What makeup do I need for a KISS costume?

You need high-quality white and black cream face paint, a setting powder, makeup sponges, and fine-tipped brushes for detailing.

How do you style a DIY KISS costume?

Start with tight black clothes like jeans or leggings, add silver duct tape or studs for metallic details, and focus heavily on getting the face paint right.

Which KISS band members can we dress up as?

The classic four are Gene Simmons (The Demon), Paul Stanley (The Starchild), Ace Frehley (The Spaceman), and Peter Criss (The Catman).

Get four people together to complete the full classic lineup: Demon, Starchild, Spaceman, and Catman.

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KISS Band Costumes

Unleash your inner rock god with iconic face paint and leather.

Dressing up as the legendary rock band KISS is one of the most iconic group costume choices of all time. Perfect for a foursome, this look channels the high-energy glam rock era of the 1970s with dramatic face paint, leather, and studs. Each member of your group can choose their own persona: The Demon (Gene Simmons), The Starchild (Paul Stanley), The Spaceman (Ace Frehley), or The Catman (Peter Criss).

Difficulty: Advanced
Time: ~120 min
Budget: $50–150

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What you need for a KISS Band Costumes costume

Black leather-look apparel
Black faux-leather pants, leggings, vests, or bodysuits to form the base of the rockstar outfit.
DIY: Use tight black jeans and a black t-shirt or tank top.
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Silver studs and rhinestones
Adhesive studs, metallic tape, or rhinestone trim to decorate the collars, shoulders, and chest.
DIY: Cut geometric shapes out of heavy-duty aluminum foil and safety-pin them to your clothes.
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Platform boots
High-heeled black platform boots or chunky combat boots to mimic the band's towering footwear.
DIY: Wrap silver duct tape around the soles of old black boots to make them look taller.
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KISS makeup kit
High-quality black and white cream face paint with a setting powder to prevent smudging.
DIY: Use white theater greasepaint and black liquid eyeliner for precise lines.
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Black rockstar wig
A voluminous, teased black wig styled in a 1970s shag or mullet.
DIY: Tease your natural hair with hairspray and temporary black hair color spray.
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Inflatable or toy guitar
A prop electric guitar or bass to complete the stage-ready look.
DIY: Cut a guitar shape out of cardboard and paint it black and silver.
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How to put it together

1
Coordinate with your group to assign the four roles: The Demon, The Starchild, The Spaceman, and The Catman.
2
Put on the base layer of tight black clothing, such as faux-leather pants and a matching vest or top.
3
Decorate your outfit with adhesive silver studs, metallic tape, or foil accents to match your specific character's design.
4
Apply a solid base of white face paint to your entire face, leaving spaces open for the black designs.
5
Carefully paint the signature black designs: bat wings for The Demon, a star over the right eye for The Starchild, futuristic eyes for The Spaceman, or cat whiskers and nose for The Catman.
6
Put on the teased black rockstar wig and adjust it so it sits securely on your head.
7
Put on your platform boots and grab your prop guitar to complete the legendary rockstar ensemble.

Makeup & hair

The makeup is the most crucial element. Use a damp sponge to apply a smooth, opaque layer of white face paint, set it with translucent powder, and then use a fine brush with black face paint or liquid eyeliner to draw the sharp, iconic character designs. Tease the black wig heavily at the crown for maximum volume.