How to dress up as a vampire for Halloween

The shocking image of a vampire is a win-win option for a successful outfit for Halloween or another costume party. It has long since become a beloved “classic of the genre.” A pale face, bright makeup and the spectacular appearance of the prince of darkness will not go out of fashion for a long time.

Where can I get such a suit? One option is to order it from an online store. However, you can also make it yourself. How to do this will be discussed in this article.

We are preparing a suit, or the mission is possible

It is difficult to imagine the image of Dracula without a traditional cloak. It can be long or short. You decide.

Typically, such a robe falls from the shoulder to the ankles, so 1-2 meters of fabric are needed to sew it. You will need satin, silk, taffeta or velvet (i.e. any lightweight fabric, preferably with a glossy surface). The color of the cloak must be chosen as “vampire”: black, blue or red. To make this outfit more sophisticated, you can make its hem rounded.

A wide hood will add completeness to such a vampire cloak. It’s easy to make: a triangle of the required size is cut out of the fabric, then its short edge is folded inward and sewn on to give it its shape. Then the hood is basted to the cloak - and voila!, the vampire robe is ready.

Ideally, a vampire cloak or cape should have a red lining. It is better to immediately sew the red satin lining to the black fabric, and then cut the cloak.

If we are talking about a costume for children, then feel free to start decorating the garment: decorate it with images of spiders, bats or the moon. They can be cut from any bright fabric, thick paper and even foil. An alternative is to use gold or silver paint in a can and a simple stencil.

Another important point is the choice of suitable clothing for the raincoat. To make this task easier for you, we offer a small list of popular options:

If you have the opportunity to get clothes similar to ancient costumes from the 18th and 19th centuries, be sure to take advantage of it. After all, with their help you can recreate the classic image of children of the night. You can use the masquerade costume rental service.

Below we have posted a video of the process of making a cape for a vampire costume with ruffles.

In the men's version, instead of a hood, you need to bend the fabric two or three times to get a high collar. For rigidity, you can line the inside with cardboard or stitch it with diamonds.

Spectacular makeup is an indispensable attribute of the vampire image

Another distinctive feature of this character is bright, catchy makeup on deathly pale skin. To achieve this effect, follow our tips.

1. The first step is to prepare your facial skin by applying a light layer of cream or base makeup.
2. The vampire's face should not be shiny, so you will need matte powder or baby powder. It must be applied on top of the cream.
3. Ready? Then we can directly do vampire-style makeup. First of all, let's outline the eyes. For this you need a black cosmetic pencil or eyeliner. The main strokes should be applied to the inside of the eye, as well as lines on the upper and lower eyelids.
4. Next we give the eyes a smoky effect. This can be done by applying gray, purple and brown eyeshadow.
5. If you want a completely pale face, don't use blush.
6. We pay special attention to the lips. Their shape and color should be expressive, but it is not necessary to paint them perfectly evenly. A slight carelessness in creating lip makeup for a vampire is even welcome. Classic lipstick colors are red, brown and black.
7. Then we will start creating the effect of dried blood streams on the face. To prepare artificial blood, you need to mix any syrup and dye (red and a little blue for extra realism).

Women can also get a matching manicure in red or black. If you have short nails, you can use artificial false tips.

Selecting accessories

To complete the vampire look, take care of other details of the outfit. Their number and options are limited only by your imagination. They will help you either copy the image of vampires from famous films and TV series, or create your own interpretation of it.

We offer several of the most common accessory options:

