3 DIY Beth Harmon from The Queen’s Gambit Halloween costume dresses
By Elaine Selna
This post contains affiliate links, where we may receive a percentage of any sale made from the links on this page. Prices and availability accurate as of the time of publication.
Anya Taylor-Joy stole our hearts and made us all want to start playing chess with her portrayal of Beth Harmon in Netflix’s limited series The Queen’s Gambit. It was the perfect antidote show to watch during the pandemic, and now that the world is opening up, we suspect many will want to dress up as the chess prodigy this Halloween. Online there are a few of Beth’s outfits available to wear, so here is how to create your Beth Harmon from The Queen’s Gambit DIY Halloween costume.
Red Wig
Throughout the show, Beth sports a red bob. Initially, when she is an orphan and a young teenager, she has a set of blunt bangs, but later as she gets older, she adopts more chic styles of the 1960s. This wig represents her later years, where she has a wave in her hair and bangs swept to the side. Pair this with any of the looks, and you’ll be ready to go.
Buy it: Amazon
The Profile Dress
After winning multiple chess matches and tournaments, Beth is interviewed by a journalist in her bedroom, where she holds her trophy for a photographer. The dress she wears is also the same one as the one in the show’s promotional posters. The dress is black with a simple white collar sticking out. It’s very childlike and innocent since she is still in high school at this point in the show. If you want to show off a younger Beth this Halloween, this dress is your best bet.
Buy it: Amazon
The Cross Dress
Later on in the series, Beth travels to Paris to play against her rival, Vasily Borgov, the world champion from the Soviet Union. She played him in Mexico City and lost. During this time in her life, Beth has matured and uses fashion to express herself. Not only does this dress have a chess-like square motif, but it also shows a more elegant side to her. Show off your mod, swingin’ ‘60s side in this cross dress.
Buy it: Amazon
The Mint Green Bow-Tie Dress
The first scene in the show is a flash-back of Beth wearing this mint green bow-tie dress from her time in Paris. She wakes up after a drunk drug-induced night of partying and is late to her all-important match against Borgov, resulting in her second loss against him. This dress is iconic not only because it’s the first outfit we see Beth wear, but it’s a turning point in her life and chess career. Anyone that has seen the show will instantly recognize who you are if you wear this dress.
Buy it: Amazon
Bonus: Traveling Chess Set
If people don’t understand your costume or you want to ensure that you don’t get any questions about who you are, bring around this traveling chess set and see who can beat you at your own game.
Buy it: Amazon