Bayonetta Costume
Unleash the Umbra Witch with her iconic hair-suit and gun-heels.
Bayonetta is the titular Umbra Witch from the hit video game franchise, known for her stylish combat, confidence, and striking aesthetic. Gamers and cosplayers choose this look to embody her powerful, elegant, and slightly gothic presence. The costume centers around her signature black backless bodysuit, long flowing hair sleeves, gold chains, and her trademark quad-pistols.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $80–250
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What you need for a Bayonetta costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bayonetta costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Black backless bodysuit
A form-fitting, long-sleeved black spandex or faux-leather bodysuit featuring a deep open back and gold detailing along the collar.
DIY: Modify a standard black mock-neck bodysuit by carefully cutting out the back panel and reinforcing the edges with fabric glue.
Witch's hair sleeves
Long, flowing black fabric panels or synthetic hair extensions attached to the cuffs of the sleeves, reaching down to the ankles.
DIY: Sew long strips of black satin ribbon or cheap synthetic black hair extensions directly onto the sleeve cuffs.
Gold chains and medallions
Multiple layered gold-colored chains draped across the chest, back, and waist, featuring small circular medallions.
DIY: Drape gold plastic craft chains across your torso and secure them to the bodysuit with safety pins.
Scarborough Fair replica pistols
Four prop pistols in her signature colors (red, blue, green, and yellow) with gold filigree details.
DIY: Paint four toy pistols with metallic gold, red, blue, green, and yellow acrylic paint.
Bayonetta glasses
Black-rimmed rectangular eyeglasses with a distinct red butterfly or wing detail on the outer corners.
DIY: Take a pair of rectangular black costume glasses and use red polymer clay or cardstock to attach the wing details to the temples.
White gloves
Elbow-length white gloves worn under the black sleeves, often decorated with small gold details.
Black high heels
Pointed-toe black high-heeled boots or pumps designed to have two of the prop guns mounted to the heels.
DIY: Secure two of the painted prop guns to the outer sides of your high heels using heavy-duty black zip ties or strong velcro straps.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the long white gloves first, ensuring they fit smoothly up your forearms.
- 2
Step into the black backless bodysuit, pulling it up and securing the mock neck collar.
- 3
Attach the long black hair sleeves to the cuffs of the bodysuit using safety pins or built-in snaps.
- 4
Drape and secure the gold body chains across your chest and open back, anchoring them to the bodysuit's shoulders and waist.
- 5
Put on the black-rimmed glasses, ensuring they sit securely on the bridge of your nose.
- 6
Carefully step into the black high heels that have the prop guns securely attached to the heels.
- 7
Hold the remaining two prop pistols in your hands, posing with confidence.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a massive, high beehive updo wrapped in red ribbons, leaving two long, face-framing bangs hanging down. Apply a classic cat-eye black eyeliner, bold red lipstick, and place a small faux beauty mark on your left cheek just below your bottom lip.
Bayonetta for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Jeanne in her red suit, or Luka in his brown trench coat and scarf.
- group
- Gather a group featuring Bayonetta's designs from Bayonetta 1, 2, and 3, alongside Rodin and Cereza.
- Plus size
- Opt for a high-stretch matte spandex bodysuit with built-in shapewear support for comfort and flexibility.
Tips
- Secure the gun heels tightly with zip ties and test walking in them at home before heading out to ensure stability.
- Use bobby pins and a foam hair donut insert to help support the massive height of the beehive hairstyle.
- If the long hair sleeves are tripping you up, trim them so they hover just an inch above the floor.
Bayonetta costume FAQ
- What are Bayonetta's guns called?
- Her signature set of four guns in the first game is called Scarborough Fair, consisting of Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme.
- How do you attach the guns to your shoes?
- Most cosplayers use heavy-duty velcro, black zip ties, or custom 3D-printed brackets that clamp onto the heels of black pumps.
- Is Bayonetta's outfit actually made of her hair?
- Yes, in the game's lore, her outfit is woven from her own magical hair, which is why parts of it disappear when she summons demons.
Did you know? Bayonetta's creator, Hideki Kamiya, specifically requested that she wear glasses because he felt they gave her a unique, intelligent, and feminine appeal that set her apart from other action game protagonists.