Macabre Goth Couple
30 min$5-10Easy
Fit: Built for teens and adults. Size the mourning clothes to each wearer; veils and cravats tie to fit.
Long black gown and calm stare for one, sharp suit for the other.
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DIY this week: ~$5-10, 30 min
- She wears the long black gown with pale makeup and dark lips; he wears the suit with a stern expression.
- Style the hair severe: slicked back for him, straight and long for her.
- Walk arm in arm and speak as little as possible.
- Never smile in photos.
Tip: one shared prop, a black rose. The rose gives your hands something to do.
You need
- Long black dress or gown, 1 (buy: thrift store)
- Black wig or black hair dye, 1 (buy: costume aisle)
- Pale foundation, 1 (buy: drugstore)
- Dark lipstick, 1 (own)
- Black pinstripe or plain suit, 1 (buy: thrift store)
- White shirt, 1 (own)
- Black tie or cravat, 1 (buy: thrift store)
Steps
- She wears the long black gown with pale makeup and dark lips; he wears the suit with a stern expression.
- Style the hair severe: slicked back for him, straight and long for her.
- Walk arm in arm and speak as little as possible.
- Safety: test all makeup on a wrist first, and remove it fully before bed.
- Never smile in photos. The unsmiling portrait is the entire aesthetic.
- Optional pro finish: one shared prop, a black rose. The rose gives your hands something to do.
Common questions
How do you keep the look elegant instead of sloppy?
Fit matters more than fabric: tailor the thrifted pieces or pin them to fit. Sharp lines read expensive.
What if the gown is too long?
Hem it to ankle length with iron-on tape. Floor-length gowns trip on stairs.
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