# Spooky 18th Century Costumes Kate Upton's Halloween Costume Was a Provocative Day of the Dead By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-28 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-upton-halloween-costume References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2013/10/56200/kate-upton-halloween-costume?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss) & [globalgrind](http://globalgrind.com/2013/10/26/kate-upton-vanessa-hudgens-celebs-halloween-party-beverly-hills-party-costume-photos/) Kate Upton's Halloween Costume was an impressive mix of Marie Antoinette meets Day of the dead. The Sports Illustrated beauty debuted her costume over the weekend at a [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-beauty-icon-lipsticks) party, and I have to hand it to her: the outfit was a lot less sexy than I was expecting. Upton donned a voluminous 18 century-inspired mini, a super-teased bouffant hair-do, and sugar skull face makeup to complete the look. The [Day of the dead makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-day-of-the-dead-weekender) offered an edgy vibe to an otherwise conservative look. Moreover, Upton's short hemline also made the ensemble fresh, youthful and current. Putting a new spin on a classic look is a great way to step up your Halloween game, so tear a page out of Upton's book and get to the mixing and matching! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modernized Period Costumes:** Offering a contemporary take on historical outfits is an opportunity for costume companies to capture new customers. - **Fusion Makeup Looks:** Creating unique makeup looks that combine different styles or cultures could be a trend for makeup artists and influencers. - **Youthful Historical Fashion:** Making historical fashion more playful and modern is an opportunity for designers to appeal to a younger demographic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Costume Industry:** Spooky twists on classic costumes offer a chance for costume companies to stand out in a crowded market. - **Makeup Industry:** Taking inspiration from different cultural traditions and mixing them in a modern context could be a bold and distinctive trend in the makeup industry. - **Fashion Industry:** Younger audiences interested in historical costumes and fashion offer a chance for designers to experiment with new styles and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes.md) - [Halloween Creamer Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-2.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Limited-Edition Spooky Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-cosmetics.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spooky-halloween-decor-collection.md) - [Toronto Day of the Dead Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-of-the-dead-celebration.md)