Daria Costume
Channel the ultimate 90s deadpan icon with this easy DIY costume.
Daria Morgendorffer, the cynical and highly intelligent protagonist of MTV's classic animated series 'Daria', is a favorite choice for those who love 90s nostalgia. Her signature look is instantly recognizable to fellow millennials and Gen Xers alike. Best of all, it consists of simple, comfortable everyday clothing items that are easy to source and assemble.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Daria costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Daria costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Green Blazer or Jacket
A dark forest green, single-breasted blazer or structured utility jacket with a collar.
DIY: Dye an old light-colored blazer using dark green fabric dye.
Orange T-Shirt
A plain, crewneck orange t-shirt worn underneath the blazer.
Black Pleated Skirt
A simple, pleated black mini skirt that sits at the waist.
DIY: Use any simple black A-line skirt you already own.
Round Glasses
Thick, oversized round black-rimmed glasses with clear lenses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap round sunglasses and paint the frames black.
Black Combat Boots
Chunky, heavy-duty black lace-up combat boots.
DIY: Any dark, chunky lace-up boots or Doc Martens will work perfectly.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Daria costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the plain orange crewneck t-shirt as your base layer.
- 2
Slip on the black pleated mini skirt, tucking the orange t-shirt in.
- 3
Layer the dark forest green blazer over the t-shirt, leaving it unbuttoned.
- 4
Put on the thick, round black-rimmed glasses.
- 5
Lace up your chunky black combat boots over bare legs or simple black tights.
- 6
Style your hair with a center part and a slight flip at the ends.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal to nonexistent to match her low-effort vibe. Style your hair in a shoulder-length brown bob with a clean center part, slightly turned under or flipped at the ends.
Daria for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Jane Lane wearing a red jacket, black shorts, and combat boots.
- group
- Add Trent Lane in a black t-shirt and green cargo pants, and Quinn Morgendorffer in a pink baby tee.
- kids
- A cute, comfortable option using a green cardigan and a tiny pleated skirt.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretch-knit green blazer and an elastic-waist pleated skirt for maximum comfort.
Tips
- Perfect your deadpan expression and crossed-arm pose for photos.
- Wear black tights or leggings underneath the skirt if you are celebrating in colder weather.
- This is an incredibly comfortable costume for walking around or standing at parties all night.
Daria costume FAQ
- What kind of glasses does Daria wear?
- She wears oversized, perfectly round glasses with thick black frames.
- How do I style my hair for a Daria costume?
- Daria has medium-brown, shoulder-length hair with a center part and blunt ends that curve slightly inward.
- Can I make this costume from regular clothes?
- Yes, this is one of the easiest DIY costumes because it uses basic wardrobe staples like a green blazer, orange tee, and black skirt.
Did you know? Daria Morgendorffer first appeared as a recurring character on Mike Judge's 'Beavis and Butt-Head' before getting her own highly successful spin-off on MTV in 1997.