Abigail Costume
Spook the crowd as the blood-splattered vampire ballerina.
Based on the 2024 horror film, the Abigail costume features the chilling contrast of a delicate white ballerina outfit drenched in blood. It is a popular choice for horror fans who want a look that is both elegant and terrifying. The ensemble consists of a white tutu dress, white tights, a tiara, and plenty of fake blood.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Abigail costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Abigail costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White ballerina tutu dress
A sleeveless white dress with a fitted bodice and a multi-layered tulle tutu skirt.
DIY: Combine a plain white leotard with a separate white tulle tutu skirt.
White tights
Opaque white nylon tights to wear under the tutu.
Silver tiara headband
A small, delicate silver rhinestone tiara or headband.
Fake blood spray
A bottle of realistic, liquid fake blood to splatter across the outfit.
DIY: Mix corn syrup, red food coloring, and a drop of blue food coloring to create homemade fake blood.
Vampire fangs
Realistic clip-on or custom-molded vampire canine teeth.
White ballet flats
Simple white canvas or faux leather ballet flats.
DIY: Use old white flats and wrap white ribbons around your ankles to mimic pointe shoes.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Abigail costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white tights and the white ballerina tutu dress.
- 2
In an outdoor area or bathtub, use the fake blood spray to liberally splatter the front of the dress, tutu, and tights. Let it dry completely before wearing.
- 3
Put on the white ballet flats, wrapping any ribbons around your ankles and tying them securely.
- 4
Place the silver tiara headband in your hair.
- 5
Apply pale face makeup, dark eyeshadow, and drip fake blood from the corners of your mouth.
- 6
Insert the vampire fangs following the package instructions.
Makeup & hair
Style hair in a neat, slicked-back high ballerina bun. Apply pale foundation, dark smudged eyeshadow around the eyes, and use fake blood to create realistic drips running down from the mouth and chin.
Abigail for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a bruised and battered kidnapper from the film's heist crew.
- group
- Form a group with other classic modern horror movie villains like M3GAN and Ghostface.
- kids
- A popular choice for kids and teens using a pre-made bloody tutu dress and matching blood-splattered tights.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretchy white leotard or skater dress paired with a high-waisted white tulle skirt for a comfortable, adjustable fit.
Tips
- Apply the fake blood to the costume a day in advance so it has plenty of time to dry and won't stain car seats or furniture.
- Wear a nude or white tank top underneath the dress for extra coverage and warmth if trick-or-treating outdoors.
- Carry a small bottle of fake blood with you to touch up the drips around your mouth throughout the night.
Abigail costume FAQ
- What kind of dress do I need for an Abigail costume?
- You need a white ballerina-style dress with a tulle tutu skirt. A white leotard paired with a separate white tutu also works perfectly.
- How do I get the blood-splattered look?
- Use theatrical fake blood spray or flick liquid fake blood onto the white dress and tights using a paint brush, then let it dry completely.
- Is the Abigail costume suitable for kids?
- Yes, there are many kid-friendly versions of this costume that feature pre-printed blood splatters on a tutu dress and tights for a less messy setup.
Did you know? The 2024 movie Abigail is a modern, reimagined adaptation of the 1936 classic Universal Monster film Dracula's Daughter.