How to Make a Joker Suit
The Joker is one of Batman's most evil villains brought to life in movies and made popular in the Batman comic book series. The late actor Heath Ledger won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the Joker in the movie "The Dark Knight." His costume was brilliantly matched with his incredible acting. Creating your very own Joker costume is both fun and easy.
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Things You'll Need
- Purple blazer
- Blue shirt
- Tie
- Black or purple pants
- Black shoes
- Face makeup
- Hair gel
- Leather gloves
- Crazy-colored socks
Instructions
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Select a cotton blue dress shirt. The Joker dresses very professionally, especially for someone with such sinister plans.
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Put on a black or green tie. Cover the blue dress shirt with a green vest. Select a bright grass-green color that coordinates with the tie.
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Add black pants, crazy-colored socks and black dress shoes. If you prefer to go even wilder, you can opt for purple pants.
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Complete the outfit with a purple blazer. Shop secondhand or vintage stores for a bright purple color. The coat can be long and have tails or you can opt for a shorter jacket.
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Spike your hair using gel. The Joker is known for his wild antics and hair, so the crazier the hair, the more you will look like the Joker.
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This step is optional but it really makes a big difference for authenticity sake. In the actual movie, the Joker had massive scars around his mouth, lips and chin. Apply a prosthetic moth and chin or build up the scars using special costume makeup before applying the face paint.
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Cover your entire face in white face makeup. The coverage can be spotty, almost looking as if part of the paint has worn off. Take a bright red lipstick and cover the lips and a large section around the lips. Take part of the red makeup and run it up along the sides of the face over the cheeks along the scar lines.
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Finish out the look by using dark black makeup and lining the eyes in thick black strokes all the way around the lid. Add mascara to the lashes. The makeup should give the appearance that the eyes are sunken into the head. Complete the look by drinking a red-colored beverage that will temporarily stain the tongue and teeth red.
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Finalize your outfit with purple or black leather gloves. A true villain can't be too careful and doesn't want to leave behind any fingerprints, so don't forget this finishing touch.
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Tips & Warnings
To achieve the Joker makeup look, you may want to apply your makeup in stages, alternating between a heavy layer and then wiping a bit of makeup off with a paper towel. Repeat the process starting first with white makeup, then red and finally black. The messier and more uneven the makeup, the better.
While the Joker is a wonderful costume, especially for Halloween, please remember that the costume when completed correctly can end up looking quite scary. Be mindful of your appearance, especially around small children, who will likely find nothing funny about the Joker.
References
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