Morticia Addams Costume
Exude gothic elegance in the signature floor-length black Morticia Addams gown.
Morticia Addams is the ultimate matriarch of gothic glamour, making her a perennial favorite for Halloween and cosplay. Her look is defined by a sleek, floor-length black gown with dramatic sleeves, bone-pale skin, and a classic red lip. It is an effortlessly elegant costume that relies heavily on striking makeup and a minimalist silhouette.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Morticia Addams costume
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Floor-length black gown
A tight-fitting, V-neck maxi dress with long trumpet or tattered bell sleeves.
DIY: Use a long black maxi dress and sew sheer black fabric or lace to the cuffs to create dramatic bell sleeves.
Long straight black wig
A waist-length, jet-black wig styled with a sharp, clean center part.
DIY: Temporarily dye or spray your own hair black and straighten it flat.
Pale foundation or face powder
A porcelain or white face powder to achieve a ghostly, pale complexion.
DIY: Mix a small amount of white costume makeup into your regular liquid foundation.
Red lipstick
A deep crimson or classic red lipstick with a matte finish.
Red press-on nails
Long, pointed or oval-shaped false nails in a deep red shade.
DIY: Paint your natural nails with a deep red or burgundy nail polish.
Artificial red rose
A single fake rose stem, which you will snip the flower head off of.
DIY: Use a real red rose and cut off the bud, leaving just the stem and thorns.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the floor-length black gown, ensuring the hem brushes the floor and the bell sleeves drape freely.
- 2
Apply the pale foundation or face powder to your face, neck, and chest to achieve a ghostly, porcelain complexion.
- 3
Create a smoky eye look using dark grey and black eyeshadow, then apply the bold red lipstick.
- 4
Style your hair or the long black wig with a sharp center part, smoothing it down so it hangs straight past your shoulders.
- 5
Apply the long red press-on nails or paint your natural nails a deep crimson red.
- 6
Snip the bud off your red rose, leaving only the stem and thorns, to carry as your signature prop.
Makeup & hair
Apply a pale, porcelain foundation to the face and neck, followed by a dark smoky eye and a bold matte red lip. Hair should be jet-black, waist-length, styled straight with a sharp center part.
Morticia Addams for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Gomez Addams in a pinstripe suit with a pencil mustache and a cigar.
- group
- Assemble the full Addams Family with Gomez, Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester, and Lurch.
- kids
- A miniature version features a simple long black dress and a matching black wig.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretch-velvet or jersey knit maxi dress that offers comfort and a flattering, form-fitting silhouette.
- pet
- Dress a pet as Cousin Itt using a long, shaggy brown wig and a tiny bowler hat.
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- Assemble the full Addams Family with Gomez, Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester, and Lurch.
Plus size morticia addams costume
- Look for a stretch-velvet or jersey knit maxi dress that offers comfort and a flattering, form-fitting silhouette.
Morticia costume diy
- Skip the store: Use a long black maxi dress and sew sheer black fabric or lace to the cuffs to create dramatic bell sleeves. Temporarily dye or spray your own hair black and straighten it flat. Mix a small amount of white costume makeup into your regular liquid foundation.
Tips
- Choose a dress with a bit of stretch so you can walk and sit comfortably despite the narrow mermaid cut.
- Watch your step while wearing the long gown, especially on stairs, as the hem and draped sleeves can easily trip you up.
- Use a setting spray over your pale makeup to prevent it from transferring onto your black dress.
- Carry a pair of scissors if using a real rose so you can dramatically snip the bud off in front of people.
Morticia Addams costume FAQ
- What kind of dress does Morticia Addams wear?
- Morticia wears a form-fitting, floor-length black gown, typically made of jersey, velvet, or silk, featuring a V-neckline and dramatic, trailing trumpet or spiderweb-like sleeves.
- How do you do Morticia Addams' makeup?
- Apply a foundation several shades lighter than your skin tone for a pale look, contour your cheekbones with cool-toned grey or brown, create a dark smoky eye, and finish with a classic crimson red lipstick.
- What prop does Morticia Addams carry?
- She is famous for carrying a single red rose and using scissors to snip off the beautiful flower bud, keeping only the thorny stem.
Did you know? In the original Charles Addams cartoons, Morticia's look was inspired by the elegant, pale fashion of the 1930s gothic subculture before it even existed.