Top 5 Customer-Created Costumes That Stole the Scene

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On May 27, 2025

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Proof that you don’t need a Hollywood budget to drop jaws at game night.

1. The DIY “Great Gatsby” Mob Boss

Creator: @MissyMakes (Chicago) |
Kit Used: Bootleg & Bloodshed

Key Pieces: Thrift-store black blazer straight-lined with white chalk stripes, faux-fur collar, plastic Tommy-gun spray-painted matte black.
Scene Steal: Hid chocolate-coin “bribes” in violin-case purse and paid off suspects mid-game.

Budget: ≈ $35 total (80 % thrifted).

Creator: @RicoRoland (Berlin) |
Kit Used: Glitter & Getaway

Key Pieces: Gold lamé jumpsuit from a flea market, mirrored-tile belt made by hot-gluing mini craft mirrors, battery LED strip sewn into collar for glow effect.
Scene Steal: Installed a Bluetooth speaker in a rhinestone clutch—triggered Bee Gees chorus whenever questioned.

Budget: ≈ €45 and a weekend of crafting.

Creator: @DiplomatDan (Ottawa) |
Kit Used: Diplomats & Double-Agents

Key Pieces: Vintage trench coat, bowler hat, and a hollowed-out lipstick tube storing printed microfilm clue.
Scene Steal: Passed the lipstick to allies as a “dead-drop,” earning extra role-play points.

Budget: ≈ $50 (mainly for authentic trench coat).

Creator: @CodingKaya (Sydney) |
Kit Used: Bandwidth & Backstabs

Key Pieces: Cargo pants loaded with vintage pagers (bought in bulk on eBay), company-logo polo inkjet-printed on iron-on transfer, CRT monitor selfie prop.
Scene Steal: Programmed pagers to buzz “911” when the murderer was near, driving paranoia through the roof.

Budget: ≈ AU$60 (mostly shipping for pagers).

Creator: @FilmNoirFleur (Paris) |
Kit Used: Greasepaint & Gumshoes

Key Pieces: Long satin evening gown, elbow-length gloves, sculpted felt hat with net veil DIY-stitched, prop cigarette holder.
Scene Steal: Delivered alibi monologues under a portable clip-on spotlight for pure Hollywood drama.

Budget: ≈ €30 thanks to flea-market finds.

Prioritize one hero piece. A statement prop or garment anchors the vibe even if everything else is simple.
Use lighting. LEDs, clip-on spots, or even glow sticks amplify character presence.
Add interactive props. Hidden messages, music triggers, edible bribes—anything that feeds gameplay.
Thrift & craft. 80 % of the above looks came from charity shops plus glue guns.
Stay era-accurate on two details. Correct silhouette + signature accessory = instant authenticity.