The juice is loose—again! The highly anticipated sequel to Tim Burton's cult classic horror-comedy is set for release and will bring back sandworms, supernatural shenanigans, and, of course, the infamous shape-shifting specter. Ree herself even expressed excitement for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, saying "The original was such a strange, unique movie, and I loved it."
And with all eyes on the decades in the making movie, it's an ideal choice when choosing which costumes to haunt the streets in this Halloween! (Especially if you like to lean into current pop culture costumes.) That's why we've curated several DIY Beetlejuice Halloween costumes for you to choose from, all of which are just as easy as they are creepy.
Whether you want to conjure up some chaos by dressing as Betelgeuse himself or channel the unusual energy of Lydia Deetz, you'll find ideas to transform yourself into the iconic characters. Stay true to the 1988 film with options like Adam and Barbara Maitland or try your hand at new characters such as Lydia's daughter Astrid Deetz.
These ideas can be used as easy costumes for women, costumes for men, costumes for kids, and everyone in between. Take on the iconic wedding scene for a couples costume or convince your family and friends to join together for a group costume as all the guests of Delia's dinner party or inhabitants of the afterlife. No matter which you go with, these ideas will certainly make your millennium. So, scroll down to see all the shoppable ensembles taken straight from both the original and the sequel films. It's showtime!
Beetlejuice Costume
Beetlejuice (or, Betelgeuse, to give him his official name) is the titular devious demon from Tim Burton's beloved film. To dress up as the ghost with the most, start with his distinctive black-and-white striped suit. You'll also need temporary dye or a wig to copy his mound of messy green hair. Finish off the frightening fiend with full face makeup: white face paint all over with patches of green to give yourself that "fresh from the grave" look, varying shades of purple eyeshadow for the eyes, and a darker gray for contour.
Lydia Deetz Costume
If you too are "strange and unusual," Lydia Deetz is the character to be! Her signature gothic look matches her macabre mood, made up of all black everything, including a black dress, black tights, a black coat, and a big black hat. To create her instantly recognizable hairstyle, pull your hair halfway up, then form your own bangs into spiky points. You can also just purchase a similar dark wig. As for accessories, Lydia is often seen carrying around her polaroid camera as well as the Handbook for the Recently Deceased.
Black Button-Down Dress
Black Floppy Hat
Black Wig with Bangs
Vintage Camera iPhone Case
Handbook for the Recently Deceased
Astrid Deetz Costume
Introducing: Astrid Deetz! The daughter of Lydia Deetz is an upcoming character in the sequel film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. In the trailer, Astrid decides to explore the old family house and is confronted with her mother's past in the form of Beetlejuice himself when she reopens the afterlife portal. Reminiscent of Lydia when she was a teen, Astrid's style is grungy and gothic. Replicate it with a pink and black striped sweater dress, chunky combat boots, and a dark coat.
Striped Sweater Dress
Dark Purple Coat
Bride and Groom Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz Costume
Don't say his name three times or you might just end up standing at the altar with a ghoulish groom—though, if you're on the hunt for a creepy couples costume, that might be exactly what you want! The climactic wedding scene from the original Beetlejuice would make for an extra memorable choice.
For Betelgeuse, get suited, then booted in a burgundy tuxedo jacket and waistcoat paired with matching trousers, a ruffled undershirt, and a bow tie. Of course, you'll need his green hair and corpse-ish makeup, too. For bridal Lydia, you'll need a voluminous, vintage-inspired blood red dress made up of plenty of tulle and ruffles. This one also calls for her signature hairstyle, but this time it's topped with a vibrant red veil.
Lydia Deetz Red Wedding Dress and Accessories
Lydia Deetz Wig
Adam and Barbara Maitland Costume
Another couples costume to consider is that of Adam and Barbara Maitland. After the two unexpectedly pass away and become trapped in their house, they transform themselves into frightening ghosts in an effort to keep the Deetz family from moving into their home. To transport yourself to the Neitherworld as the Maitlands, you'll need every day '80s attire topped off with creepy masks. And don't forget the Handbook for the Recently Deceased. Just beware of strange deserts and sandworms!
Khaki Pants
Adam Maitland Mask
Vintage Floral Dress
Barbara Maitland Mask
Handbook for the Recently Deceased
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