Materials You’ll Need
- Old clothes (preferably ripped and torn)
- Face paint or makeup kit
- Old shoes or boots
- Scissors
- Assorted makeup brushes
- White and black thread and needle
- Fake blood
Step 1: Choosing Your Base Clothing
Start by raiding your closet for old clothes that you don’t mind destroying. Opt for items that you can easily tear or rip to give them a distressed look. Remember, zombies aren’t known for their fashion sense, so anything goes!
Step 2: Distressing Your Clothes
Using your scissors, carefully cut various holes, tears, and frayed edges in your base clothing. Be creative and don’t worry about making it perfect. Zombies are a bit rough around the edges, after all.
Step 3: Creating the Zombie Makeup
Now it’s time to transform your face into a gruesome zombie. Apply a base of white face paint or foundation using a makeup brush, making sure to cover your entire face. Add gray or green eyeshadow around your eyes to create a sunken look.
Next, use black eyeliner or eyeshadow to create dark circles under your eyes and add depth to your facial features. Blend the black color with a brush to make it look more natural.
For an extra intimidating touch, use fake blood to create wounds and scratches on your face. Apply it using a small brush or simply dab it on with your fingers.
Step 4: Perfecting the Zombie Look
Don’t forget about your hair and nails – they’re essential for completing the zombie ensemble. Mess up your hair, teasing it to give it a wild appearance. You can also add some temporary hair color spray in gray or white for an aged effect.
Paint your nails black or let them have a decaying look by applying different shades of gray or green nail polish.
Step 5: Completing the Costume
To finish off your zombie costume, make sure to wear old and worn-out shoes or boots. Avoid anything brand new or polished, as zombies aren’t known for their shoe choices.
Once you’ve put on your zombie attire, practice your best undead walk and moans. Get in character and have fun scaring others!
Remember to remove your makeup and properly clean any fake blood from your face and clothes after the festivities.
Now that you have a detailed step-by-step guide, it’s time to go all out and create the most terrifying zombie costume ever. Happy Halloween!