DIY Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes
Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post.
My family LOVES Michael Jackson and decided to each be a Michael from different videos for Halloween. I researched some costumes online and they seemed expensive but not very well made so I decided to make all 5 of our costumes by myself!
Here is how I did it:
Michael Jackson BAD
Materials:
- Black “leather” like jacket
- black pants
- red felt
- 2 black belts
- 3 black zippers
- scissors
- hot glue gun
- penny loafers
- silver chain or chain belt
- black thermal shirt
- white socks
To recreate this Michael Jackson look, I cut up the black belts and attached the pieces and buckles to the jacket, then I glued the zippers along the pockets and to one of the jacket sleeves. For the pants, I cut a rectangle of red felt and attached it to one of the pants legs.Then I attached pieces of the belt and pieces of the chain/chain belt.
To complete the look, I paired the jacket and pants with a black thermal shirt, white socks and black penny loafers!
Michael Jackson Beat It
Materials:
- red/black track suit
- shimmery material
- 6 red zippers
- hot glue gun
- scissors
To recreate this Michael Jackson look, I trimmed the red zippers and used a hot glue gun to attach them to the jacket. Then, I cut the shimmery material to fit the space by the shoulders and attached them using hot glue.
To complete this look I put a “vintage” graphic tee under the jacket.
Michael JacksonThriller
Materials:
- red/black track suit
- black electrical tape
- hot glue gun
- scissors
To recreate this Michael Jackson look, I simply used the hot glue gun to attach the black electrical tape to the front, back and sleeves of the jacket.
Michael Jackson Smooth Criminal
Materials:
- light colored pants suit
- black felt
- fedora
- button up shirt
- tie
- safety pins
I had a light colored pants suit in my closet and decided to use it for my costume. I wrapped the piece of felt around the right sleeve and used safety pins to secure it. I borrowed one of hubby’s button-up shirts and tie to complete the look.
Michael Jackson Rock With You
Materials:
- pants
- gray shirt/sweater
- shimmery material or sequin ribbon
- scissors
- hot glue gun
- Afro wig
To recreate this look, I used the hot glue gun to attach strips of shimmery material/sequins to the top and pants.
-SD