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Ghost & Detective costume idea
A two-person funny duo: a Bedsheet Ghost and a Noir Detective on its trail, in classic white and trench-coat tan.
Funny spooky-mystery pair: a friendly white ghost and a trench-coated detective in muted tan and charcoal.
2 peopleEasy25 min
Who wears what
Each person has their own outfit. Everything you own counts for every person.
Bedsheet Ghost
- Top
- White bedsheet draped over head and body with two eyeholes
- Shoes
- Any comfortable shoes
Required
- White bedsheet
Optional
- Sunglasses
- Sneakers
- Glasses
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Noir Detective
- Top
- Long trench coat, collar turned up
- Bottom
- Dark trousers
- Shoes
- Dark shoes
- Headwear
- Fedora
- Hair
- Tucked under the hat
Required
- Trench / long coat
- Fedora
Optional
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Glasses
- Umbrella
- Clipboard / notebook
Makeup
Hair: The Ghost needs no styling under the sheet. The Detective tucks hair neatly under the hat.
How to put it together
- Person 1 drapes the sheet over the head and checks the eyeholes line up.
- Person 2 buttons the trench coat and sets the hat at a jaunty angle.
- Both check they can see clearly and walk safely.
- Add optional glasses, scarf and props, then act out the chase.
Two variations
Ghost Hunters
Both dress as detectives, one carrying a paper magnifying glass and the other a notebook.
Polka Dot Ghost
Add colorful paper dots to the sheet and give the Detective a bright scarf.
Safety note
Cut eyeholes big enough to see clearly and hem the sheet above the ankles to avoid trips. Take care on stairs and in the dark.