12. The Zombie Circus Ringmaster
Step right up to the most terrifying show on Earth. The Zombie Circus Ringmaster is a theatrical, high-energy costume that commands attention. The centerpiece of this look is a vibrant red tailcoat with gold braided epaulets and brass buttons, paired with a black top hat, a white tuxedo shirt, and black riding boots. To show your undead status, shred the coattails of the jacket and smudge the white shirt with soot, grease, and fake blood.
The makeup should be dramatic and performative. Draw a classic ringmaster mustache, but make it look crooked and smudged. Use white face paint as a base, then paint a wide, manic, skeletal grin over your lips using black and red grease paint. Hollow out the eyes with deep red and black shadows to make them pop from beneath the brim of the top hat. Carry a tattered whip or a megaphone that has been dented and stained with blood, and adopt a booming, theatrical voice to welcome guests to your undead circus.