Amy Winehouse Costume
Channel the soul icon with retro style, bold eyeliner, and a beehive.
Amy Winehouse remains one of the most influential music and style icons of the 2000s. Dressing as her is a popular choice for music fans who want a highly recognizable, retro-soul look. This costume centers on her signature towering beehive hairstyle, dramatic winged eyeliner, and casual indie-sleaze wardrobe.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Amy Winehouse costume
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White ribbed tank top
A classic white cotton camisole or tank top, worn over a visible black or red lace bra.
DIY: Use any plain white tank top from your closet and pull one strap slightly to the side.
Dark skinny jeans
Form-fitting dark blue or black denim jeans.
DIY: Use any dark skinny jeans or a denim mini skirt you already own.
Wide retro waist belt
A thick black or gold elastic waist belt with a prominent vintage buckle.
DIY: Use a standard wide belt or wrap a black scarf tightly around your waist.
Black beehive wig
A towering, teased black wig styled in a classic 1960s-style beehive.
DIY: Tease your own hair heavily over a foam hair bump-it insert and spray generously with black hairspray.
Red silk rose hair clip
A large red fabric rose attached to a hair clip or bobby pin.
DIY: Clip a real red rose or a flower cut from an artificial bouquet into your hair.
Temporary retro tattoos
A set of temporary tattoos featuring a horseshoe, pin-up girls, and vintage script.
DIY: Draw the iconic 'Daddy's Girl' horseshoe on your left shoulder using liquid eyeliner or body markers.
Gold hoop earrings
Large, thin gold-tone hoop earrings.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white ribbed tank top over a black or red lace bra, letting the bra straps peek out slightly at the shoulders.
- 2
Slip into the dark skinny jeans or denim skirt, and secure them with the wide retro waist belt positioned high on your waist.
- 3
Apply the temporary tattoos to your arms and shoulders, making sure the classic horseshoe design is visible on your left shoulder.
- 4
Put on the black beehive wig, securing it with bobby pins, and clip the red rose accessory into the right side of the hair.
- 5
Put on the large gold hoop earrings and stack several gold bangles on your wrists.
- 6
Finish the look with simple black ballet flats or low peep-toe heels.
Makeup & hair
Apply heavy, thick black liquid eyeliner in an exaggerated winged cat-eye shape. Add a small black dot or stud above your upper left lip for her signature Monroe piercing. Tease your hair into a massive beehive or style a black wig with plenty of hairspray.
Amy Winehouse for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Blake Fielder-Civil wearing a trilby hat, white tank top, and a gray suit jacket.
- group
- Pair with other 2000s music icons like Adele, Duffy, or Lily Allen.
- Plus size
- Opt for a high-waisted pencil skirt and a sweetheart-neckline bustier top for a flattering retro silhouette.
Tips
- If using your own hair, use a foam hair donut or bump-it insert under your hair to get the massive beehive volume without excessive teasing.
- Keep a liquid eyeliner pen handy in your bag for quick touch-ups throughout the night.
- Wear comfortable ballet flats so you can stay on your feet and dance comfortably.
Amy Winehouse costume FAQ
- What are Amy Winehouse's most recognizable tattoos?
- Her most famous tattoos include the 'Daddy's Girl' horseshoe on her left shoulder, a pin-up girl on her right arm, and 'Cynthia' on her right arm.
- How do you do the Amy Winehouse eyeliner?
- Use a black liquid or gel eyeliner to draw a thick line across the upper lid, extending it far outward and upward toward the end of your eyebrow in a dramatic wing.
- What clothes do I need for a simple DIY version?
- All you need is a plain white tank top, dark skinny jeans, a thick belt, and ballet flats. The hair and makeup do the rest of the work.
Did you know? Amy Winehouse's signature beehive hairstyle was inspired by 1960s girl groups like The Ronettes, whom she loved and referenced in her music and style.