Beetlejuice - 5 Halloween Costume Ideas
Beetlejuice costumes center on the character's black and white striped suit, wild green-tinted hair, and pale, decayed makeup. It's a loud, high-contrast look built to stand out, closer to a cartoon ghost than a subtle haunted spirit, and it always turns heads.
The original film and its recent sequel both did well, keeping the character in circulation across generations. The striped suit alone gets recognized by most people, even those who haven't seen the film, a reliably strong pick.
The pale, decayed makeup takes real time, budget extra prep for cracked, grey-toned skin, it's what pushes the costume from 'guy in a striped suit' to genuinely Beetlejuice.
Beetlejuice and Lydia make a fun, classic duo straight from the film, chaotic ghost against gothic teen. For a group, add Barbara and Adam Maitland in their plainer, more normal clothing, the contrast between the living and the dead sells the whole story at a glance.
The black and white striped suit. It's the single most recognized element and works even without the full makeup.
It helps sell the decayed, ghostly look, but pale foundation with dark, exaggerated eye makeup covers the basics for a party costume.
Yes. The recent sequel brought the character back into wide circulation on top of the original film's lasting cult status.
The striped suit paired with wild, unkempt hair. Both signal the character before any makeup even comes into play.