Katniss Everdeen Hunger Games Costume and Makeup

The best thing about Katniss' District 12 costume is that most of the clothing you'll need to buy is cheap, easy to find and reusable. To start, purchase a black or dark gray long-sleeve thermal shirt (preferably crew neck with a few buttons and visible stitching).

Given the low economic status of Katniss' family, her wardrobe is mostly made up of tattered hand-me-downs so choose a men's thermal shirt and then age it using sandpaper, coffee and lemon juice.

Katniss Everdeen's tan leather jacket is an essential part of your District 12 costume. If saving money is a priority, scour the racks at a secondhand shop like Goodwill or Salvation Army, where a genuine leather jacket -- if you're lucky enough to hunt one down! -- could be bought for as little as $5. If searching for a leather needle in a thrift store haystack doesn't appeal to you, pick up a jacket like the one below online, where numerous sizes, cuts and colors are always readily available.

Regardless of whether you pick up your leather jacket in a thrift store or online, remember that Katniss inherited her hunting wardrobe from her father after he died. Keep an eye out for a square-cut men's coat that's slightly oversized then rub sandpaper on the elbows, pockets and collar for added authenticity.

In the Hunger Games movie, Katniss wears a pair of brown striped pants while living in District 12. More specifically, Katniss' slacks are a dull dark brown with a subtle light brown pinstripe, a realistic wardrobe option for life in a dusty, impoverished coal-mining town.

Knee-high leather boots allow Katniss to comfortably and quietly traipse through the woods with Gale. Any tall, equestrian-style boots will help make your Katniss costume recognizable, but avoid excessive buckles and laces. Katniss' boots are simple, shiny and brown and yours should be, too!

Few heroines have brandished a weapon as ferociously as Katniss Everdeen wields her signature bow. In The Hunger Games, Katniss' District 12 bow -- which differs significantly from the bow she picks up in the arena -- is a sleek, wooden flatbow. Most of the bows sold in sporting goods stores are expensive compound hunting bows, but a variety of inexpensive bows and archery kits can be purchased online.

During the Reaping, Katniss wears a simple light blue button-up dress. Though incredibly plain, the dress' matching sash flatters Jennifer Lawrence's hourglass shape.

For your own Reaping dress, choose something frilly, dainty or dated and keep an eye out for matching 1950s-style saddle shoes. Better yet, scour local thrift stores for a plain, shapeless vintage dress and use ribbon to fit it to your figure. The added detail will give your costume a truly secondhand look.

Katniss receives her infamous gold mockingjay pin immediately after the Reaping and wears it as a token from home during the Hunger Games. The bird featured on the pin is eventually used to symbolize the rebellion spurred by Katniss' defiance of the Capitol.

A shiny black bodysuit is an essential part of the costume Cinna designs for Katniss' debut at the tribute parade. In the movie, Jennifer Lawrence dons a skintight catsuit made of shiny black material with s a snakeskin-like pattern and a high double collar.

If being comfortable is a top priority or you simply aren't sure when you'll ever have the opportunity to wear a leather catsuit again, you may want to opt for a long-sleeve unitard or a pair of shiny black leggings paired with a faux leather jacket. Both alternatives will offer you a similar Girl on Fire look without the worry of discomfort or wasted cash.

While riding in her chariot alongside Peeta at the tribute parade, Katniss Everdeen wears a pair of tall black lace-up boots. The Capitol adores flashy, glamorous outfits so be sure to choose boots that are shiny, fashionable and slightly over-the-top.

With Lionsgate's official training center uniform shirt, this Katniss costume is incredibly simple to recreate. Order your official training uniform shirt today and pair it with some black, striped athletic pants.

If the official uniform shirt is sold out, DIY your look with a black v-neck t-shirt and some red and gray gaffers tape or fabric paint.

Katniss Everdeen's Hunger Games uniform may be her single most-recognizable look and thus your best bet if you're hoping to hear a lot of "Oh, look! It's Katniss!" comments. Most of what you'll need to create this costume probably already exists in your closet, which makes it an inexpensive (and easy!) DIY option for girls with limited time or cash.

To start, throw on a simple black v-neck t-shirt and a pair of olive green or light brown cargo pants. While in the arena, Katniss tears off half of one of her pant legs and sets her sleeve on fire. Add scratches and burns to your own costume using sandpaper, scissors and a long-handled lighter.

If you're dressing up as a couple with your own Peeta, carry a satchel of berries to add extra detail to your costume.

Cover up like Katniss with a hooded black jacket, ideally something lightweight and waterproof with reflective silver stripes and a touch of red by the collar. If your jacket doesn't come with reflective stripes, use silver safety tape to add detail to the shoulders and sleeves.

If actual rain gear doesn't suit your style, opt for a plain black zip-up jacket made of faux leather.

Katniss stomps through the arena in a pair of practical leather boots that help keep her a step ahead of the other tributes. Tuck your cargo pants into a pair of rugged black or dark brown ankle boots, lace them tight around your ankles and leave the upper flaps open to recreate the Girl on Fire's arena look.

The bow that Katniss picks up in the Hunger Games arena is completely different from the homemade bow she inherited from her father back in District 12. Her arena bow is a beautiful dark brown recurve bow.

Katniss' post-Games interview dress was designed by Cinna to make her look innocent and childish. Kick off your costume with a simple yellow dress and add ribbons, bows or flowers to give it additional girlishness. Don't forget the yellow headband and leather sandals and keep your makeup natural.