Gaston Costume
No one dresses like Gaston, matches chests like Gaston!
Gaston is the arrogant, muscle-bound hunter and main antagonist from Disney's animated classic Beauty and the Beast. He is a popular costume choice for those who want to play a comedic, larger-than-life villain. His signature look features a vibrant red tunic with a yellow collar, matching yellow gloves, and tall black boots.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Gaston costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Gaston costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Red tunic or muscle shirt
A bright red, short-sleeved tunic or shirt, ideally with built-in muscle padding in the chest and shoulders.
DIY: Use a tight red t-shirt and wear a padded muscle undershirt beneath it.
Yellow collar trim
A wide, pointed yellow collar that drapes over the shoulders of the red tunic.
DIY: Cut a collar shape out of yellow felt and fabric-glue or sew it to the neckline of a red shirt.
Black trousers
Slim-fitting black pants or leggings that tuck easily into tall boots.
DIY: Use any pair of fitted black jeans or athletic leggings you already own.
Wide brown belt
A thick brown waist belt with a large, prominent gold buckle.
DIY: Wrap a strip of brown vinyl around your waist and attach a cardboard buckle painted metallic gold.
Yellow gloves
Bright yellow, elbow-length or forearm-length gauntlet gloves.
DIY: Buy inexpensive yellow dishwashing gloves and cuff the ends outward.
Black boot tops or boots
Knee-high black boots with wide, folded-over cuffs at the top.
DIY: Wear black shoes and slide black felt or vinyl tubes over your calves to mimic boot shafts.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Gaston costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the slim-fitting black pants or leggings.
- 2
Slip on the red tunic, ensuring the yellow collar is neatly laid flat over the shoulders.
- 3
Fasten the wide brown belt snugly around your waist, positioning the gold buckle dead center.
- 4
Pull on the knee-high black boots, or secure the boot covers over your regular black shoes.
- 5
Put on the bright yellow gauntlet gloves, pulling them up over your forearms.
- 6
Style your hair or put on a wig, securing it with a black hair tie at the nape of your neck.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a voluminous, slicked-back 18th-century pompadour, tied into a low ponytail at the back with a black ribbon. Keep your face clean-shaven with defined, dramatic eyebrows drawn on with an eyebrow pencil.
Gaston for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Belle in her blue peasant dress or yellow ballgown.
- group
- Group up with Lefou, Belle, and the Beast for a complete ensemble.
- kids
- A simplified version with a red t-shirt, yellow felt collar, and soft fabric boots.
- Plus size
- Look for tunics with generous stretch or use an oversized red polo shirt with a custom yellow collar.
- pet
- A small red cape with a yellow collar and a tiny black plush ponytail wig.
Tips
- Practice your best arrogant poses and booming laughs in the mirror to really sell the character.
- If your tunic doesn't have built-in muscles, doing a few push-ups before photos can help fill out the sleeves.
- Make sure your boots or boot covers are comfortable, as Gaston is always on his feet chasing glory.
- Keep a hand mirror prop with you to constantly admire your own reflection throughout the night.
Gaston costume FAQ
- What color are Gaston's gloves?
- Gaston wears bright yellow, gauntlet-style gloves that match the yellow collar of his red tunic.
- How do I get Gaston's muscular chest?
- You can buy a pre-padded muscle chest undershirt to wear beneath your red tunic, or purchase an officially licensed costume that includes built-in fiberfill padding.
- How do I style my hair for a Gaston costume?
- Gaston has thick, slicked-back black hair styled into a pompadour and tied into a low ponytail at the back of his neck with a simple black band.
Did you know? Gaston was not in the original Beauty and the Beast fairy tale by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont; he was created by screenwriter Linda Woolverton to give the film a clear, physical antagonist.