Lana Del Rey Costume
Embrace vintage Americana glamour with melancholic retro style.
Lana Del Rey is a modern music icon celebrated for her cinematic, melancholic pop and 1950s–1970s Americana aesthetic. Fans love dressing up as her because her style blends vintage Hollywood glamour with casual, bohemian-chic details. This guide focuses on her most iconic look: a white lace dress paired with a flower crown, retro winged eyeliner, and voluminous hair.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Lana Del Rey costume
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White lace dress
A short, vintage-style white lace mini dress or a bohemian-style cotton sundress.
DIY: Use a plain white sundress and pin lace trim along the hem and neckline.
Red rose flower crown
A headband featuring large, artificial red roses to recreate her 'Born to Die' era look.
DIY: Glue artificial red silk roses onto a plain plastic headband.
Heart-shaped sunglasses
Retro red plastic heart-shaped sunglasses, famously worn in her 'Lolita' aesthetic photos.
Gold heart locket necklace
A delicate gold chain necklace with a heart-shaped locket pendant.
White canvas sneakers or red heels
Simple white canvas low-top sneakers for a casual festival vibe, or red pumps for a glam look.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white lace dress and style it to sit comfortably.
- 2
Style your hair into voluminous, retro waves or a half-up, half-down bouffant.
- 3
Place the red rose flower crown securely on your head, positioning it slightly forward.
- 4
Add the gold heart locket necklace and slip on the red heart-shaped sunglasses.
- 5
Finish the look with either casual white sneakers or classic red heels depending on the venue.
- 6
Apply signature vintage makeup, focusing on a dramatic winged cat-eye and nude or red lipstick.
Makeup & hair
Create a dramatic 1960s-style winged cat-eye using black liquid eyeliner, paired with soft nude or bold red lipstick. For hair, use a teasing brush and hairspray to create a high, voluminous half-up bouffant, or style long, brushed-out retro waves.
Lana Del Rey for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a retro biker in a leather jacket and white tee to channel the 'Ride' music video.
- group
- Have friends dress in different Lana eras, such as the 'Born to Die' blue slide-on jacket, the 'Ultraviolence' leather jacket, and the 'Coachella' flower child look.
- Plus size
- A flowy, empire-waist white lace maxi dress offers a comfortable, flattering, and highly authentic bohemian fit.
Tips
- Keep a small can of hairspray in your bag to maintain your high-volume bouffant throughout the night.
- If wearing the heart sunglasses, slide them down your nose slightly for photos so your winged eyeliner is still visible.
- Choose comfortable white sneakers if you plan on walking or dancing, as it perfectly matches Lana's casual-meets-glam stage style.
Lana Del Rey costume FAQ
- What is Lana Del Rey's signature style called?
- Her style is often described as vintage Americana, retro Hollywood glamour, coquette, or indie-sleaze, blending 1950s, 60s, and 70s fashion elements.
- How do I do Lana Del Rey's hair for a costume?
- Tease the crown of your hair to create a 1960s bouffant, secure the top half back with bobby pins, and curl the remaining length into soft, brushed-out waves.
- What are some alternative Lana Del Rey costume ideas?
- You can recreate her 'Interview Magazine' bridal look with a simple wedding veil, or go casual with a blue denim jacket, white t-shirt, and gold hoop earrings.
Did you know? Lana Del Rey's breakthrough music video for 'Video Games' was entirely self-edited using home video footage and clips she found on YouTube.