it is common for revelers who marched in the parades to wear at carnaval dances the same costumes that they used at the parades in the sambódromo, as these costumes normally have a level of sophistication that would not permit to use them anywhere else.

no matter the style or design, all fantasias used at these parties remain high-end, elaborate, and expensive.

today western society is much more free, liberal, and open minded than it once was, and so the use of the mask has just about vanished - yet it can still be a great accessory for anyone wishing to attend a high-end carnival dance.

for those who are interested in an historical contrast between carnival balls' costumes and fantasias used at blocos we wrote about the subject on this page.