Devil Costume
Unleash your fiery side with this timeless, easy-to-customize classic look.
The Devil is a classic Halloween archetype chosen for its bold, fiery aesthetic and effortless versatility. Whether you want to go spooky, glamorous, or humorous, this look is instantly recognizable. The core outfit consists of a vibrant red ensemble paired with horns, a pointed tail, and a pitchfork.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $15–60
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What you need for a Devil costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Devil costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Devil Horns Headband
A comfortable red headband featuring two pointed, upright devil horns.
DIY: Cut horn shapes from red felt or foam and hot glue them to a plain black headband.
Red Outfit
A solid red dress, jumpsuit, bodysuit, or suit depending on your preferred style.
DIY: Wear a plain red t-shirt and red pants or leggings from your closet.
Pointed Tail
A flexible red tail with a pointed spade tip that clips or pins to your waist.
DIY: Stuff a red knee-high sock, insert a bendable wire, add a felt spade tip, and safety pin it to your waist.
Toy Pitchfork
A lightweight plastic pitchfork with a black handle and a red three-pronged fork.
DIY: Cut a pitchfork shape out of cardboard, paint it red, and tape it securely to a broom handle.
Black or Red Shoes
Sleek black boots, heels, or red sneakers to complement the color scheme.
DIY: Use any solid black or red shoes you already own.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Devil costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your base red outfit, ensuring it fits comfortably and allows for easy movement.
- 2
Secure the red devil tail to your waistband or belt loop using a safety pin or built-in clip.
- 3
Place the devil horns headband securely on your head, adjusting your hair around the band to conceal it.
- 4
Apply optional red-themed makeup, such as bold red lipstick or dark eyeliner, to enhance the look.
- 5
Pick up your toy pitchfork to complete the classic look.
Makeup & hair
Go for dramatic makeup with sharp black winged eyeliner, a bold red lip, and optional red eyeshadow. Style your hair sleekly parted down the middle or in two high space buns to frame the horns.
Devil for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as an Angel and a Devil for a classic 'good vs. evil' dynamic.
- group
- Form a 'Legion of Devils' with everyone wearing different styles of red outfits and horns.
- kids
- Use a cozy red fleece onesie with soft felt horns and tail attached for safety.
- Plus size
- A flowing red wrap dress or a crimson button-down shirt offers a highly comfortable, flattering fit.
- pet
- A simple red cape and elastic-strap soft horns make for an adorable pet costume.
More ways people search for this costume
The most-searched variations of “Devil costume”, and how this look adapts to each.
Girls devil costume
- Use a cozy red fleece onesie with soft felt horns and tail attached for safety.
Dogs devil costume
- A simple red cape and elastic-strap soft horns make for an adorable pet costume.
Tips
- If carrying a pitchfork all night is annoying, choose a collapsible toy version that fits in a bag.
- Keep your base layer weather-appropriate by adding a red trench coat or black leather jacket if it gets cold.
- For striking photos, pose with dramatic backlighting to make the red silhouette pop.
Devil costume FAQ
- What do you need for a basic Devil costume?
- At minimum, you need a red outfit, a devil horns headband, and a pointed tail. A toy pitchfork is a great extra touch.
- How can I make a DIY devil costume last minute?
- Wear any red clothing you own, make horns out of red paper taped to a headband, and use red lipstick to draw a small tail on your cheek.
- Is a Devil costume easy to customize?
- Yes, you can easily style it as a classic suit-and-tie look, a glamorous red dress, a scary demon, or a cute, casual outfit.
Did you know? The modern depiction of the devil in a red suit with a pitchfork was largely popularized by 19th-century theatrical productions of Faust.