Fear, the character from the movie Inside Out, is the character who is always jittery and anxious. The character is like its name like the natural instinct to worry. He has wide eyes, nervous posture and quirky style. The character was developed when she was very young. His job was to keep Riley safe by monitoring the hazards around her. As Riley continued to grow, he always celebrated that Riley is not dead as she went to sleep.
To dress like Fear, given is the proper guideline which you can follow.
Fear Cosplay Costumes
Shirt and Vest
Fear looks include a tight blue or pale lavender button up shirt which has white lines on it. Look for the long sleeve, light colored shirt. Over it wears the vest which is the defining piece of Fear. He wears the black and white checkered vest which is ideal. You can also DIY it if you don’t find one.
Bow Tie
The character Fear wears a small, lavender bow tie which is perfect for matching his overall look. The bow tie should be neat and also tidy. Your dressing should portray Fear’s personality.
Pants and Shoes
Fear pants are high waisted, find the pants that are slim fit, high waisted mainly in purple or dark grey color. Pants must have slightly appeared to be formal which matches his full attire.
For the footwear, wear black dress shoes or for the comfort you can wear loafers. This keeps the outfit simple and in line and gives the clean cut style.
Nose and Ears
To make the complete look like Fear, you may need his long, pointy nose. You can use a prosthetic nose attachment or apply makeup to create the illusion for a longer nose. Ears are slightly exaggerated, to enhance your ears you can make it with subtle prosthetics or use makeup and contouring to add the definition to the ears and face.
Makeup and Body Paint
Fear has the purple skin tone and is one of the most recognizable aspects of the character. You can use the light purple or lavender body paint to copy his skin. Apply the paint across the skin areas which are exposed like face, neck, and hands. You should choose the high quality body paint to apply on your body. Also for eyes wear light colored purple shade lenses.
Where to Wear the Look
Fear costumes can be the best choice for comic cons and also fan conventions. You can wear it at Halloween parties. Inside Out fans will instantly recognize you. You can make a great appearance with this costume. You can follow his expressions and quirky style. The costume can also be worn in the friends group. If your friends are going as Riley and her different emotions then you can wear the costume of Fear. It is also a fantastic option for children’s parties, themed movie nights, or different social media platforms.
About Fear
Fear, the character from Inside Out is just like his name. He is scared and fight or flight. The character is shown that he cares for Riley as much as other characters. He thinks about her safety and her well-being. He is wary, jumpy and suspicious. The character is also sarcastic, especially when he is on Dream Duty. Although he is afraid of Riley, he is not afraid of Riley’s nightmares. Fear is more convincing when every other emotion tries to make the dominant role. He wants to avoid tension and always wants to make Riley correctly respond to her parents.
Fear Costume FAQs
What if I don’t want to use a prosthetic nose?
It is not necessary to use the prosthetic nose. You can still make it with the makeup contouring. But, if you add the prosthetic nose it adds the details.
Are contact lenses necessary?
Lenses are necessary if you know how to wear them. You can wear light purple or lavender lenses which completes the look and make the look more striking. For wearing lenses safety comes first.
What kind of acting should I do to play Fear?
You can make the body language nervous, You can use wide eyes, wringing hands and jittery movements.