Maxine Costume
Dress as the ultimate 1970s horror final girl.
While search terms occasionally mix up the name with animated classics, the viral 'Maxine' costume trend refers to Maxine Minx, the ambitious starlet from Ti West's horror film X. This iconic look is highly popular for its effortless retro style and gritty final-girl energy. The ensemble consists of classic light-wash denim overalls worn over a vibrant red bralette, finished with bold blue eyeshadow.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–75
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What you need for a Maxine costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Maxine costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Denim overalls
Light-wash denim overalls, worn with one shoulder strap unbuttoned and hanging down.
DIY: Use an old pair of blue jeans and attach denim suspenders, or use overalls you already own.
Red bralette
A simple, solid red bralette, crop top, or bikini top worn underneath the overalls.
DIY: Use a red bikini top or cut a red t-shirt into a cropped tank.
Blue bandana
A classic blue cotton bandana tied around the head to hold back the hair.
DIY: Cut a strip of blue fabric from an old t-shirt.
Toy shotgun or axe
A lightweight plastic toy shotgun or prop hand axe to capture the horror movie aesthetic.
DIY: Cut a simple axe shape out of thick cardboard and paint the blade silver.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Maxine costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red bralette or crop top as your base layer.
- 2
Step into the light-wash denim overalls, fastening only one of the shoulder straps and letting the other hang loose.
- 3
Tie the blue bandana snugly around your head, keeping it just behind your hairline.
- 4
Apply the signature retro makeup, focusing on bright blue eyelids and bold red lips.
- 5
Carry your toy shotgun or plastic axe prop to complete the final-girl look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in loose, messy 1970s-style waves. Apply vibrant blue eyeshadow heavily across your eyelids up to the brow bone, and finish with a classic bright red lipstick.
Maxine for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Pearl in a vintage red dress, or Carter holding a retro video camera.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as the film crew from X, featuring 1970s retro wardrobe, cowboy hats, and striped shirts.
- Plus size
- Choose stretch-denim overalls for a comfortable fit, paired with a supportive red sports bra or crop top.
Tips
- Keep one overall strap unbuckled and draped down to match Maxine's exact movie poster pose.
- Use a high-pigment eyeshadow primer to make the blue makeup stand out and last all night.
- Wear comfortable canvas sneakers or work boots to keep the look practical for walking.
Maxine costume FAQ
- What movie is this Maxine costume from?
- This costume is based on Maxine Minx, the main character played by Mia Goth in the 2022 retro slasher film X.
- How do you style the overalls for the Maxine costume?
- Wear light-wash denim overalls over a solid red bralette, leaving one of the shoulder straps unhooked and hanging down.
- What makeup does Maxine wear in X?
- She wears bright, heavily applied blue eyeshadow on her lids and a bold red lipstick, capturing a classic 1970s aesthetic.
Did you know? Maxine's blue overalls and red top color scheme is a deliberate visual homage to classic American slasher cinema and rural Texas aesthetics.