Balthazar Bratt Costume
Unleash your inner 80s supervillain with shoulder pads and a keytar.
Balthazar Bratt is the retro, dance-fighting supervillain from Despicable Me 3. Known for his obsession with 1980s pop culture, his look is instantly recognizable by its bold purple color scheme and dramatic silhouette. Putting this costume together is a fun way to bring high-energy, nostalgic villainy to any Halloween party or cosplay event.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Balthazar Bratt costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Balthazar Bratt costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Purple jumpsuit or suit
A bright purple jumpsuit or matching purple blazer and trousers with prominent, exaggerated 1980s shoulder pads.
DIY: Dye an old white suit bright purple and sew foam shoulder pads inside the jacket.
Black fingerless gloves
Simple black knit or faux-leather fingerless gloves that cover the wrists and palms.
DIY: Cut the fingers off a pair of cheap black winter gloves.
White scarf
A lightweight white scarf worn loosely around the neck.
DIY: Cut a strip of white jersey fabric or use a white strip of linen.
Toy keytar
An inflatable or plastic 1980s-style keyboard guitar strap-on prop.
DIY: Cut a keytar shape out of cardboard, paint it black and white, and attach a black guitar strap.
White sneakers
Classic 1980s-style low-top white tennis shoes or sneakers.
DIY: Use any plain white athletic shoes you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Balthazar Bratt costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the purple trousers and the matching purple jacket with built-in shoulder pads.
- 2
Drape the white scarf loosely around your neck, letting the ends hang down the front of the jacket.
- 3
Slip on the black fingerless gloves on both hands.
- 4
Put on the classic white sneakers.
- 5
Style your hair into a tall, flat-top mullet with a bald spot at the crown, or secure a pre-styled character wig.
- 6
Sling the toy keytar over your shoulder using its strap, keeping it ready for a dance battle.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a dramatic 1980s flat-top mullet with shaved sides and a distinct bald spot on the crown of your head, using heavy-hold hairspray or a specialized costume wig. Keep your face clean-shaven with a thin, pencil-style mustache.
Balthazar Bratt for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Gru or Lucy Wilde for a classic hero-versus-villain dynamic.
- group
- Form a Despicable Me group with friends dressed as Minions, Gru, and Dru.
- kids
- A purple tracksuit, a cardboard keytar, and temporary black hair spray make a comfortable kids' version.
- Plus size
- Use a relaxed-fit purple tracksuit with shoulder pads added to the interior for comfort and mobility.
- pet
- Dress your pet in a simple purple dog hoodie with a tiny felt keytar attached to the back.
Tips
- Practice your best 80s dance moves, like the moonwalk, to really sell the character.
- If using a wig, use bobby pins and a wig cap to keep the tall flat-top stable while dancing.
- Keep a small container of pink bubblegum handy to blow giant bubbles, just like Bratt's weapon of choice.
Balthazar Bratt costume FAQ
- What does Balthazar Bratt wear?
- He wears a bright purple 1980s-style suit with exaggerated shoulder pads, a white scarf, black fingerless gloves, white sneakers, and carries a keytar.
- How do I do Balthazar Bratt's hair?
- You need a tall, black 80s flat-top mullet with shaved sides and a circular bald spot at the crown. A pre-styled costume wig is the easiest way to achieve this look.
- What are his main props?
- His signature props are his musical keytar (keyboard guitar) and his weaponized pink bubblegum.
Did you know? Balthazar Bratt's character design and dance-fighting style are heavily inspired by 1980s pop icons, particularly Michael Jackson, featuring signature moves like the moonwalk.