1. Fangs. They can be purchased in special stores or made yourself. To make vampire fangs at home, you will need a clean white plastic bottle. From it you will cut out a plate in the shape of teeth with fangs. You can apply the required texture and color of blood to them using nail polish. See the video above for details on the process of making fangs yourself.
2. Wig. Usually the image of a vampire is associated with long hair. Their color can be white, black or bright red. To create an original look, you can buy a wig. Today, various carnival costume stores offer a wide selection of such products.
3. Hairstyle. Do you have short hair but don't want to wear a wig? Then you can style your hair using a gel with strong hold. You can tousle your hair chaotically in the style of vampires from the movie “Twilight” or make a small mohawk by collecting strands in the center.
4. Decorations. The Gothic look of a vampire is unimaginable without all kinds of rings, crosses, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, medallions, brooches and belts. For women, fancy necklaces with bright stones and ornaments or wide black ribbons tied in small bows around the neck and arms are perfect.
5. Hats. Sometimes the image of the prince of the night can be complemented by this accessory. For men, strict black top hats a la Bram Stoker's Dracula are suitable, and for women - small hats with lace. Also, a headdress for vampires can be made in the form of an old veil, decorating it with imitation cobwebs, drops of homemade blood or a wreath of artificial flowers in an old style.
6. Cane. Continuing the theme of classic images of vampires, we cannot help but recall the ancient wands that we so often see in the hands of Hollywood villains. You can make a cane yourself or buy it in an online store.
7. Chains. They can decorate both women's and men's suits. The main thing is not to overdo it with their quantity. The ideal option is to hang a small chain with small links on the waistband of your pants or on your vest. Women can decorate a corset or dress with such an accessory.
8. Glasses. The best option is sunglasses with small round black lenses. They will go perfectly with a top hat and a black long wig.
9. Lenses. We also recommend purchasing vampire lenses for eyes with a red or vertical pupil. Today their choice is simply huge, so there should not be any special problems with their purchase.

By the way, if you don’t have the time or opportunity to make a costume yourself, you can buy or rent a ready-made version in special stores.

What your vampire look will be - ancient noble, modern elegant or simple realistic - is up to you. Depending on the type of this character, you will need to choose makeup and accessories to give the image integrity and completeness.

Don't be afraid to experiment, pay attention to detail and rich colors and your Halloween costume will be one of a kind!

Among all the Halloween characters, the easiest one to transform into is a vampire. This image does not require a lot of makeup or a special costume. Vampires from films and books most often dress in the spirit of their time or prefer Gothic and Victorian styles. Therefore, all we need is a black dress and suitable accessories, and so that no one doubts our nocturnal origin, we will do makeup in the style of a vampire.

Dress and costume for the look of a vampire

In some films, vampires prefer leather trousers and corsets, or even leather suits - overalls with many details. These costumes look impressive, but unless you have leather pants and a corset, you probably won't buy them for your Halloween party.

We will start from more accessible options:

1. Black dress. A black floor-length or midi-length dress is best. A Victorian-style dress would be ideal; you can rent one.

2. A white blouse with a black lace collar and a black skirt will also fit into the image of a vampire. If the skirt is leather, the look will be even better, because leather adds a special energy.

3. A common element of the vampire image is the cape. Nowadays, a variety of capes are in fashion; go shopping and perhaps you will find a cape that is perfect for a holiday and then useful for everyday life. If not, you can sew a vampire cloak yourself from a piece of black fabric. The fabric gathers in folds in the neck area and is held in place by ties.

4. Accessories. Boots or shoes with elegant stilettos, a wide leather belt, ideally a corset belt, lace gloves, a ring with a black or red stone. But it’s best not to overload the look with many accessories, but to wear a lace choker; it will fit perfectly into our look.

Vampire Halloween Makeup

The Halloween vampire look involves a pale complexion with contrasting eyes and lips. At the same time, you don’t have to limit yourself in makeup; we paint our lips with bright red lipstick and do black eye makeup.

You can use the traditional smoky-eyes makeup technique, making the eyes very dark and expressive, or you can step by step paint the upper eyelid with black, purple and burgundy shadows. All these colors fit perfectly into dark gothic images.

Don't forget about the lower eyelid. Vampire makeup for Halloween does not impose strict rules. You can line your eyelid with a black liner or shade dark shadows throughout the area around the eyes. And if you want, draw a cobweb with a thin pencil, it looks very original. Experiment, take photos and then compare which makeup is better, that’s what we do for the holiday.

When choosing an outfit for a Halloween party, many girls decide to dress up as a vampire. This image is ideal for bright and emotional people, or girls who have enough artistry to transform into an alluring and passionate bloodsucker for one night.

This character is shrouded in romance and mystery. Beautiful in appearance, but ruthless creatures with pale skin and sharp fangs are both frightening and attractive.

