What is Halloween without a few eerie costumes?Halloween is supposed to be fun, and there is nothing like a hair-raising costume to get you in the spirit of things.Enjoy.
Step 1: Under the costume, wear a black shirt and black pants.
All of the clothing should be black.If you don't wear black clothing, your cloak's fabric may bleed a little.Under the cloak, wear a black long sleeve shirt or sweater and some black jeans.The style of clothing underneath your cloak isn't important because most grim reaper outfits require a black cloak.
Step 2: A black cloak with a hood is available from a costume store.
Buying a cloak at a costume store is the best way to get a decent one.You can try on the cloaks before buying them.A black cloak with a hood is required.If you can, get a cloak that goes all the way down to your feet.If you want a more grim reaper vibe, you can go for an all-white cloak.It is easy to make a cloak from an old wizard outfit, vampire robe, or witch outfit.You can either paint the outfit black or dye it black.
Step 3: The cloak should be pinned near the top with a brooch.
Pick up a simple brooch from any clothing or department store, borrow a piece from a family member's wardrobe, or grab a plastic brooch at a costume store.The cloak should be pinned near the top of your chest to keep it from floating.A skull brooch is ideal and will work well.If the brooch is black, it will blend into the cloak, which is a good option if you don't want it to stand out.If you want an edgier look or don't care about the pin looking out of place, you can use a safety pin.
Step 4: You can make the belt by wrapping brown twine or rope around your waist.
Cut a length of brown twine or rope that is at least 20 cm longer than your waist.Wrap twine or rope around your waist.To create a belt, loop the two ends around each other.
Step 5: If your feet are visible, wear black shoes.
You don't need to worry about your footwear if the cloak is long enough to cover your feet.Put on black sneakers or boots if you can see your feet.To hide the skin on your feet, wear long black socks.The shoes are not a key part of the outfit, so don't worry about doing fancy things with your feet.Any pair of shoes will work.
Step 6: If you want, you can get some black gloves.
Put on gloves if you are going all out.Black gloves will work as long as they aren't winter gloves.You can get a thin set of black gloves from a costume store.If you can not get a set of gloves to go with your cloak, don't worry, Gloves will not make or break an outfit.
Step 7: Purchase a prop scythe from a costume store.
You can get a prop scythe from a costume store.This is the best option for a simple grim reaper outfit since there is no work involved and it will be cheap.Depending on your personal preferences, get a scythe that is tall enough to reach your shoulders.A scythe is a stick with a curved blade.The weapon most associated with the grim reaper is it.
Step 8: You can make your own scythe with a large branch and cardboard.
To make your own scythe, you need a large branch that is at least as tall as your shoulders.Use spray paint to paint the branch.To make a blade, cut out a piece of cardboard and paint it silver.To make your scythe, you need to drill the taller side of the cardboard into the branch.If you prefer, you can use a broom handle or shovel handle.
Step 9: If you are going to an event with a weapon restriction, carry a staff.
Costume weapons are not allowed at many Halloween events, costume parties, and school dances.Pick up a staff from the costume store if this is the case.The grim reaper carries a staff instead of a scythe, so your outfit will still look great.If you still want to look weird, you can put a fake skull on the staff.
Step 10: For a less traditional look, carry a clock, hourglass or lantern.
If you don't want to carry a staff or scythe around, there are other options.You can take a clock with you.A hooded lantern can be carried on a chain.The lantern of the grim reaper is a reference to the Greek myth of Charon, the ferryman that takes the dead across the River Styx.Charon is depicted with a lantern on their boat.
Step 11: It's a good idea to get a pre-made grim reaper mask.
There are a lot of grim reaper masks that won't cost more than $5-15.You can find masks at your local costume store.There are specific grim reaper masks, but you can use any skull mask to go with your outfit.If you want to go for a scarier look, you can use a zombie mask.
Step 12: If you are going for a custom look, buy a skull mask and paint it.
You can buy a cheap skull mask at the costume store.There is a paint brush.Black around the eyes and jaw.To give the mask some depth, add grey to the cheeks and forehead.You can use a piece of paper or a file to make the teeth pointer or expand the eye slots.Pick up a cheap mask and remove the face from the fabric to give it some backing.Attach the thin fabric to the back of your skull mask with hot glue.The only thing people will see is the skull under the hood.
Step 13: Paint.
If you don't want to wear a mask, you can.Pick up white and black face paints and spray them with water.Then, use a cotton ball or cotton pad to build up the foundation on your face.Black around your eyes, forehead, and cheeks will give you a deeper look.If you want to draw in teeth around your lips, you can use a face paint pen.You can draw bones on top of your hands if you don't have gloves.