Jack Skellington

The look

This is the definitive appearance of the pair from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Jack is the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, while Sally is the stitched rag doll who loves him. Disney's D23 describes Jack as the Pumpkin King and Sally as the lonely rag doll central to the story.

Base costume

1. 011. Black pinstripe suit
2. 022. Black pointed bat-shaped bow tie
3. 033. White shirt/collar
4. 044. Black dress shoes
5. 055. White skull makeup
6. 066. Black eye sockets
7. 077. Black nose details
8. 088. Skeleton hands/gloves as needed
9. 091. Patchwork rag-doll dress
10. 102. Long stitched sleeves
11. 113. Patchwork skirt
12. 124. Striped tights/stockings
13. 135. Black shoes
14. 146. Red/orange yarn-like hair
15. 157. Visible stitch markings

Character details

Jack's body is extremely thin and elongated. The silhouette is one of the most important parts of the cosplay: Extremely tall appearance, Narrow torso, Very long limbs, Skeletal hands, Large skull head. Sally's entire design should look hand-stitched and handmade. Important details include: Different colored fabric patches, Visible seams, Stitch lines, Slightly mismatched fabrics, Doll-like construction.

Hair / face / makeup

• Jack: White skull, Black eye sockets, Black nose, Thin black mouth line
• Sally: Long reddish-orange hair, Pale blue/gray skin, Large eyes, Stitch marks across face/body

Props

• Jack: Zero, Pumpkin accessories, Cane
• Sally: Sewing accessories, Small rag-doll details

What makes the cosplay read as Jack Skellington

Jack: Pinstripe suit + skull head + bat bow tie. Sally: Patchwork dress + red hair + stitched rag-doll appearance. Together, these two silhouettes are immediately recognizable.