Dante Costume
Unleash your inner demon hunter with Dante's iconic red leather coat.
Dante from Capcom's Devil May Cry series is one of gaming's most iconic protagonists, beloved for his cocky attitude and stylish combat. His signature look centers around a dramatic red trench coat, silver hair, and formidable weaponry. This guide helps you assemble his classic Devil May Cry 5 appearance for your next convention or Halloween event.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $80–200
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What you need for a Dante costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Dante costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Red Leather Trench Coat
A long, dark red faux-leather trench coat with a split tail, zipper details, and a high collar.
DIY: Modify a thrifted long brown or black trench coat with red fabric paint.
Black Ribbed Henley Shirt
A simple, slim-fit black long-sleeve ribbed henley or crewneck shirt worn under the coat.
Dark Grey or Black Jeans
Slightly weathered, straight-leg denim jeans in dark grey or black.
DIY: Use sandpaper to lightly scuff up an old pair of black jeans.
Brown Leather Belts and Holster
A set of overlapping brown leather belts with silver buckles, including a back-mounted holster strap.
DIY: Layer two or three cheap thrift store brown belts across your hips.
Black Fingerless Gloves
Tough black leather or faux-leather fingerless tactical gloves.
DIY: Cut the fingers off a pair of cheap black winter gloves.
Rebellion Sword Prop
A large silver-colored greatsword prop with a skull-shaped crossguard.
DIY: Cut the sword shape out of sturdy foam board and paint it silver and black.
Ebony & Ivory Prop Pistols
One matte black semi-automatic pistol prop and one silver semi-automatic pistol prop.
DIY: Paint two toy pistols—one solid black, the other solid silver.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark grey or black jeans and the black ribbed henley shirt.
- 2
Tuck the shirt in and secure your pants with the primary brown leather belt.
- 3
Layer the secondary brown leather belts at an angle across your hips, attaching any prop holsters.
- 4
Put on the black fingerless gloves, pulling them securely over your wrists.
- 5
Put on the short, styled silver-white wig, adjusting the bangs to frame your face.
- 6
Slip on the long red leather trench coat, leaving it unzipped to show the shirt and belts underneath.
- 7
Equip your props, carrying the Rebellion sword on your back and the Ebony and Ivory pistols in hand or in holsters.
Makeup & hair
Style a short, layered silver-white wig with messy, chin-length bangs parted down the middle. Keep makeup minimal with a light foundation, adding a subtle five o'clock shadow using a stipple sponge and grey-brown makeup if desired.
Dante for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Vergil in his signature blue coat, or Lady in her white schoolgirl-style combat gear.
- group
- Form a Devil May Cry crew with Dante, Vergil, Nero, Nico, and Trish.
- kids
- A miniature red trench coat over black pants with foam toy swords makes for a fun, kid-friendly demon hunter.
- Plus size
- Choose a relaxed-fit red duster coat and comfortable stretch-denim dark jeans for ease of movement.
Tips
- Faux leather can get very hot, so wear a breathable cotton undershirt to stay cool.
- If carrying large prop weapons, check your event's weapon policy beforehand to ensure they are allowed.
- Strike confident, relaxed poses for photos, holding one of your dual pistols forward or resting your sword on your shoulder.
Dante costume FAQ
- What color is Dante's coat?
- Dante's signature coat is a deep, dark red or crimson leather, often featuring a weathered look.
- What are the names of Dante's weapons?
- His primary weapons are his massive claymore sword named Rebellion, and his custom dual semi-automatic pistols, Ebony (black) and Ivory (silver).
- How do I style Dante's hair?
- Dante has messy, chin-length silver-white hair with a middle part. You can achieve this using a heat-resistant synthetic cosplay wig styled with a bit of hair wax.
Did you know? Dante's design was originally conceived as a stylish, red-clad version of the classic anime character Cobra, combined with the attitude of a cool, modern action hero.