Katherine Pierce Costume
Channel Mystic Falls' most ruthless, stylish, and timeless vampire villain.
Katherine Pierce from The Vampire Diaries is a fan-favorite villain known for her survival instincts, sharp wit, and killer fashion. Whether you choose her modern edgy look or her 1864 Victorian ballgown, her style is defined by dark colors, perfect curls, and her signature daylight amulet. This guide helps you recreate her iconic modern vampire aesthetic with ease.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Katherine Pierce costume
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Black leather jacket
A fitted, cropped black faux-leather motorcycle jacket with silver zipper details.
DIY: Use any fitted black jacket or dark cardigan you already own.
Dark blue or black top
A form-fitting v-neck t-shirt, tank top, or lace-trimmed camisole in navy blue or deep black.
Dark skinny jeans
Fitted dark wash blue jeans or black skinny jeans.
DIY: Any tight dark pants or black leggings.
Black high-heeled boots
Black leather ankle or knee-high boots with a high heel.
DIY: Any black boots or high heels.
Daylight necklace
A silver chain necklace featuring an oval blue lapis lazuli stone pendant, replicating her daylight amulet.
DIY: Use a silver necklace with any large blue stone or cameo pendant.
Vampire fangs
Subtle, realistic custom-fit vampire canine caps.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark blue or black top and tuck it into your form-fitting dark skinny jeans.
- 2
Layer the fitted black leather motorcycle jacket over the top, leaving it unzipped.
- 3
Step into a pair of high-heeled black leather boots to capture her confident, commanding posture.
- 4
Clasp the silver lapis lazuli daylight necklace around your neck and add matching silver rings.
- 5
Style your hair into voluminous, defined brunette curls with a sharp center part.
- 6
Apply dark, smoky eye makeup and a deep berry lip, then pop in the vampire fangs.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in voluminous, tight, glossy brunette curls with a center part. Keep makeup sultry with a smoky eye, defined brows, and a deep plum or berry lipstick, adding a touch of fake blood at the corner of your mouth.
Katherine Pierce for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Stefan Salvatore in a leather jacket or Damon Salvatore in all-black.
- group
- Gather a Vampire Diaries group with Elena Gilbert (in a simple henley and straight jeans), Caroline Forbes, and Bonnie Bennett.
- kids
- A scaled-down version with a black faux-leather jacket, dark jeans, and a toy blue pendant.
- Plus size
- A fitted black moto jacket paired with high-rise dark wash skinny jeans or leggings offers a comfortable, structured silhouette.
Tips
- To distinguish yourself from Elena Gilbert, make sure your hair has Katherine's signature tight, voluminous curls instead of Elena's straight style.
- The daylight necklace is the most crucial prop; look for replica jewelry online to make the character instantly recognizable.
- Practice walking in high heels beforehand to match Katherine's confident, strutting stride.
Katherine Pierce costume FAQ
- How do you dress like Katherine Pierce?
- Wear a fitted black leather jacket, a dark top, dark skinny jeans, high-heeled boots, and her signature blue lapis lazuli daylight necklace.
- What is the difference between Katherine and Elena's style?
- Katherine wears high heels, leather, darker colors, and tight curls, while Elena wears practical flats, simple henleys, and straight hair.
- How do I do Katherine Pierce's hair?
- Use a curling wand to create tight, bouncy curls, then gently brush them out for volume while keeping the definition, finished with a center part.
Did you know? Katherine's daylight necklace is a replica of the lapis lazuli amulet created by the witch Emily Bennett in 1864 to protect her from the sun.