Wednesday Addams Costume
Channel your favorite gothic icon with a sharp, classic monochrome look.
Wednesday Addams is a beloved gothic icon known for her deadpan humor and macabre style [5]. People choose this costume because it is instantly recognizable, comfortable, and easy to assemble using basic black-and-white pieces. The signature look features a black long-sleeved dress with a sharp white collar, dark braids, and a pale, stoic expression [5].
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Wednesday Addams costume
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Black long-sleeved dress
An A-line or shift dress in matte black fabric, falling around knee length.
DIY: Use any plain black long-sleeve shirt paired with a black skirt.
Sharp white collar
An oversized, pointed white collar, either attached to the dress or worn as a detachable insert.
DIY: Cut a sharp collar shape out of white felt or paper and pin it to your neckline.
Black tights
Opaque black tights or knee-high socks.
DIY: Wear any dark socks or leggings you already have.
Black shoes
Classic black Mary Janes, oxfords, or chunky loafers.
DIY: Use plain black school shoes, loafers, or boots.
Black braided wig
Long, dark hair parted down the middle and braided into two neat pigtails.
DIY: Braid your own hair if it is long enough, or use dark yarn to make clip-on braids.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black long-sleeved dress, ensuring the white collar is neatly flattened over the neckline.
- 2
Pull on the opaque black tights or knee-high socks.
- 3
Step into your black Mary Janes or oxford shoes.
- 4
Part your hair down the middle and braid it into two tight, neat pigtails, or put on a pre-styled black braided wig.
- 5
Apply pale face makeup and a dark, neutral lip color.
- 6
Adopt a stoic, unsmiling expression to fully embody the character.
Makeup & hair
Apply a pale foundation or light powder to look washed out, with a touch of matte brown eyeshadow under the eyes for a tired look. Part dark hair down the center and braid into two tight, neat pigtails.
Wednesday Addams for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Morticia Addams, Gomez Addams, or Enid Sinclair from the Netflix series.
- group
- Assemble the entire Addams Family, including Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Lurch, and Uncle Fester.
- kids
- An adorable and easy option for kids using a simple black dress, white collar, and braided hair.
- Plus size
- A black A-line dress with a white collar is highly flattering and widely available in all sizes.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a black sweater with a tiny white felt collar.
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Wendy addams family costume
- Assemble the entire Addams Family, including Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Lurch, and Uncle Fester.
Tips
- If you don't have a black dress with a collar, wear a black sweater or long-sleeve shirt over a white collared button-down shirt.
- Keep your posture stiff and your arms straight at your sides for photos to capture her rigid demeanor.
- Carry a prop like a fake severed hand (Thing) resting on your shoulder for an extra authentic touch.
Wednesday Addams costume FAQ
- What kind of dress does Wednesday Addams wear?
- She traditionally wears a long-sleeved, knee-length black dress with a sharp, pointed white collar and white cuffs [5].
- How do you do Wednesday Addams' hair?
- Part your hair straight down the middle and braid it into two tight, neat pigtails hanging over your shoulders.
- Is Wednesday Addams an easy DIY costume?
- Yes, it is one of the easiest DIY costumes because you can recreate it using a basic black dress, a white collared shirt, and black shoes.
Did you know? Wednesday Addams was unnamed in Charles Addams' original New Yorker cartoons; she got her name when the 1964 TV show was developed, inspired by the nursery rhyme line 'Wednesday's child is full of woe.'