Don’t dream it, be it!
One of the best parts of The Rocky Horror Picture Show is audience participation, and dressing up in costume is practically mandatory. Whether you’re putting together an elaborate DIY look or just throwing something fun together at the last minute, here is how to channel your favorite characters for the next screenings!
Frank
The Look: Black fishnet stockings, a sequined black corset, heavy dark eye makeup, red lipstick, pearl necklaces, and optional high heels.
Green surgical gown, pink rubber gloves, stockings and heels.
Leather jacket with tons of buttons
DIY Tip: Look for thrift store corsets or party supply shops, and don’t skimp on the bold eyeliner!
Janet
The Look: A pink or yellow modest 1950s dress, a white cardigan, and white socks with loafers.
Later in the film: a white slip or bra/slip combo.
Corset, stockings, floorshow makeup
DIY Tip: Second-hand shops are a goldmine for vintage 1950s-style dresses.
Brad
The Look: A conservative dark suit, a crisp white dress shirt, and a necktie.
White underpants and a gown.
Corset .stockings, heels, floorshow make up
DIY Tip: Perfect if you want to look hopelessly square and out of place among the chaos.
Rocky
The Look: Gold or metallic lame speedo/shorts, golden body glitter, blonde hair, and bare feet or gold sneakers.
DIY Tip: A lot of body highlighter or theatrical body paint is your best friend here!
Magenta
The Look: A French maid uniform (black dress with a white apron), wild teased red/black hair, and dramatic gothic makeup.
DIY Tip: A simple black dress with a homemade white fabric apron tied around the waist works wonders.
Columbia
The Look: A sparkly, multi-colored sequin tailcoat or vest, a top hat, gold glitter tap shoes (or shiny heels), and vibrant makeup. Perfect for anyone who loves shimmer!
DIY Tip: Party shop have the glittery hats
Eddie
The Look: A leather jacket, a striped t-shirt, jeans, and a bloody head bandage or a prop sax/microphone.
DIY Tip: Channel your inner 1950s rocker with plenty of attitude and fake stage blood.
Riff Raff
The Look: Bold with with long blond hair, black tie suite. Fingerless gloves
DIY Tip: Bold wigs can be found at the party shop. For the rest try Paavli
The Transylvanians
The Look: Don’t have time to sew a full costume? No problem! The Transylvanian guests at the castle wear whatever eclectic party gear they want.
Corset and stockings always work as well
DIY Tip: Grab a party hat, some funny glasses, a bow tie, a feather boa, or a sparkly cape, and you’ve got an instant, authentic Transylvanian party look ready to go!