Dante Costume
Unleash your inner demon hunter with Dante's iconic red leather coat.
Dante from Devil May Cry is a legendary demon hunter known for his cocky attitude and stylish combat. Fans choose this costume to channel his rebellious, action-hero energy at conventions and Halloween. The look is defined by a signature long red leather trench coat, silver-white hair, and tactical gear.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $80–200
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What you need for a Dante costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Dante costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Red leather trench coat
A long-line, deep crimson or red faux-leather trench coat left unbuttoned.
DIY: Dye a thrifted long trench coat with red fabric paint or leather dye.
Grey ribbed henley shirt
A dark grey or charcoal long-sleeve ribbed shirt with a buttoned collar.
Dark slim-fit pants
Dark grey, black, or deep brown denim or faux-leather pants.
DIY: Use a pair of dark, well-worn black jeans from your closet.
Tactical shoulder holster
Brown leather dual shoulder straps and holsters worn over the shirt.
DIY: Criss-cross two brown leather belts over your chest and secure them with safety pins.
Fingerless leather gloves
Black leather or tactical fingerless gloves.
DIY: Cut the fingers off an old pair of black knit or leather gloves.
Silver-white wig
A short, heavily layered silver-white wig with messy bangs.
Prop sword and pistols
A large prop broadsword (Rebellion) and two toy semi-automatic pistols (Ebony & Ivory).
DIY: Craft a sword out of cardboard or foam board and paint it silver and black.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Dante costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the grey ribbed henley shirt and tuck it into your dark slim-fit pants.
- 2
Secure your pants with a dark belt, and tuck the pant legs into sturdy black combat boots.
- 3
Strap on the brown tactical shoulder holsters over your henley shirt.
- 4
Put on the long red faux-leather trench coat, keeping it completely open to display the tactical gear underneath.
- 5
Slip on the black fingerless leather gloves.
- 6
Put on the silver-white wig, using hair wax or hairspray to style the bangs so they fall messily around your face.
- 7
Place your prop pistols in the holsters and carry your prop broadsword in hand or strap it to your back.
Makeup & hair
Wear a short, messy silver-white wig with long bangs framing the face. Keep makeup minimal with a clean matte complexion, light contouring to define the jawline, and optional light stubble.
Dante for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Vergil in his signature blue coat, or Lady in her white schoolgirl-style tactical gear.
- group
- Assemble a Devil May Cry crew with Dante, Vergil, Nero, Lady, and Trish.
- kids
- A scaled-down red trench coat, black jeans, and a toy sword make a fun mini-demon hunter.
- Plus size
- Look for a faux-leather trench coat with a relaxed fit or custom sizing to ensure comfortable shoulder movement.
- pet
- Dress a dog in a small red cape or dog-sized red coat to match Dante's color scheme.
Tips
- Faux leather can get very hot; opt for a lightweight lining in the trench coat if wearing it indoors.
- Style the wig beforehand using hairspray or styling wax to get Dante's signature messy, layered look.
- Check convention weapon policies if you plan to bring his massive Rebellion sword or prop pistols.
Dante costume FAQ
- What weapons does Dante carry?
- Dante's signature weapons are his massive broadsword, Rebellion, and his custom dual semi-automatic pistols, Ebony and Ivory.
- How do I style Dante's hair?
- Use a short, layered silver-white wig. Use styling gel or wax to piece out the bangs so they fall casually over your forehead and eyes.
- Which version of Dante's outfit is most popular?
- The Devil May Cry 5 version, featuring a darker crimson leather coat, grey henley, and weathered dark pants, is highly popular for its realistic, gritty look.
Did you know? Dante's signature red coat was chosen by creator Hideki Kamiya because red is a heroic color in Japanese media, contrasting with his twin brother Vergil's blue motif.