Interview with the Vampire Costume
Embrace immortal elegance with a classic, gothic 18th-century vampire look.
Inspired by Anne Rice's iconic characters Lestat de Lioncourt and Louis de Pointe du Lac, this costume captures the lavish, gothic romance of 18th-century New Orleans. Perfect for fans of the classic 1994 film and the AMC series, this look relies on rich textures, historical tailoring, and aristocratic undead charm. The ensemble consists of a velvet frock coat, a ruffled jabot, a brocade vest, and pale, blood-bitten makeup.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $70–180
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What you need for a Interview with the Vampire costume
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Velvet frock coat
A long, structured 18th-century style coat in deep burgundy, royal blue, or black velvet with ornate gold buttons.
DIY: Use a long dark trench coat and fabric glue to attach gold trim or lace to the cuffs.
Ruffled white shirt or jabot
A white poet shirt with ruffled cuffs, or a detachable lace jabot worn around the neck.
DIY: Safety pin pleated white lace trim to the collar of a plain white dress shirt.
Brocade vest
A double-breasted vest in gold, silver, or dark floral brocade pattern to wear under the coat.
Dark trousers
Slim-fit black or dark brown dress pants or breeches.
DIY: Use any fitted black trousers or dark denim jeans you already own.
Vampire fangs
Realistic, custom-fitting plastic vampire fangs that adhere to your canine teeth.
Walking cane
A decorative walking cane with a silver skull, wolf, or ornate metal handle.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white ruffled poet shirt, ensuring the collar and cuffs are fully visible.
- 2
Layer the brocade vest over the shirt and button it up completely.
- 3
Put on the slim-fit dark trousers and tuck them into knee-high boots if available, or wear them over black dress shoes.
- 4
Slip on the velvet frock coat, leaving it unbuttoned to showcase the vest and ruffled shirt underneath.
- 5
Apply the pale face makeup, dark eyeshadow, and a touch of fake blood at the corner of your mouth.
- 6
Insert the custom-fit vampire fangs according to the package instructions.
- 7
Grab your silver-handled walking cane to complete the aristocratic vampire look.
Makeup & hair
Apply a pale foundation or white face powder to look undead, with subtle purple or brown eyeshadow under the eyes for a sunken look. Style your hair in loose, romantic 18th-century waves—blonde for Lestat or dark brown/black for Louis.
Interview with the Vampire for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Lestat (blonde wig, ornate blue/gold coat) with Louis (dark hair, dark green or black velvet coat) for the ultimate gothic duo.
- group
- Add Claudia in a Victorian-style lace doll dress and Armand in a sleek, dark velvet robe.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a ruffled collar, a small cape, and plastic fangs.
- Plus size
- Opt for a velvet cape instead of a structured frock coat for an equally dramatic, comfortable fit.
- pet
- A simple black velvet cape with a red satin lining secured comfortably around your pet's neck.
Tips
- Use high-quality thermoplastic fangs rather than cheap plastic vampire teeth so you can speak clearly.
- Carry a small pocket mirror to check on your fangs and makeup throughout the night.
- If wearing a wig, secure it with a wig cap and bobby pins to keep it in place while moving around.
- Add a splash of liquid fake blood to the corner of your mouth just before taking photos.
Interview with the Vampire costume FAQ
- What is the difference between Lestat and Louis's costumes?
- Lestat typically wears brighter, more ostentatious colors like royal blue, gold, and crimson with blonde hair. Louis wears darker, more somber tones like deep green, brown, or black with dark hair.
- How do I make the fangs stay in place?
- Use dental-grade thermoplastic beads (usually included with high-quality costume fangs) that melt in hot water to mold perfectly to your teeth.
- Can I wear this to a modern event?
- Yes, the AMC series features modern 1970s and present-day versions of the characters wearing sleek, dark designer suits with subtle gothic jewelry.
Did you know? The costume designer for the 1994 film, Sandy Powell, was nominated for an Academy Award for her lush, historically accurate 18th-century designs.