Here’s a costume that’s as spooky as it is stylish.
The legendary Mothman has been sighted in small towns and whispered about in campfire stories, but this version adds a chic twist.
Pair feathery details with bold red eyes, and you’re instantly transformed into a cryptid fashion icon.
Also,lace tights and heels give this winged creature a dash of glamour, proving that even urban legends can strut with confidence on Halloween night.
Materials Needed
- 1 large piece of black velvet or crushed velvet fabric (2-3 yards)
- 1 feather boa (6 feet, black)
- 2 giant red craft eyes (6-8” diameter, plastic or foam)
- 2 long black feathers (12-14” each for antennas)
- Black gloves with pointed nails (1 pair)
- Black lace tights (size to fit)
- Heels or black boots (1 pair)
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Foam or cardboard base (16-18” wide)
Step-by-step Guide
Step 1: Create the headpiece by attaching the two large red eyes to a foam or cardboard base.
Next, add long feathers for antennas and secure them with hot glue.
Step 2: Cover the mask base with black velvet or felt so it blends with the rest of the outfit.
Step 3: Take the feather boa and glue it around the neckline of your fabric cloak to create that fluffy, dramatic collar.
Step 4: Cut the velvet into a loose cape or poncho-style garment with long, draping sleeves. Then attach it to your outfit with pins or sew for extra security.
Step 5: Complete the look with black lace tights, heels, and long gloves with sharp black nails.
You should practice creeping around slowly for maximum spooky effect.
Trick:
For added drama, use glow-in-the-dark paint or LEDs behind the red eyes so they light up in the dark, people won’t forget the night they spotted Mothman.