Carlos Costume
Rock the VK style with Carlos's signature red, white, and black look.
Carlos De Vil, the son of Cruella de Vil from Disney's Descendants, is a fan-favorite Villain Kid known for his edgy, athletic style. His signature look features a bold red, white, and black color scheme with a faux-leather jacket and mismatched details. This costume is perfect for Disney fans who want a modern, rebellious, and comfortable outfit for Halloween or cosplay.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Carlos costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Carlos costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red, White, and Black Moto Jacket
A faux-leather motorcycle jacket featuring asymmetrical color-blocking in black, white, and red, often with a faux-fur collar.
DIY: Take an old black leather jacket and use red and white fabric paint to color-block the sleeves and collar.
Graphic Black T-Shirt
A simple black crewneck tee, optionally featuring a stylized white dog or crossbones graphic.
DIY: Use a plain black t-shirt and paint a white dog silhouette or crossbones on the front using fabric paint.
Red Cargo Shorts
Bright red athletic or cargo shorts that sit at the knee.
DIY: Cut a pair of old red sweatpants or chinos down to knee-length and leave the hems slightly frayed.
Mismatched Leggings or Socks
One black leg and one white leg, worn underneath the red shorts.
DIY: Wear one black knee-high sock on one leg and one white knee-high sock on the other.
Red Fingerless Gloves
Red faux-leather or knit fingerless gloves to match his rebellious VK aesthetic.
DIY: Cut the fingers off a pair of cheap red knit gloves.
Spiky Studded Bracelet
A black faux-leather wristband with silver metallic studs or spikes.
DIY: Glue silver metallic pyramid studs onto a strip of black felt and secure it with Velcro.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Carlos costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the mismatched black and white leggings or knee-high socks.
- 2
Pull on the red cargo shorts over the leggings.
- 3
Put on the black graphic t-shirt and tuck it in slightly if needed.
- 4
Layer the signature red, white, and black color-blocked moto jacket over the t-shirt.
- 5
Slip on the red fingerless gloves and secure the studded black bracelet on one wrist.
- 6
Finish the look with black combat boots or high-top sneakers with red laces.
Makeup & hair
Style hair into messy, spiky peaks. For his classic Descendants look, use temporary white hair-color spray to color the tips of the hair white while leaving the roots dark.
Carlos for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Evie, Mal, or Jay for a classic Descendants duo.
- group
- Gather a group to go as the core four Villain Kids: Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay.
- kids
- This is highly popular for kids; official pre-made jumpsuits or jacket sets are widely available in youth sizes.
- Plus size
- Use comfortable red cargo shorts with an elastic waistband and an oversized color-blocked windbreaker or jacket.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a matching black and white Dalmatian-print bandana.
Tips
- Keep the jacket unzipped to show off the graphic tee underneath and stay cool.
- Use temporary white hair chalk or spray in a well-ventilated area before putting on the white jacket to avoid staining.
- Wear comfortable black sneakers or boots, as this costume is highly active and great for walking.
Carlos costume FAQ
- What does Carlos wear in Descendants?
- Carlos wears a signature red, white, and black color-blocked leather jacket, a black graphic tee, red shorts over mismatched black and white leggings, and red fingerless gloves.
- How do I do Carlos's hair from Descendants?
- Style your hair in messy, textured spikes and use temporary white hair spray or chalk to dye the tips white, keeping the roots dark.
- Is Carlos's costume easy to DIY?
- Yes, you can easily DIY it by color-blocking an old jacket with fabric paint and wearing mismatched black and white socks under red shorts.
Did you know? Carlos is the son of Cruella de Vil, which explains his signature black, white, and red color palette, though he ironically starts out with a severe fear of dogs before befriending Dude the dog.