10/09/2026
π€΄πΈβBattle of the Sexes β Knights vs Maidensβ, you can make the costumes anything from authentic medieval to fun, glamorous, or humorous.
π‘οΈ MEN β KNIGHTS
Traditional Knights
Medieval knight β armour, sword, shield
King / medieval prince π
Crusader-style knight
Royal guard
Nobleman with cape and sword
Black Knight β all black armour
Red/Gold Knight β matching team colours
Knight Templar-inspired outfit
Fun & Easy Knight Ideas
Sir Loin π β knight with a steak/braai theme
βKnight Riderβ β black outfit + sunglasses
Drunken medieval knight β tunic, boots and tankard
Scottish Highland warrior β kilt + medieval accessories
Viking warrior
Medieval blacksmith
Jester / court entertainer
Easy DIY:
Black pants + boots + plain shirt + cape + cardboard/foam shield + toy sword = instant knight!
πΈ WOMEN β MAIDENS
Royal Maidens
Medieval princess π
Queen
Lady of the castle
Noblewoman
Medieval bride
Royal court lady
Warrior Maidens
Warrior princess
Female knight
Viking shield maiden
Archer maiden πΉ
Celtic warrior woman
Medieval huntress
Joan-of-Arc-inspired warrior
Fun / Glamorous Maidens
Enchanted forest maiden
Fairy maiden π§
Medieval tavern w***h
Renaissance lady
Gypsy-inspired medieval character
Sorceress / witch
Maid Marian-inspired outfit
βοΈ GREAT COUPLE / GROUP IDEAS
Knights
Maidens
King
Queen
Black Knight
Dark Queen
Prince
Princess
Warrior Knight
Warrior Princess
Viking
Shield Maiden
Archer
Huntress
Royal Guard
Royal Lady
Jester
Court Lady
Blacksmith
Medieval Maiden
Dragon Slayer
Enchanted Maiden
π For a Battle of the Sexes party
I'd make the teams visually obvious:
KNIGHTS π‘οΈ
Black, red, silver & gold β armour, capes, swords, shields, crowns.
MAIDENS π
Blue, burgundy, gold & cream β flowing medieval dresses, corsets, crowns, veils, jewellery and flower crowns.
π«And for a really fun touch, give everyone a medieval title when they arrive:
Sir Braai-a-Lot
Sir Drinks-a-Lot
Lady of the Dance
Lady Chardonnay π·
The Queen of the Castle
The Knight Who Never Surrenders π