How to Cosplay As Wednesday Addams

Last Updated: May 4, 2023

Do you have a macabre sense of humor that you want to take to the next level? Bored of leaving your long, dark hair down? Want to freak out your teachers and alienate annoying Girl Scouts? Then you'd fit right in with the Addams family. If you need a little help getting your death groove on, follow these easy steps to find your inner little homicidal maniac like Wednesday herself!

Steps

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Wednesday normally wears simple clothing in dark colors. However, don't be too sexy, as Wednesday's a minor. Use minimal lace but if you don't have the dress, then wear simple but dark clothes. Be subtle.
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Dye your hair dark brown if it is light. Braid your hair into two, skinny braids if you have long hair. However, note that the braids should hang down, not stick out. You don't want to look like Pippi Longstocking.
- While black may look more like the original Wednesday, it takes a while to come out, and you may look silly with black hair and blonde roots be careful about dying your hair.
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In the musical, Wednesday also cuts her hair short. Don't worry about it. If you're really into details, you can purchase a wig.
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To avoid sunburn and hurting your skin, apply sunscreen as instructed by the product. Remember that the paler your skin is, the easier it will burn.
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Wednesday has them painted in that shade in both movies. Ask a parent or a friend for help if you're not sure how to paint your nails. However, if you dislike painting your nails, you may skip this step.
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Examples would be a death or a natural disaster. Wednesday rarely smiles, and when she does, it appears terrifying and frightening.
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Use sarcasm in huge quantities. Bombard others (especially cheerleaders, Girl Scouts, etc.) with witty, disturbing comments. For example: when someone asks you where someone is, reply "Which part?"
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Tell random facts about these things at parties or at school. However, avoid appearing as a nerd, for your goal is to sprinkle Wednesday's personality onto yours.

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Wednesday's response is "wait". There is no reason to dignify such a stupid comment with anything else.

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Death, weird stuff and creepy things, but she still loves her family.

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She responds with "wait" because she is implying someone will die (most likely because of her).

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Even Wednesday has feelings. However, make sure you don't express them. Talk about everything in a casual manner.

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Don't tease. Wait for them to come to you.

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Try not to laugh as much as a normal person. If possible, don't laugh at all.

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Expect to be treated as a weirdo or even a threat. Plan your revenge carefully.

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Don't fall behind in your studies. Wednesday is smart.

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Try not to get in trouble. Don't be overly violent.

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Don't expect to be left alone. You may become very well acquainted with the guidance counselor at your school. Teachers may not like your attitude.

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Wednesday is not popular with the cheerleading crowd. Don't expect to make many friends who belong to the "in" crowd at school.

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Being macabre and being threatening are not the same thing. NEVER threaten people with death or dismemberment. Be subtle.

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Things You'll Need

Dark clothing
A dark and twisted sense of humor
A deadpan expression
A hate for happy people or everyone in general
And try not to care if people think you're weird, like above, hid your feelings

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