Maxine Minx’s wardrobe in X leans entirely into late-seventies Texas summer: sun-faded denim, tight knitwear, and sweat-slicked country style. Recreating her main look comes down to nailing a specific mix of rural workwear and vintage adult-film glamour rather than hunting down complicated specialty garments.
Most of what makes her silhouette work is how the layers sit against each other. You have loose, worn-in denim short overalls resting over a snug, colorful striped tube top, framed by voluminous feathered hair and bold pastel makeup. Because the base pieces are everyday casual garments, the real work is getting the textures, proportions, and heavy disco-era cosmetic styling dialed in.
The Denim and Tube Top Layering
The core of the outfit is the pairing between the denim short overalls and the knit striped tube top underneath. You want the overalls to hang slightly relaxed through the torso and hips rather than fitting like modern stretch denim. If the bib sits too high or the waist pinches tightly, it changes the silhouette from effortless seventies casual to something modern and stiff. Leaving one shoulder strap unhooked or letting both straps sit slightly loose lets the horizontal stripes of the tube top show clearly across the chest.
For the tube top itself, prioritize a knit ribbed texture with horizontal striping in warm retro tones. If you opt for an alternate scene setup using dark brown shorts instead of the full bib overalls, the tube top becomes the dominant piece of the torso, so a snug fit around the bust keeps it secure without constantly rolling down during movement.
Footwear and Farmhouse Textures
Mid-calf brown cowboy boots complete the lower half. Genuine leather or weathered synthetic boots work equally well, but you want a rounded or classic almond toe rather than an ultra-sharp modern pointed profile. A moderate walking heel gives you the right posture while keeping the outfit grounded.
Fresh, pristine denim and spotless leather can look too clean for a character spending days on a dusty rural farmstead. Taking fine-grit sandpaper to the high-wear points of the denim—the hem edges, front bib pocket, and thigh seams—softens the fabric and gives the overalls the worn, sun-bleached look seen on screen.
Hair, Bandana, and Earring Placement
Maxine’s hair defines the late-seventies period aesthetic just as much as her clothing. A brown ’70s wig with center-parted, feathered volume framing the face and soft waves falling past the shoulders establishes the right silhouette immediately. Use a wide-tooth comb and a light mist of hairspray to lift the front curtain sections away from the cheeks so they hold that winged shape without collapsing flat.
Fold a red print bandana into a narrow strip and tie it around the crown or forehead, positioning the knot beneath the back hair layers so the ends stay hidden. Medium-sized silver hoop earrings add a bright touch of metallic contrast against the darker brunette waves and frame the jawline nicely.
Late-Seventies Blue Eyeshadow and Brows
Her makeup is arguably the most recognizable part of the character’s face. The signature element is matte or satin blue eye shadow swept generously across the entire upper eyelid, blended up toward the crease and outer corner. In the film, this blue shadow is applied with seventies boldness rather than modern smoky subtlety, so building up the pigment evenly across the mobile lid gives the right visual impact.
Balance the bold eye color by filling and shaping the arches with brown eyebrow pencils. Keep the brows defined but softly textured rather than overly sharp or blocky. A natural, slightly glossy lip and minimal bronzer finish the sun-kissed, Texas heat aesthetic without competing with the vivid shadow.
