How to Make a Grim Reaper Costume
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| # | Item | Description | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robe, cloak, black | The robe of a Grim Reaper is arguably the most important piece in the costume. The robe should be very long with long hanging sleeves and a hood. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 2 | Mask, skeleton, reaper | Some reaper costumes include a mask, like this one. The skeleton face is very reminiscent of death and adds more of a scary element to the costume. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 3 | Gloves, creepy, costume | Wear these gloves pulled up tight under the sleeves of your robe. These gloves will make your hands look dead and decaying. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 4 | Scythe, costume | This scythe is another important part of your costume. Most reaper costumes include a scythe as legend has it, reapers collect souls with their scythes. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 5 | Chain, silver, long | Attach this silver chain around your waist to give your costume some accessories. The chain gives the costume a nice effect, and can be a creepy item due to the clanking sound. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 6 | Boots, combat | Boots aren’t necessarily the most important part, but these are some really cool and edgy boots that will make your costume stand out. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 7 | Full Costumes | Full costumes for men, women & kids in various mashups | 🛒 Check on HalloweenCostumes |
When you think of grim reaper, right away most people think of black cloak and scythe. The black cloak and scythe of the grim reaper are of course, important parts of the costume, but there are several other accessories you can add like a spooky skeleton mask, and a long silver chain around your waist to add creepiness.
The grim reaper costume should be very dark and scary, but can be also made to look stylish while also being horrific.
Other cool items included in this grim reaper costume are a pair of gloves that can make your hands look decayed and perfect for a grim reaper. Boots are another part of the costume that, though may be covered by the robe most of the time, should still be edgy and cool, like the ones included in the costume.
About the Grim Reaper
The Grim Reaper is a character that has been around for centuries. In most cases, the Grim Reaper is seen as a personification of Death.
Some even argue that he is the actual god of death. He appears most times as a man, but in rare instances as a women. However, he is always draped in black and carrying a scythe.
