Casino Fatale costume ideas

Costume ideas for Casino Fatale

Casino Fatale is a present-day murder mystery party set in a luxurious Paris casino. Among the guests are wealthy socialites, tourists and celebrities, alongside casino staff, local characters, police detectives and a visiting film crew.

That gives you plenty of freedom when choosing your Casino Fatale costume.

Think modern casino glamour: evening wear for wealthy visitors, smart uniforms for casino staff, practical clothes for the police and film crew, and a few distinctive accessories to bring your character to life.

You don’t need an expensive or elaborate costume.

Start with clothes you already own and add one or two recognisable accessories—jewellery, sunglasses, a scarf, notebook, camera, waistcoat or bow tie can make all the difference.

Above all, wear something comfortable.

Casino Fatale is an interactive murder mystery, so you’ll spend plenty of time moving around, talking to other players and pursuing your objectives.

Casino staff

Sam Riley – Casino Manager

Sam runs the casino and should look polished, professional and in charge.

• Smart suit or formal businesswear
• Waistcoat, tie, bow tie or elegant scarf
• Discreet earpiece

Jo Knowall – Croupier

Jo works the gaming tables, so a smart casino-dealer look is ideal.

• White shirt or blouse
• Black trousers or skirt
• Waistcoat, bow tie or necktie

Felicity Phillips – Cabaret Dancer

Felicity is one of the casino’s entertainers, so embrace the glamour.

• Sparkling dress, sequinned top or other stagewear
• Feather boa or glamorous wrap
• Statement jewellery
• Dramatic makeup, glitter or rhinestones

Chris Rowan – Croupier

Chris should look smart, efficient and ready to take charge of a gaming table.

• White shirt or blouse
• Black trousers or skirt
• Waistcoat, bow tie or necktie

Locals

Ralph Anderson – Nightclub bouncer

Ralph works the door at a local nightclub and should look practical and imposing.

• Dark suit, black shirt or fitted jacket
• Smart dark trousers
• Earpiece or mock security badge
• Sunglasses

Pat Bullitt – Security firm owner

Ex-army Pat now runs a security business, so practical, disciplined clothing suits the role.

• Dark trousers and shirt or polo shirt
• Boots or practical shoes
• Utility-style jacket

Ashley Bunsen – Scientist

Ashley is a scientist and regular casino visitor. Go for either eccentric academic or scientist enjoying a night out.

• Smart-casual clothes
• Glasses
• Notebook and pens
• Optional lab coat for a more obvious look

Countess Alice de Ville – Wealthy widow

The Countess is wealthy, beautiful and accustomed to fashionable company.

• Elegant cocktail dress or evening gown
• Pearls or sparkling jewellery
• Stylish handbag
• Wrap or shawl

Donovan Jones – Bohemian poet

Donovan is a well-known poet, so can afford to look rather more unconventional than the casino’s other guests.

• Black or dark clothing
• Open-necked shirt, roll-neck or velvet jacket
• Scarf or beret
• Notebook, fountain pen or book of poetry

Dominique Renard – Shipping business owner

Dominique runs an international business and should look successful and confident.

• Smart suit or elegant businesswear
• Silk scarf, tie or other sophisticated accessory
• Expensive-looking watch
• Briefcase or business folder

Visitors

Jack Bland – International shipping operative

The name’s Bland; Jack Bland. A touch of international-agent style is entirely appropriate.

• Dark suit
• Crisp shirt and tie
• Sunglasses

Lord James T. Burke – Rich English playboy

Lord James has money, status and little reason to dress modestly.

• Dinner jacket or sharp suit
• Stylish shirt
• Pocket square or silk scarf
• Expensive-looking watch

Lady Matilda Burke – Aristocratic visitor

Lady Matilda comes from the same privileged background as her older brother.

• Fashionable cocktail dress or elegant evening outfit
• Jewellery
• Stylish handbag
• Scarf or dramatic sunglasses

Andre Couvert – Tourist

Andre is travelling through Paris on the way to Switzerland, so can look more like a traveller than a casino regular.

