How to Make an Artemis Costume

Use images of Artemis to help style your costume.

Let out your inner Olympian for your next Halloween or themed party event with a Greek goddess costume. Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, nature and the moon, is the twin sister of sun gold Apollo and the child of Zeus, the king of the gods, and the Titan Leto. Artemis asked Zeus for permission to never marry and is therefore known as the virgin goddess in the Greek god pantheon. Create an Artemis costume using borrowed materials as well as those from costume supply stores.

Things You'll Need

• Short white dress
• Gold sash
• Craft wire
• Silk ivy garlands
• Gold spray paint
• Leather Greek-style sandals
• Hair extensions
• Black mascara
• Black eyeliner
• Gold eyeshadow
• Tinted moisturizer
• Cream blush
• Neutral lip liner
• Lip gloss
• Bow and quiver of arrows

Instructions

1. Borrow a short white dress or look for one in a consignment shop. The dress can feature one or two straps and should have a loose fit. It should hit the knees or 1 or 2 inches above the knees.

2. Wrap silk ivy garlands around a piece of craft wire to fashion a headband. Spray-paint the headband gold and allow it to dry for about 20 minutes before wearing it.

3. Tie a gold sash around your waist as a belt. Tie on a pair of leather Greek-style sandals, or those that lace up the calf.

4. Style your hair in a Greek goddess-type updo -- think piles of curls heaped on top of your head with assorted tendrils falling down. Wear hair extensions if desired to get goddess hair if your own hair is a bit thin. Place the headband among your curls.

5. Define your eyes with black mascara and eyeliner and sweep gold eyeshadow over your eyelids. Smooth out skin with a tinted moisturizer and apply a creamy pink blush to get a dewy effect. Paint your lips with a neutral lip liner and finish with watery lip gloss.

6. Carry a bow and quiver of arrows on your back to complete the costume. Look for costume bows and arrows in costume stores.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear gold-tinted false eyelashes to further enhance your look.

References

• Paleothea: Artemis: Goddess of the Hunt
• Greek Gods and Goddesses: Greek Goddess Artemis Pictures