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If her Coachella appearance is any indication of her drive, it’s safe to say nothing—not even pregnancy—stops Cardi B from giving her audience a good show. And that’s exactly why you need this DIY Cardi B Coachella Halloween costume, which can be fashioned at home using affordable pieces. The Bronx rapper, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, has never shied away from taking a risk when it comes to fashion and definitely didn’t want to play it safe during her epic Coachella 2018 performance. She looked like a modern angel wearing a sharp, stark-white outfit that consisted of comfy trousers, a bustier, and a cape–yes, a cape.
Cardi went on to rap her heart out, dance, and twerk before leaving the audience wanting more.
Cardi B Takes On Coachella, Making The Perfect DIY Costume Moment
It’s easy to forget that Cardi B hasn’t been on the scene for all that long. Her rise to stardom began when she appeared as a cast member on the VH1 reality TV show Love & Hip-Hop, New York. She then signed with Atlantic Records in 2017 and earned her first major billboard hit, “Bodak Yellow.” She was voted one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2018 and won Best New Artist at the 2018 MTV VMA awards. Oh yeah, and she also just gave birth to her first child, Kulture Kiari Cephus, and married fellow rapper Offset during that time, as well. Talk about a multitasking dynamo!
There are plenty of Cardi B looks you could borrow if you plan on creating a DIY Cardi B Halloween costume. The star has killed it in everything from fuchsia fur to the gem-encrusted Moschino by Jeremy Scott she wore to the Met Gala to a heavenly sea foam Christian Siriano gown that made her look like a dream. But if you’re trying to capture Cardi B at her realest, her all-white Coachella ensemble is the perfect place to start. Here’s everything you’ll need to recreate Cardi B this Halloween:
What You’ll Need For A Cardi B Halloween Costume:
1. White Pants With See-Through Flair
Rachel Charm See-Through Pants ($8)
Cardi B is an artist who has never met a sartorial challenge she wasn’t willing to take on. The white trousers she wore at Coachella could almost pass as work pants from the front, but the second she turned to the side you could see they were anything but “proper,” thanks to see-through side panels.
These white pants are as equally playful, and the side ruffle details are fun and flirty. Be aware that they are completely transparent all over—depending on your level of comfort, you may opt to wear a nude bodysuit underneath or throw caution to the wind and show off your prettiest panties.
2. A White Bustier
Dominique Lace Low Back Plunge Bustier ($33)
This simple white bustier won’t break the bank and is actually a sound undergarment investment. In fact, it may actually become your new favorite lingerie piece! It features soft, sculptured lace, a low back, and a push-up bra that provides a cleavage boost.
3. A Fake Baby Bump
Forum Novelties Pregnant Belly Costume Accessory ($14)
Cardi B at Coachella is all of her pregnant glory is obviously one of the best costumes you can make at home if you are actually pregnant. But if you aren’t, this belly bump accessory is a necessity. Wear it under your bustier and white pants and you’ll gain an even greater appreciation for what it must have felt like for Cardi to jump around a stage in meltingly hot desert temperatures.
4. A White Cape
Rubie’s Cape Costume ($17)
How elegant and fun was Cardi’s white cape at Coachella? Even though she eventually removed it to reveal her sexy bustier and to be able to move about freely, a white cape like this one will have the same effect: it will help you make a grand entrance.
Feel free to cut off the hood or just leave it down--or up, if you want to add a bit of mystery to your look.
5. A Bunny Necklace
Affy Charm Pendant ($23)
Granted, this bunny pendant from Amazon is way, way cheaper and more modest than Cardi’s $400,000 diamond Lola Bunny necklace she wore at Coachella. But the nod to Cardi’s love of rabbits makes this a cute and clever accessory to pair with your all-white ensemble.
