If the overall look is too over-the-top for your taste, swap out one or two of the statement pieces for neutral-toned items.

The Girl Who Was On Fire

Once the tributes arrive at the Capitol, they are assigned stylists and given head-to-toe makeovers before being presented on nationwide television. The better a tribute looks on camera, the higher his or her chances of sponsorship. Katniss’s stylist is Cinna, a soft-spoken and surprisingly compassionate design genius.

During the opening ceremony, Katniss and Peeta must represent the coal-mining industry of District 12; they are dressed in black unitards that burst into synthetic flame as they are paraded through the city. For the televised interview with Caesar Flickerman, Katniss wears a shimmering gown that gives off the impression that she’s engulfed in flames.

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When Katniss first sees herself after Cinna and his team work their magic, she remarks: “I am not pretty. I am not beautiful. I am as radiant as the sun.” You can capture Katniss’s fiery look with an outfit that contains elements from both the opening ceremony costume and the interview gown. The snake-print jacket is surprisingly similar to the coal unitard; this draped one-shoulder frock is just as pretty but slightly less formal than Katniss’s floor-length dress.

Onyx earrings evoke the coal of District 12 and a burnished ring adds even more fire details to the outfit. A pair of metallic heels adds another hit of sparkle. Layer gold glitter polish over a red basecoat for a flame-like nail design. Apply bronze eyeshadow for dramatic eyes, then finish it all off with a mist of golden body powder. The Capitol crowd will go wild!

Training for the Arena

Before they are sent into the arena, tributes attend training sessions not only to prepare themselves for the Games but also to give Capitol viewers ideas on whom they should be placing their bets and corporate sponsorships. After the training period, each tribute meets privately with the Gamemakers to show off their skills. A good score typically ensures support from the Capitol.