If you are looking for a really cool costume idea why not make your own Mallory Knox costume from Natural Born Killers. This is a great costume idea for couples which can be used as a fancy dress or halloween costume. While you could dress like Mallory Knox your partner could dress as her husband Mickey Knox.
Mallory Knox Costume – Natural Born Killers
There are two versions of a Mallory Knox costume that you can make. There is the first version which requires you to wear hot pants and a duster vest. Then there is the bride version of the Mallory Knox costume. This is very similar to the first version only you will be dressing like Mallory Knox when she gets married to Mickey on the bridge in the movie.
Mallory Knox Costume Version One
The first version of the Mallory Knox costume we will look at is based on the character dressed casually. You will need a pair of hot pants, a duster vest, and a few other select items. This version of the Mallory Knox costume requires a little more work than the bride version.
Mallory Knox Duster Vest
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The very first item of clothing you will need for this version of the Mallory Knox costume is a duster vest. This is basically like a long sleeveless cardigan.
The duster vest worn by Juliette Lewis in the Natural Born Killers movie appears to have a Native American style to it with draw cords at the front. However, a simple wool duster vest would also work here. |
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Mallory Knox Hot Pants
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Next you will need a pair of hot pants for your Mallory Knox costume.
In the Natural Born Killers movie Juliette Lewis wears a pair of red hot pants with an orange trim around the base of the leg openings. They also appear to made from a velvet type material. |
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Mallory Knox Sweater
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Next you will need a sweater as part of this Natural Born Killers costume.
This sweater should be yellow in color with long sleeves. In the movie Juliette Lewis wears this sweater under her duster vest with the sleeves rolled up to her elbows. |
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Mallory Knox Boots
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A pair of boots will be needed as footwear for this Natural Born Killers costume.
In the movie Mallory wears a pair what appears to be cowboy boots. These cowboy boots appear to be a dark brown in color. |
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Mallory Knox Belt
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You will need a very specific styled belt for this version of the Mallory Knox costume.
In the movie Juliette Lewis wears a black belt which is a good few inches thick. She wears it over the top of her Hot Pants and the belt appears to have a string style fastening. However, a thick belt that looks similar will also work for this item of clothing. |
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Mallory Knox Eyeshadow
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You will need to pay specific attention to your eye make-up when making your Mallory Knox costume.
To replicate the look and style of Mallory Knox you will need a dark eyeshadow make-up but make sure not to get to carried away by applying to much. |
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Mallory Knox Lipstick
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You will also need a lipstick for this version of the Mallory Knox costume.
Ideally, you should be looking to replicate the style of Mallory Knox here and should be using a red lipstick. The character appears to use quite a light shade of red with her lipstick. |
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Mallory Knox Hair – Mallory Knox Wig
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As ever fan of Natural Born Killers will be aware in the movie the character has naturally black hair. However, she uses a long blonde haired wig to avoid detection from the police.
When putting together your Mallory Knox costume you should look to replicate this by using a long, straight haired, blonde wig. |
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Mallory Knox Costume – Mallory Knox Bride Costume
This version of the Mallory Knox costume is based on when the character gets married in Natural Born Killers. In many ways it is very similar to the previous version of this Natural Born Killers costume only this version is a little easier to replicate. Here is everything you will need to make this version of the Mallory Knox costume.
Mallory Knox Dress
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For this version of the Mallory Knox costume you will need a simple dress.
This should be a summer dress that is around knee length just like Juliette Lewis wears in Natural Born Killers. Ideally, it should be sleeveless and feature a v-neck with a flowery pattern to it. |
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Mallory Knox Veil
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Since this version of the Mallory Knox cosplay is based on the scene in Natural Born Killers wear the killer couple get married you will need a veil.
In the movie Juliette Lewis appears to make her own veil. One way to replicate the veil used in the movie would be to use a white, net curtain to make the veil. You could also use an actual wedding veil. You will also need a headband to hold the veil in place. |
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Mallory Knox Boots
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Rather than a pair of black combat boots this version of the Mallory Knox fancy dress requires a pair of knee high boots.
These knee high boots should be red like the ones Juliette Lewis wears in the movie. They also appear to have a high heel on these knee high boots. |
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Mallory Knox Hair – Mallory Knox Wig
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Again, like the previous version of the Mallory Knox cosplay, you will need to use a wig.
Just like the character uses in the movie to avoid the attention of law enforcement you should choose a long, straight haired, blond wig. These can easily and cheaply found to buy online. |
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See more Natural Born Killers costumes here.
