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Rock Star Costume Ideas: Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin was defined as much by her incredible voice as she was by her style, so it’s no wonder dressing up as “Pearl” is such a classic costume for…

5th April 1969: Rock singer Janis Joplin (1943 – 1970). (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

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Janis Joplin was defined as much by her incredible voice as she was by her style, so it’s no wonder dressing up as “Pearl” is such a classic costume for Halloween.

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Round glasses. (Like these ones from Party City.)
  • Feather boa. (There’s a TON to choose from at Party City.)
  • Layered necklaces. (Like these “Love Beads” from Party City.)
  • Crochet vest. (Like this one at Amazon.)
  • Flared jeans/pants. (The bolder the color, the better.)

Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights