Devil and Angel Costume
Balance good and evil with this iconic, easy-to-coordinate costume pairing.
The Devil and Angel costume is a timeless Halloween favorite, perfect for couples, best friends, or anyone wanting to play with the contrast of heaven and hell. This look relies on a striking red-and-white color palette, complete with wings, halos, horns, and pitchforks. It is highly customizable, ranging from simple and comfortable to glamorous and dramatic.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–80
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What you need for a Devil and Angel costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Devil and Angel costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Angel White Dress or Jumpsuit
A flowing white dress, tunic, or jumpsuit to serve as the heavenly base.
DIY: Use a plain white oversized t-shirt or bedsheet styled as a toga.
Devil Red Outfit
A sleek red dress, red bodysuit, or red suit to serve as the fiery base.
DIY: Wear a red t-shirt paired with red jeans or leggings from your closet.
Angel Wings and Halo
Feathery white wings with elastic shoulder straps and a matching tinsel halo headband.
DIY: Cut wings out of white cardboard, glue white coffee filters or feathers to them, and attach pipe cleaners to a headband for the halo.
Devil Horns and Pitchfork
A red headband with plush or plastic horns, paired with a lightweight red pitchfork toy.
DIY: Cut horn shapes out of red felt or construction paper, glue them to a black headband, and cut a pitchfork shape out of cardboard painted red.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Devil and Angel costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Decide who will wear which persona, or coordinate matching half-and-half elements if going solo.
- 2
Put on the base garments, ensuring the angel is in solid white and the devil is in solid red.
- 3
Secure the angel wings over the shoulders and place the halo headband flat on the head.
- 4
Put on the devil horn headband and carry the toy pitchfork.
- 5
Add coordinating footwear, such as white sneakers or heels for the angel, and red or black boots for the devil.
Makeup & hair
The angel look features soft, glowing makeup with silver highlighter and loose, natural waves. The devil look features bold red lipstick, sharp winged eyeliner, and sleek, slicked-back hair.
Devil and Angel for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as the classic white angel while the partner dresses as the red devil.
- group
- A larger group can feature a central 'mortal' surrounded by multiple angels and devils.
- kids
- Use comfortable white and red sweatpants and sweatshirts as bases, adding soft felt wings and plush horns.
- Plus size
- A-line white dresses and relaxed-fit red suits offer comfortable, flattering silhouettes for both looks.
- pet
- A white feather collar for one pet and a red sweater with soft felt horns for another.
Tips
- If you are going solo, you can create a 'half-and-half' look by splitting your outfit down the middle with half white and half red garments.
- Opt for lightweight cardboard or foam wings if you plan to be in crowded spaces to avoid bumping into others.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as this classic party look is perfect for socializing and dancing.
Devil and Angel costume FAQ
- What do you need for a Devil and Angel costume?
- You need a white outfit, white wings, and a halo for the angel, and a red outfit, red horns, and a pitchfork for the devil.
- How do you style a solo half-devil half-angel costume?
- Split the look down the center by wearing a split-color dress or jumpsuit, attaching one white wing and one red wing, and wearing a headband that has a horn on one side and a halo on the other.
- Is this costume suitable for cold weather?
- Yes, simply swap out dresses for white and red sweaters, coats, or turtlenecks to stay warm while keeping the color scheme.
Did you know? The 'devil on one shoulder, angel on the other' trope has been used in animation and theater for decades to visually represent a character's inner conflict.