Geisha Costume for Halloween
How to Make Geisha’s Costume
Geisha wears a kimono, a Japanese traditional costume, that is lavishly crafted with rich fabric and other accessories. This includes a colorful kimono, a beautiful obi belt, a big tie-back wig, Japanese barrettes, white socks, and getas (Japanese sandals).
Geisha may holds several props such as a fan or a paper umbrella. If you’d like to recreate this look, checkout our list down below!
| # | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorful Kimono | Get a colorful kimono to wear. |
| 2 | Obi Belt | Put a contrast obi belt around your mid waist. |
| 3 | Dark Bun Wig | Tie your hair back and wear a bun wig matching your hair color. |
| 4 | Asian Barrettes | Put multiple barrettes with Asian style on your head. |
| 5 | White Socks | Wear a pair of white socks. |
| 6 | Japanese Sandals | Match your outfit with a pair of Getas (Japanese wooden sandals). |
| 7 | Face Paints | Use face paints to create geisha’s makeup style (See the tutorial down below). |
| 8 | Red Paper Umbrella | Add a paper umbrella as a prop. |
| 9 | Red Hand Fan | If you don’t want an umbrella as a prop, you can choose a fan instead. |
About Geisha
In Japanese culture and history, Samurai warriors are the most recognizable profession for men in the Western pop culture’s eye; as for women, it is Geisha that’s often mentioned. Geisha, or Geiko, is an old traditional profession for women; their duty is to entertain the elitist men.
Beside beauty, these women have to acquire various skills such as in music, dancing, and poetry. Many believe that Geisha is a prostitute, but the word “Geisha” itself means “art.” Therefore, the word artist is best to use describe them.
