Damon and Elena Costume
Channel Mystic Falls' most intense vampire romance with these sleek, dark looks.
Damon Salvatore and Elena Gilbert from The Vampire Diaries are a favorite choice for couples who want a moody, modern vampire look. Their style relies on classic late-2000s CW fashion, featuring dark leather jackets, henleys, and signature supernatural jewelry. Recreating this duo is simple, recognizable, and perfect for a stylish Halloween night.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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See yourself as Damon and Elena
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What you need for a Damon and Elena costume
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Elena's dark blue henley
A slim-fit, long-sleeve ribbed henley shirt in deep navy blue or royal blue.
DIY: Use any dark blue long-sleeve tee or camisole with a zip-up hoodie.
Elena's leather jacket
A fitted, cropped dark brown or black faux-leather motorcycle jacket.
Elena's vervain locket
An antique silver-toned opening locket necklace on a thin chain, matching her signature show prop.
DIY: Use any vintage-style silver oval locket.
Damon's black leather jacket
A classic, slightly distressed black leather or faux-leather jacket with a collar.
Damon's black button-down or henley
A simple black button-down shirt, worn slightly unbuttoned, or a dark charcoal henley.
DIY: A plain black crewneck t-shirt works as a simple alternative.
Daylight rings
Silver-toned rings set with lapis lazuli stones, worn by both characters to walk in the sun.
DIY: Any silver ring with a blue stone or blue painted detail.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Damon and Elena costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Elena, put on dark blue bootcut jeans, the navy blue henley, and layer the brown leather jacket over it.
- 2
Put on Elena's signature silver vervain locket and her blue daylight ring.
- 3
For Damon, wear dark grey or black slim-fit jeans, a black henley or unbuttoned black shirt, and the black leather jacket.
- 4
Slip on Damon's family crest daylight ring on your middle finger.
- 5
Style both hairstyles to be sleek and straight (for Elena) or slightly messy and textured (for Damon).
- 6
Optional: Add subtle vampire fangs and a touch of fake blood at the corner of the mouth.
Makeup & hair
Elena has sleek, straight, center-parted dark brown hair and natural, fresh-faced makeup. Damon has messy, textured dark hair styled with pomade. For a vampire twist, add subtle red eyeshadow under the lower lash line and a tiny drip of fake blood.
Damon and Elena for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- This is the ultimate CW couples look; one dresses as Damon in black leather and the other as Elena in her classic blue henley.
- group
- Add Stefan Gilbert in a grey t-shirt and leather jacket, or Katherine Pierce in a curled hairstyle and a black leather jacket.
- Plus size
- Both looks rely on classic denim and leather jackets, which are highly flattering and widely available in all sizes.
Tips
- Keep the makeup natural unless you are going for the 'vamp out' look with veins and fangs.
- The jewelry is key—the vervain locket and daylight rings instantly distinguish this from ordinary street clothes.
- For photos, practice Damon's signature 'eyebrow thing' and Elena's classic concerned expression.
Damon and Elena costume FAQ
- What is Elena Gilbert's style called?
- Elena's style is classic late-2000s casual chic, consisting of layered henleys, hoodies, bootcut jeans, Converse sneakers, and leather jackets.
- How do you make a DIY Damon and Elena costume?
- You can easily pull this together from your closet using a black leather jacket and black shirt for Damon, and a brown leather jacket, blue top, and silver locket for Elena.
- What jewelry do Damon and Elena wear?
- Elena wears an antique silver vervain locket, and both wear silver daylight rings set with blue lapis lazuli stones.
Did you know? Elena's signature vervain locket was actually a vintage piece chosen by the show's costume designer, which became so popular that replicas are still widely sold today.