Bela Dimitrescu Costume
Embrace the gothic horror of Resident Evil's eldest vampire daughter.
Bela Dimitrescu is the eldest of Lady Dimitrescu's three bloodthirsty daughters in Resident Evil Village. Fans of survival horror choose this look for its perfect blend of gothic elegance and terrifying, blood-splattered aesthetic. The costume centers around a hooded black gown, a distinctive gold necklace, and signature blood makeup dripping from the mouth.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Bela Dimitrescu costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bela Dimitrescu costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Black hooded gown or dress
A floor-length black long-sleeved dress with an attached hood, a high collar, and a slightly flared skirt.
DIY: Use a long black maxi dress and drape a separate black hooded cape or cowl over your shoulders.
Gold pendant necklace
A vintage-style gold chain necklace featuring a large, ornate gold pendant with a red or dark gem.
DIY: Paint a plastic vintage-style pendant gold and glue a red craft rhinestone to the center.
Temporary face tattoos
The dark, vine-like forehead tattoo and forehead markings unique to the Dimitrescu sisters.
DIY: Carefully draw the black filigree forehead patterns using a fine-tip black liquid eyeliner.
Fake blood
Dark, viscous theatrical fake blood to smear around the mouth and down the chin.
DIY: Mix corn syrup with red food coloring and a tiny drop of blue food coloring for a realistic dark blood look.
Vampire fangs
Realistic custom-molded plastic vampire fangs that fit over your canine teeth.
Black boots
Sturdy, dark gothic or combat-style boots to wear underneath the long gown.
DIY: Any dark, closed-toe boots or shoes you already own.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black hooded gown and adjust the hood so it sits loosely over your head, framing your face.
- 2
Apply the temporary forehead tattoo or carefully draw the black filigree pattern on your forehead using liquid eyeliner.
- 3
Apply pale foundation to your face and neck to create a cold, undead complexion.
- 4
Use dark eyeshadow to create deep, sunken shadows around your eyes.
- 5
Fit the vampire fangs over your teeth using the included dental adhesive.
- 6
Drip fake blood from the corners of your mouth, letting it run down your chin and neck in a messy, freshly-fed fashion.
- 7
Put on the gold pendant necklace and lace up your black boots to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in messy blonde curls peeking out from under the black hood. Apply pale, ghostly foundation, heavy dark eyeshadow for a sunken look, and smear dark red fake blood generously around your mouth and chin.
Bela Dimitrescu for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Ethan Winters or Lady Dimitrescu.
- group
- Assemble a trio as the three Dimitrescu sisters (Bela, Cassandra, and Daniela) alongside a tall Lady Dimitrescu.
- Plus size
- A flowy black hooded cloak over a comfortable black maxi dress offers an adjustable, comfortable fit.
Tips
- Let the fake blood dry slightly before putting on the hood to avoid staining the fabric.
- Keep a small tube of fake blood with you for quick touch-ups throughout the night.
- Wear comfortable black leggings under the long dress if you are wearing this in cold weather.
Bela Dimitrescu costume FAQ
- What color is Bela Dimitrescu's hair?
- Bela has messy, shoulder-length blonde hair, which distinguishes her from her sisters Cassandra (brown hair) and Daniela (red hair).
- How do you do the forehead tattoo?
- You can buy replica temporary tattoos online, or draw the intricate black vine pattern yourself using a waterproof black liquid eyeliner pen.
- What kind of dress does she wear?
- She wears a gothic, floor-length black long-sleeved dress with a high collar, a fitted bodice, and an attached hood.
Did you know? Bela is the eldest of the three Dimitrescu sisters, who are actually composed of thousands of blood-drinking mutant blowflies that take the form of human women.