How do you attach the birds to the costume?

Most craft birds come with wire attached to their feet. Wrap this wire around safety pins, then pin them to your jacket from the inside to keep them upright.

What color is Melanie Daniels' suit in The Birds?

She wears a distinctive light sage or mint green wool skirt suit with a matching sleeveless dress underneath.

How do you make the scratch marks look realistic?

Use a thin detail brush with dark red fake blood or red face paint. Draw thin, parallel lines on your face and neck to mimic claw marks.

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Tippi Hedren The Birds Costume

Survive the avian onslaught in classic 1960s Hitchcock style.

Dressing up as Melanie Daniels (played by Tippi Hedren) from Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic 'The Birds' is a perfect choice for fans of vintage cinema and suspenseful Halloween looks. This costume pairs elegant 1960s high fashion with a terrifying twist. The signature look features a chic green skirt suit covered in attacking black craft birds.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $40–120

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Green skirt suit
A mint green or sage green vintage-style blazer and matching pencil skirt or sleeveless dress.
DIY: Use a simple green dress and a matching green cardigan or blazer from a thrift store.
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Fake black crows
Three to five small, feathered craft ravens or crows with wire attached to their feet.
DIY: Cut bird silhouettes out of black felt or cardstock and pin them to your outfit.
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Vintage handbag
A structured, top-handle purse in brown or black leather.
DIY: Any classic structured purse or clutch will work.
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Pearl jewelry
A simple single-strand pearl necklace and matching pearl stud earrings.
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Fake blood
A small tube of red stage blood or a red makeup pencil to create scratch marks.
DIY: Mix red food coloring with a small amount of corn syrup and cocoa powder.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the green dress or matching skirt suit along with the pearl jewelry.
2
Style your hair into a neat 1960s French twist or bouffant bob, securing it with plenty of hairspray.
3
Use safety pins from the inside of the jacket to securely anchor the wire feet of the craft crows to your shoulders, collar, and hair.
4
Apply classic 1960s makeup, including winged black eyeliner and a neutral pink lip color.
5
Use a thin brush or makeup pencil and fake blood to paint realistic scratch marks on your forehead, cheeks, and neck.
6
Carry your vintage handbag and practice your best terrified, looking-up-at-the-sky expression.

Makeup & hair

Style hair into a polished 1960s blonde French twist or bouffant. Keep makeup elegant with winged black eyeliner, then add dramatic red scratch marks on your face and neck using fake blood.

Tippi Hedren The Birds for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair with Mitch Brenner in a classic 1960s grey suit, or someone dressed as a giant attacking crow.
group: Have friends dress as other classic Hitchcock characters, like Marion Crane from Psycho or Jeff from Rear Window.
kids: A simplified version with a green dress and a single plush bird attached to the shoulder.
Plus size: Look for a stretch-knit green blazer and matching pencil skirt or A-line dress for a comfortable vintage silhouette.
pet: Dress a pet dog in a simple black bird costume or feather cape.

Tips

Use safety pins from the inside of the jacket to firmly anchor the wire feet of the craft birds so they do not sag.
Keep a small tube of fake blood in your purse for quick touch-ups throughout the night.
For a more comfortable night, choose low-heeled vintage pumps or flats.

Tippi Hedren The Birds costume FAQ

How do you attach the birds to the costume?: Most craft birds come with wire attached to their feet. Wrap this wire around safety pins, then pin them to your jacket from the inside to keep them upright.
What color is Melanie Daniels' suit in The Birds?: She wears a distinctive light sage or mint green wool skirt suit with a matching sleeveless dress underneath.
How do you make the scratch marks look realistic?: Use a thin detail brush with dark red fake blood or red face paint. Draw thin, parallel lines on your face and neck to mimic claw marks.

Did you know? Melanie Daniels' iconic green suit was designed by legendary Hollywood costume designer Edith Head, who worked closely with Alfred Hitchcock on many of his films.