- M (Chest 38-40") - $44.99
- L (Chest 42-44") - $44.99
Mens Day of the Dead Skeleton Costume - Formal Tailcoat Calavera Suit
DELIVERY
- Dispatch: Within 24 Hours
- Registered & Express Post for ALL Orders.
- Pick up is available.
- Easy 14 days returns and exchanges
RETURNS
If you do not like the product you can return it within 14 days - no questions asked. This excludes stockings, gloves, swimwear and clearance sale items. We have an easy and hassle-free return policy. Please look at our Delivery & Returns section for further information.
PRODUCT DETAILS
What's in the Box
- Black tailcoat jacket with white skeleton rib cage print
- Mock white shirt front (dickey bib with collar)
- Black top hat with red satin band
- Red satin bow tie
- Red satin cummerbund waist sash
- White stretch gloves
This Mens Day of the Dead Skeleton Costume brings the elegant calavera tradition to life with a formal Victorian tailcoat silhouette and anatomical skeleton print. First impression is the striking white rib cage detail across the black jacket — theatrical enough for Halloween, culturally respectful for Día de los Muertos celebrations.
The jacket is polyester twill with a structured tailcoat cut, white skeletal anatomy screen-printed across the chest. Red satin accents (bow tie, cummerbund, hat band) pop against the black and white. The tall top hat has internal structure so it holds shape through the night, and the white gloves finish the formal-dressed-skeleton look.
Perfect For
Halloween Parties: A standout at costume parties, pub crawls, or themed work events — pairs with sugar skull face makeup for full effect.
Day of the Dead Celebrations: Respectful nod to the Catrin figure (José Guadalupe Posada's La Calavera Catrina) for cultural festivals in late October and early November.
Theatrical Productions: Stage-ready for plays, Halloween haunts, or themed performances where a formal skeleton gentleman fits the scene.
How to Wear It
Pair with black dress trousers and formal shoes (not included — you'll need to supply your own). Add sugar skull face makeup — white base, black linework around eyes and mouth, colorful flourishes on forehead and cheeks — to complete the calavera look.
FAQ
What size should I order?
Check the size chart for chest and length measurements. The jacket is structured through the shoulders, so if you're between sizes and want room for layering underneath, size up.
What do I need to supply separately?
Black dress trousers and formal black shoes — the listing includes everything waist-up (jacket, dickey, hat, gloves, bow tie, cummerbund) but not the lower half. Face makeup is also sold separately.
How do I put the dickey on?
The mock shirt front tucks inside the jacket — slip it on like a bib, button or snap it at the back of your neck, then wear the jacket over top. The white collar sits above the jacket lapels.
Is this suitable for outdoor October/November events?
Yes — the jacket is a proper layer (not just a tunic), and you can wear a black thermal or long-sleeve shirt underneath if it's cold. The polyester holds up fine in light drizzle.
Care: Spot clean or hand wash cold, hang to dry. Do not bleach.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at sales@kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au.
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return form, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Shipping
We offer Flat Rates $9.8 for Registered Post or $14.8 for Express Post within Australia.