Lies of P Costume
Awaken your inner puppet with this dark Belle Époque style.
Lies of P has captivated gamers with its dark, gothic reimagining of the classic Pinocchio story. Recreating the protagonist P's default look is a favorite for cosplayers who love Victorian elegance, featuring a ruffled shirt, tailored vest, and a mechanical puppet arm. This guide helps you assemble his signature combat-ready puppet aesthetic with ease.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–150
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What you need for a Lies of P costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Lies of P costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White ruffled poet shirt
A Victorian-style white long-sleeve shirt with ruffles along the chest and cuffs.
DIY: Use a plain white button-down shirt and fabric-glue white lace or ruffles to the collar and cuffs.
Dark blue tailored vest
A fitted Victorian-style waistcoat or vest in dark navy blue or black with gold buttons.
DIY: Take a standard dark vest and swap the buttons out for metallic gold buttons.
Dark grey slim-fit trousers
Tailored, slim-fit dress pants in dark grey or charcoal.
Tall black leather boots
Knee-high or calf-high black leather riding boots.
DIY: Wear black dress shoes with black leather gaiters or boot covers over them.
Silver mechanical glove
A metallic silver glove or forearm gauntlet for the left arm to represent the Legion Arm.
DIY: Paint a long black glove with silver metallic fabric paint to look like mechanical joints.
Toy rapier sword
A slender, elegant toy rapier or fencing foil to represent P's starting weapon.
DIY: Cut the sword shape out of sturdy cardboard and paint it with metallic silver spray paint.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Lies of P costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white ruffled poet shirt, leaving the top collar buttons slightly open for a relaxed look.
- 2
Layer the dark blue tailored vest over the shirt and button it up completely.
- 3
Put on the dark grey slim-fit trousers and tuck the pant legs securely into the tall black leather boots.
- 4
Slip the silver metallic glove or gauntlet onto your left arm to represent P's mechanical Legion Arm.
- 5
Style your hair into messy, chin-length waves.
- 6
Carry the toy rapier in your right hand to complete the combat-ready puppet look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in messy, chin-length dark blue-black or silver-white waves. Keep makeup minimal with pale foundation and subtle dark grey eyeshadow blended under the eyes to give a haunting, puppet-like appearance.
Lies of P for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Sophia in her elegant, flowing blue Victorian gown.
- group
- Team up with Geppetto in a vintage brown coat and a friend wearing a Black Rabbit Brotherhood animal mask.
- kids
- A simplified version featuring a white shirt, dark vest, and a silver-painted cardboard arm sleeve.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretch-fabric Victorian vest and relaxed-fit dark trousers for maximum comfort.
Tips
- Use metallic silver fabric paint on a black glove to easily DIY the mechanical details of the Legion Arm.
- A lightweight plastic or foam rapier is best for carrying around conventions or parties safely.
- Keep the vest snug but breathable, as Victorian silhouettes rely on clean, tailored lines.
Lies of P costume FAQ
- How do I make the mechanical puppet arm for a Lies of P costume?
- You can use a long black glove as a base and attach silver craft foam pieces or use metallic silver fabric paint to draw the mechanical joints.
- What color is P's hair in Lies of P?
- He starts the game with messy dark blue-black hair, which turns into long, wavy silver-white hair as his humanity increases.
- What kind of sword does P use?
- P starts with the Wintry Rapier, which can be represented by any slim, elegant toy rapier or fencing foil.
Did you know? Lies of P is heavily inspired by the original 1883 Italian novel 'The Adventures of Pinocchio' by Carlo Collodi, but reimagined in a dark, steampunk-infused Belle Époque setting.