonder as well.

This is exactly why gladiator costumes continue to be popular in this day and age.

For example, Roman Hunk Costume embodies the spirit of the gladiator. Minimal but ornately decorated faux-leather shoulder armor and an equally ornate faux-leather kilt to match. The faux leather provides just the right ‘feel’ for the era without breaking your bank account, and the whole look makes it a lot more pleasing to the eyes as well.

This is how many gladiators back then were dressed, with an emphasis on flexibility and mobility to make the duels more spectacular. Just expect the whole getup to be a bit chilly if you wore it during an evening Halloween party – especially when you have a cold licking your back and belly.

You could always go for a gladiator style where a tunic covered by plain faux leather straps provides a simple but effectively masculine look. It has a more conventional look, though it really won’t matter since the draping leather straps and solid three-buckled belt will make you look like a toughened gladiator.

Of course, don’t forget to bring with you your spear, sword and shield! You may be wearing a Roman gladiator costume, but what self-respecting gladiator would go to a Halloween party without even carrying his weapons?