Dr. Drakken Costume
Unleash your inner mad scientist with this classic blue villain look.
Dr. Drakken is the blue-skinned, hilariously unsuccessful mad scientist and primary antagonist from Disney's Kim Possible. Fans love dressing up as him for his nostalgic appeal, distinct color palette, and comedic villain energy. The look centers on a high-collared blue lab coat, black accessories, and his signature blue skin.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–90
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What you need for a Dr. Drakken costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Dr. Drakken costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Blue high-collar tunic or lab coat
A royal blue, double-breasted tunic or long lab coat with a high mandarin collar.
DIY: Dye a white lab coat royal blue, or use a blue bathrobe with a black belt to cinch it.
Blue pants
Matching royal blue straight-leg trousers or scrubs.
DIY: Use any plain royal blue sweatpants or jeans.
Black vinyl belt
A wide black belt with a simple silver or black buckle to wear over the tunic.
DIY: Cut a strip of black felt or vinyl and secure it with velcro.
Black gloves
Elbow-length black costume gloves, preferably with structured or flared cuffs.
DIY: Wear standard black dishwashing gloves or black winter gloves.
Black boots
Mid-calf black boots or clean black dress shoes.
DIY: Wear black sneakers with tall black socks pulled over your pants.
Blue face paint
Water-activated pale blue or light teal face paint for his signature skin tone.
Black wig with ponytail
A black wig styled into a short, messy ponytail at the crown of the head.
DIY: Style your own hair with black temporary hair spray and pull it into a high ponytail.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Dr. Drakken costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Apply the light blue face paint evenly over your face, neck, and ears, leaving the eye area clear for comfort.
- 2
Use a black eyeliner pencil to draw Drakken's signature scar under his left eye.
- 3
Put on the royal blue pants and the matching high-collar blue tunic.
- 4
Fasten the wide black belt securely around your waist over the tunic.
- 5
Put on the black wig, ensuring the high ponytail is centered and visible.
- 6
Tuck your pants into the black mid-calf boots.
- 7
Slip on the black gauntlet gloves to complete the mad scientist uniform.
Makeup & hair
Use water-activated light blue makeup for full face and neck coverage. Draw a thin, dark blue or black scar line under the left eye, and style a black wig into a messy, high-sitting ponytail.
Dr. Drakken for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Shego in her signature green-and-black jumpsuit for an iconic villain duo.
- group
- Add Kim Possible, Ron Stoppable, and Rufus for a full franchise group theme.
- kids
- Use a blue hooded sweatshirt and blue sweatpants with black gloves for a comfortable kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Opt for loose-fitting royal blue scrubs and a flexible elastic black belt for maximum comfort.
- pet
- Dress a pet as Rufus the naked mole rat using a simple pink pet shirt.
Tips
- Use a makeup setting spray over the blue face paint to prevent it from smudging onto your blue collar.
- If full face paint is too uncomfortable, paint only your face and wear a high-collared shirt to cover your neck.
- Practice your best evil laugh and dramatic hand gestures for photos.
- Keep a black eyeliner pencil in your pocket for quick touch-ups on your eye scar throughout the night.
Dr. Drakken costume FAQ
- Why is Dr. Drakken's skin blue?
- In the show's lore, Drakken's skin turned blue after a lab accident involving chemical solutions.
- What is Dr. Drakken's real name?
- His real name is Drew Theodore P. Lipsky.
- How do I make the Drakken scar?
- Simply use a black or dark blue liquid eyeliner or makeup pencil to draw a curved line under your left eye.
Did you know? Dr. Drakken was originally conceived as a more serious threat, but the creators decided to make him a comical, petulant villain to contrast with Shego's competence.