Maria’s outfit from her appearance in Dead by Daylight and Silent Hill 2 is an unmistakably early-2000s ensemble built around tight silhouettes, contrasting warm tones, and loud animal print. Recreating her design comes down to balancing the cropped burgundy knitwear with her low-slung pink patterned skirt, then layering on the specific jewelry and hair details that distinguish her from a generic clubwear outfit.
Because most of her wardrobe consists of modified street garments, you can assemble the base pieces quickly. The real craft lies in getting the styling proportions right—specifically how the cropped cardigan sits against the bandeau, where the waist chain hangs relative to the belt, and how the dyed pink tips blend into her short blonde bob.
Cardigan and Bandeau
Her upper half uses a very specific layering combination: a simple black tube top worn beneath a deep red cropped knit. A standard Black Bandeau Top works cleanly as the foundation layer since you want straight, clean lines across the chest without visible straps. Choosing one with an elasticized upper band prevents it from sliding down under the sweater as you walk around.
Over the bandeau, Maria wears a fitted Burgundy Cropped Cardigan that hits right at the ribs, exposing her midriff. Her in-game sweater features small buttons down the front and often sits partially unbuttoned to frame the black bandeau underneath. If your cardigan has full-length sleeves, push or roll them slightly up the forearms to match her casual, relaxed posture.
Animal Print Skirt and Layered Belts
The centerpiece of the costume is her bold pink animal print mini skirt. Maria’s skirt has a distinctive warm pink base covered in dark spots. Either a Pink Leopard Print Mini Skirt or a Pink Cheetah Print Mini Skirt works well here depending on the spot density and fabric stretch you prefer. The skirt should sit relatively low on the hips to leave enough space on your abdomen for her accessories and tattoo.
Maria wears two completely different waist accents together, which is one of the quickest visual markers of her outfit. First is a Thin Blue Belt fastened around the waistband of the skirt. Just below or overlapping that belt, she drapes a Gold Medallion Waist Chain across her hips. Because smooth skirt fabrics can cause chains to slip, tacking the chain to the belt loops or fabric with a tiny safety pin on the inside will keep it from sagging as you move.
Choker and Midriff Tattoo
Around her neck, Maria wears a vibrant pink choker that brings the pink from her skirt up toward her face. You can go with a sleek Hot Pink Choker Necklace for a minimal band, or use a Pink Choker Necklace with Charm if you want a little metallic contrast that echoes her gold waist hardware. Fasten it snugly at mid-neck so it remains visible above the cardigan’s neckline.
Just above the waistband on her right abdomen sits her recognizable butterfly design. Using Temporary Butterfly Tattoos gives you crisp, realistic lines that stay put throughout a full day of wear. Apply the tattoo to completely clean, dry skin before putting on the bandeau and skirt so the edges do not rub against fabric while setting.
Blonde Bob with Pink Tips
Maria has a sharp, jaw-length blonde bob with textured bangs and bright magenta-pink ends. Starting with a Short Blonde Wig gives you the base cut and volume. Synthetic fibers tend to hold the inward curve at the jawline nicely, though you may want to trim the fringe slightly to match your own brow line.
To add her characteristic pop of color at the ends, Pink Hair Chalk is the easiest non-permanent method. Rub the chalk directly onto the bottom inch or two of the wig strands, working from the ends upward to create a slight gradient. Setting the chalk with a quick mist of synthetic-safe hairspray locks the pigment to the fibers and keeps pink dust off your burgundy sweater.
Footwear
Grounding the bright colors of the outfit is a pair of Brown Knee High Boots. Maria wears tall boots with a modest heel and a straight shaft that rises just below the knee. The earthy brown leather tone creates a stark contrast against the vibrant pink skirt hem, tying the entire silhouette together without distracting from the detailed accessories above.
