How to Dress Like Phantom of the Opera

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Best Phantom of the Opera Costume Guide

Erik, otherwise known as the Phantom, is the tragic character from the famous novel, The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. This novel has been made into several films and stage productions by the same name. The tale cirlces around a disfigured musical genius known only as the Phantom who plagues the Paris Opera House. Erik was mesmerized by Christine, a young soprano who became his protege after falling head over heels for her. However, she loves Raoul. The Phantom’s obsession caused a dramatic twist of the events leading to madness and jealousy.

Get the look of the mysterious voice of the Paris Opera House with this Phantom of the Opera costume guide. You can dress up just like the Phantom by wearing White Half Mask, Black Long Tail Tuxedo, White Tuxedo Shirt, White Bow Tie, Black Dress Shoes, Hair Gel for a little hair fix, and Plastic Candle as props to set the scene.

Phantom of the Opera Cosplay Costumes

When it comes to wardrobes, The Phantom of the Opera is the most aesthetically elaborate and lush production on Broadway. With the costumes set in the 19th century, it’s all about classic trends—waistcoats, tail-coats, and frock coats. If you are to cosplay as the Phantom, you will need to wear a very formal classic long-tail black tuxedo over a white dress shirt with black formal shoes since the character is set in an opera. You will also need to give your hair a sleek hairstyle to match the formal attire. To finalize the look, you will need to wear a white half-mask similar to the one The Phantom wears in the theatrical performance. These garments are pretty common, so you can definitely find what you need to get this look.

Invite your friends to dress up in classic Victorian fashion for a one of a kind cosplay that take you back in time to the 19th century to a Parisian Opera house where this famed story of the Phantom of the Opera takes place.

About Phantom of the Opera

“Known as “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Ghost,” or “The Voice”—Erik is the tragic, violent, and mysterious antagonist of the famous novel who is believed to have plagued the Paris Opera House. The Phantom is physically deformed, described to be more supernatural than human. With his appearance hidden by a mask is a skeleton covered in rotten skin. Despite his extraordinary singing prowess, his capacity for ventriloquism allows him to project his voice like he is at many places at once making him absolutely terrifying.

Erik falls for Christine, a young soprano who he lured to be his protege by telling her tales about him being the angel of music. However, he expresses his feelings for her in a terrorizing way, manipulating her and using her passion for music just to keep her close. The love interest between Christine and Raoul is the source of conflict of the whole ordeal.