What should a vampire costume look like for Halloween? There is no clear answer. Photos of various costume options allow us to conclude that the dress can be of any style. The main thing is that it matches the character’s color scheme. In clothing, as a rule, the predominant color is black, and there may also be different shades of red (scarlet, burgundy), purple, orange. You can use silver or golden shades; they are especially appropriate for decoration.

Let's figure out how to make a vampire costume for Halloween if buying ready-made clothes for the carnival is not included in your plans.

Dress

You should start by choosing a dress. You can sew a dress specifically for the party or pick something from your wardrobe. The style of the dress can be any, but it is preferable to choose a model with a tight-fitting or fitted silhouette. The length of the skirt can be adjusted to your taste; you can prefer a mini or choose a floor-length skirt, possibly with a slit.

If you plan to sew a dress specifically for a party, then you can choose a model with a full skirt with hoops and a corset. But you need to be able to move in such a dress, so before the party you need to practice wearing it so that you don’t have to sit modestly on the sidelines the whole evening, because it’s uncomfortable to dance in a complicated dress.

If you don’t plan to sew anything, and you don’t have a suitable black dress in your wardrobe, you can put together a set of a skirt and a top. An ideal corset for a vampire costume is, of course, not a lingerie corset, but one that is worn as an independent element of clothing, worn over a blouse, dress, or simply on the body.

A traditional element of a vampire's costume is a light cape. This item is easy to sew with your own hands by choosing a suitable fabric in black, burgundy or purple. The most suitable fabrics are satin, silk or velvet, but cheaper fabrics can also be used. The cloak should be dark, but not necessarily black. A dark purple, burgundy or dark blue cape will look impressive. Lace trim is welcome. The finish can be matching the coat or contrasting. For example, a black cloak can be trimmed with scarlet or silver lace, and a purple cape can be decorated with black or golden lace.

To sew a raincoat, you need to cut out a rectangular piece, trim the edges, and make a drawstring in the upper part through which the lace will be threaded. You can make a raincoat with a high stand-up collar. Since the collar must be rigid, you need to cut out the part not only from fabric, but also from non-woven fabric. As a last resort, you can use a cardboard piece, which is then covered with fabric.

Shoes and stockings

A vampire is an attractive image, so you should choose high-heeled shoes. Of course, these must be stilettos, as sharp as a vampire's fangs. Shoes are usually chosen black, but you can choose shoes of a different color that is present in the suit - purple, burgundy, etc. You can choose high stiletto boots for a mini dress.

Stockings should be black; they can be mesh or fishnet. Of course, if the dress is long and without a slit, then you can wear the most ordinary dark tights, but you should choose beautiful stockings to go with the mini.

Accessories and decorations

When choosing an outfit for a girl, you cannot do without accessories; of course, the details of the costume need to be selected so that they are in harmony with the overall image.

Evening gloves look very elegant. These can be openwork or kid models that effectively fit the hand. If you plan to do a spectacular manicure, then of course you shouldn’t hide it under gloves. In this case, you can choose elegant mittens (fingerless gloves). If the dress is sleeveless, then gloves can be chosen up to the elbow or longer.

Another spectacular detail is the belt. Wide elastic belts decorated with laces, chains or patent leather inserts on the front are especially comfortable.

A vampire costume should definitely be complemented with jewelry. If the dress has a low neckline, you should choose a spectacular necklace with red or black stones. A black velvet cloth around the neck with a large pendant looks beautiful. You can use a variety of bracelets and rings in the Gothic style.

A headdress in a vampire's outfit is optional, however, it will not be superfluous. Various tiaras and small hats with veils look beautiful. Wigs can be used. If a girl wears a short haircut, then it is worth choosing a spectacular wig with long curls. Hair color is black or fiery red; blonde vampires look less impressive.

Finishing touches

Even the most spectacular vampire costume will not look good without the appropriate makeup. It is easy to do at home. You can simply do bright evening makeup using a light foundation to look pale. And don’t forget to put fake fangs on your teeth and stain your lips with red lipstick for a complete transformation.