DIY vampire costume for a girl

The Halloween holiday came to us from the West relatively recently, but despite this, every year it is gaining more and more popularity among our compatriots. What would All Saints' Day be without a masquerade? Therefore, on the eve of this holiday, many of us begin to wonder what to wear to the party. One of the most successful and fashionable images can be safely called a vampire carnival costume. How to make it yourself will be discussed in our article.

Vampire costume for boy and man

Numerous films about bloodthirsty but charming vampires, constantly shown on television, have contributed to the fact that the image of these creatures has clearly formed in our minds. As for clothing, the indispensable attributes of a bloodsucker costume are black trousers, an exquisite silk shirt, a burgundy or bright red vest and gloves. You can complement the look with the help of a small accessory - a frill or a Celtic cross, which is easy to find on sale today.

Also, the appearance of a bloodsucker would be incomplete without a luxurious long black cloak. Since not every one of us is a jack of all trades, sewing is not necessary (the only exception is, perhaps, a children's vampire costume). You can look in your wardrobe or ask one of your friends or acquaintances for a dark-colored raincoat designed for the off-season. If you own such a thing or were able to get it somewhere, then to complete the look you need to raise the collar and not put your hands in the sleeves. A raincoat with a red lining will look especially impressive, but you can do without it.

Don't forget about makeup and hairstyle

In order to complete the image of a vampire, you need to take care of your hair. This is done very simply: apply hair gel to your hands and thoroughly ruffle the hair on your head. If you have long hair, you can also comb it back using gel, giving your hair shine and shine. If you are preparing a vampire costume for a child, then a suitable outfit and an appropriate hairstyle will be enough. If a teenager or an adult plans to participate in a masquerade, then you should not neglect the appropriate makeup.

The make-up of a bloodthirsty bloodsucker is not difficult to achieve. You just need to apply several layers of light powder on your face and line it with a black cosmetic pencil. You can also add purchased or home-made vampire fangs to the image and draw a thin stream of blood that seems to flow from the mouth.

How to make a vampire costume for girls and women with your own hands

If in the case of a carnival outfit for men everything is quite simple, then the representatives of the fair half of humanity will have to, as they say, sweat a little over the image of a bloodsucker. In order to look like a real vampire, you need to take care of a long dress (preferably in the Gothic style), appropriate makeup, and a luxurious hairstyle.

You may need to fork out a little to buy an outfit or spend some time sewing it yourself. However, this is the highlight: you can be sure that there will be no two identical vampires at the holiday.

As for the length of the dress, young girls can give preference to short dresses, however, made in the same black and red tones.

In general, the principle of creating a suit for the fair sex is the same as for men: black main color interspersed with burgundy or bright red. However, it is possible to break such traditions a little by choosing for the carnival a dress that is already in your wardrobe in other colors, which can be tied to the vampire theme with the help of various accessories: a cross, a corset, decorations with the image of a bat, etc. In addition, do not forget about such important elements of the image as long gloves and a belt. And if your dress has long sleeves, you can sew improvised bat wings onto them, which will definitely make your outfit luxurious and memorable.

Makeup and hairstyle for a vampire costume

The base makeup for the female bloodsucker look is very pale powder combined with bright red lipstick and eyes with black eyeliner. At the same time, in order not to overload the image, you should focus either on the lips or on the eyes.

As for the hairstyle, it must be intricate. If you plan to appear at a party with your hair down, then give it a stylish disheveled look or curl it in large, beautiful curls. You can also create a luxurious updo by decorating it with some thematic elements.

How to make bloodsucker fangs

If you are planning to make a vampire costume with your own hands, you still shouldn’t go to Halloween without stocking up on “dangerous” fangs. The easiest way, of course, is to purchase this constant vampire attribute, but if there is nowhere to buy it, or you are determined to create the entire image from A to Z yourself, then a couple of tips and recommendations are at your service.

Making vampire fangs from soft plastic

Today you can find a large number of different sets for children's creativity on sale. You should purchase one that includes modeling accessories. Take white plastic and, through trial and error, try to sculpt fangs of the shape and size that suits you. Don't forget to try on your new teeth and imagine how you will look at the holiday, as they say, in all your glory. If the craft is a success, dry it in the oven until completely hardened. You can adapt the fangs to your own teeth using nail glue. However, once you enter the image, do not try to bite off a piece of meat or an apple, otherwise all your work will go down the drain.

