The American Civil War was a charmed era. To this day, many people join reenactment societies to recreate that bygone time in history. They purchase or make extremely elaborate, historically accurate costumes for their activities. If you are creating a Civil War costume for Halloween, you do not have to go to such trouble and expense. However, you can create a relatively realistic and attractive costume that will make you the talk of your next Halloween party. Make these civil war costumes more appealing by bringing several men and women together in either southern or northern Civil War attire.