Adam & Barbara Maitland Costume Guide
Dressing up as Adam and Barbara Maitland from the 1980s cult hit “Beetlejuice” is a surefire way to spook the living daylights out of your Halloween party guests.
While their outfits alone may not be particularly interesting, they are transformed into something truly unsettling when matched with a movie-accurate mask of the Maitlands’ monstrously shape-shifted faces from a pivotal sequence in the film.
After dying in a vehicle accident, the Maitlands in “Beetlejuice” decide to haunt their old house in an effort to scare away the new residents, the Deetz family.
The best part about these outfits is that they are simple to put together and easy to wear, but they also leave a strong impression on everybody who sees them.
How to Dress Like Adam and Barbara Maitland From Beetlejuice
Simplicity is the name of the game with these two costumes, so putting either of these costumes together won’t be difficult.
For Adam Maitland’s costume, here is what you’ll need:
- Flannel plaid long-sleeved shirt, usually in black and white
- Cotton T-shirt, usually in red
- Stretch web belt
- Men’s khaki pants
- Men’s boat shoes
Barbara Maitland’s costume consists of the following:
- Short-sleeved print dress
- Ballet flats
- Long curly-haired wig
Masks & Accessories
Keep in mind that both of these costumes come with a creepy-looking mask that has an opened mouth with a creature sticking out of it.
The Barbara Maitland costume also comes with a copy of the book entitled Handbook for the Recently Deceased, which features prominently in the movie. A plastic eyeball eye is also part of Adam Maitland’s costume.
Remember that these are casual outfits simply because the couple was driving around in their car right before their accident, which means that you can spend time at your next costume party without being uncomfortable in what you are wearing.
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About the Maitland’s Look
Adam and Barbara Maitland are a young couple enjoying making their Connecticut home their own. After their car accident, they enlist the help of a “bio-exorcist” named Beetlejuice to help them drive the Deetz family out of the house so that they can live there in peace.
But Beetlejuice, with his crude demeanor, isn’t quite as successful as the Maitlands hoped, and this is where the film gets interesting.
Adam and Barbara Maitland don’t wear anything fancy, but what really makes these costumes stand out from the crowd are masks that portray the part of the movie in which their faces are deformed in crazy-looking ways.
Wrapping Up
“Beetlejuice” costumes offer the perfect blend of thrills and fun for any Halloween or costume party. Dressing up as either Adam or Barbara Maitland, the ghostly couple from the film, provides an eerie and memorable experience. And the best part is that these costumes can usually be found at a reasonable price. If you’re a fan of the movie and enjoy an excuse to dress up, then donning the garb of the Maitlands is a wise choice for your next event.
