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Aunt Gladys: a DIY Halloween costume made from clothes you already own, worn by Wren, AI-generated model

AI-generated picture to show the idea. Yours will look handmade.

Aunt Gladys

A DIY Aunt Gladys costume is a colourful 1960s-style pantsuit with a bold collar, a red wig pulled back off the forehead, long dangly earrings and heavy red lipstick, with a strange smile. It is based on publicly discussed looks from the film, with a mild, comic finish. It costs about $20 and takes about an hour, with no sewing.

TIME
60 min
COST
about $20
SKILL
Some cutting

What you need

  • A colourful pantsuit or jacket and trousers with a big collar (a card collar pinned on works)
  • A red wig
  • Long dangly earrings made from card and foil
  • Pale foundation
  • Bright red lipstick
  • Powder blue eyeshadow
  • Small handbag
  • Pink nail varnish

How to make it

  1. 1

    Put on the bold-collared pantsuit with flat shoes.

  2. 2

    Set the wig back on your head so the hairline sits high and the forehead looks big. Pin it flat.

  3. 3

    Clip on the long dangly earrings made from card and foil.

  4. 4

    Paint the face with pale foundation, leaving the neck and hands plain, then add bright red lipstick, a little over the lip line, and a stripe of powder blue eyeshadow.

  5. 5

    Paint your nails pink and hold a handbag in both hands.

  6. 6

    Practise a wide, unblinking smile.

Make it better

  • Smile just a little too long.
  • Stand still in a doorway for photos.
  • A quiet hum works better than talking.

Questions

How do I make a Aunt Gladys costume from clothes I already own?

Wear a colourful, bold-collared pantsuit, add a red wig and big earrings, and finish with pale make-up, red lipstick and a bright smile.

Do I need prosthetics?

No. A wig set back on the head and the make-up are enough. We do not use prosthetics.

Is this an official Aunt Gladys costume?

No. It is a homemade, unofficial costume made from everyday clothes and craft supplies. We are not affiliated with the makers of the character.

Is this the exact look from the film?

No. It is a comic approximation built from public descriptions of the character.

Unofficial. Aunt Gladys and the Weapons names belong to their respective owners, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by them. The names are used only to describe this homemade parody costume.

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