• Smart-casual travel clothes
• Comfortable jacket and shoes
• Camera, guidebook or map

Eva Goodbody – Freelance reporter

Eva is a New York journalist who should look ready to chase a story.

• Smart professional clothes
• Notebook and pen
• Voice recorder or phone
• Press badge or shoulder bag

Alex Kirk – Former racing driver

Alex is a former racing driver and minor celebrity, so a sporty but stylish look works well.

• Fashionable casual clothes
• Sporty jacket
• Sunglasses

Selina Skye – Jewellery designer

Selina is a successful designer, making distinctive jewellery an obvious part of the costume.

• Stylish evening clothes
• Bold necklaces, bracelets, earrings or rings
• Artistic or designer-style accessories

John Smith – Rich tourist

John is supposedly an ordinary tourist, although rumour has it that a lottery win has recently made John very wealthy.

• Smart, new-looking clothes
• Slightly flashy accessories
• Expensive-looking watch
• Sunglasses or designer-style jacket

Anna Upanova – Wealthy lady of leisure

Anna has money and plenty of opportunity to enjoy it.

• Elegant evening wear
• Fashionable jewellery
• Luxurious scarf or wrap
• Stylish handbag or sunglasses

Zara Zirconoff – Starlet

Zara is a starlet and should look ready to be photographed.

• Glamorous cocktail dress or evening gown
• Statement jewellery
• Dramatic sunglasses
• Clutch bag or faux-fur wrap

Lucia Venditti – Italian honeymooner

Lucia is enjoying a romantic honeymoon in Paris.

• Stylish cocktail dress or evening outfit
• Elegant jewellery
• Fashionable scarf
• Flower or other romantic accessory

Valentino Venditti – Italian honeymooner

Valentino should look suitably stylish for a honeymoon evening at a luxurious Paris casino.

• Sharp suit or stylish jacket
• Open-necked shirt
• Polished shoes
• Pocket square or sunglasses

Police

Detective Natalie Bois – Police Detective

Natalie is assisting Inspector Leclou and should look practical and professional.

• Trouser suit, jacket or smart workwear
• Notebook and pen
• Evidence folder or disposable gloves

Inspector Freddie Leclou – Experienced Detective

Inspector Leclou is an experienced investigator, so understated authority works better than a police uniform.

• Suit or smart plain clothes
• Overcoat or jacket
• Notebook

Sergeant Armand Blanc – Police Detective

Armand works for Inspector Leclou and can dress as a practical plain-clothes detective.

• Dark suit or smart professional clothes
• Shirt and tie
• Notebook

Film crew

Drew Daniels – Sound engineer

Drew is working rather than gambling, so practical film-crew clothing is ideal.

• Jeans or cargo trousers
• T-shirt, hoodie or practical jacket
• Headphones

Sabrina Devereux – Director’s assistant

Sabrina works closely with director George Neville and needs to look ready to organise people and solve problems.

• Smart-casual clothes
• Clipboard or notebook

George Neville – Film director

George is in charge of the film crew and can afford to look creative and important.

• Black or casual clothing
• Distinctive glasses or scarf
• Baseball cap

Sandy Stone – Journalist and presenter

Sandy appears in front of the camera, so should look polished and camera-ready.

• Smart jacket, shirt, blouse or fashionable top
• Smart trousers or skirt
• Microphone or notebook

Joss “Woody” Woodrow – Camera operator

Woody spends more time behind the camera and should dress for practical work.

• Jeans or cargo trousers
• T-shirt, shirt or utility vest
• Comfortable shoes

Creating the Casino Fatale look

You don’t need everyone to arrive in elaborate fancy dress. In fact, Casino Fatale looks best when the costumes reflect the different groups at the casino: glamorous visitors in evening wear, croupiers in black and white, detectives in practical clothes and film crew carrying the tools of their trade.

Pick a couple of details that make your character recognisable, add a little casino glamour, and you’re ready for an evening of gambling, intrigue and murder in Paris.