DIY Goth Girl with Braids Costume: Easy 20-Min Build
Time20 minEffortEasy
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Two tight braids, a black dress, and a stare that ends conversations. Twenty minutes, easy: a black dress, black tights, and hair ties. The braids should be tight and center-parted; loose braids read as farmhand.
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Tip: carry a black umbrella even if it is not raining.
Sizing: Built for teens and adults. Braid extensions clip to your own hair; trim the colored streaks to match your length.
Steps
- Pull the hair into two tight braids, one behind each ear.
- Tie them off.
- Put on the pale foundation lightly.
- Add heavy black eyeliner.
- Wear the black dress with black tights and dark lipstick.
- Safety: Test the face paint on the inside of the wrist first and wash it off before bed so it never stains the pillow.
- Practice the stare in the mirror: calm and unblinking.
- Optional pro finish: carry a black umbrella even if it is not raining.
- Safety: Add reflective tape or a glow stick and carry a flashlight for visibility at night.
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Common questions
How do you keep the braids tight all night?
Braid damp hair and tie each braid at two points, top and bottom. Damp braids set tighter as they dry.
What if the dress is not quite black enough?
A very dark gray or navy reads black in party lighting. The braids and makeup carry the costume either way.
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