Draculaura Costume
Bring Monster High's chicest vampire to life with pink and black.
Draculaura is the bubbly, vegan vampire daughter of Dracula from Monster High, making her a fan-favorite choice for Halloween and cosplay. Her signature look combines gothic Victorian elegance with bright, playful pink accents. This guide breaks down how to recreate her classic outfit, complete with her iconic pigtails, white ruffly collar, and pink heart cheek mark.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Draculaura costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Draculaura costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Pink vest
A sleeveless hot pink button-up vest with a high collar and white buttons.
DIY: Use a pink tank top or cut the sleeves off a pink collared shirt and add white buttons.
Black mesh shirt
A long-sleeved sheer black mesh top or bodysuit to wear under the vest.
DIY: Use any tight black long-sleeve shirt or black lace top.
White pleated skirt
A short, flared white pleated mini skirt.
DIY: Take a plain white skirt and press sharp pleats into it using an iron.
Black fishnet tights
Classic black fishnet stockings to wear under the skirt.
Pink and black pigtail wig
A long wig styled in high pigtails with alternating pink and black streaks and straight bangs.
DIY: Use temporary black and pink hair spray on your own hair if it is long enough to put in pigtails.
White ruff collar
A white ruffled lace neck collar or jabot to complete the Victorian look.
DIY: Gather white lace trim or coffee filters and safety-pin them around a white ribbon.
Pink knee-high boots
Tall pink lace-up boots or boot covers with black laces.
DIY: Wear white knee-high boots and paint them with pink leather paint, or use pink knee-high socks over black heels.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Draculaura costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the long-sleeved black mesh shirt as your base layer.
- 2
Layer the pink button-up vest directly over the mesh shirt.
- 3
Secure the white ruffled collar or jabot around your neck, letting it sit over the vest's collar.
- 4
Put on the white pleated mini skirt and the black fishnet tights.
- 5
Secure the pink and black pigtail wig, ensuring the straight bangs are aligned.
- 6
Step into the tall pink lace-up boots.
- 7
Apply the signature makeup, including the pink heart on your left cheek.
Makeup & hair
Apply light pink face paint or pale foundation, followed by bright pink lipstick and winged black eyeliner. Draw a small pink heart on your left cheekbone using face paint or eyeliner, and style your hair in high, sleek pink-and-black pigtails with straight-cut bangs.
Draculaura for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Clawd Wolf wearing a varsity jacket, or Clawdeen Wolf in her purple and gold outfit.
- group
- Gather a squad to dress as the main Monster High ghouls, including Frankie Stein, Clawdeen Wolf, Lagoona Blue, and Cleo de Nile.
- kids
- Use a pre-made Draculaura dress kit with a pink and black printed pattern and a matching headband.
- Plus size
- Opt for a stretchy pink bodysuit instead of a structured vest, paired with a high-waisted white skater skirt for a comfortable fit.
- pet
- Dress a small dog or cat in a pink bat costume to represent Draculaura's pet bat, Count Fabulous.
Tips
- If pink boots are hard to find, buy cheap white knee-high boots and paint them with pink leather paint.
- Wear a nude tank top under the black mesh shirt if you want more coverage and warmth.
- Use bobby pins to secure the heavy pigtail wig so it doesn't slide back during parties.
- Carry a small black and pink ruffled umbrella as a prop that also doubles as a great photo accessory.
Draculaura costume FAQ
- What color is Draculaura's skin?
- Draculaura has pale pink skin, which you can recreate using a light pink water-based face paint or a very pale foundation mixed with a drop of pink liquid blush.
- What are Draculaura's signature colors?
- Her signature color palette is bright hot pink, deep black, and crisp white, arranged in a gothic-lolita style.
- How do you make Draculaura's heart cheek mark?
- You can easily draw the small pink heart on your left cheek using a pink lip liner, pink face paint, or a temporary tattoo.
Did you know? Despite being a vampire, Draculaura is a vegan vegetarian who faints at the mere sight or mention of blood.