Making bloodsucker fangs using cotton wool

This method is simple and at the same time very unreliable. In order to make fangs, take an ordinary cotton swab and remove the tips (the cotton components themselves) from it. You need to drop a little nail polish on each tip, press it to your teeth and hold it for a short time. At the same time, you should not count on a long-lasting effect from vampire fangs, since if you keep your mouth closed, the cotton wool will very quickly soften and lose its appearance. Therefore, we recommend resorting to this method only as a last resort.

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, perhaps 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.

Anastasia Skorekova Halloween 05/22/2018

Good day! Vampires have long ceased to be scary and intimidating characters, partly thanks to the work of modern Hollywood directors. Remember the Twilight saga. Millions watched it and literally fell in love with the main characters for their beauty and nobility. The modern image of a vampire attracts and enchants, inviting you to plunge into the mysterious world of mysticism. Maybe you too have fallen under the influence of vampire charisma? Try on a vampire Halloween costume, following the basic rules for creating the image. For my part, I will try to simplify your task as much as possible with tips on how to make an outfit with your own hands.

Characteristics of a vampire costume

To work on creating a costume, you need to have a clear picture of the character in your head or before your eyes. A modern vampire is necessarily graceful with an aristocratic face and red eyes. He goes out hunting at night, so his skin does not know the sun, it literally glows white. According to legend, vampires feed on blood. Warm, fresh, running through the veins of living beings. To do this, they have sharp and white fangs, and their lips are often stained with blood.

Vampires' clothing is usually Victorian-era style. For men, these are tunics, frills, loose blouses, and classic trousers. Combinations of spectacular leather pants with wide blouses look great.

Women wear fluffy dresses with corsets, long floor-length skirts and vests. For female and male vampires, a mandatory attribute of the image is a cloak. It should be dark with a contrasting red lining. Men wear top hats on their heads and collect their hair in beautiful romantic buns. Women do without hats. There are also accessories, but they are below them.

How to make vampire teeth

I'll start with the main thing - with vampire fangs. Of course, you can buy them at any kiosk or children's plastic store. But believe me, they won’t look very convincing, and having a hand in creating an exclusive and extravagant detail is much more interesting. Vampire teeth can be made:

1. from a plastic fork;
2. soft plastic;
3. cotton wool.

A disposable fork is a real life hack for this task. Just break off the extra parts, leaving the outer teeth as fangs. Lightly sand the broken areas to avoid injury during use. Attach the “fangs” to the gums using chewing gum or special denture adhesive.

Soft plastic is a pliable and cheap material, so it is also suitable for the job. It's great if your baby is interested in children's creativity and still has soft plastic in his set. If not, you can buy a set. Choose a white material and try to sculpt fangs of the size you need. Dry the finished jaw in the oven, paint it with red gouache and insert it into your mouth.

Simple fangs made of cotton wool will also add bloodthirstiness to the image. A very simple way to make “teeth” from what everyone has on hand. Remove the tips from the ear sticks, put a drop of nail polish on each and fix it on your teeth. Please note that cotton fangs will not last very long and are especially not suitable for an all-night party.

How to make a vampire cloak

As I already said, for both male and female vampires, a cloak is an attribute of no less importance. To make it is to sew a good half of the suit! Don't be scared ahead of time, follow the prompts and you will succeed.

For a vampire cloak you will need no more than 2 meters of fabric suitable for the look. It can be velvet; silk or dark taffeta is ideal.

1. Lay the fabric on a flat surface and measure the estimated length of the raincoat. It should be long, but not tangle in your legs. Cut the fabric to the desired length, taking into account the seam allowance.
2. To add elegance to the cloak, you can slightly round the edges. The next step is the hood. It is he who adds mysticism to the image. To sew it, draw a rectangle on the fabric with approximate parameters of 70x30 cm. Cut out the part and iron the short edges 1 cm. Sew this part. For a more voluminous hood, cut the blank with parameters 90x50 cm.
3. The next stage is basting the collar of the cloak. Tighten the seam so that the neck is the same diameter as the hood. Leave enough thread at the other end. Sew the hood to the assembled part of the cloak using a regular seam. Decorate your finished vampire cape with otherworldly themed accessories. Snakes, spiders, mice, bats, stars and the moon look creepy.

