Sure, you can wear any pope costume and face paint, but let’s be honest, it’s not quite right -- you want those sweeping winged arms and that 'G' with the inverted cross in the middle. Just across from that in the Priest/Nun/Devil area, you’ll find Ghost’s officially-licensed Papa Emeritus costumes, complete with robe and mitre (a pope’s hat). Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so these are really victories for the band, even if they do have a Juice Demon sort of vibe to them. You can catch up with Doc Cotton's insights and experiences on his writing platforms, CostumeRocket and HotPartyShack.

From our extensive collection of religious costumes and papal robes, this is our Deluxe Pope costume costume which will have you looking like you've just stepped from the balcony in the Vatican. The problem is that most licensed rock costumes are of artists who we know better as people than as their onstage characters.In 1566 he decided to keep wearing his Dominican habit (robes), and the tradition of seeing the pope in white vestments began. The Pope is elected by the College of Cardinals, a group of high-ranking Catholic leaders, following the death or resignation of a previous Pope.

Arrange the triangular pieces to form a capelet by placing the short edges on either side of the cross.

At the end of the day, it's the characters that sell the costumes, and Ghost have done well to cultivate those. The same can be said for Alice Cooper or Rob Zombie, who are open about their onstage personas just being exaggerated aspects of their personalities. The robe is a narrow fit meaning you will have to take smaller steps, befitting of a man of your holy station. Not only that, but the introduction of Cardinal Copia made it that wearing a Ghost mask is somehow just as appropriate as wearing the face paint.

There, he shares his costume wisdom and event-planning expertise, offering inspiration and tips to fellow enthusiasts. Beyond the world of costumes and festivities, Doc Cotton finds solace and joy in van life and outdoor adventures. The result is that Ghost Halloween costume pieces feel totally necessary, right down to the masks, but don't need to be theater-level expensive.Please note, as this is a slightly sheer white costume we recommend you wear a long sleeved white top and leggings underneath. Also included with these papal robes is a wide white capulet collar which, like the robes themselves is also edged with the rich gold braid.