Collection: Day of the Dead Costumes

Sugar skull makeup and face paint

The sugar skull design is the heart of the look, built from white face paint, black eye and nose detailing, then floral patterns in bright colour. It takes practice but stencils and simple pens make it manageable at home. See our Halloween makeup range for the tools to get started.

Traditional dress and floral pieces

Once the makeup is set, the outfit follows with a lace or embroidered dress, a flower crown or headpiece, and a shawl for women, or a smart shirt and waistcoat for men. Keep the palette bright rather than muted so it reads as celebratory rather than horror-themed. Browse women's costumes for dresses that suit the look.

Couples and group Day of the Dead looks

The style works well as a matching couples or group costume, since everyone can wear the same skull makeup with their own choice of flowers and colours. It photographs well and respects the tradition when done with care and research into its meaning. See couples costumes for pairing ideas.