Descendants Costume
Unleash your inner Villain Kid with bold leather and bright hair.
Disney's Descendants franchise is a massive hit for fans who love the edgy, stylish children of classic Disney villains. Perfect for group themes or solo cosplays, these costumes stand out with their vibrant hair colors and punk-rock fantasy outfits. This guide helps you recreate the iconic Isle of the Lost look, focusing on Mal's signature purple and green style.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $35–95
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What you need for a Descendants costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Descendants costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Purple faux-leather jacket
A cropped motorcycle jacket in deep purple, ideally featuring studs, zippers, or green accents.
DIY: Take an old jacket and paint green dragon-scale patterns on the back with acrylic fabric paint.
Purple wavy wig
A long, vibrant purple wig with loose waves or a side-swept bang.
DIY: Use temporary purple hair color wax or spray on your natural hair.
Patterned dark leggings
Leggings in dark purple, grey, or black with a distressed, patchwork, or scale print.
DIY: Use fabric markers to draw abstract patchwork designs on plain black leggings.
Fingerless gloves
Black or dark purple fingerless gloves made of faux leather or mesh.
DIY: Cut the fingers off an old pair of black knit or leather gloves.
Black combat boots
Sturdy, lace-up black combat boots with a slight platform or flat sole.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the patterned dark leggings and a basic dark purple or black t-shirt.
- 2
Layer the studded purple faux-leather jacket over the shirt, leaving it partially unzipped.
- 3
Secure your natural hair under a wig cap, then put on and adjust the vibrant purple wig.
- 4
Slip on the fingerless gloves and lace up your black combat boots.
- 5
Carry a prop like a replica spell book or a small glowing green accessory to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Style the purple wig with a few small, messy braids mixed into the loose waves. For makeup, apply a smoky purple eyeshadow, winged black eyeliner, and a deep plum or dark pink lipstick.
Descendants for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Mal with Ben in his royal blue Auradon Prep suit and a gold crown.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as the full VK crew: Evie in blue, Carlos in black and white, and Jay in red and yellow.
- kids
- Use an official licensed Descendants jumpsuit of Mal, Evie, or Red for an easy, comfortable fit.
- Plus size
- Opt for high-waisted, stretchy black leggings paired with a flexible purple moto jacket.
- pet
- Dress your pet in a small purple or red spiked collar to match the Isle of the Lost aesthetic.
Tips
- Use fabric paint to add personalized villain crests to the back of your jacket.
- Wear comfortable combat boots if you plan on walking or trick-or-treating.
- Secure your wig with bobby pins and a wig grip band to keep it from sliding.
Descendants costume FAQ
- Who are the most popular Descendants characters to dress up as?
- The most popular choices are Mal (daughter of Maleficent) in purple, Evie (daughter of the Evil Queen) in blue, and Red (daughter of the Queen of Hearts) in red.
- How can I make a DIY Descendants costume?
- Focus on the signature color palette of your chosen character. Get a colored faux-leather jacket, add studs or fabric paint, wear a matching colored wig, and finish with combat boots.
- What props go well with a Mal costume?
- Mal's spell book (a green book with a double-dragon crest) or a glowing green scepter are the perfect props to carry.
Did you know? The elaborate leather jackets worn by the characters in the movies were custom-designed with unique, hand-painted symbols on the back representing their villainous parents.