Pearl Costume
Channel your inner farmhouse starlet with Pearl's iconic red dress and axe.
Pearl is the titular villain of Ti West's 2022 A24 slasher film, portrayed by Mia Goth. A popular choice for horror fans, this costume captures her desperate desire for stardom clashing with her violent farmhouse reality. The look is defined by her striking 1918-style red dress, blue hair bow, and her weapon of choice: a bloody axe.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Pearl costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Pearl costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Red high-neck dress
A vintage-style, long-sleeved red dress with a high collar, button-up bodice, and a long A-line skirt.
DIY: Use a plain red maxi dress and add a high-collared red blouse underneath.
Blue hair ribbon
A wide, royal blue satin ribbon tied into a prominent bow at the back of the head.
DIY: Cut a strip of blue fabric from an old shirt and tie it into a bow.
Brown leather boots
Lace-up, vintage-style brown leather or faux-leather boots with a low heel.
DIY: Use any standard brown riding boots or combat boots.
Toy axe
A realistic plastic or foam woodcutter's axe, splattered with fake stage blood.
DIY: Cut an axe shape out of thick cardboard, paint the handle brown, the blade silver, and add red paint splatters.
Fake blood
Coagulated or liquid stage blood to smear on the axe, hands, and dress.
DIY: Mix corn syrup, red food coloring, and a drop of blue food coloring.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Pearl costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the vintage-style red high-neck dress and button it completely to the collar.
- 2
Lace up the brown leather boots over dark or neutral socks.
- 3
Style your hair into two low, braided buns or a low ponytail, then tie the wide blue ribbon securely around it, finishing with a large bow.
- 4
Apply light makeup, keeping the face relatively clean but adding smudged mascara to look slightly unhinged.
- 5
Carefully apply fake blood to the blade of the toy axe and let it drip slightly.
- 6
Add small splatters of fake blood to your hands, forearms, and the front of the red dress.
- 7
Carry the toy axe over your shoulder or hold it with both hands for photos.
Makeup & hair
Keep the makeup minimal with a pale complexion, natural lips, and slightly smudged, tear-stained mascara. Style your hair in a center part, pulling it back into low braids or a low bun, secured with the signature large blue satin bow.
Pearl for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Howard in his 1910s military uniform or the Projectionist in a vintage suit.
- group
- Group up with other A24 horror protagonists like Dani from Midsommar and Maxine from X.
- kids
- A simplified version with a red dress, blue bow, and a completely clean, blood-free plastic toy axe.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretchy knit or cotton-blend red maxi dress with a mock neck for comfort and flexibility.
Tips
- Let the fake blood dry completely on your dress and props before heading out to avoid staining furniture.
- Wear comfortable socks with the Victorian-style lace-up boots if you plan on walking or standing for long periods.
- Practice your best wide-eyed, unblinking smile in the mirror to perfect Pearl's unsettling expression for photos.
Pearl costume FAQ
- What kind of dress does Pearl wear?
- Pearl wears a vintage 1918-style bright red dress featuring a high collar, long sleeves, a buttoned bodice, and a long, flowing skirt.
- How do you do Pearl's hair?
- Part your hair down the middle, pull it back into low braids or a bun, and tie a wide royal blue ribbon into a large bow at the back.
- What props do I need for a Pearl costume?
- The essential prop is a woodcutter's axe, preferably splattered with fake blood to match her slasher persona.
Did you know? The iconic red dress Pearl wears in the film is a stark contrast to the drab, dusty colors of her family's Texas homestead, symbolizing her colorful dreams of stardom.