Most of this Morticia dress is black velvet; a high red side slit interrupts that dark sweep with a much brighter accent. The contrast gives the costume two distinct points of interest: the composed black silhouette and the red detail along one side. For a portrayal of the Addams family matriarch, that balance leaves room for her familiar reserve without making the dress visually uniform from shoulder to hem.
A square neckline with a sheer center
The structured square neck gives the upper dress a defined frame. A sheer mesh panel fills the neckline, with a center zipper adding another visible detail. These features deserve attention when planning a portrait: a closer crop can show the neckline construction, while a longer composition gives the sleeves and slit their share of the image.
Morticia’s restrained manner suits an uncluttered pose. A level chin and still shoulders can carry the character without a dramatic gesture. Position the camera where the square neckline remains visible, especially if you add long hair for your portrayal. The mesh panel is part of the dress’s design rather than an accessory to source.
Red at the side, bells at the wrists
Bell sleeves broaden the outline around the hands, giving the long dress a change in shape beyond its neckline. Hold an arm slightly away from the torso for a photograph to make that sleeve shape easier to distinguish. Keeping both hands close to the body creates a more contained pose, with greater emphasis on the dress’s length.
The high red side slit supplies the strongest color contrast. Consider its position when choosing your camera angle; a straight frontal portrait and a view turned toward that side will emphasize different details. There is enough interest in the garment itself to support either a quiet family portrait or a more theatrical Halloween photograph.
Measuring Morticia’s long silhouette
Black Velvet Dress is available in S, M, L, XL, XXL and 3XL. Compare bust, waist, shoulder and sleeve measurements alongside the overall length. Size S lists a 117 cm dress length, 76 cm bust and 62 cm waist. At the other end, 3XL lists 132 cm in length, with a 96 cm bust and an 82 cm waist.
Those length differences matter when judging where the hem will fall on you. The suggested height ranges are recommendations, rather than measurements of the garment. For a middle reference, L lists a 123 cm length and 58 cm sleeves. Measurements are taken by hand, with a stated variation of 1–2 cm, so allow for that when comparing figures.
One dress in the $59.99 order
The $59.99 selection includes the black dress with its red side slit. The stated material is polyester velvet. A wig and shoes are not included, so those are additional decisions when planning your Morticia costume and its total cost.
This is a single garment, with the neckline, bell sleeves and slit all contributing to the same silhouette. Its strongest finishing note is the meeting of deep black velvet and the sudden red accent at the side.
Gathering the Addams family
Build a family grouping around Morticia with Gomez, Wednesday or a selection spanning the household and Nevermore.
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- The Addams Family Wednesday Black Long Sleeve Dress Halloween Costume keeps daughter Wednesday within the family’s familiar dark palette.
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