What to Wear to Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour
Everyone knows Lady Gaga for not only her music, but her theatrical stage performances and incredible, over-the-top fashion sense. Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour kicks of in the United States on July 1st in Boston, and her many set changes and over 15 outfit changes will definitely not disappoint audiences.
With Gaga’s US tour dates quickly approaching, the lucky “Little Monsters” who were able to snag a coveted ticket to one of her shows definitely need to get started planning their outfits. Attending the Monster Ball this summer but stumped for what to wear? We’re here to help.
What is the Monster Ball all about?
We’ve covered concert attire (and music festival attire) here on CF before, but the Monster Ball is no ordinary concert. Gaga has said that she put every ounce of her creative genius into every aspect of the show, and designed it especially for her many adoring fans. As she always says, she wants each and every fan to express themselves through their outfits and attitudes when they come to her show. Essentially, the Monster Ball is a place where people can wear any outrageous outfit without being judged, as long as it makes them feel confident and liberated.
Can’t wait to get started on your look for the show? I’ve got plenty of ideas and tips to get you started, but be sure to not take my ideas too literally. Your Monster Ball outfit should be all about you, so use your imagination and go crazy!
1. Don’t Be Afraid to DIY.
The most outrageous of outfits for Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball cannot be found in stores, but rather are artistic interpretations formed in the mind of her “Little Monsters” which are translated to real life in the form of Do It Yourself projects.
Of course, DIYing is more time-consuming than buying an outfit at a store, but it also gives you the most creative freedom. There are endless possibilities, and so many ways you can create a liberating, outrageous outfit to express yourself: you just have to be creative. For example, if you are obsessed with astronomy, you could incorporate the stars and the solar system into your outfit with fabric paint and glitter. There’s no way you could find something so original in stores.
2. Be Creative.
If arts and crafts are not your forte, do not get discouraged! There are plenty of things you can purchase, and even things you can find in your own closet, that you can put together in a creative way. Just be true to your own style and personality, and you can’t go wrong.
If you have a super feminine style, maybe you could try something like this:
Gloves- Forever 21, Socks- Modcloth, Bodysuit- Forever 21, Necklace-Modcloth, Mini Hat- Amazon, Pumps- Forever 21
Or if you are more into the glam look, here is an outfit idea:
Boots-Electric Boutique , Dress-Dorothy Perkins, Gloves-Light In The Box , Headpiece-Ace Wigs
3. Get Inspiration from Gaga’s Favorite Looks.
Lady Gaga can often be spotted in sunglasses, bodysuits, leggings, gloves, wigs, and sky-high heels. To add some Gaga Glam to your look, you could incorporate one of her signature items. Suggestions are below.
Tights-Desire Clothing, Gloves- Amazon, Shoes-Steve Madden, Bodysuit-I Am High Maintenance, Glasses-Girl Props, Wig-Extreme Wigs
4. Recreate a Gaga Staple.
For a middle ground between a 100% original DIY outfit and something bought at a store, why not DIY one of Gaga’s most iconic looks? There are tons of DIY tutorials online featuring step-by-step guides on how to make your own Gaga-inspired accessories, including her famous Hair Bow and Video Glasses. All it takes is a little research to find instructions on how to make whatever you’d like!
Thoughts?
Are you one of the lucky few who scored tickets to the Monster Ball? If so, what are you planning on wearing? Leave comments with your ideas!
*All photos of Lady Gaga can be found on GagaDaily.com
Posted on on May 21, 2010 / Filed Under: Fashion Tips / Tags: Concert, DIY, Featured, Lady GaGa, Monster Ball, What To Wear
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Paula
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Martha
LOVE IT! I was actually needing that to see Gaga!
Valeria
Loved the first outfit! :D And I’m in ove with those lacey glasses!
Gotta love Lady GaGa..
kiley krenn
This is an awesome article!
Lyra
OMG PERFECT!. I’m going to her concert soon and was wondering what to wear :D
Yvonne
Gotta love Gaga! Great post!
