WednesDIY: How to Make Your Own Addams Family Costumes for Halloween

With Wednesday back on Netflix, the Addams Family is having another cultural moment just in time for spooky season — perfect for a group costume. But if the officially licensed costumes for Wednesday, Morticia, Gomez, and Pugsley sell out, each character has an iconic look that’s easy (and affordable) to DIY. Ahead, simple pieces and styling tips to turn your crew into America’s favorite gothic household.

Wednesday Addams DIY Costume

Girls can channel Wednesday’s timeless cool in no time — the signature is a black-and-white contrast at the neckline:

• Black dress ($11.09)
• Striped tights ($1.99)

Finish the Look: For the final touches, part your daughter’s hair in the center and tie tight pigtail braids. Footwear should also be on theme: black flats or boots. Her expressions should be deadpan and serious, with minimal smiling.

Morticia Addams DIY Costume

You don’t need a full couture gown to bring a little Morticia energy to Halloween. Here’s how to embody her signature dark elegance:

• Black Long Sleeve Dress ($14.99)
• Revlon Black Cherry Lipstick ($6.87)
• Metallic Black Nail Polish ($8.95)

Finish the Look: Part your hair down the center and style it long and straight. You can use a wig or a straightener, and add a bit of shine serum to give it polish. For accessories, stick to minimal, dark pieces like silver or black metal. A single statement ring or choker can tie it all together.

Finally, get Morticia’s movement down to complete your costume. Keep your spine tall, elongate your gestures, and glide along the floor. Every motion should feel deliberate and elegant. You can also carry a single black rose to add extra sophistication.

Gomez Addams DIY Costume

The eccentric patriarch of the Addams Family is famous for dressing sharply. If you already own a pinstripe suit, just go with that — otherwise, visit your nearest Goodwill and find something cheap. To become Gomez, you’ll need a few strategic pieces:

• Black tie ($5.85), bowtie ($3.99), or ascot ($8.84)
• Pocket watch ($7.35)
• Claw cane ($8.84)
• Pomade for high shine ($4.92)

Finish the Look: Draw on a thin mustache with eyeliner to capture Gomez’s signature charm. When you move, stride with purpose, speak expressively, and gesture grandly. Gomez’s signature charisma is as essential to the costume as the suit itself.

Pugsley Addams DIY Costume

A black-and-white striped sweater instantly gives off Pugley’s classic mischievous vibe while keeping things comfortable for a night of trick-or-treating. Here’s how to turn your boy into the mischievous younger Addams child:

• Striped Sweater ($6.79):
• Long black shorts ($4.99)
• Black socks ($4.35)

Finish the Look: Give Pugsley’s hair a bit of tousle to keep it natural. Simple black sneakers will do.

Uncle Fester DIY Costume

Uncle Fester’s look is all about that pale, moonlit glow and a stark, monk-like silhouette. If you’re already bald, congratulations! If not, you can create Fester’s smooth dome in minutes:

• Bald cap ($10)
• Long black coat ($19.02)
• White Face Makeup ($1.42)

Finish the Look: Smudge a soft black or gray shadow under the eyes for that hollow, sleepless effect, and keep brows minimal — don’t worry, they’ll grow back.