What do you need for a Purge costume?

The essential items are an LED wire mask (or a plastic smiling mask), a white shirt or dress splattered with fake blood, dark pants, and a fake foam weapon like a bat or machete.

How do you make fake blood for the shirt?

You can mix corn syrup with red food coloring and a tiny splash of blue or chocolate syrup to darken it, then flick it onto the shirt using a paint brush.

Is a Purge costume comfortable to wear all night?

Yes, because the base outfit consists of normal street clothes like hoodies and jeans. Just ensure your mask has comfortable foam padding on the inside and clear eye slits.

One partner wears the 'Kiss Me' lingerie/dress look from Election Year, while the other wears a blood-splattered suit and a smiling mask.

Skip the store: Draw large neon cross-stitches and a stitched smile on a plain black mask using glow-in-the-dark paint. Use an old, oversized white tee from your closet. Mix corn syrup, red food coloring, and a drop of blue food coloring for a realistic homemade blood.

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The Purge Costume

Unleash chaos with a glowing mask and blood-splattered street clothes.

Inspired by the hit horror franchise, The Purge costume is a popular, spine-chilling choice for Halloween. The look is defined by a glowing LED wire mask paired with everyday clothing that has been distressed and splattered with fake blood. It is incredibly easy to customize, making it a go-to for solo, couples, or group costumes.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~15 min
Budget: $20–50

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What you need for a The Purge costume

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LED glowing wire mask
A plastic mask with neon LED cross-stitches over the eyes and mouth, typically powered by a battery pack.
DIY: Draw large neon cross-stitches and a stitched smile on a plain black mask using glow-in-the-dark paint.
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White t-shirt or hoodie
A basic white cotton top that you do not mind ruining with fake blood and cuts.
DIY: Use an old, oversized white tee from your closet.
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Fake blood
A bottle of dark red theatrical fake blood to splatter across your clothes and skin.
DIY: Mix corn syrup, red food coloring, and a drop of blue food coloring for a realistic homemade blood.
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Distressed jeans or black leggings
Dark, ripped jeans or simple black leggings to complete the grungy, street-style look.
DIY: Take an old pair of jeans and use sandpaper or scissors to fray the knees and pockets.
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Prop weapon
A lightweight plastic or foam prop, such as a fake machete, baseball bat, or sledgehammer.
DIY: Wrap a cardboard tube in silver duct tape to look like a metal pipe.
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How to put it together

1
Put on your base outfit of distressed jeans and the white t-shirt or hoodie.
2
Lay the shirt flat on a protected outdoor surface and splatter it generously with fake blood, letting it dry before putting it back on.
3
Add some fake blood splatters to your arms, neck, or hands for an extra eerie effect.
4
Insert batteries into the LED mask's battery pack and clip the pack to your waistband or pocket.
5
Put on the mask, route the wire under your shirt to hide it, and turn on the glowing lights.
6
Carry your lightweight foam or plastic prop weapon to complete the menacing look.

Makeup & hair

Since you will be wearing a mask, keep your hair simple with messy, unkempt waves or a dark hoodie pulled up. If you plan to take the mask off, apply dark, smudged eyeshadow around your eyes and a few streaks of fake blood on your cheeks.

The Purge for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One partner wears the 'Kiss Me' lingerie/dress look from Election Year, while the other wears a blood-splattered suit and a smiling mask.
group: Have everyone wear matching dark hoodies and different colored LED masks (blue, green, red, pink) to look like a coordinated purge gang.
kids: A simplified version with a non-glowing plastic smile mask, a blood-splattered hoodie, and a foam prop.
Plus size: An oversized, blood-splattered white button-down shirt or hoodie paired with comfortable black leggings offers a perfect, relaxed fit.
pet: A small black pet bandana printed with a glowing neon green stitch pattern.

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Purge costume couple: One partner wears the 'Kiss Me' lingerie/dress look from Election Year, while the other wears a blood-splattered suit and a smiling mask.
Diy purge costume: Skip the store: Draw large neon cross-stitches and a stitched smile on a plain black mask using glow-in-the-dark paint. Use an old, oversized white tee from your closet. Mix corn syrup, red food coloring, and a drop of blue food coloring for a realistic homemade blood.

Tips

Route the mask's power wire down the back of your neck and inside your shirt so it does not snag or show in photos.
Make sure your prop weapon is made of soft foam or plastic to comply with party venues and safety rules.
Test the LED mask in a dark room beforehand to ensure the glow is not too blinding for your eyes while walking.
Let the fake blood dry completely on your clothes before putting them on to avoid staining car seats or furniture.