Description
This womens skeleton costume is a stretch bodysuit with matching thigh highs, both carrying a metallic skeleton print in gold on black, for $48.03. It is one size to fit AU 8-10, and it is a two-piece set rather than a bodysuit on its own - the thigh highs are what make the skeleton line run the full length of the leg.
Skeleton costumes go wrong in a predictable way. The bones are printed on a loose fabric, so the moment the wearer moves, the ribcage sits somewhere the ribcage is not and the whole effect collapses. A poly-Lycra bodysuit solves that by holding the print against the body, which is the entire reason the stretch matters here - it is not about fit or comfort, it is about keeping the skeleton where a skeleton goes. The metallic gold print is the second decision: against black it reads under low party lighting, where a flat white print disappears.
Specifications
| Fabric |
85% poly-Lycra, 15% spandex |
| Size |
One size, fits AU 8-10 |
| Colours |
Black with gold metallic print |
| Style |
Bodysuit with matching thigh highs |
| Print |
Metallic skeleton screen print |
| Condition |
New, individually packaged |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Skeleton print stretch bodysuit |
| 1 pair |
Matching skeleton print thigh highs |
| Not included |
Shoes, gloves, face paint or headpiece |
Why Choose a Printed Bodysuit Over a Skeleton Dress
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The print stays put - stretch fabric holds the bones against the body instead of letting the ribcage wander when you move.
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Metallic gold reads in low light - parties are dark, and a flat white skeleton print vanishes where a metallic one catches the light.
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Two pieces, one continuous line - the thigh highs carry the skeleton down the leg rather than stopping it at the hip.
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Layers easily - it works on its own, under a tutu or skirt, or with a jacket, so one purchase gives you several looks.
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Packs to nothing - the whole costume fits in a handbag, which matters if you are changing at a venue.
What Size Does One Size Fits 8-10 Actually Mean?
It means the garment is cut for an Australian 8 to 10 and relies on the Lycra to cover the range between them. That is genuine rather than optimistic - 15% spandex gives real stretch - but it is a narrower range than the phrase sometimes implies, so treat it as 8-10 and not as a universal fit. If you are a 12 or above, a one-size stretch bodysuit will pull the print out of shape before it fails to close, which looks worse than it feels. If you are a 6, it will wear as a slightly loose 8. Height matters as much as dress size on a bodysuit, so if you are tall, expect it to sit higher on the body than the photographs show.
How Do You Build a Day of the Dead Look From This?
The bodysuit gives you the body; the face does the rest, and the face is where Day of the Dead differs from a plain Halloween skeleton. A calavera face is decorative rather than grim - white base, flowers or scrollwork around the eyes, a stitched-line mouth - and it is worth spending twenty minutes on, because it is what people will actually look at. Add flowers in the hair, in red, orange or magenta, and the outfit stops reading as generic and starts reading as deliberate. One thing worth knowing: Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican remembrance holiday rather than a horror theme, so if you are going that direction, decorative and celebratory lands better than gory.
Can You Wash a Metallic Print Costume?
Cold hand wash, inside out, and dry flat in the shade - and be more careful with this than with an ordinary costume, because metallic screen print is the part that fails. Heat is what lifts it: a warm wash or any time in a dryer will craze the gold and it will start flaking at the stress points, usually across the ribs and the front of the thigh. Do not iron it, and do not fold it print-against-print for long-term storage. Turned inside out and hand washed, a costume like this survives many wears; put through a machine once, it will look different afterwards.
Buyers are typically women putting together a Halloween outfit that is recognisable without being a full character costume - skeleton is the most reliable of those, because everyone reads it instantly. It also sells for Day of the Dead themed nights, for Mexican-theme parties, for club nights and bar crawls where packing light matters, and for dance and stage performances where a printed bodysuit is easier to move in than a structured costume.
See the rest of our costumes and cosplay range and our Halloween collection, plus clothing and accessories for extras and wedding and party for the rest of the night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the thigh highs included?
Yes. The set is the bodysuit plus a matching pair of thigh highs, both with the skeleton print.
What size is it?
One size, cut to fit an Australian 8-10, with stretch fabric covering the range between.
What colour is the print?
Gold metallic on black.
What is it made from?
85% poly-Lycra and 15% spandex.
Is a mask or face paint included?
No. The costume is the bodysuit and thigh highs only.
Can it go in the washing machine?
We recommend against it. Cold hand wash inside out and dry flat - machine washing and heat will craze and flake the metallic print.
Is it see-through?
It is a stretch bodysuit with a printed design. As with any one-size stretch garment, coverage varies with how far the fabric is stretched, so try it on before the night rather than at the venue.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as to regional addresses in every state and territory. Orders are dispatched promptly on business days and tracking is provided once your parcel is on its way.
Measurements and fabric composition are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary slightly between production runs. Adult costume - not suitable for children. Keep away from open flame. Colours shown in photographs can differ from the item on screen.
