What kind of dress does Annabelle wear?

Annabelle wears an antique, floor-length white silk or satin dress with long puffed sleeves, ruffled lace trim on the collar and bodice, and a wide red satin sash around the waist.

How do you do the Annabelle doll makeup?

Start with a pale, porcelain-like foundation base. Use dark eyeshadow and heavy eyeliner to make your eyes look unnaturally large and round, draw bright pink circles on the apples of your cheeks, and paint your lips with a glossy red color shaped into a small doll pout.

Is Annabelle a Raggedy Ann doll in real life?

Yes, the real-life doll kept in the Warrens' Occult Museum is a classic Raggedy Ann doll, but the movie version features the more terrifying, carved porcelain doll look.

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Annabelle Costume

Bring the haunted Conjuring universe doll to life with terrifying accuracy.

The possessed doll from The Conjuring universe is a modern horror icon, making her a highly popular choice for Halloween and horror conventions. Her signature look consists of a vintage white floor-length dress with a red silk sash, paired with braided hair and creepy doll makeup. This guide helps you recreate her eerie, antique aesthetic with ease.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $40–90

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Vintage white puff-sleeve dress
A floor-length, high-collared white or ivory dress with puffed shoulders, ruffled trim, and lace detailing.
DIY: Use a white nightgown or maxi dress and sew ruffled lace trim onto the collar and cuffs.
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Red satin waist sash
A wide, bright red satin ribbon tied around the waist with a large fabric rose pinned to the center.
DIY: Cut a strip of red satin fabric and pin a faux red rose from a craft store to the middle.
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Braided brunette wig with bangs
A light brown or dark blonde wig styled into two low braids tied with thin red ribbons, featuring straight-cut bangs.
DIY: Part your own hair down the middle, braid both sides, tie with red ribbons, and cut clip-on bangs if needed.
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Black Mary Jane shoes
Classic black patent leather Mary Jane flats or low-heeled shoes.
DIY: Use any plain black flats or school-style dress shoes.
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White ruffle socks
Ankle-high white socks with ruffled lace trim at the cuffs.
DIY: Wear plain white ankle socks pulled down slightly.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the white ruffle ankle socks and black Mary Jane shoes.
2
Slip on the vintage white puff-sleeve dress, ensuring the collar is fastened securely.
3
Tie the wide red satin sash tightly around the waist, positioning the red rose accessory slightly off-center.
4
Secure the braided brunette wig, adjusting the bangs so they sit just above your eyebrows.
5
Apply the doll-like makeup, focusing on exaggerated eyes, rosy cheeks, and dark red lips.
6
Adopt a stiff, unblinking posture to complete the eerie haunted doll persona.

Makeup & hair

Apply pale foundation to mimic porcelain. Draw exaggerated black eyeliner circles around your eyes, add fake eyelashes, paint bright pink circles on your cheeks, and apply dark red lipstick in a small, rounded doll-like shape. Style hair into two low braids tied with thin red ribbons, featuring blunt bangs.

Annabelle for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with someone dressed as Ed or Lorraine Warren, holding a Bible and a wooden cross.
group: Create a Conjuring universe group with Valak (The Nun), the Crooked Man, and the Warrens.
kids: A miniature version using a white flower girl dress, red ribbon sash, and temporary hair paint for braids.
Plus size: Look for an empire-waist white maxi dress with elastic smocking for a comfortable, adjustable fit.
pet: A small white dog sweater with a red ribbon tied around the middle.

Tips

To make the dress look more screen-accurate and aged, lightly dust the hem and seams with grey eyeshadow or diluted tea.
Keep your makeup from smudging by using a high-quality translucent setting powder and setting spray.
Practice a vacant, unblinking stare for photos to maximize the creepy factor.

Annabelle costume FAQ

What kind of dress does Annabelle wear?: Annabelle wears an antique, floor-length white silk or satin dress with long puffed sleeves, ruffled lace trim on the collar and bodice, and a wide red satin sash around the waist.
How do you do the Annabelle doll makeup?: Start with a pale, porcelain-like foundation base. Use dark eyeshadow and heavy eyeliner to make your eyes look unnaturally large and round, draw bright pink circles on the apples of your cheeks, and paint your lips with a glossy red color shaped into a small doll pout.
Is Annabelle a Raggedy Ann doll in real life?: Yes, the real-life doll kept in the Warrens' Occult Museum is a classic Raggedy Ann doll, but the movie version features the more terrifying, carved porcelain doll look.

Did you know? The movie version of the Annabelle doll was specifically redesigned to look more menacing and human-like than the real-life Raggedy Ann doll to enhance the cinematic scare factor.