Fred and Daphne Couples Costumes costume — example look
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Fred and Daphne Couples Costumes

Solve mysteries in style with this iconic 1970s cartoon couple look.

Fred Jones and Daphne Blake are the ultimate mystery-solving power couple from Scooby-Doo. This classic pairing is a massive hit for couples because of its bright, color-blocked 1970s aesthetic that is instantly recognizable. The look features Fred's clean-cut white sweater and orange ascot paired with Daphne's purple long-sleeve dress and green scarf.

Difficulty
Easy
Time
~30 min
Budget
$40100

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What you need for a Fred and Daphne Couples Costumes costume

  • Daphne's Purple Dress

    A long-sleeve, retro-style purple mini dress, preferably with lavender stripes or trim at the hem and cuffs.

    DIY: Use a plain purple long-sleeve dress and fabric paint or lavender ribbon to add stripes to the hem.

  • Daphne's Green Scarf

    A lightweight, bright green neck scarf tied loosely around the neck.

    DIY: Cut a strip of bright green jersey or chiffon fabric to tie around your neck.

  • Daphne's Purple Headband

    A wide, solid purple headband matching the shade of the dress.

    DIY: Wrap a plain plastic headband in purple ribbon or fabric.

  • Fred's White Sweater

    A classic white or off-white crewneck sweater, worn over a blue collared shirt.

    DIY: A plain white long-sleeve sweatshirt works as a budget-friendly alternative.

  • Fred's Blue Collared Shirt

    A blue button-down shirt with the collar popped out over the white sweater.

    DIY: Any light blue collared shirt from your closet will work.

  • Fred's Orange Ascot

    A bright orange ascot or neck scarf tied neatly around the neck.

    DIY: Cut a triangle of bright orange fabric and tie it around the neck, tucking the ends into the sweater.

  • Fred's Blue Pants

    Bright blue, straight-leg trousers or jeans to match his classic cartoon look.

    DIY: Use a pair of standard blue jeans if bright blue trousers are unavailable.

How to put it together

  1. 1

    For Daphne: Put on the purple long-sleeve dress and slip on the matching purple headband.

  2. 2

    Tie the bright green scarf loosely around Daphne's neck, letting the ends hang forward.

  3. 3

    Complete Daphne's look with pink or purple tights and a pair of purple go-go boots or flat shoes.

  4. 4

    For Fred: Put on the blue collared shirt, then layer the white crewneck sweater directly over it.

  5. 5

    Pull the blue collar of the shirt out so it sits neatly over the neckline of the white sweater.

  6. 6

    Tie the orange ascot around the neck, tucking the knot and ends securely inside the sweater collar.

  7. 7

    Put on the bright blue pants and complete Fred's look with clean brown shoes or boots.

Makeup & hair

For Daphne, style hair in voluminous 1970s waves with a bright orange wig or temporary hair color, paired with soft pink lipstick. For Fred, style hair into a neat, side-parted blonde look using a wig or styling gel.

Fred and Daphne Couples Costumes for couples, groups, kids & more

couples
This is the definitive Fred and Daphne pairing, but you can add a plush Scooby-Doo toy as a prop.
group
Expand the group to include Velma in orange and red, Shaggy in a green tee, and someone in a Scooby-Doo onesie.
kids
Scale down the outfits with a purple toddler dress and a mini white sweater with a felt orange ascot.
Plus size
Look for stretch-knit fabrics for Daphne's dress, and comfortable stretch-twill blue chinos for Fred.
pet
Dress a pet dog in a brown collar with a blue diamond 'SD' tag to act as Scooby-Doo.

Tips

  • Keep the colors vibrant; the contrast between Daphne's purple/green and Fred's white/blue/orange is what makes the costume instantly recognizable.
  • For outdoor events, Daphne can wear thick purple leggings instead of sheer tights to stay warm.
  • Carry a magnifying glass or a cardboard 'Mystery Machine' cutout as fun photo props.

Fred and Daphne Couples Costumes costume FAQ

What kind of scarf does Fred wear?
Fred wears a bright orange ascot or neck scarf tucked into his white crewneck sweater.
What color is Daphne's dress?
Daphne wears a vibrant purple long-sleeve mini dress, often featuring lavender stripes at the hem.
How do you style Daphne's hair?
Daphne has shoulder-length, bright orange hair styled with retro 1970s flips, held back by a thick purple headband.

Did you know? Despite being the primary romantic pairing of the Mystery Inc. gang, Fred and Daphne didn't officially share an on-screen kiss in the original animated series run, keeping their relationship playfully ambiguous for decades.