It’s been less than a week since Mike Flanagan’s take on Carrie was released, and fans of the classic Stephen King novel are already planning their telekinetic prom-queen costumes ahead of Halloween. The filmmaker’s remake, an eight-episode series on Amazon Prime Video, puts a modern twist on the haunting story—but one thing remains mostly the same: Carrie White’s prom outfit.
I say "mostly" because there's one noticeable difference: the color. Summer H. Howell's version is silvery blue, while Sissy Spacek's unforgettable gown in the 1976 film was light pink.
In both versions, Carrie is crowned prom queen just moments before her dress—and the rest of the night—are ruined.
If you’re planning on being Carrie for Halloween, you’ve got options. You can keep it simple with a dress, crown and corsage, or fully commit to the Prom Queen look by adding a sash and a bouquet of flowers (this route might be more iconic).
One of the main components of this costume is, of course, the fake blood you’ll need to pour over yourself to replicate Carrie’s iconic moment of horror.
Below, you’ll find different options to help you recreate the look, depending on which Carrie you’re trying to recreate. Check out pink slips to replicate the 1976 look and silvery dresses for the newer adaptation.
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Next, you’ll have to top your costume off with a crown and sash (because you’re dressing as a prom queen, after all).
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Although Carrie (the series) doesn’t feature a bouquet like the original film does, it’s still an important part of a Prom Queen costume (along with a corsage, of course).
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Lastly, you’ll want to pour (or carefully drizzle) fake blood over your costume. That’ll give it the spooky “Carrie” look that fans of the film will quickly recognize.
As you can assume, this costume will be unwearable post-Halloween (unless you’re somehow able to get the fake blood out of the dress...some options are washable).
So if you’re trying to save money, you can always bypass the satin slip and wear something an old dress you don’t care too much about (or thrift a cheaper item you’re okay with only wearing once). You can also channel your inner Carrie and sew your own ‘fit—the choice is yours.
