What kind of makeup does Morticia Addams wear?

Morticia wears pale, almost white face makeup, dark smoky eyeshadow, defined eyebrows, and a bold, classic red lipstick.

How do you make a DIY Morticia dress?

You can use a tight black maxi dress and sew or fabric-glue black lace or mesh to the sleeves to create her signature dramatic bell sleeves.

What are Gomez Addams' key accessories?

Gomez's look relies on a pinstripe suit, a slicked-back hairstyle, a thin pencil mustache, a pocket square, and his signature cigar.

Addams family couple costume

The classic pairing of Gomez in his pinstripe suit and Morticia in her elegant black gown.

Addams family couple costume

Add Wednesday in a collared black dress, Pugsley in a striped shirt, and Uncle Fester in a heavy trench coat.

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Gomez and Morticia Addams

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Gomez and Morticia Addams are the ultimate gothic romance couple, making them a perennial favorite for Halloween and cosplay. Their look combines classic 1930s-inspired tailoring with dark, elegant glamour. Together, they exude a passionate, spooky sophistication that is instantly recognizable.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $50–150

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40 Gomez and Morticia Addams costume ideas

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What you need for a Gomez and Morticia Addams costume

Pinstripe suit jacket and trousers
A double-breasted navy or black suit with white vertical pinstripes.
DIY: Draw white pinstripes onto a plain dark suit using fabric chalk.
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Floor-length black gown
A form-fitting, V-neck black dress with long, flared or tattered bell sleeves.
DIY: Use a long black maxi dress and sew sheer black fabric to the cuffs for a flared sleeve effect.
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Long straight black wig
A center-parted, bone-straight black wig reaching past the waist.
DIY: Slick down and straighten your own hair if it is long and dark.
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Prop cigar and pocket square
A realistic fake cigar and a white or red silk pocket square for Gomez.
DIY: Roll up brown construction paper and color the tip gray and red.
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Red rose
A single artificial red rose, ideally with the flower head snipped off to match Morticia's preference.
DIY: Use a real rose and dramatically snip the bud off with scissors.
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Mustache makeup or adhesive mustache
A thin, black pencil mustache for Gomez.
DIY: Draw the thin mustache directly onto the upper lip using a black eyeliner pencil.
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How to put it together

1
Gomez: Put on the white dress shirt, dark tie, and pinstripe suit trousers and jacket.
2
Gomez: Slick back your hair with heavy gel and apply the thin pencil mustache.
3
Morticia: Slip into the form-fitting black gown and put on the long, straight black wig.
4
Morticia: Apply pale foundation, dramatic smoky eyeshadow, and a classic crimson red lipstick.
5
Gomez: Place the pocket square in your breast pocket and hold the prop cigar between your fingers.
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Morticia: Carry the single red rose stem (with the bud cut off) and stand arm-in-arm with Gomez.

Makeup & hair

Gomez needs a slicked-back hairstyle and a thin pencil mustache. Morticia needs pale foundation, a classic red lip, smoky eyeshadow, and long, bone-straight black hair.

Gomez and Morticia Addams for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: The classic pairing of Gomez in his pinstripe suit and Morticia in her elegant black gown.
group: Add Wednesday in a collared black dress, Pugsley in a striped shirt, and Uncle Fester in a heavy trench coat.
kids: A miniature Gomez in a tiny suit and a little Morticia in a black dress with flared sleeves.
Plus size: A velvet wrap dress works beautifully for Morticia, while a relaxed-fit double-breasted suit offers comfort for Gomez.
pet: Dress a pet as Cousin Itt using a long blonde wig, or as Thing using a realistic hand prop on their back.

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The most-searched variations of “Gomez and Morticia Addams costume”, and how this look adapts to each.

Addams family couple costume: The classic pairing of Gomez in his pinstripe suit and Morticia in her elegant black gown.
Addams family couple costume: Add Wednesday in a collared black dress, Pugsley in a striped shirt, and Uncle Fester in a heavy trench coat.

Tips

Walk slowly in the gown: Morticia's dress is notoriously tight around the knees, so practice taking small, gliding steps.
Secure the wig: Use a wig cap and bobby pins to keep Morticia's long black hair from sliding back during the night.
Stay warm: Since Morticia's dress is typically thin, wear thermal leggings underneath to stay comfortable in cold weather.
Perfect the pose: For photos, Gomez should look adoringly at Morticia while she looks directly and coolly at the camera.

Gomez and Morticia Addams costume FAQ

What kind of makeup does Morticia Addams wear?: Morticia wears pale, almost white face makeup, dark smoky eyeshadow, defined eyebrows, and a bold, classic red lipstick.
How do you make a DIY Morticia dress?: You can use a tight black maxi dress and sew or fabric-glue black lace or mesh to the sleeves to create her signature dramatic bell sleeves.
What are Gomez Addams' key accessories?: Gomez's look relies on a pinstripe suit, a slicked-back hairstyle, a thin pencil mustache, a pocket square, and his signature cigar.

Did you know? The Addams Family first appeared as single-panel cartoons by Charles Addams in The New Yorker in 1938 before becoming a hit TV show in 1964.