Maxine Minx Costume
Embrace the star power of Ti West's ultimate horror heroine.
Maxine Minx is the ambitious, resilient protagonist of Ti West's horror trilogy (X and MaXXXine), portrayed by Mia Goth. Whether she is surviving a rural Texas nightmare in the 1970s or chasing Hollywood stardom in the 1980s, her style is bold, retro, and unforgettable. This guide focuses on her iconic, easy-to-recreate 1980s denim-on-denim look from MaXXXine, alongside her classic blue eyeshadow.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Maxine Minx costume
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Light-wash denim vest
A fitted, sleeveless light-blue denim vest with front buttons.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old light-wash denim jacket.
Light-wash denim jeans
High-waisted, fitted denim jeans in a matching light-blue wash.
Oversized sunglasses
Retro 1980s aviators or square sunglasses with gradient or dark lenses.
Gold hoop earrings
Thick, medium-to-large metallic gold-toned hoop earrings.
Blue eyeshadow
Bright, vibrant blue powder eyeshadow applied heavily across the eyelids.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the high-waisted light-wash denim jeans.
- 2
Button up the matching light-wash denim vest to wear as a top.
- 3
Apply a generous layer of bright blue eyeshadow across your eyelids, blending outward for a dramatic retro look.
- 4
Put on the thick gold hoop earrings.
- 5
Style your hair into voluminous, messy 1980s waves or a high ponytail.
- 6
Slide on the oversized gold-framed sunglasses to complete the Hollywood starlet look.
Makeup & hair
Apply bold, unblended bright blue eyeshadow all over the lids. Style your hair with plenty of volume, either in messy, textured blonde waves or a high, teased ponytail to capture the 1980s aesthetic.
Maxine Minx for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Pearl in her red dress with a prop pitchfork or axe.
- group
- Assemble a cast from the movie X, including Bobby-Lynne in a pink cowboy hat and Jackson in a retro suit.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretch-denim vest and high-rise stretch jeans for a comfortable, form-fitting silhouette.
Tips
- To match the denim-on-denim look perfectly, try to find a vest and jeans in a similar shade of light-wash blue.
- Keep a prop hand mirror or a faux script folder to lean into her 'ambitious actress' persona.
- For a more dramatic horror twist, add a few splatters of theatrical fake blood to your face and collarbone.
Maxine Minx costume FAQ
- What is Maxine Minx's most iconic look?
- Her most recognizable looks are her 1970s blue eyeshadow with a red-and-white floral bandana from 'X', and her 1980s double-denim vest and jeans outfit from 'MaXXXine'.
- How do you do the Maxine Minx makeup?
- The key is vibrant, unblended sky-blue eyeshadow swept across the entire eyelid, paired with natural skin, a light pink lip, and her signature confident expression.
- What accessories do I need for a Maxine costume?
- You will need thick gold hoop earrings, oversized retro sunglasses, and optionally a red-and-white floral bandana if you are doing her 1970s look.
Did you know? Mia Goth plays both the protagonist Maxine Minx and the elderly antagonist Pearl in the first film, 'X', undergoing hours of prosthetic makeup for the latter role.