How to Make a Cheap DIY Homemade Vampire Costume
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A vampire costume is one of the most popular fancy dress costumes throughout the world - whether it's for carnival, Halloween, or any other fancy dress event! It's very simple and cheap to make your own at home, allowing you to become the spitting image of Dracula himself and scare your friends!
Read the rest of this OneHowTo article to find out how to make your own DIY Vampire costume at home. This costume is mainly designed for men, so if you're interested in a vampire costume specifically for girls, then check out our related article. You could even go as a vampire couple!
You'll need:
- White shirt and black trousers/ Black dress
- Fake fangs
- Black and red fabric
- Foam
- Makeup
- Fake blood
Steps to follow:
The vampire costume is one of the cheapest and simplest options that you can find for a fancy dress costume.
The first things you will need are the clothes - black trousers and a white shirt work best. You can also add a waistcoat and a bow tie if you have them - it's common knowledge that vampires are always incredibly well-dressed! To add a touch of authenticity, consider using fabric with a slight sheen or texture, which can help replicate the elegant look vampires are known for.
With regard to footwear, we recommend you find a pair of black shoes - formal if possible, but you can always opt for some black trainers for greater comfort. The main thing is that they should be as dark as possible to go with the rest of your outfit. If you have boots, these can also give a more Gothic and dramatic flair, enhancing the vampire theme.
For girls, we recommend a long black dress for your vampire costume, but you could go for a black top and black skirt in combination too, even combining some dark red or crimson tones. Check out our article on how to make a female vampire costume for more details. Additionally, adding lace or velvet accents can enhance the mysterious and alluring aspect of the costume.
Next, you will need to prepare a long cape which you will wear over the rest of your outfit. For this, you'll need black and red fabrics as well as some foam or another material to keep the collar stiff! Look at the picture for the measurements you should use as a guide when making your cape. A well-made cape can dramatically elevate the overall appearance, providing a classic silhouette reminiscent of iconic vampire imagery.
The essential accessories for your vampire outfit are, of course, the false vampire fangs and fake blood. You will be able to find these in any costume or joke shop. To make the look more convincing, consider using a bit of dental adhesive to ensure the fangs stay in place comfortably throughout your event.
For your hair, we recommend backcombing or teasing your hair to give it a messy, "undead" look. You can use a comb or brush, plus some hairspray to make the job easier. For those with shorter hair, a temporary hair color spray in black or a deep burgundy can add to the effect, giving you a more dramatic transformation.
The final step is, of course, the vampire makeup. To start with, paint your face white, then you can use black and red tones to define your eyes and give you a terrifying stare. Add a shadow to the cheeks with a black or grey shade, and finish off the look by drawing red lips complete with blood dribbling down your chin. Truly terrifying! For added detail, you can use eyeliner to create fake veins or enhance the eyebrows, giving a more sinister appearance.
Why not go as a vampire couple and combine this outfit with our homemade vampire costume for girls?
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