4. The Depressed 2019 Joaquin Phoenix Joker
Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Arthur Fleck offers a deeply tragic, character-driven approach to the iconic villain. This costume is incredibly popular because of its striking color palette and emotional depth. The ensemble features a vintage-style bright red suit, a mustard yellow vest, and a patterned green button-up shirt. It’s a retro, 1970s-inspired look that is both visually arresting and relatively easy to assemble using thrift store finds or specialized replica suits.
The makeup for Arthur Fleck’s Joker is inspired by classic theatrical clowns rather than traditional comic book designs. Start with a matte white face base that covers the entire face. Using blue face paint, draw large, pointed diamonds over and under both eyes, adding a small tear-drop detail under one eye for that melancholy touch. The smile and nose are painted in a rich, dark cherry red. Keep your hair medium-length, dyed a dark, greasy green, and styled back. This look is all about the posture—walk with a slow, theatrical swagger to truly embody the character.