Couples Costume Ideas: Gothic Costumes

You may not have a dark soul year around, but on all Hallows Eve you can treat yourself to a night of darkness. You may become the part so well you will creep out friends and party go'ers! Come join the unmerry as they make their way to the next Halloween costume party in a gothic costumes. Gothic costumes reflect this turbulent cosmos and speak their own special message about all those creepy things that used to live only in our nightmares. There are things to consider when making gothic costumes in order to make them effective.

Here are a few tips to achieve the perfect gothic look. Whether you build or buy your costume, these are essential elements:

• Think black, black, black
Color is a no-no. You must drench yourself in black. Check your closet for capes, gloves, shoes, sweaters, hats, socks shawls; anything that might work. Black make-up is a must as well, both for men and women. Buy some cheap eyeliner and the darkest, dreariest lipstick you can find. If you want a contrast color, it is possible if kept at a minimum. The only color we recommend is contrasting with a deep burgundy.

• Pick a specific character
In order for gothic costumes to be most effective, the end result should look like something recognizable. Popular gothic costumes are characters from books and movies. It doesn’t always have to be a well-known person per se, but maybe a specific profession or idea such as: a Gothic nurse, witch, French maid, priest, stripper (you get the picture). Imagine wildly and then search for clothing that will fit that image.

• Get and organize your gothic clothing and make-up
For women, a black dress will serve as an effective base for the costume and for men, any black suit or black pants and a black shirt will do as the foundation for gothic costumes. Many women already have a black dress. If you don't think you'll wear it again, take a razor blade to it and tear it up to give it a darker look--The same goes for men's suits.

• Paint your face and get dressed (not necessarily in that order)
Think big eyes and dark lips and you got it. If you want some extra color, add deep purple or very dark blue. You can go for black lips but be warned that other partygoers may try to resuscitate you (or let you die depending on the party). Slick down your hair with baby oil.

• Going with a date?
Goth styles make for great couples costume ideas! All your date have to do is slip into black from head to toe and follow the dark side of your personalities to really give your costumes a boost!


If you would rather buy your costume online, consider some of these cool numbers:
• Gothic Victorian Queen
• Vampire Bat Costume
• Ghouldilocks Gothic Halloween Costume (a gothic goldilock costume)
• Sexy Elvira Costume
• The Grave Reaper

Have fun, but not too much as you wouldn't want to smile in your gothic diggs!The author commonly writes about costumes and costume accessories for SummitFashions.