If you are looking for the most awesome of costume ideas for couples why not consider something that would be beyond cool. Why not consider as a couple you choose a Mickey and Mallory costume from the Natural Born Killers movie. This would work as a couples costume for any occasion from a fancy dress party to a halloween costume.
Mickey and Mallory Costume – Natural Born Killers
To get started with how to put together a Mickey and Mallory costume from Natural Born Killers we will first look at all the clothing you will need to dress like Mickey Knox.
Mickey Knox Costume
| Leather Jacket
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The first item of clothing you will need to make this Natural Born Killers costume is a leather jacket.
This leather jacket should be black and should be a biker style leather jacket just like Mickey Knox wears in the Natural Born Killers movie. |
| T-Shirt
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The t-shirt that you will need when making your own Mickey Knox costume is a very specific style.
This t-shirt should be white in plain white in color and should be a relatively tight fit. It should obviously be worn under the leather jacket that you will be wearing for this costume. |
| Jeans
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A simple pair of denim jeans will also be needed to make your own homemade Mickey Knox costume.
There is no specific brand of jeans that you will need. The main thing to consider is that you choose a pair of blue jeans. You should also choose a pair of boot-fit or straight cut jeans. |
| Gun Holster
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As seen in the Natural Born Killers movie you will need a shoulder holster as part of your Mickey Knox costume.
This should be worn over the top of your t-shirt but under the leather jacket. It should also be black in color. |
| Sunglasses
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You will need a pair of sunglasses as part of your Mickey Knox costume.
These sunglasses should have a metal frame with red tinted lenses. Your eyes should be visible through these sunglasses. The frames of these sunglasses should be round or circular. Very similar to what John Lennon was often seen wearing. |
| Belt Buckle
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You will be required to add a large buckle to your belt when creating your Mickey Knox costume.
This belt buckle should be an oval shape and should have a wild west style to it. Ideally, this belt buckle should be metal and feature the emblem of a horse or another western style logo. |
| Boots
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The final item you will need to make your own homemade Mickey Knox fancy dress is a pair of boots.
You should choose a pair of cowboy boots just like Woody Harrelson wears in the Natural Born Killers movie. These should be quite a light color pair with a snakeskin look to match what is seen in the move. |
Now we will take a look at all the clothing you need to dress like Mallory Knox
Mallory Knox Costume
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sweatshirt
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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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Blue 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Micky and Mallory Overview
Mickey and Mallory is a reference to the main characters in the movie “Natural Born Killers” directed by Oliver Stone. Mickey and Mallory Knox are a young couple who embark on a killing spree across America. They become infamous for their violent acts, and are pursued by law enforcement. Along the way, they encounter various characters and engage in surreal and hallucinatory experiences. The movie is a critique of the media’s glorification of violence and the cult of celebrity, and explores themes of love, freedom, and the dark side of human nature. Mickey and Mallory are portrayed as anti-heroes, with a twisted sense of justice and morality. Their story is a disturbing but captivating journey into the heart of darkness.
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