Coraline Costume
Unlock the door to the Other World with this iconic look.
Based on the beloved stop-motion film, Coraline is a highly popular costume choice for her brave personality and instantly recognizable color palette. Her signature look contrasts a bright yellow raincoat against a vibrant blue bob haircut. With just a few key pieces, you can easily recreate this adventurous heroine's style for your next event.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $35–75
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What you need for a Coraline costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Coraline costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Yellow raincoat
A bright yellow, hooded vinyl or polyester raincoat, preferably with an A-line silhouette.
DIY: Use a basic yellow windbreaker or dye a light-colored coat yellow using fabric paint.
Blue bob wig
A short, straight synthetic wig in a vibrant royal blue shade with blunt bangs.
DIY: Temporary blue hair spray on a short bob haircut.
Dragonfly hair clip
A small gold or bronze metal hair barrette shaped like a dragonfly with blue and green enamel wings.
DIY: Glue a plastic toy dragonfly onto a plain metal hair slide and paint it with nail polish.
Dark blue skinny jeans
Classic, form-fitting denim jeans or leggings in a deep indigo or navy blue.
DIY: Any dark blue pants or leggings from your closet.
Yellow rain boots
Glossy, mid-calf rubber rain boots in a matching bright yellow color.
DIY: Wear black boots and wrap the shafts in yellow duct tape.
Green seeing stone
A small, flat green stone prop with a circular hole cut directly through the center.
DIY: Sculpt a flat green disc from polymer clay, poke a hole in the middle, and bake it.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Coraline costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark blue skinny jeans or leggings as your base layer.
- 2
Slip on the bright yellow rubber rain boots over your pants.
- 3
Put on the short blue bob wig, ensuring the bangs are straight and even.
- 4
Secure the dragonfly hair clip on the right side of the wig, just above your ear.
- 5
Put on the yellow raincoat and leave it slightly unzipped or fully buttoned depending on the weather.
- 6
Carry the green seeing stone or a small black cat plush toy as your main prop.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal and fresh-faced. Use a brown brow pencil to dot light, natural-looking freckles across the bridge of your nose and cheeks. Style the blue wig with a clean side part before adding the dragonfly clip.
Coraline for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Wybie Lovat wearing a black skeleton-print jacket, welding mask, and a black cat plush.
- group
- Form a group with the Other Mother (wearing a red bustle dress and black button eyes) and the Other Father.
- kids
- An incredibly easy and comfortable choice for kids, using a standard yellow raincoat and rain boots for trick-or-treating.
- Plus size
- Look for an A-line yellow raincoat or swing-style trench coat to allow for comfortable layering over jeans.
- pet
- Dress a black cat or dog in a tiny yellow raincoat to represent Coraline's feline companion.
More ways people search for this costume
The most-searched variations of “Coraline costume”, and how this look adapts to each.
Coraline diy costume
- Skip the store: Use a basic yellow windbreaker or dye a light-colored coat yellow using fabric paint. Temporary blue hair spray on a short bob haircut. Glue a plastic toy dragonfly onto a plain metal hair slide and paint it with nail polish.
Tips
- If wearing this outdoors in cold weather, layer a thick sweater underneath the raincoat as vinyl does not breathe well.
- Keep the wig secure by wearing a wig cap underneath and pinning it with bobby pins.
- For photos, hold the green seeing stone up to one eye to recreate the iconic movie poster pose.
Coraline costume FAQ
- What color are Coraline's boots?
- In the movie, Coraline wears bright yellow rubber rain boots that match her yellow raincoat.
- How do I make a cheap Coraline dragonfly clip?
- You can make one by cutting a dragonfly shape out of stiff felt or craft foam, painting it with metallic and blue acrylic paint, and gluing it to a standard bobby pin.
- What props does Coraline carry?
- Her most famous props are the green seeing stone (a green stone with a hole in the middle), a black key with a button-shaped end, and a Y-shaped wooden dowsing rod.
Did you know? The miniature yellow raincoat worn by the Coraline puppet in the stop-motion film was hand-sewn with tiny, functional details, including real miniature metal snaps and hand-painted lining.