Dory Costume
Just keep swimming in this vibrant, cheerful blue tang fish look.
Dory, the lovable blue tang fish with short-term memory loss from Pixar's Finding Nemo and Finding Dory, is a favorite for her cheerful optimism. This costume is a popular choice for all ages due to its bright, recognizable color palette and comfortable fit. The classic look consists of a vibrant royal blue base with bright yellow accents, mimicking a blue tang's fins and tail.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $20–65
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What you need for a Dory costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Dory costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Royal blue tunic or dress
A bright royal blue tunic, oversized t-shirt, or shift dress serves as the main body of the fish.
DIY: Use an oversized royal blue t-shirt and cut the hem into a slight curve.
Yellow fabric paint or felt
Bright yellow felt sheets or fabric paint to create the distinctive curved markings on the sides and back.
DIY: Cut curved crescent shapes from yellow felt and fabric-glue them to the sides of your blue top.
Blue leggings or tights
Matching royal blue leggings or opaque tights to keep the color palette consistent.
DIY: Wear any comfortable black or blue pants you already own.
Yellow fin sleeves or gloves
Bright yellow arm warmers, long gloves, or felt fin attachments to represent Dory's pectoral fins.
DIY: Cut fin shapes out of yellow felt and safety-pin them to the wrists of your blue top.
Detachable plush tail
A blue and yellow fabric fish tail attached to the back of the waist.
DIY: Cut a double-layered tail shape out of blue felt, stuff it lightly with cotton balls, trim the edge with yellow felt, and safety-pin it to your back.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Dory costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the royal blue leggings or tights as your base layer.
- 2
Slip on the royal blue tunic, dress, or oversized t-shirt.
- 3
Attach the yellow felt crescent markings to the sides of the tunic using fabric glue or safety pins if not already printed on.
- 4
Pull on the bright yellow gloves or attach the yellow felt fin shapes to your sleeves.
- 5
Secure the blue and yellow plush tail to the lower back of your tunic or waistband.
- 6
Style your hair or add a blue headband to complete the aquatic color scheme.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup simple with bright blue eyeshadow or a touch of yellow face paint on the cheeks. For hair, a royal blue wig, blue hair chalk, or a simple blue headband with a small yellow bow works perfectly.
Dory for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Marlin or Nemo in an orange and white striped outfit for an iconic underwater duo.
- group
- Gather a group to dress as Nemo, Marlin, Bruce the shark, and Crush the sea turtle.
- kids
- A plush, padded toddler bodysuit with an attached hood showing Dory's big eyes and smile.
- Plus size
- An A-line royal blue swing dress paired with stretchy blue leggings offers a comfortable, flowing fit.
- pet
- A simple blue pet vest with yellow felt fins attached to the sides.
Tips
- Choose soft, breathable fabrics like cotton or fleece so you can move comfortably all night.
- If trick-or-treating in cold weather, layer a royal blue long-sleeve thermal shirt underneath the tunic.
- For fun photos, strike a swimming pose with your arms out to show off the yellow fin sleeves.
- Write 'Hi, I'm Dory!' on a simple nametag to play up her forgetful personality.
Dory costume FAQ
- What is the easiest way to make a DIY Dory costume?
- The easiest way is to wear a royal blue t-shirt and leggings, then fabric-glue yellow felt triangles to the sleeves and a yellow felt crescent to the back.
- What colors do I need for a Dory costume?
- You need royal blue as the primary color, bright yellow for the fins and tail accents, and small touches of black for the markings.
- How do I style a Dory costume for adults?
- Adults can wear a comfortable royal blue tunic dress or a cozy character onesie paired with yellow flats or sneakers.
Did you know? Dory's character was specifically written for Ellen DeGeneres after director Andrew Stanton saw her on her sitcom explaining a topic while changing her mind mid-sentence.