Are you also impressed by the dystopian novel trilogy “The Hunger Games” and so fascinated by the later film adaptation that you have to watch the individual parts again and again? Are you particularly impressed by the protagonist of the exciting trilogy and would you like to wear the Katniss Everdeen costume for carnival or Halloween? In this article we will give you valuable tips and ideas on how you can make your own diverse outfits at home and create an original costume for Carnival quickly and cheaply. Be inspired by our picture gallery and have fun transforming!
The rebellious Katniss Everdeen is a strong 16-year-old girl who fights for people's freedom and opposes the inhumane regime. In the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers as a female tribute in the arena to protect her sister, who was originally chosen to fight to the death. Katniss and Primose's father died, so the brave girl was forced to take over the family's care and poach in the forest with her best friend Glae Hawthorne.
If you want to slip into the role of Katniss Everdeen at carnival, you have several options for disguise to choose from, as the brunette appears in a different outfit in each film. The costume varies from full martial outfit to pompous dress. You can rummage through your wardrobe and put together a fascinating look from everyday items of clothing.
The Hunger Games costume is an ideal disguise for carnival or Halloween for women and children. If you want to dress up like the adventure-hungry Katniss, you can quickly and easily recreate her outfit from the 74 Hunger Games. For this you will need a black V-neck T-shirt or a mint or light green polo shirt. The top of the Katniss Everdeen carnival costume should best be tucked into the pants.
Olive or light brown trousers or cargo trousers are also part of your carnival costume. A black hooded jacket and brown boots complete your Katniss Everdeen costume. Tall black boots also perfectly serve their purpose. The boots should be simple and, if possible, without decorations and without heels and should look more sporty. If you would like to be dressed like the young freedom fighter from the Hunger Games Mocking Jay Part 2 for the upcoming carnival party, you can also put together the typical battle suit from your own clothing.
This time the Katniss Everdeen carnival costume should be completely black. Find a black top and pair it with black leggings or slim-fitting jeans. A black leather jacket also goes perfectly with your outfit. If you want to recreate the Mockingjay costume true to the original, get knee pads and shin pads. A top with shoulder pads and a chest armor are also part of the Hunger Games costume for adults and children.
For an authentic appearance, you can make the breastplate yourself out of clay cardboard. Ideally, straps adorn your hips and shoulders. This black carnival costume for women must be long-sleeved. This will help you achieve the most realistic representation of Katnissthe right make-upfor your face and your body. In general, the make-up for this character should be subtle. Apply some mascara. You can make dirt spots on your face, neck, arms and legs using black face paint or an eyeliner pencil.
With red paint you can make burns and wounds on one cheek, on the knee, forehead and next to the ear. In “The Hunger Games” the brave Katniss wears during the Hunger Gamesa loosely braided braid. It lies sideways over her shoulder. If your hair is not naturally dark or is cut short, you can get a wig that you can also braid.
The necessary accessories
The Katniss Everdeen costume is still missing the actual identifying mark of the young freedom fighter. This is the typical gold brooch with a mockingjay that she always wears. You are welcome to print out a template, cut it out and paint it with golden varnish. Glue the Mockenjay onto sturdy cardboard and use the hot glue gun to attach the brooch behind it. These great accessories make Katniss costume even more authentic.
If you don't have time for crafting, you can of course repurpose and use any circular brooch you like. Other accessories Katniss carries with her in the forest include a bow and arrows. You can find artificial bows and arrows in many stores or make your own out of paper and branches. Alternatively, you can carry a plastic knife or make one out of cardboard.
In the second part of the film “The Hunger Games – Catching Fire”, Jennifer Lawrence, who takes on the role of the protagonist, wears a dress when she enters the arena that later bursts into flames. If you want to look similar to the girl who is on fire for Halloween or carnival, you can simply copy the Catching Fire costume. For example, you can spice up a black dress with a red-orange veil to imitate flames. You are welcome to make a tutu out of tulle in yellow, orange and red and combine it with an elegant black top.
Before the start of the new games, Katniss appears in a white wedding dress with magnificent, shimmering silver decorations. The beautiful dress consists of several layers of organza and fluffy feathers. If you are thrilled by this breathtaking, beautiful outfit, you can transform any white dress with white feathers and silver wings into Katniss's extravagant wedding dress.
The elegant wingsYou can use the hot glue gun to make the wedding dress. You can draw the outlines of the wings on a piece of baking paper and then paint them with hot glue. A glitter spray gives the unique accessories to the Katniss Everdeen costume the finishing touch. In the film, Katniss's wedding dress transforms into the dark blue plumage of the fictional bird with a quick turn. You can also easily put together this variant of the Katniss Everdeen costume. Combine this with a long, blue dress with angel wings that you spray with blue paint.
