Murder Mystery Theme: Costumes

Wearable Accessories

  1. Character-Specific Name Badges
  • Include name, role (e.g., “Dr. Valerie Vile – Forensic Pathologist”), and a cryptic clue or alibi
  • Design them like police files, passport IDs, or elegant place cards with blood-red wax seals
  1. Themed Hats and Headwear
  • Fedoras for detectives
  • Veiled fascinators for wealthy widows
  • Military caps, nurse hats, or vintage berets depending on setting
  1. Disguise Kits
  • Simple kits with:
    • Fake mustaches
    • Eyeglasses
    • Eyepatches
    • Scarves or boas
    • Disposable gloves (for “evidence handling”)
  1. Pocket Props
  • Clue cards, fake love letters, threatening notes
  • Pocket watches or locket necklaces with hidden “secrets”
  • Small magnifying glasses or fingerprint brushes
  1. Role-Specific Props
  • Detectives: Badges, notebooks, trench coats
  • Spies: Mini cameras, listening devices, fake passports
  • Socialites: Cigarette holders, vintage jewelry, opera gloves
  • Butlers/Maids: Serving trays, feather dusters, white gloves

Interactive Accessories

  1. Secret Identity Envelopes
  • Each guest receives a sealed envelope upon arrival containing:
    • Their backstory
    • A secret
    • An item or clue they must reveal or hide
  1. Murder Weapon Tokens
  • Each guest draws a miniature weapon token (e.g., knife, rope, wrench) – only one is the real murder weapon
  • Used to trigger twists during the investigation
  1. Accent Cards
  • Cards that assign a regional accent or speech quirk (e.g., always whisper, overly dramatic, avoid eye contact)
  1. Alibi Cards
  • Each guest gets a printed alibi to reference (true or false), adding drama to questioning rounds

Photo Accessories

  1. Mugshot Signs
  • Guests pose with signs reading:
    • “Suspect No. 006”
    • “Crime: Accessory to Dessert”
    • “I Swear I’m Innocent”
  1. Evidence Bag Photo Booth Props
  • Props inside clear “evidence bags”: lipstick-stained glass, bloodied glove, torn invitation

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