These Over-The-Top Día De Los Muertos Costumes Will Take Your Breath Away And Simultaneously Give You Life
Every year, millions of people spill into streets and cemeteries in an elaborate celebration marking the commencement of Día de los Muertos. According to Mexican folklore, on this night, the gates of heaven open up, allowing beloved ancestors and deceased relatives to visit those who have yet to pass to the other side. The Mexican holiday has attracted more and more attention from admirers of the ornate costumes and makeup put on display.
Check out some of the most elaborate costumes that will take your breath away…
This grand dame of death with a heart of laced and embroidered gold is absolutely stunning.
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This sugar skull queen’s eyes are popping.
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This reina of roses shows love for the tradition with a blooming head of florals.
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This Catrina is laughing at death right in the face but is giving us life with dangerous contour and highlights.
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This Calavera brings equal parts elaborate and edge to her minimalist look.
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Seriously, just LOOK at this gold and rose elegance.
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And what’s a Catrina without some lace and fire to beckon her ancestors?
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Or, an elaborate headdress to keep the sugar skulls hanging around?
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No doubt this lovely Catrina and her Catrin are attracting more than just ancestors tho.
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Probably not too much more than this Lady of the Dead whose beauty attracts all the butterflies.
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…and us. ?
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