Coraline and Wybie Costume
Bring the spooky magic of the Other World to life together.
Coraline and Wybie from LAIKA's stop-motion classic Coraline make the perfect whimsical, slightly spooky couples costume. This look pairs Coraline's bright yellow raincoat and blue hair with Wybie's dark, reflective skeleton-accented jacket and welding mask. It is an instantly recognizable duo that is both comfortable to wear and highly photogenic.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Coraline and Wybie costume
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Coraline's Yellow Raincoat
A bright yellow, hooded mid-length raincoat made of vinyl or waterproof polyester.
DIY: Use a plain yellow jacket and add a small dragonfly hair clip to the hood.
Coraline's Blue Wig
A short, bright blue bob-cut wig with straight bangs.
DIY: Temporary blue hair spray on a short bob haircut.
Coraline's Dragonfly Hair Clip
A small, decorative gold or pink dragonfly hair pin worn on the side of the hair.
DIY: Cut a dragonfly shape out of craft foam, paint it, and glue it to a bobby pin.
Wybie's Black Coat with Reflective Stripes
A dark grey or black heavy coat featuring silver reflective stripes on the sleeves and torso.
DIY: Take an oversized black trench coat and apply silver reflective safety tape to the sleeves and shoulders.
Wybie's Skeleton Gloves
Black knit gloves featuring a white skeleton hand bone print on the back.
DIY: Paint white fabric paint bone designs onto a pair of cheap black knit gloves.
Wybie's Welding Mask
A retro-style steampunk or welding mask with multiple flip-up lenses, often decorated with skull or mechanical details.
DIY: Modify a basic plastic welding shield with silver spray paint and metallic accents.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Coraline and Wybie costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Coraline, put on a pair of dark blue skinny jeans and yellow rain boots.
- 2
Put on the short blue bob wig, securing it with a wig cap, and slide the dragonfly clip into the right side of the bangs.
- 3
Put on the bright yellow hooded raincoat over a striped long-sleeve shirt.
- 4
For Wybie, wear loose-fitting, distressed blue jeans and dark ankle boots.
- 5
Put on the black coat with reflective safety stripes and slip on the skeleton-print knit gloves.
- 6
Position the welding mask/goggles either over the face or pushed up onto the forehead.
- 7
Carry a small black cat plush toy or a green seeing stone prop to complete the joint look.
Makeup & hair
Coraline needs a short blue bob with straight bangs and a few faux freckles drawn across the bridge of the nose. Wybie has messy, curly dark brown hair that should look slightly disheveled under his mask.
Coraline and Wybie for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One dresses as Coraline in her yellow raincoat, and the other dresses as Wybie Lovat in his reflective coat and welding mask.
- group
- Add the Other Mother (with button eyes), the Other Father, or Wybie's black cat to create a larger group theme.
- kids
- Scale down the yellow raincoat and blue wig for an adorable, weather-friendly kids' costume.
- Plus size
- Oversized yellow raincoats and loose-fitting black trench coats provide a comfortable, screen-accurate fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a black cat or a small dog in a tiny yellow raincoat to represent Coraline's feline companion.
Tips
- Use real reflective safety tape on Wybie's coat so it brightly reflects camera flashes in photos.
- Coraline's yellow rain boots are perfect for rainy or cold Halloween weather, making this a highly practical outdoor costume.
- Carry a small green 'seeing stone' (made from translucent polymer clay) as an easy, lightweight prop.
Coraline and Wybie costume FAQ
- What kind of coat does Wybie wear?
- Wybie wears a dark, heavy, oversized black coat featuring silver reflective safety stripes on the sleeves and pockets.
- How do you style Coraline's hair?
- Coraline has a bright blue, chin-length bob with straight-cut bangs, held in place on one side by a gold dragonfly hair clip.
- Is this costume good for cold weather?
- Yes, both costumes feature heavy outerwear (a raincoat and a thick trench coat) and boots, making them exceptionally warm and weather-resistant.
Did you know? In the original Coraline novel by Neil Gaiman, the character of Wybie Lovat does not exist; he was created entirely for the LAIKA stop-motion film so Coraline would have someone to talk to.