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Janis Joplin Costume

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Janis Joplin Do-It-Yourself Costume

Janis Joplin had a very distinctive look to go with her amazing voice. From her Foster Grants to her feathered hair, she created an iconic look for herself. She certainly made an impact in the short amount of time she had.

If you'd like to be Janis Joplin for Halloween, here are suggestions for all the items you will need to get her signature look.

The picture above is the cover of her last album, Pearl.

Glasses

Janis Joplin loved to wear teashade Foster Grant glasses. Today they are a necessary part of recreating her look.
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Purple Glasses

Janis Joplin also liked the purple Foster Grants.

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Hair

Janis Joplin had long, wavy brown hair. Janis usually wore feathers in her hair. There were often enough that it could have made an entire wig.
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Pants

Any 60's-style bell bottoms will do. I've chosen to focus on the pants she wore in the photo for her last album cover, Pearl.
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Shirt

Janis Joplin wore many different types of shirts. I chose the shirt below because it would go beautifully with the red bell bottoms above. Janis wore various styles of shirts, from tie-died shirts to flower print shirts to bright solid-colored shirts.
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Jewelry

Janis Joplin wore lots of jewelry. She wore many rings and necklaces and bracelets. She would wear necklaces of different lengths to layer them. Her jewelry was not expensive, it was mostly gemstone jewelry.

There was a red jasper necklace that appears in many of Janis Joplin's pictures. If you want to make your own replica visit my lens about jewelry-making supplies to find the proper components to create a look-alike necklace.

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This is the inside of the In Concert (live) album. Janis is wearing the red jasper necklace mentioned above. 

Exciting News for Janis Joplin Fans

A clothing and accessory line is being created based on Janis Joplin's fashion, called Made for Pearl. So far the website just says Coming Soon. However, some vests have appeared that are from this line and inspired by Janis Joplin. They can be found at Just One Eye.
(Be warned: They're really expensive - $3,750 each.)
Made for Pearl
Fashion inspired by Janis Joplin. Coming Soon.
Just One Eye
Vests inspired by Janis Joplin created for the Made for Pearl clothing line.

Janis Joplin's Albums

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What Are You Going to Be for Halloween?

Are you going to dress as Janis or do you have another costume in mind?

  • mamabush Mar 12, 2012 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    Very fun and creative Janis Joplin costume! :)
  • scarlettohairy Jan 20, 2012 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    This is a fun costume that could be assembled with great fun!
  • curious0927 Dec 28, 2011 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    She was so great. What a fun idea. My favorite costume is "Smarty Pants" . I took black pants and stuck the "Smarty Candies" to them and wore tap shoes with a white shirt!
  • Tipi Nov 25, 2011 @ 8:20 am | delete
    It would be fun to dress as Janis Joplin....and remember the patuli oil and use it lightly!
  • gottaloveit Nov 13, 2011 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    Great idea for a halloween costume!
  • WindyWinters Oct 30, 2011 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    BOO! Awesome costume idea. Have a Happy Halloween! ^^..^^
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Oct 29, 2011 @ 9:17 am | delete
    Creative idea for Halloween. This would be fun. Thanks!
  • JoyfulReviewer Oct 17, 2011 @ 5:42 pm | delete
    Nice costume idea ... loved her music. Thanks for the fun costume lens!
  • veryirie Oct 16, 2011 @ 11:20 pm | delete
    I loved the boho look that Janis Joplin favored. It fit her personality to a tee!
  • CruiseReady Oct 16, 2011 @ 5:51 pm | delete
    I think I will dress as myself for Halloween.... but I sure did love "Oh, Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz?"
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