The finished coat is an almost finished look. Then it's a matter of technique. Men can wear a white collared shirt with wide sleeves, trousers, a vest and gloves. Beautiful details: scarlet scarf, satin belt, elegant jabot. A cane and an antique glass with a liquid similar to blood will enhance the impression.

Vampire costume: what to add

A vampire cloak is a universal detail of the image. To make the outfit complete, girls will have to work hard and choose the remaining elements in the same style. Tight black dresses are ideally combined with a raincoat, emphasizing the grace of the silhouette.

The image of a vampire is seductive and revealing, so necklines and slits are welcome. You can pick up a dress ready-made in your wardrobe. If this does not happen, try sewing it. Choose any style, the main thing is to be able to realize your plans. The better you assess your own seamstress skills, the more difficult the style you can choose. But remember that narrow floor-length dresses or lush classic models with a deep neckline, corset and numerous petticoats look most impressive.

As an option, a set of a skirt and a matching top is also suitable (can be replaced with a corset in combination with a white blouse). The main thing is to skillfully combine colors and achieve overall harmony of the main clothing with the previously sewn raincoat.

Now, as for the bottom of the suit. A vampire is an image built on female charisma and attractiveness. Therefore, choose appropriate shoes: with heels, wedges made of polished black or red leather. High heels in combination with stockings look defiant and daring - this is exactly what you need. If you decide to base your look on a mini dress, you can safely wear high-heeled boots. It will look no less impressive.

Vampire accessories: what to choose

The attributes for the ghoul outfit will significantly enhance the impression made on others. For example, gloves. A guy can choose elegant leather or white thin cotton gloves. Vampire girls simply must look for high gloves made of thin silk, kid, or black lace for a party. This detail of the outfit will give them a special charm.

If you couldn't find gloves, don't worry. Take the time to get a manicure to match your look. Nails should be long, pointed and preferably black.

A spectacular accessory is a belt. For men, black or red satin belts are popular, but for women, these are wide elastic belts with lacing, decorative inserts of lace, husky or chains.

Mystical jewelry will also perfectly complement the image. Girls can decorate their necks with massive necklaces, chokers and chains with red, black stones, fake spiders, snake eyes or bat wings. A velvet velvet with a matching pendant completes the look.

Bracelets, rings, and earrings in the Gothic style will also not be superfluous. But instead of hats, you should think about spectacular wigs with curls, long straight hair, and gray strands. Traditionally, vampires are brunettes, although images of brown-haired women and blondes can be played up no less interestingly.

Vampire makeup: what you need to know

The costume and accessories for a vampire look must be complemented with the right makeup. Vampires have bloodless skin, red, clearly defined eyes, bright or colorless lips, perhaps with a trickle of blood flowing down. To achieve the desired effect, foundation and powder, face painting in suitable colors will help. The easiest way to make your eyes look red is with special lenses. If you can't buy them, red glasses are a suitable alternative. Round glasses in a metal frame will add originality to the image.

Please note that both girls and boys need to apply makeup. Eyeliner and foundation in the case of the latter in the image of vampires will look more than organic.

For children

Not only adults, but also children love dressing up as vampires. Imagine how great a whole family of a vampire mom, dad and little ghoul son or daughter will look! In short, dressing up as bloodsuckers for children on Halloween is common and not prohibited by anyone.

To make the image of a child stylish and realistic, but without unnecessary mysticism and cruelty, think over the basis and attributes. Boys can be dressed in the same way as older guys: in a classic white blouse, vest and trousers. The girl wears an elegant dark-colored dress. The desired ambiance can be achieved with a floor-length cloak with a contrasting lining and cute fake bats or spiders frozen on the shoulders or cloak.

The look will be completed with cool face painting. Paint the cute children's faces white, line their eyes with red and black cosmetic pencils and be sure to come up with something to make the fangs out of. The final image should be fun and thoughtful, but not too scary. Remember about children's sensitivity, do not go too far in an effort to achieve maximum resemblance to a vampire from the most terrible horror films.

I hope I helped you decide on a plan of action for creating a vampire costume for Halloween. Share instructions and ideas with your friends and get ready for Halloween together! See you again!