Jessica Rabbit is among the most famous female cartoon characters of all time, and was the estranged wife of Roger Rabbit. Jessica worked as a singer at LA-based The Ink and Paint Club, and was portrayed as a sexually over the top character who is known for her long red hair, voluptuous figure and tight fitting red dresses.
If you’re looking for a really sexy Halloween costume idea, Jessica Rabbit is a great character to go as – especially if you’re more of a reserved type in real life! Her simple but effective outfits are also easy to put together. Here’s what you need to create an effective Jessica Rabbit costume:
1. A Red Dress
Although femme fatales are traditionally more often associated with black dresses, Jessica Rabbit has created a new stereotype with her red alternative, so a red dress should be the first part of your Jessica Rabbit outfit. Here are some things to look for:
The color – should be the most vibrant red you can find. We don’t want any wishy washy pastels here!
The fit – your Jessica Rabbit dress should be tight – the tighter the better, in fact! And don’t worry if you’re not super-skinny; Jessica wasn’t either! The whole point of the dress is to show off your curves, although if you feel too self-conscious, you could always take along a wrap or shawl to cover up a bit.
The cut – Jessica’s dress is cut low in the cleavage and high in the thigh, showing plenty of flesh. If you’re not comfortable with a strapless dress, you could opt for one with spaghetti straps, but you don’t want to be too modest – that would be missing the point!
If you can’t find a dress with a thigh-high split, you could always cut your own split. This way you can control the length too. If you make your own split, remember to stitch the top of the split to seal it off, or your dress might end up fraying as your wear it!
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2. Long Red Hair
Jessica’s red wig is a defining part of her appeal, and if you’re not born with red hair either, there are plenty of Jessica Rabbit wigs to choose from, especially if you buy online. Of course if won’t look remotely natural, but it’s not meant to, so make the most of the OTT look that a Jessica wig will add to your Halloween costume.
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3. Long Gloves
As a high society woman, Jessica Rabbit’s elbow length gloves are typical, and their vibrant purple-blue color forms a striking contrast to her red dress and hair, and they lend a touch of elegance to her look. Long gloves of this type can be found in many department stores, bridal wear shops and online retailers, as well as some fancy dress outlets. For an extra-luxurious effect, Jessica Rabbit costumes will look best with velvet or satin gloves.
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With these three simple components – dress, hair, gloves – you can easily create a stunning Jessica Rabbit costume that is certain to make you the center of attention at any Halloween party!
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