Edith Head Costume
Channel Old Hollywood's most legendary style icon and costume designer.
Pay tribute to cinema history by dressing as Edith Head, the record-breaking costume designer who won eight Academy Awards. Known for her sharp wit and sharper eye, her personal style was famously minimalist and consistent. This costume captures her iconic look with a tailored grey suit, round tinted glasses, and her signature blunt bangs.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–90
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What you need for a Edith Head costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Edith Head costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Tailored grey suit
A conservative two-piece skirt suit or pant suit in slate grey or charcoal.
DIY: Use a grey blazer and matching trousers or skirt from your closet.
High-neck blouse
A simple black or white high-necked top or turtleneck to wear under the blazer.
DIY: A plain black crewneck t-shirt or turtleneck works perfectly.
Round tinted glasses
Thick-rimmed round glasses with blue, grey, or dark tinted lenses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of round sunglasses or use blue glass paint on clear costume glasses.
Sewing tape measure
A classic soft yellow vinyl sewing tape measure.
Blunt bob wig
A chin-length dark brown or black wig with straight-across blunt bangs.
DIY: Style your own hair into a low, tucked-under faux bob and style bangs if you have them.
Prop Oscar statuette
A gold-colored replica trophy to represent her record-breaking wins.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Edith Head costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the high-neck blouse and layer the tailored grey suit jacket and matching skirt or pants over it.
- 2
Style the black bob wig, ensuring the bangs are cut straight across just above the eyebrows.
- 3
Drape the yellow sewing tape measure loosely around your neck so it hangs down the front of your suit.
- 4
Put on the signature round, dark-tinted glasses.
- 5
Carry the replica Oscar trophy or a fashion sketchpad with a pencil to complete the designer persona.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup simple and classic with a neutral lip and minimal eye makeup, as your eyes will be behind tinted glasses. Wear a dark brown or black short bob wig with perfectly straight, blunt-cut bangs.
Edith Head for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with an actor dressed in a classic Hollywood look, like Grace Kelly in a glamorous gown or Alfred Hitchcock holding a toy crow.
- group
- Create an 'Old Hollywood Studio' group with stars like Audrey Hepburn, Bette Davis, and a director holding a megaphone.
- kids
- A mini tailored grey suit, round glasses, and a tiny tape measure make for an adorable, sophisticated kids' costume.
- Plus size
- A well-structured, double-breasted grey blazer and matching wide-leg trousers offer a comfortable, highly accurate silhouette.
Tips
- Look for vintage grey suits at local thrift stores to get an authentic mid-century silhouette.
- If you can't find blue-tinted round glasses, use round sunglasses with lightly colored or gradient lenses.
- Keep your posture upright and professional to match Edith's commanding studio presence.
Edith Head costume FAQ
- Why did Edith Head wear tinted glasses?
- She wore blue-tinted glasses to help her see how colors and contrasts would translate to black-and-white film.
- What are the key elements of an Edith Head costume?
- The essential elements are a tailored grey suit, a short black bob with blunt bangs, round tinted glasses, and a yellow tape measure around the neck.
- How do I style the hair for this costume?
- If you don't have a dark, chin-length bob with straight bangs, a classic synthetic 'flapper' or 'bob' wig works perfectly with a little trimming.
Did you know? Edith Head won eight Academy Awards out of 35 nominations, making her both the most honored woman and most nominated costume designer in Oscar history.