Headless Horseman Hoodies: The Viral No-Face Trend

The Origins of the Headless Horseman

The headless horseman motif has its origins in European and American folklore and ghost stories going back hundreds of years. One of the most famous headless horsemen is from Washington Irving's 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." In the story, the headless horseman is the ghost of a Hessian soldier who haunts the town of Sleepy Hollow.

Key Elements of the Headless Look

• Oversized, hooded sweatshirt or hoodie
• Worn backwards with hood pulled up to hide face
• Dark colors like black, gray, brown
• Optional prop "pumpkin" head

Headless Horseman Imagery

Many headless hoodies feature graphic designs with motifs from the Sleepy Hollow legend, including:

• The headless horseman riding a horse
• Jack-o-lanterns/pumpkins
• Scarecrows
• Fall landscapes
• Ghostly fog

Headless Hoodies Go Viral on TikTok

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FAQs

How do you make a headless hoodie?

To make a headless hoodie costume, start by picking an oversized, hooded sweatshirt or hoodie. Put it on backwards so the hood is hanging down your chest. Pull the hood up over your head to hide your face completely inside it. For the full headless effect, make sure no part of your face is visible!

What should I wear with my headless hoodie?

Pair your backwards hoodie with dark pants or jeans and boots for a creepy headless horseman look. You can also add Halloween costume props like a pumpkin bucket or fake axe. Face makeup that makes it look like your head has been severed can make it extra scary too.

Where did the headless hoodie trend come from?

The current internet craze around headless hoodies started on TikTok in 2021. The hashtag #headless and challenge to create an illusion of not having a face using hoodies and clever editing went viral during the 2021 Halloween season.

What is the legend of the headless horseman?

The headless horseman is originally from the 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving. In the tale, the headless horseman is said to be the ghost of a Hessian soldier whose head was blown off by a cannonball in battle. He rides around Sleepy Hollow at night searching for his lost head.