What do you need for a DIY Donkey and Dragon costume?

For Donkey, you need a grey outfit, donkey ears, a tail, and a black bow tie. For Dragon, you need a magenta or red outfit, matching dragon wings, horns, and a tail.

How do you make the dragon wings at home?

You can cut wing shapes out of stiff red felt or cardboard, paint on scale details, and hot glue elastic straps to wear them like a backpack.

Is this costume good for cold weather?

Yes, because both bases can be made from warm, cozy sweatsets or fleece onesies, making it highly adaptable for chilly outdoor events.

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Donkey and Dragon Costume

The ultimate unlikely fairy tale couple costume.

Bring one of animation's most beloved and unexpected couples to life with a Donkey and Dragon costume from Shrek. Perfect for couples or best friends, this duo pairs a talkative grey donkey with a fiery magenta dragon. The look relies on recognizable color palettes, plush headpieces, and whimsical fairy tale accessories.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $40–120

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Grey donkey ears and tail set
Plush grey donkey ears on a flexible headband paired with a matching grey tail.
DIY: Cut ear shapes from grey and pink felt, glue them to a plain headband, and use grey yarn to braid a simple tail.
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Grey jumpsuit or sweatset
A comfortable, solid grey long-sleeve shirt and matching sweatpants or a fleece onesie.
DIY: Use any matching grey sweatshirt and sweatpants already in your closet.
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Black bow tie
A simple black satin bow tie with an adjustable neck strap.
DIY: Fold a piece of black felt or ribbon into a bow shape and safety pin it to the collar.
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Magenta or red dress or jumpsuit
A vibrant red, pink, or magenta long-sleeve dress, jumpsuit, or matching top and pants set.
DIY: Wear a bright red or pink dress or fitted activewear set.
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Red dragon wings and tail set
Lightweight red or magenta dragon wings with elastic shoulder straps and a matching scaled tail.
DIY: Cut wing shapes out of stiff red poster board or felt, paint on scale details, and attach elastic arm loops.
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Dragon horn headband
A headband featuring curved red or magenta dragon horns.
DIY: Sculpt horns out of lightweight red foam or aluminum foil wrapped in red tape, then glue them to a headband.
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How to put it together

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Coordinate the bases: Have one partner put on the solid grey sweatset or jumpsuit for Donkey, and the other wear the vibrant red or magenta outfit for Dragon.
2
Attach the tails: Secure the grey donkey tail to the back of the grey pants, and fasten the red dragon tail to the red outfit using safety pins or the included belt.
3
Put on the headpieces: Donkey wears the plush grey donkey ears headband, while Dragon wears the red or magenta dragon horns.
4
Equip the wings: Have Dragon slip on the red dragon wings using the elastic shoulder straps, adjusting them for a snug fit.
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Add final accessories: Fasten the black bow tie around Donkey's neck for a charming, classic touch.
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Apply makeup: Use grey face paint on Donkey's nose and cheeks, and dramatic red or purple eyeshadow with dark eyeliner for Dragon's fiery look.

Makeup & hair

For Donkey, use grey face paint on the nose and muzzle with a touch of black eyeliner for whiskers. For Dragon, go glam with dramatic red or purple eyeshadow, winged black eyeliner, and a bold red lip.

Donkey and Dragon for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: This is the ultimate Shrek couple's costume, but you can also add Shrek and Fiona to make it a double date.
group: Expand the group with Shrek, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad, and Gingy.
kids: Dress a toddler as a 'Dronkey' (donkey-dragon hybrid baby) with small wings and long ears.
Plus size: Both looks work perfectly with oversized, comfortable monochrome sweatsets in grey and magenta.
pet: Dress a small dog in a plush grey donkey hoodie to accompany Dragon.

Tips

Keep it comfortable by using soft fleece hoodies or sweatsets as the base garments for cold Halloween nights.
Ensure Dragon's wings are lightweight and flexible so they do not bump into people at crowded parties.
Take photos posing together, with Donkey looking playfully nervous and Dragon looking protective and affectionate.

Donkey and Dragon costume FAQ

What do you need for a DIY Donkey and Dragon costume?: For Donkey, you need a grey outfit, donkey ears, a tail, and a black bow tie. For Dragon, you need a magenta or red outfit, matching dragon wings, horns, and a tail.
How do you make the dragon wings at home?: You can cut wing shapes out of stiff red felt or cardboard, paint on scale details, and hot glue elastic straps to wear them like a backpack.
Is this costume good for cold weather?: Yes, because both bases can be made from warm, cozy sweatsets or fleece onesies, making it highly adaptable for chilly outdoor events.

Did you know? In the Shrek film franchise, Donkey and Dragon actually get married and have six adorable flying donkey-dragon hybrid babies called 'Dronkeys'.