# Festive Sugar Skull Leggings These Colorful Pants Celebrate the Day of the Dead By M | Published 2015-10-31 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skull-leggings References: [fancy](https://fancy.com/things/1005102698493641107/Day-of-the-Dead-Leggings) & [fancy](https://fancy.com) In honor of the Day of the Dead are these [sugar skull leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-train-colorblock-leggings) by Roberta Basics that offer a festive and makeup-free way to transform yourself into costume for the event. The leggings are made from polyester offering a super stretch material that keeps its form-fitting shape. Leggings are a great way to add a bit of whimsy to any outfit as they often come in outlandish patterns and designs. These Roberta Basics Day of the Dead leggings feature technicolor blue, orange, black, white and yellow realistic sugar skull designs collaged over top of one another covering the pant from the base of the foot to the hip. These pants are a great alternative to [face painting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx) for those that feel more comfortable dressing up than putting together a detailed beauty look for the celebrations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Festive Leggings:** Opportunity to create festive leggings for various events and celebrations with unique designs and materials. - **Makeup-free Costumes:** Opportunity to create costume options that do not require makeup, allowing individuals to still fully partake in events without face painting. - **Outlandish Print Apparel:** Opportunity for designers to create apparel featuring unique and eye-catching prints, creating a niche market for those looking for statement pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Designers can create unique and statement pieces utilizing outlandish prints that cater to individuals looking for bold style choices. - **Festival Industry:** Opportunity for festival and event organizers to cater to individuals looking for alternative costume options with makeup-free clothing apparel. - **Cosmetics Industry:** Opportunity for cosmetics companies to create alternative products for individuals who are hesitant or unable to participate in facial makeup. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Mexican Tradition-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-day-of-the-dead-weekender.md) - [Celebratory Tex-Mex Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-day-of-the-dead.md) - [Textural Festive Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-collection.md) - [Festive Tomato Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-seasonal-medley.md) - [Halloween-Themed Sock Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-sock-collections.md) - [Mexican Holiday-Branded Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manzanita-sol.md) - [Collectible Mexican Holiday Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-2023-da-de-muertos-doll.md) - [Mexican Holiday-Inspired Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-merito.md)