Frida Kahlo Costume
Honor the iconic Mexican artist with vibrant colors and bold floral details.
Frida Kahlo is one of the most celebrated artists in history, famous for her striking self-portraits, bold fashion, and proud celebration of Mexican culture. Dressing as Frida is a popular choice for those who appreciate art, history, and vibrant, traditional garments. The signature look features a colorful Tehuana-style outfit, a floral hair crown, statement jewelry, and her famously defined unibrow.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–95
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What you need for a Frida Kahlo costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Frida Kahlo costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Embroidered Mexican Peasant Blouse
A white or black short-sleeved cotton blouse featuring colorful floral embroidery around a scoop neckline.
DIY: Use a plain white scoop-neck t-shirt and draw colorful floral patterns around the collar using fabric markers.
Long Colorful Maxi Skirt
A long, flowing tiered maxi skirt in a vibrant solid color like red, green, or deep blue, or featuring traditional patterns.
DIY: Use any long, bright skirt you already own, or wrap a large, colorful floral fabric around your waist as a sarong.
Fringe Shawl (Rebozo)
A woven fringe shawl or pashmina in a contrasting bright color, worn draped over the shoulders or elbows.
DIY: Drape a bright pink, red, or yellow winter scarf or lightweight pashmina over your shoulders.
Floral Hair Crown
A headband adorned with large, colorful faux flowers like roses, marigolds, and dahlias.
DIY: Hot-glue large faux silk flowers from a craft store onto a plain plastic headband.
Statement Jewelry
Large, chunky gold or silver dangle earrings and a matching bold, heavy beaded necklace.
DIY: Layer several strands of colorful beaded necklaces and wear the largest hoop earrings you have.
Eyebrow Pencil
A dark brown or black makeup pencil to define and lightly connect the eyebrows.
DIY: Use dark brown or black eyeshadow applied with a thin, angled makeup brush.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Frida Kahlo costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the embroidered peasant blouse and tuck it neatly into the long, colorful maxi skirt.
- 2
Drape the bright fringe shawl (rebozo) symmetrically over your shoulders or let it rest in the crooks of your elbows.
- 3
Part your hair down the middle, braid it into two braids, and pin them up flat against your head, or style your hair into a neat low bun.
- 4
Place the floral crown headband securely on top of your head, just behind your hairline.
- 5
Put on the large statement dangle earrings and layer the chunky necklaces over the blouse's neckline.
- 6
Using a dark eyebrow pencil, lightly fill in your eyebrows, extending them slightly closer together at the bridge of the nose to create her signature soft unibrow.
- 7
Finish the look with a swipe of bold red or deep pink lipstick.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a center part, braiding it and pinning it up, or securing it in a low bun to support the flower crown. Use an eyebrow pencil to gently connect your brows at the bridge of the nose, and apply a classic red or bright pink lipstick with minimal face makeup.
Frida Kahlo for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Diego Rivera wearing a loose suit, a wide-brimmed hat, and carrying a paintbrush and palette.
- group
- Have friends dress as other famous artists like Salvador Dalí, Vincent van Gogh, and Andy Warhol.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a colorful floral dress, a smaller flower headband, and a lightly drawn unibrow.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, comfortable embroidered tunic paired with an elastic-waist tiered maxi skirt offers a beautiful and flexible fit.
- pet
- A small dog wearing a mini colorful poncho and a tiny elastic flower crown.
Tips
- Keep your footwear comfortable, like flat leather sandals or huaraches, as the long skirt will cover most of your feet.
- Secure the flower crown with bobby pins so it doesn't slide off when you move or pose for photos.
- Carry a small artist's paintbrush or a faux monkey plush toy as a nod to her famous self-portraits.
- If the weather is cool, the thick woven shawl is highly functional for keeping your shoulders warm.
Frida Kahlo costume FAQ
- What kind of clothes did Frida Kahlo wear?
- Frida Kahlo famously wore traditional Mexican Tehuana clothing, which included heavily embroidered blouses (huipiles), long colorful skirts, and woven shawls (rebozos) to celebrate her heritage.
- How do I make a DIY Frida Kahlo flower crown?
- You can easily make one by buying a cheap plastic headband and hot-gluing large faux silk roses, marigolds, and green leaves onto it in a dense row.
- How do I style my hair for a Frida Kahlo costume?
- Part your hair down the middle, create two braids, and wrap them over the top of your head, pinning them in place. If your hair is short, pull it into a neat low bun and let the flower crown do the rest.
- Do I have to draw a unibrow for the costume?
- While the unibrow is Frida's most defining and iconic physical feature, you can make it as subtle or as prominent as you feel comfortable with using a brown makeup pencil.
Did you know? Frida Kahlo began painting self-portraits while recovering in bed after a bus accident left her severely injured, using a mirror attached to the underside of her canopy bed.