Milana
Gaga is great! Madonna of our time :)
Suburban Sweetheart
Or here’s a thought – wear jeans & a tee shirt. No one is paying attention at a concert anyway. Not like we’re going to meet Gaga! :/
Sally
Here’s a thought, read the article! It explains that Lady Gaga actually wants people to get creative! That’s what the whole thing is about. If you feel sexy and confident in jeans and a t shirt then wear it. The whole point is to be creative, and if that’s as creative as you can get, then that’s what you should do. I think this is a great article! And very helpful! I recently got my tickets to the New Orleans show next April and I can’t wait to use Calli’s tips to plan my outfit. I’m thinking I will definitely try the DIY hair bow :)
CLC
what an awesome article!!! I’d love to see a follow up article on the creative outfits CF readers come up with!
mitzi
i love the first outfit! i want to buy it..but when i clicked on the bodysuit, forever 21 said it was a dead link :(
Heather
Mitzi: if you have a local forever 21 try going there too. I was actually just there and we have the 2 story forever 21 style (Buffalo, NY). I remember it being in the section of the really pink/beige/black section all dedicated to those colors and a french theme on the second/top floor. Or try asking for where they might have it at your store. Either way, the onepieces at forever 21 are awesome. I just bought whatever was left at mine in my size and they are great for 3.50 (although I think the pink one was a little more pricey).
Michaela
Love it! Thank you!
I’m going to her Minneapolis show in August, and I’ve been trying to come up with the perfect outfit since I obtained my ticket. This is great!
Gracey
Ahh I really want to go! Great outfit ideas :)
mitzi
awesome! i will try going there, thanks for the tip, heather :)
Re
I love how ludicrous the second outfit is. I don’t think I even need to go to a Lady Gaga concert to wear that. XD
I also love all the accessories included in the “Get Inspiration from Gaga’s Favorite Looks” section. :3 ~I would wear those in a heartbeat too. (Well, maybe not the wig, but I’d try.)
I hope one day I get to see Lady Gaga live. :D ~Thanks for the great article!
Lady G
I actually don’t like Lady Gaga very much, but I like that she has her own, unique style! I think that some things here were pretty good.
Gabriela
mmm im going to the monster ball in san jose in august. it will be hot so im not trying to wear anything like a huge dress something crazy Gaga!! plus im only 13. i think im wearing a gaga shirt from hot topic, fish net gloves. ripped skinny jeans, gaga sunglasses from hot topic, bright converse and maybe ill buy a hair bow on ebay or something…altho ma hair is brown. lol also a lighting bolt under my right eye, ;p well other than that idk what to wear, im young so i dont wanna go all out. haha.. I LOVE LADY GAGA!!! <33
lucy
wow…love love love the post!!
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Samantha
Gaga actually made her own things when she first started. The D.I.Y. Queen. The disco bra that she wore in the “Just Dance” video, she actually glued the little shiny squares on a really cheap bra herself.
Brooke
Im going to the monsterball in STL! im planning on wearing skin tight black skinny jeans, a grey blazer/jacket with no shirt underneath (Hello Boobs), a huge glittery bow, skyhigh heels, fingerless gloves with bows and either sunglassses or a lightning bolt on my face. :) im so excited and hope this helps people with ideas!
lady gaga
im going to see lady gaga and these looks are great : D : )
Heidi
WIZARD OF GA’S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful! The Wonderful Wizard of Ga’s,
Wondrous Siren Wizardress’ Flippin FantasMaTastic! It
Just makes me want to go out to every bizarre market
[Well, I do have some standards—and
NO PRICE NOR PLACE has thing not to do with it],
And just close, my eyes spin around – point -and purchase,
Move onto the next item on the Golden Brick Road to the NEW
[Not as in YORK] themed Monster Ball ticket which
I just happened to be so lucky as to get me brother 3 tix to.
To make a run-on less runny–he opted to take me
In exchange for one of those :D and I am digging
Those sites suggested above as we speak,
Just as I had been for past weeks and weeks!
THANKS for the great [and decently priced!] suggestions!
Quirky items put together–become Dazzling Dorothy,
Far off in Oz, where Monster’s arise–
While each Poppy Piece,
Worn differently uniquely,
to complete separately,
Other ensembles,
Multiplex Monster,
Ball that of witch,
We all know,
Consider,
The rest
of our
Clos.
Anna
DIY and over the top. I think those are the keywords here. Let your imagination go. Shock value is rewarded in the Monster Ball.
Amy Sroka
I bought a Lady GaGa christmas sweater at Christmas Sweater Depot. They call it the Lady Doe Doe Christmas Sweater, but it is a reindeer dressed up like Lady GaGa. It has the hairbow, the infamous shoes, sunglasses with the chain and rhinestones! Its pretty awesome.