Miss Argentina Costume
Bring the Netherworld's most famous receptionist to life with vibrant teal skin.
Miss Argentina is the iconic, teal-skinned Netherworld receptionist from Tim Burton's 1988 classic Beetlejuice. Popular for her striking color contrast and retro pageant aesthetic, this costume is a standout choice for movie buffs and Halloween enthusiasts. The look features a vibrant red dress, a matching cape, a pageant sash, and full-body teal body paint.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~90 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Miss Argentina costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Miss Argentina costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red sweetheart dress
A red, form-fitting dress with a sweetheart neckline, ideally in a metallic, glittery, or paisley pattern fabric, ending around the knee or mid-thigh.
DIY: Use a plain red tube dress and fabric glue to add red glitter or a paisley pattern.
Sheer red cape
A lightweight, sheer red tulle or organza cape attached to the shoulders of the dress, flaring out behind.
DIY: Safety-pin two yards of sheer red tulle to the back straps of your dress.
Miss Argentina sash
A white satin pageant sash with 'MISS ARGENTINA' printed in bold, black, capital letters.
DIY: Write 'MISS ARGENTINA' with a black fabric marker on a strip of wide white satin ribbon.
Teal body paint
Water-activated or cream-based teal/blue-green body paint for the face, neck, arms, and legs.
Red updo wig
A vibrant red wig styled into a high, voluminous 1960s beehive or bouffant updo with bangs.
DIY: Tease and pin a long red wig into a high bun, leaving blunt bangs in front.
Silver heels
Simple silver metallic strappy heels or pumps to match the pageant queen aesthetic.
DIY: Wear any comfortable heels or flats in silver or red.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Miss Argentina costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Apply a barrier spray to your skin to help the body paint adhere and last longer.
- 2
Using a makeup sponge, apply the teal body paint evenly to your face, neck, chest, arms, and any other exposed skin.
- 3
Set the body paint with a translucent setting powder to prevent smudging and transferring onto the costume.
- 4
Put on the red sweetheart dress and attach the sheer red cape to the shoulder straps.
- 5
Carefully put on the styled red updo wig, securing it with bobby pins and a wig cap.
- 6
Drape the 'Miss Argentina' sash diagonally across your torso from your right shoulder to your left hip.
- 7
Finish the look by stepping into your silver heels.
Makeup & hair
Apply full-coverage teal body paint to all exposed skin. Draw on thin, high-arched 1920s-style eyebrows, apply dark eyeshadow with heavy black eyeliner, and finish with bold red lipstick. The hair must be a bright red, voluminous retro updo with blunt bangs.
Miss Argentina for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Beetlejuice in his striped suit or Harry the Hunter with the shrunken head.
- group
- Form a Netherworld waiting room group with Beetlejuice, Juno the caseworker, and the shrunken head guy.
- kids
- A simplified version using a red dress, a mini sash, and light green face paint.
- Plus size
- A sweetheart neckline A-line red dress offers a comfortable and flattering fit for this look.
- pet
- A red dog sweater paired with a mini white 'Miss Argentina' ribbon collar.
Tips
- Use water-activated cake makeup (like Mehron) applied with a dabbing motion for the most even, streak-free teal skin.
- Seal your body paint with a high-quality setting spray so it doesn't rub off on your red dress or other people.
- Bring a small touch-up kit containing red lipstick and a small sponge with teal makeup for quick fixes during the night.
- If you want to skip painting your legs, wear teal or green opaque tights instead.
Miss Argentina costume FAQ
- What color is Miss Argentina's skin?
- She has a distinct pale teal or blue-green skin tone, representing her undead status in the Netherworld.
- How do I keep the teal makeup from staining my clothes?
- Use a professional setting powder followed by a heavy-duty makeup setting spray to lock the color in place.
- What does Miss Argentina's sash say?
- Her sash reads 'MISS ARGENTINA' in black capital letters on a white background.
Did you know? In the film, Miss Argentina reveals she was a pageant queen who met a tragic end, which explains why she works as the receptionist in the afterlife's waiting room.