What You’ll Need
- Black Shaggy Faux Fur Coat
- Black V Neck Ribbed Cami
- Silver/Black Sparkly Knit Open Cardigan
- Black Pencil Skirt With Side Slit Hem
- NYX Professional Makeup Eyeshadow Base Primer In Black
- NYX Professional Makeup Hot Singles Eye Shadow In ‘Raven’
- Black Glittery Brooch Lapel Pins
- Steve Madden Women’s Black Leather LATCH Boot
- Lime Crime Wet Cherry Lip Gloss In ‘Potion’
- Got 2B Beach Matte Paste 3.5oz
- 2 Black Large Scrunchies
- Black 90’s Style Rectangle Sunglasses
Marla Singer’s wardrobe looks like she raided a high-end thrift shop in the middle of the night and never bothered to look in a mirror. Her silhouette relies on sharp contrasts: drowning under a voluminous, ragged faux fur coat while wearing skimpy, threadbare layers underneath, finished off with heavy boots and dark smudged makeup.
Recreating her appearance comes down to leaning into that disheveled, secondhand decay rather than trying to look polished. The fabrics should have varied textures—matte cotton, ribbed knits, fuzzy synthetic fur, and aged leather—all kept strictly within shades of black, charcoal, and deep plum.
The Outer Layers
The black shaggy faux fur coat dominates the silhouette. You want something with visible volume, long wispy pile, and slightly dropped shoulders so it sits loose around your frame. When hunting for options like the Black Shaggy Faux Fur Coat, aim for a relaxed or slightly oversized fit so you can comfortably bundle up beneath it without pulling at the seams.
Underneath the fur, Marla wears a mismatched combination of knitwear and basic loungewear. A lightweight piece like the Silver/Black Sparkly Knit Open Cardigan gives you that metallic, semi-sheer texture that catches the light against the matte black layers. Wear it draped loosely over a simple Black V Neck Ribbed Cami. The camisole sits close to the body, creating that stark drop in bulk once the coat falls open.
Skirt and Boots
For the lower half, a Black Pencil Skirt With Side Slit Hem provides a straight, narrow line that balances the heavy upper body. The side slit allows easy walking and lets you show off the footwear.
Footwear needs substantial weight. The Steve Madden Women’s Black Leather LATCH Boot gives that chunky, thick-soled combat shape that anchors the entire outfit. A solid lug sole keeps the proportions grounded and keeps the hem of the skirt from feeling overly formal.
Disheveled Hair and Grungy Makeup
Marla’s hair is deliberate chaos. It should look like an updo that has survived three days of sleep and secondhand smoke. Pull your hair up into a chaotic topknot or twist secured with 2 Black Large Scrunchies, leaving plenty of uneven, jagged sections loose around the nape and ears. Work Got 2B Beach Matte Paste 3.5oz through dry strands to separate individual ends, creating stiff, pieced-out spikes and matte volume that will not fall flat as the day goes on.
Her makeup is deliberately ruined rather than neatly blended. Start by prepping your eyelids with NYX Professional Makeup Eyeshadow Base Primer In Black to give the pigment staying power and an intensely dark, oily undertone. Pack NYX Professional Makeup Hot Singles Eye Shadow In ‘Raven’ all over the lid and smudge it aggressively underneath the lower lash line. Diffuse the edges with your fingertip rather than a clean blending brush; the goal is a lived-in, tear-streaked raccoon circle.
Finish the face with deep, saturated lips. Lime Crime Wet Cherry Lip Gloss In ‘Potion’ delivers a rich, dark blackberry hue with a high-shine vinyl finish, mimicking that bruised, decadent gloss Marla sports throughout the film.
Thrifted Accessories
Fasten Black Glittery Brooch Lapel Pins onto the lapel or collar of your coat. Having a bit of vintage-looking rhinestone sparkle pinned haphazardly to tatty faux fur reinforces the faded glamour aesthetic.
Slip on a pair of Black 90’s Style Rectangle Sunglasses. Small, dark rectangular frames suit the era and give you that detached, bleary-eyed expression without needing to squint under bright convention hall lighting.
