Sugar skulls are an important part of Dios de los Muertos, and not just simple décor. They have been part of the tradition since 1630s. But what’s more, you can even wear them as costumes. Both men and women paint their faces to look like decorative skulls to join the festivities.
Aside from drawing a skull on their face, women wear slightly gothic-themed dresses and beautiful floral headbands. Men, on the other hand, wear much simple clothing of black suits. Here’s everything you need to look like Sugar Skulls.
How to Make Sugar Skull - Female Costume
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| # | Item | Description | Shop |
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| 1 | Black Gothic Dress | Wear a black gothic dress for this Dios de los Muertos-inspired outfit. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 2 | Black Skull Leggings | Stick to the skull theme with black skull leggings. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 3 | Sugar Skull Temporary Tattoo | Instead of painting, you can wear a temporary tattoo of a skull on your face. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 4 | Day of the Dead Floral Headband | Add a feminine touch to your outfit with a floral headband. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 5 | Black Lace Fingerless Gloves | Accessorize with black lace fingerless gloves. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 6 | Black Choker Necklace | Look elegant more further with a black choker necklace. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 7 | Female Costume Set | Don’t want to DIY? Get this costume set instead. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
How to Make Sugar Skull - Male Costume
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| # | Item | Description | Shop |
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| 1 | Skeleton Suit | Look dashing in a black suit decorated with bones. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 2 | Black Top Hat | Accessorize with a black top hat. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 3 | Black Dress Shoes | Appear classic in a pair of black dress shoes. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 4 | Fancy Walking Cane | Vintage and dapper, don’t forget your walking cane. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 5 | Skeleton Half-Mask | Hide your face behind a skeleton half-mask. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
| 6 | Male Costume Set | No need for any DIY when you have this costume set. | 🛒 Check on Amazon |
About Sugar Skulls
Sugar skulls are called Calaveras in Spanish and is an edible decoration for Dios de los Muertos. They are skulls made out of sugar and are decorate with icing.
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