What makeup does Gerard Way wear in the Revenge era?

He wears heavy red eyeshadow blended around the eyes, often mixed with black eyeliner and eyeshadow smudged close to the lash lines for a dramatic, tear-stained look.

How do I style my hair for a Gerard Way costume?

Go for a short, jet-black, straight hairstyle with a deep side part and long bangs swept across the forehead.

What are the key elements of the Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge outfit?

The core pieces are a fitted black suit jacket, a black button-down shirt, a solid red skinny tie, black trousers, and dramatic red eye makeup.

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Gerard Way Costume

Unleash your inner emo icon with this classic Revenge-era look.

Gerard Way's 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge' era look is one of the most recognizable aesthetics in alternative rock history. Perfect for music fans and nostalgic millennials, this costume channels the dramatic, gothic energy of My Chemical Romance. The ensemble features a sharp black suit paired with a vibrant red tie and signature dark, smudged eye makeup.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $30–100

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Black blazer
A fitted, single-breasted black suit jacket or blazer.
DIY: Use a thrifted black suit jacket or blazer.
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Black dress shirt
A solid black, long-sleeve button-down dress shirt.
DIY: Any plain black button-up shirt from your closet.
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Red skinny tie
A solid, vibrant red skinny tie.
DIY: Cut a strip of red satin fabric or use a standard red tie.
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Black dress pants
Slim-fit black dress pants or trousers.
DIY: Clean black jeans or black chinos.
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Red and black eyeshadow
Highly pigmented red and black eyeshadow for the signature eye makeup.
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Bullet belt
A punk-style metallic bullet belt or a simple black leather belt.
DIY: A classic black leather belt with silver studs.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the black button-down dress shirt and button it all the way to the top collar.
2
Tie the solid red skinny tie tightly around the collar, keeping the knot neat and centered.
3
Put on the slim-fit black dress pants and secure them with your belt.
4
Tuck the black dress shirt securely into the pants.
5
Put on the fitted black blazer over the shirt and tie.
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Apply the dramatic red and black eyeshadow around your eyes, blending it outwards for a smudged, emotional look.
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Style your hair flat, straight, and parted to one side, sweeping the bangs across your forehead.

Makeup & hair

Apply vibrant red eyeshadow heavily around the entire eye socket, then blend black eyeshadow close to the lash lines for a bruised, dramatic effect. Style your hair straight, dyed black, and swept across your forehead in a classic mid-2000s emo fringe.

Gerard Way for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair with Helena in her black ballet dress and dramatic eye makeup.
group: Gather friends to dress as the rest of My Chemical Romance in matching black suits and red armbands.
kids: A mini black suit with a red tie and washable red face paint around the eyes.
Plus size: Opt for a comfortable, stretch-blend black blazer and flat-front black dress pants.
pet: A black pet harness with a small red felt tie attached to the collar.

Tips

Thrifting is your best friend for this look; older, slightly worn black blazers often fit the punk-rock aesthetic perfectly.
Set your red eyeshadow with a setting spray so it doesn't smudge onto your white collar or black shirt during the night.
Carry a vintage-style microphone or wear a red armband on your left sleeve to add extra authenticity to the performance look.

Gerard Way costume FAQ

What makeup does Gerard Way wear in the Revenge era?: He wears heavy red eyeshadow blended around the eyes, often mixed with black eyeliner and eyeshadow smudged close to the lash lines for a dramatic, tear-stained look.
How do I style my hair for a Gerard Way costume?: Go for a short, jet-black, straight hairstyle with a deep side part and long bangs swept across the forehead.
What are the key elements of the Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge outfit?: The core pieces are a fitted black suit jacket, a black button-down shirt, a solid red skinny tie, black trousers, and dramatic red eye makeup.

Did you know? The iconic red-and-black color scheme of the Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge era was inspired by classic horror films and gothic art, reflecting the album's dark concept story.