Carrie White Costume
The ultimate bloody prom queen horror look.
Carrie White from the classic 1976 horror film is one of the most iconic and terrifying characters in cinema history. Perfect for Halloween or horror conventions, this look captures her tragic prom queen crowning moment right after the bucket of pig's blood is dropped. The costume centers around a delicate, vintage-style prom dress completely drenched in realistic fake blood.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–70
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What you need for a Carrie White costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Carrie White costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Pale pink slip dress
A simple, floor-length satin or silk slip dress with spaghetti straps in pale pink, peach, or white.
DIY: Use a vintage pink nightgown or a simple white maxi dress dyed pale pink.
Prom Queen sash
A white satin sash with 'Prom Queen' printed in black gothic or block lettering.
DIY: Write 'Prom Queen' on a strip of white satin ribbon using a black fabric marker.
Silver tiara
A classic rhinestone prom tiara that sits securely on the head.
Fake blood
A large bottle of liquid fake blood for splattering, plus a thicker gel blood for drips.
DIY: Mix corn syrup, red food coloring, a drop of blue food coloring, and cocoa powder.
White rose corsage
A simple white or pink faux rose wrist corsage, splattered with fake blood.
DIY: Hot glue a fake white rose to an elastic band and splatter it with red paint.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Carrie White costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the pale pink satin slip dress and adjust the straps.
- 2
Drape the 'Prom Queen' sash diagonally across your torso from your right shoulder to your left hip, securing it with a safety pin.
- 3
Slip the white rose corsage onto your wrist.
- 4
Stand in a shower or outdoors and carefully pour liquid fake blood over your head, letting it run down your face, neck, and onto the front of the dress.
- 5
Use a paintbrush or spray bottle to add realistic blood splatters and streaks across the rest of the dress and your arms.
- 6
Place the silver tiara on your head, securing it with bobby pins, and drizzle a small amount of fake blood over the rhinestones.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in loose, damp-looking waves that are matted down with fake blood. Keep your facial makeup pale and minimal, allowing the dark red blood streaks running down your face to be the main focus.
Carrie White for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Tommy Ross wearing a classic 1970s powder blue tuxedo, also splattered with blood.
- group
- Go as a Stephen King ensemble with characters from IT, The Shining, and Misery.
- kids
- A tamer version featuring a pink dress, tiara, and washable red face paint instead of sticky fake blood.
- Plus size
- A flowing A-line pink maxi dress or satin nightgown offers a comfortable, screen-accurate fit.
Tips
- Use water-based fake blood that washes off skin easily, but assume the dress and sash will be permanently stained.
- Set the fake blood with a blow dryer on a cool setting to dry it slightly so it doesn't rub off on everything you touch.
- Bring a towel to sit on if you are traveling by car while wearing the costume.
- Wear waterproof mascara to prevent your eye makeup from running when the fake blood is applied near your face.
Carrie White costume FAQ
- What color is Carrie's prom dress?
- In the 1976 film, Carrie wears a pale pink/peach satin slip dress, though it often looks white or cream under the prom lighting and when covered in red blood.
- How do you make the fake blood look realistic?
- Mix a thin liquid fake blood for drips with a thicker, darker gel fake blood around the hairline and collarbone to simulate clotting.
- Will the fake blood ruin the dress?
- Yes, most commercial fake bloods will permanently stain light-colored fabrics, so use a budget-friendly dress you do not mind ruining.
Did you know? In the 1976 film, actress Sissy Spacek slept in her bloody prom dress for three days during filming to maintain visual continuity.