Building the Funeral Scene Look First
The black dress is the centerpiece of the most recognizable look from the video. A fitted long-sleeve black dress gives you the classic gothic silhouette, while a sleeveless black midi dress works better if you are attending a warmer indoor event. Both options carry the same dramatic energy, so choose based on your comfort and the venue.
The essential accessory is the vintage-style black net hat with attached veiling. The mesh should sit lightly across the upper face, just below the eyes. Secure it with bobby pins layered through the netting and into your hair, not just through the hat itself. If you plan to wear this for several hours, pin the veil at the temples and behind the ears so it does not shift when you turn your head.
Black heels complete the base. Block heels are the practical choice for a full day of walking, but pointed pumps give a sharper, more elegant line. The shoes are not a focal point of the costume, so prioritize comfort over exact styling.
For the hair, sleek dark waves pinned beneath the netting with a few face-framing strands left loose matches the video’s polished styling. If your hair is short or layered, a simple dark wig with soft waves achieves the same effect without much effort.
Makeup should stay in the gothic range with defined eyeliner and either a neutral or deep berry lip. The contrast between the polished face and the dark, dramatic clothing is what carries the character’s deadpan energy.
Switching to the Nurse and Combat Scenes
The hospital and backyard sequences require a different base. Start with a plain white tank top and fitted black bottoms. The nurse variant adds a clean white dress tailored to a retro medical silhouette, but the tank top version is simpler and reads clearly in photos.
The white nurse hat with red cross detailing is the recognizable piece here. Cut the cross from red felt sheets and attach it with craft fabric glue. The glue holds well on cotton and polyester blends, and it survives a full day of wear without needing stitching. You can also apply the same felt cross to the dress or a prop if you want the medical theme to carry further.
The chainsaw prop is worth the effort. A lightweight plastic or foam replica is enough for photos, but check the convention’s weapon policy before you bring it. Practice holding it in a few poses so you are not figuring out the grip on the spot. The prop does not need to be detailed—the splatter pattern is what sells the look.
For the paint splatters, test your red and pink paint on scrap fabric first. The goal is dynamic, directional splatter rather than an even coat. A stiff brush flicked toward the fabric creates the spray effect used in the video. Pink paint mixed with red gives the stylized, exaggerated horror look rather than a realistic blood effect.
The contrast between the polished funeral look and the chaotic, paint-covered combat look is what makes this costume fun. You do not need to replicate every scene—pick the version you want to wear and commit to it fully.
