Even if no one particularly likes her, we have to admit that Cruella De Vil really has style. The eccentric lady from “101 Dalmatians” who wanted to transform the cute puppies into a fur coat is one of Disney's most famous villains. That's why dressing up as Cruella for carnival or a costume party is often an option. If you are also looking for costume ideas for the next carnival, then the Cruella De Vil costume offers the perfect opportunity to dress up and let out your evil side. With us you will find great ideas and useful tips for the perfect look.
Recreate Cruella De Vil's eccentric look for carnival
There are plenty of female villains in Disney films, but none are as smartly dressed as Cruella De Vil. Whether you choose the cartoon character or Glenn Close's 1996 portrayal, the villain ownssome essential featuresthat are typical of her look. First and foremost is the clothing that speaks for a style-conscious fashion icon. Furthermore, the eccentric figure has a very specific black and white hair color and very light, winter-pale skin. The look can be perfectly rounded off with eye-catching make-up and the right accessories.
If you would like to appear in a Cruella De Vil costume for the next carnival, then you can search your own wardrobe for suitable clothing. Simple costumes like this one from the diabolical lady can be put together from common items of clothing that many women already own. Characteristic of the Cruella look is onefloor length black dress, which can also be replaced with a knee-length skirt and top in black. If none of these are available, you can also wear the little black dress.
If you want to completely imitate Cruella De Vil's look, then the white fur coat is a must. However, a faux fur coat is highly recommended. If you don't have anything similar, you can find one at a second-hand store, for example, or perhaps ask relatives.
An alternative to a coat is scarves or even ponchos made of faux fur, which you can throw over your shoulders and wear as a cape. As long as the color, the look and the rest of the clothing match, you can create the right look with these alternatives.
Hair and makeup
A complete Cruella De Vil costume also includes the right hairstyle and theeye-catching make-up. The unusual hair color, where one half of the hair is white and the other half is black, is considered a trademark of the female villain. Without a doubt, the easiest way to create this hairstyle is with a matching wig from the carnival store. However, if you want to completely create the carnival look yourself, you can dye your own hair. Ladies with dark hair color need a white hairspray, whereas blonde hair needs a black spray. To style the Cruella hairstyle, first part the hair in the middle and then tease the hair at the roots. Finally, color the corresponding part (or both) and you're done.
The right make-upcan take your Cruella De Vil costume to a whole other level. To make up a real Cruella, you should first paint the face with a very light, almost white foundation. Then the emphasis is on the eyes and lips. Strong red is perfect for lips and green is the best choice for eye make-up. The make-up is completed with contours on the cheekbones and high, round eyebrows in black.
The right accessories
As with any other carnival costume, the Cruella De Vil carnival look is best rounded off with suitable accessories. First and foremost are the right shoes. These should be red and, if possible, pointed. You decide for yourself whether high heels or flat pointe shoes.
You also need a pair of long gloves in red that match the shoes and lipstick. These should reach up to the upper arm so that they can be hidden under the coat.
For the extravagant carnival outfit you will need a long cigarette holder, which was popular in the 1920s. You can also make these yourself from a long, wide drinking straw or simply paint a wooden stick. In the cartoon, the cigarette holder is green, but you can also make it black or white.
Since Cruella De Vil is a particularly chic woman, of course she also wears jewelry. Teal earrings with a round shape combined with a ring with a ball of the same color create the perfect look. The ring is worn over the glove and the jewelry as a whole should harmonize with the eye make-up.
A handbag with fur goes well with the Cruella De Vil costumeblack-and-whiteis. Since such a bag would rarely fit your everyday outfit, you can make one yourself instead of buying it. All you need is a small fabric bag that you cover with black and white faux fur. If you have a dog as a pet, you can also bring it with you to the carnival.
Cruella costume for children
Children also like to dress up as villains for carnival and Halloween. If your daughter has decided on a Cruella De Vil costume, you can easily make it yourself at home. The clothing should not necessarily be the same as the women's costume. The black dress can be replaced with red or black pants and the Cruella De Vil coat can be sewn from a piece of faux fur. A jacket or cape with a Dalmatian pattern works equally well for this costume. You don't have to emphasize the make-up so much with a child's costume. The red lipstick, pale complexion and high black eyebrows are enough. You can color your hair again with hairspray and a Dalmatian plush toy makes a great accessory.
If you don't want to dye the child's hair, you can make a Cruella de Vil wig out of wool to match the costume. To do this you need a white and a black ball of wool, which you cut out to fit and finally sew together. The wig combined with Cruella's clothing is completely sufficient for this carnival costume.
