I have always loved Day of the Dead art, so why not dress like it! I bought an old wedding dress from the thrift store and began cutting. First I cut of the sleeves and zipper since it was too small, then I added grommets and turned the back into a corset style dress. I put that aside and searched the internet on how to make fabric flowers. Once I figured it out, I sat in front of the TV making hand made flowers off and on for a few weeks. Once I thought I had enough flowers I began to sew them to the top of the dress that I previously cut until they looked a bouquet. These flowers are on the front, back and one shoulder to support the weight of the dress.
Once this was complete I searched for skeleton gloves, could not find any! So I painted 2 pair of cotton winter gloves for myself and my husband (this way they would look great all night). As for my husband’s costume, his was relatively easy. I sewed ribbon onto a white shirt to make red ruffles and added some of my flowers to his hat. This all goes well with a simple tux, always handy to have! Now just wait for the big day, Halloween. It took me about an 40 min to paint my husband. My makeup took about 2 hrs since I had to paint my face, chest and arms. My wig and vail covered my back so I just painted it black.
This Dia de Los Muertos Adult Couple Costume was a blast. We had our picture taken every 5 seconds, that’s how I know it worked! Oh Yeah, daisy contacts made it a lil creepier!
Very impressive!!!!!
I absolutely LOVE this costume!!! You just inspired my costume for next year!!! Love love love it!!!
I have to try this. You made it look really easy.
Both of you look GREAT!!! thanks for the idea.
Thanks for the all great Comments!
that’s definitely the best I’ve seen- great job!