Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein Costume
Bring Mary Shelley's iconic monsters to life as the ultimate horror couple.
The Frankenstein Monster and his Bride are the quintessential classic horror couple, making them a perennial favorite for Halloween. This look pairs the rugged, stitched-together aesthetic of the Monster with the elegant, bandage-wrapped gothic style of the Bride. Together, they create a visually striking, instantly recognizable contrast that is perfect for couples.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~90 min
- Budget
- $60–180
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What you need for a Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein costume
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Frankenstein's Dark Blazer and Trousers
An oversized, distressed black or dark grey suit jacket with matching trousers to mimic the Monster's blocky silhouette.
DIY: Use an old, thrifted dark suit and scuff the elbows and hems with sandpaper.
Frankenstein's Platform Boots
Heavy, thick-soled black boots or platform shoes to add height and a clunky, lumbering gait.
DIY: Wear chunky black work boots or attach thick foam blocks to the soles of old boots.
Neck Bolts and Green Makeup
Prosthetic neck bolts and olive-green cream face paint for the classic Universal Monsters look.
DIY: Paint wine corks silver and attach them to your neck using spirit gum or a collar band.
The Bride's White Gown
A floor-length, high-collared white or ivory maxi dress, ideally with draped or hanging bandage-style fabric strips.
DIY: Drape and safety-pin white bedsheets or cheesecloth over a simple white maxi dress.
The Bride's White Arm Wraps
White gauze bandages or elastic wraps wound around the arms from the wrists to the shoulders.
DIY: Wrap your arms in strips of white cotton fabric or medical gauze.
The Bride's Beehive Wig
A tall, black beehive wig featuring the signature white lightning-bolt streaks on each side.
DIY: Tease your natural hair over a foam cone insert, spray it black, and paint white streaks on the sides.
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How to put it together
- 1
For the Monster, put on the dark trousers, a dark crewneck shirt, and the oversized blazer. Add platform boots to increase your height.
- 2
Apply green face paint to the Monster's face, neck, and hands. Draw dark stitches on the forehead and attach the neck bolts using spirit gum.
- 3
For the Bride, put on the long white gown and wrap both arms securely in white gauze bandages, leaving some loose ends hanging.
- 4
Secure the Bride's tall beehive wig, ensuring the white streaks are positioned symmetrically on the sides of the head.
- 5
Apply pale, porcelain makeup to the Bride's face, adding dark, dramatic eyeshadow, defined dark eyebrows, and deep red or black lipstick.
- 6
Walk together with the Monster using stiff, lumbering movements and the Bride adopting a startled, elegant posture.
Makeup & hair
The Monster requires green face paint, darkened eye sockets, and drawn-on stitches, paired with flat-topped dark hair. The Bride needs pale foundation, dark gothic eyes, red lips, and her iconic towering black beehive wig with white side streaks.
Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- This is the ultimate classic horror couple pairing; one partner goes as the green-hued Monster and the other as the elegant, bandaged Bride.
- group
- Add characters like Igor in a brown cloak, Dr. Frankenstein in a lab coat, or a pitchfork-wielding angry villager.
- kids
- A cute version features a mini-Monster in a soft green hoodie with felt bolts and a mini-Bride in a white tulle dress.
- Plus size
- The Monster's oversized suit jacket is highly accommodating; the Bride's dress can be a flowing, empire-waist velvet maxi dress.
- pet
- A small dog can wear a green knit collar with soft felt bolts attached to look like the Monster.
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- This is the ultimate classic horror couple pairing; one partner goes as the green-hued Monster and the other as the elegant, bandaged Bride.
Tips
- For the Monster, practice walking with stiff knees to sell the lumbering, reanimated look.
- Use cosmetic-grade spirit gum to keep the neck bolts securely attached to your skin all night.
- If the Bride's wig feels heavy, secure it with extra bobby pins and a wig grip band underneath.
- Set all face paint with a translucent setting powder to prevent smudging onto each other's costumes.
Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein costume FAQ
- What makeup do you need for the Bride of Frankenstein?
- You need a very pale or white foundation, dark eyeshadow, defined black eyebrows, and dark red or black lipstick, plus optional stitched scars drawn on the neck.
- How do you make a DIY Frankenstein neck bolt?
- You can paint two wine corks or plastic bottle caps silver and attach them to a black choker band or stick them directly to the neck with spirit gum.
- Is this costume comfortable for a long party?
- The Bride's dress and wraps are very comfortable, but the Monster's platform boots and heavy makeup can get warm; opt for lighter boots if you plan on dancing.
Did you know? The iconic towering beehive hairstyle of the Bride of Frankenstein was held in place using a wire cage and actual bandages during the filming of the 1935 movie.