DIY Deadpan Diva Costume: Easy 15-Min Build

DIY deadpan diva costume built from black dress, very pale foundation or white non-toxic face, and dark eyeliner and lipstick

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Time15 minEffortEasy

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A black dress, two tight braids, pale makeup, and a stare that ends conversations. Fifteen minutes, easy: a black dress, very pale foundation or white face paint, and dark eyeliner and lipstick. The stare is the costume. Practice it in the mirror before you leave.

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Tip: add a thin black ribbon choker.

Materials

Black dress, 1 (own)
Very pale foundation or white non-toxic face paint, 1 (buy: toy store)
Dark eyeliner and lipstick, 1 set (own, or buy: dollar store)
2 hair ties (own)
Thin black ribbon, 1 short length (optional, for the choker; buy: craft store)

Steps

Braid the hair into two tight braids.
Buy the white non-toxic face paint if needed.
Test the pale foundation on the jawline first.
Blend fully.
Put the pale foundation on evenly.
Blend into the neck.
Add the dark eyeliner and lipstick.
Put on the black dress.
Fold the arms.
Hold the stare.
Use skin-safe makeup.
Wash it all off before bed.
Optional pro finish: add a thin black ribbon choker.
Safety: Add reflective tape or a glow stick and carry a flashlight for visibility at night.

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