How do you do easy skeleton makeup?

Cover your face in white face paint, then use black eyeliner to draw large circles around your eyes, paint the tip of your nose black, and draw a line from the corners of your mouth with vertical stitches for teeth.

How do you make a DIY skeleton costume?

Wear a black long-sleeve shirt and black pants. Cut rib and limb bone shapes out of white felt or paper and fabric-glue or pin them onto the black clothes.

What should you wear under a skeleton bodysuit?

Wear thin, moisture-wicking undergarments or thermal underwear to stay comfortable and warm without adding bulk under a form-fitting bodysuit.

Kids skeleton costume

Look for glow-in-the-dark skeleton onesies, which are both fun and safe for trick-or-treating at night.

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Skeleton Costume

Embrace a timeless Halloween classic with a spooky, bone-chilling look.

The skeleton is one of the most iconic and enduring Halloween archetypes, perfect for anyone wanting a spooky, classic look. This costume centers around a black outfit printed with white anatomical bones, often paired with striking skull face paint. It is highly versatile, ranging from simple, cozy jumpsuits to elaborate, highly detailed gothic cosplays.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $15–60

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Skeleton bodysuit or jumpsuit
A form-fitting black jumpsuit or bodysuit printed with white anatomical bones.
DIY: Wear a black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings, then paint white bones on them using fabric paint.
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Skeleton gloves
Black knit gloves featuring printed white hand bones on the back.
DIY: Use white fabric paint or a white paint marker to draw hand bones on a pair of plain black gloves.
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Black boots or sneakers
Plain black combat boots or canvas sneakers to blend seamlessly with the dark outfit.
DIY: Use any dark-colored shoes you already own.
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Face paint kit
A non-toxic makeup kit containing black and white cream face paint.
DIY: Use a white cream base and black gel eyeliner for precise bone details.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the skeleton printed bodysuit or jumpsuit, ensuring a comfortable fit.
2
Put on your black boots or sneakers.
3
Apply the white face paint over your entire face, leaving the eye sockets, nose tip, and hollows of your cheeks bare.
4
Use the black face paint to fill in your eye sockets, the tip of your nose (in a spade shape), and to draw hollow cheekbones.
5
Draw vertical lines over your lips and cheeks with black paint to create skeletal teeth.
6
Put on the printed skeleton gloves to complete the bony look.

Makeup & hair

The skull face paint is the highlight of this look: use white cream makeup as the base, and black paint or eyeliner to hollow out the eyes, nose, and cheeks, drawing vertical lines over the lips for teeth. Slick your hair back with gel or wear a black wig to keep the focus on the skull makeup.

Skeleton for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person goes as a classic skeleton, and the other goes as a colorful Sugar Skull (Dia de los Muertos) skeleton.
group: Form a 'skeleton crew' with everyone wearing different styles of bone suits, from glowing to gothic.
kids: Look for glow-in-the-dark skeleton onesies, which are both fun and safe for trick-or-treating at night.
Plus size: Choose a stretchy, comfortable skeleton jumpsuit or a printed t-shirt paired with black leggings.
pet: Get a lightweight black dog sweater with a white ribcage printed on the back.

More ways people search for this costume

The most-searched variations of “Skeleton costume”, and how this look adapts to each.

Kids skeleton costume: Look for glow-in-the-dark skeleton onesies, which are both fun and safe for trick-or-treating at night.

Tips

If you are trick-or-treating or attending an outdoor event, look for a glow-in-the-dark skeleton suit for extra visibility and safety.
Set your face paint with a translucent setting powder to prevent it from smudging or melting off during the night.
Wear a black hood or a black beanie to hide your hairline and make the skull makeup pop even more.

Skeleton costume FAQ

How do you do easy skeleton makeup?: Cover your face in white face paint, then use black eyeliner to draw large circles around your eyes, paint the tip of your nose black, and draw a line from the corners of your mouth with vertical stitches for teeth.
How do you make a DIY skeleton costume?: Wear a black long-sleeve shirt and black pants. Cut rib and limb bone shapes out of white felt or paper and fabric-glue or pin them onto the black clothes.
What should you wear under a skeleton bodysuit?: Wear thin, moisture-wicking undergarments or thermal underwear to stay comfortable and warm without adding bulk under a form-fitting bodysuit.

Did you know? The skeleton costume has been a Halloween staple since the early 19th century, evolving from simple paper-mache masks to modern glow-in-the-dark jumpsuits.