Whether you're looking for the perfect costume or thinking about getting into cosplay, these ideas are great for beginners and feature everything you'll need to get started on these costumes. I've included options for women/femmes and men/mascs.
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Poison Ivy (Femme & Masc)
Jack Skellington (Femme & Masc)
Monochrome Clown (Femme & Masc)
Poison Ivy (Femme & Masc)
This is an easy, recognizable cosplay. For women & femmes, I'd recommend the makeup, a green button down, a waist cincher and black pants. Unless you want to go full out and do a green corset! For men and mascs, swap the top for a dark green butt...
The brows may be the most important part of this cosplay, thanks to Uma Thurman's costume from Tim Burton's Batman series
Poison Ivy Brows Tutorial
If you plan to fully commit and paint your skin green, this is my go-to brand for face paint that's easy to apply and remove. It also lasts longer than the others I've tried
Green Water Activated Face Paint
For those who chose the body paint option, be sure to check out this tutorial to make the body paint look more realistic and "natural"
Body paint tutorial
An easy way to add more green to your look without having to paint your whole body.
Eye shadow
This green button up is a little more modest than the corset version if you're not looking to show quite as much skin, but still want to embody the spirit of the character.
Women's Green Button Up
A waist cincher will pull this look together (pun intended)
GRACE KARIN Lace Up Corset Belt Women
If you're comfortable with it, rock the corset look!
Classic Green Corset
For the guys and the mascs, swap out the waist cincher and green button up for this more masculine option (or don't if you don't want to!)
Green Floral Mens Shirt
Add some green gloves for the finishing touch!
Green Unisex Gloves
Jack Skellington (Femme & Masc)
Some options for different ways of doing a Jack Skellington cosplay. Of course there are options for both mascs and femmes!
A simple tutorial for painting a skull. I recommend using black eyeshadow to blend out the edges. You can do a half-skull like the tutorial, or you can match the other side and do a full face!
Skull makeup tutorial
This is a good guide for mapping out the lines of the lower half of the face. You can do the glam version from the video or do the classic black eye socket look.
Simple skull makeup
My favorite facepaint to use since it's long lasting and easy to remove. I'd recommend getting both the white and black if you plan to do a skull. They may seem pricey but the pots last for years!
Mehron Water Activated Face Paint
Either print out and cut Jack's bow tie or use the template and paint/color accordingly!
Jack's Bow tie template
I usually avoid Shein when possible, but I wanted to make this list inclusive of plus sizes and couldn't find anything that was right for this look elsewhere. Since the pinstripes are non-standard, you may want to go for some simple black pants. The ...
Women's Pinstripe Blazer
For warmer weather, you could opt for a corset top instead of a blazer
Pinstripe Waistcoat Vest for Women
The iconic pinstripe pants. These could double as cozy work pants, too!
Women's Pinstripe Pants
If you're going all out, go for the pinstripe 3-piece suit!
Men's Pinstripe 3 Piece Suit
For a more affordable and comfortable option than a blazer, you could use this pinstripe button down for the same effect.
Men's Pinstriped Shirt
Gotta have the classic pinstripe pants!
Unisex Classic Baggy Pinstripe Pant
Monochrome Clown (Femme & Masc)
I love the rise of clowncore and the growing appreciation for harlequin jesters. These are some black and white classic clown looks that include feminine and masculine options.
Here's an easy tutorial for a basic clown or jester look
How to Create the Clown Look | NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP | NYX Cosmetics
This tutorial is easy to follow and includes how to add glitter with lash glue! I'm not much for glitter but I know many people dig it.
Clown makeup tutorial with optional glitter
I've been using this palette since 2022 and I still have plenty of product. This kit is a great value if you don't want to limit your color palettes. And it has plenty of black and white!
UCANBE Athena Face Body Paint Oil Palette
These are simple and effective to bring the look together and they come in lots of color combinations!
Mesh Clown Collar
Love this clowncore dress for the femmes
Black & White Striped Crop Top for Women
This split design top reminds me of old checkered Van's shoes. They'd make a perfect combo.
Women's split design top
These petticoat bloomers would go perfectly with the crop top.
Victorian Bloomers
These will go great under any bottoms
Harlequin Thigh High Tights
Half-black half-striped men's shirt
Mens Half & Half Shirt
These pants add a layer of authenticity to the outfit.
Men's Banded Pants
These are a more casual masculine option
Men's Patterned Sweatpants
These socks are perfect for the vibes and they come in lots of cute designs.
