Take a look at these cool homemade Marilyn Monroe costumes shared with us by costume enthusiasts from around the world. Along with the costumes here, you’ll also find loads of homemade costume ideas and DIY Halloween costume inspiration for your next costume project. Enjoy!
I wanted to dress up my kids (ages 3 and 5) as a couple, but have them be something unique, that I have not seen kids dressed as. So, I began looking around the house. I have Old Hollywood photos on the wall, which gave me the idea. I began with my daughter, I had … Read more
I decided to do a birthday theme this year since we were going to a party on Nov. 1st (My boyfriend’s birthday). I always go all out for Halloween and this year his only wish was that I “please don’t have a mustache”. So when I asked myself, “what is semi-sexy and birthday related?” The … Read more
I glued three pieces of toilet paper to my face using spirit gum and then ripped them starting at where my mouth ended. The glue kind of made the toilet paper stiff so it was easy to paint with face makeup. I painted side of my cheek where I had ripped the toilet paper off … Read more
Needed something different, a sure winner for a costume contest and this was it, cutest Little Marilyn Monroe costume. The wig was a long cheap wig that was very knotted they we found in my daughters dress up bin. With the snip of the scissors, we had the perfect wig. The earrings were found at … Read more
I found my dress for this cheap but luscious homemade Marilyn Monroe costume at a thrift store for 5 dollars. I went to the store and found this blonde wig for 6 dollars. It was medium length, and curly. I took some pins, and wrapped it around to the length I wanted to make it … Read more
I am in love with Pop Art & wanted to pay homage to one of the most legendary artists of the genre: Andy Warhol. I was originally going to be his famous Campbell’s Tomato Soup Can but after doing some exploring I found it more exciting & creative to try to replicate his renowned “Marilyn … Read more
I was shopping at the thrift store trying to find costume ideas because I hate packaged costumes and I came upon this adorable dress. It was the same style as the famous white dress Marilyn wore but in black and white polka dots, but it worked and I found some cheap jewelry and a wig … Read more
I went on an art trip with my school to Castle Toward. When we arrived there I was told that we had to think up and make a fancy dress costume for the “last night party” and that on our last day we would have 3 hours to buy the materials needed, make the costumes … Read more
This Halloween, my boyfriend and I dressed up as Zombie Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. Although our Homemade Zombie Marilyn Monroe and James Dean Costumes weren’t completely handmade, I feel that our idea was really original and I did design and create all of the make-up effects and hairstyles. I purchased a white dress for … Read more
A few years ago, I dressed up as Marilyn Monroe for a fancy dress party. The costume stayed lost at the back of my wardrobe until I was invited to a zombie-themed party in the run-up to Halloween. Instead of zombifying myself, I decided to go as an ‘undead’ Marilyn. I did my make up … Read more
There are two other people required to make my costume work. I chose to be Marilyn Monroe. My best friend was Jackie Kennedy and my boy friend was JFK. For my outfit I cut and adjusted an old prom dress to look like one of Marilyn’s. I bought a wig and styled it and of … Read more